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7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 49 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 28 out of 49
  2. Negative: 8 out of 49
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  1. Apr 9, 2013
    9
    The sims 2 PSP, I think its safe to say that I was surprised with this handheld port from the series. I think the game did extremely well by having the charm to the fans of the series. The story was dark at points which was not done yet in the franchise. Everytime the story progressed, I wanted to see more and more of the game until it was done. I also love the idea that Bella Goth, AThe sims 2 PSP, I think its safe to say that I was surprised with this handheld port from the series. I think the game did extremely well by having the charm to the fans of the series. The story was dark at points which was not done yet in the franchise. Everytime the story progressed, I wanted to see more and more of the game until it was done. I also love the idea that Bella Goth, A character who was in the Sims PC and consoles (Including Busting Out) Sims 2 and now Sims 3 reveals that she only married Mortimer for the money but she does give you his mansion to stay...But this does bring up a plot hole in the story. Where is Motimer, even Cassandra. TBH it doesnt really matter, I didnt really use the house that much anyway. As I owned this game when I was a kid, Think how scared I was when I saw that monster is the third area of the town you unlock. It was harder to relise who this person was because I only went outside during the day, not the night. I havmt re-visited the game in a while but I can say that this game is way more superior to the DS. Not as superior to the PS2/XBox port and definatly not the PC versoin but it is still a game that is worth playing. If you see the game and your curious, pick it up. wont regret it. Expand
  2. EthanH.
    Dec 2, 2005
    9
    The Sims 2 is all about strange Town for PSP and its a bit weird for The Sims but it is one of the best games eva!
  3. MatH.
    Aug 22, 2006
    10
    I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS GAME! Even though the loading of this game sucks, I liked playing the mini games for simolines.
  4. Nov 8, 2011
    9
    This is one of the best Sims games I have ever played. The PSP version has a unique story, taking place in a town called Strangetown. I has a spooky theme to it but there is a lot of customization and a lot to do.
  5. Nov 29, 2015
    9
    I used to play this all the time as a kid it has a really good story to it! It's not like the regular sims where you get to create your household.. You have one sim and you go through a story mode so it's really fun I loved it.
  6. Feb 28, 2020
    10
    This game has remained one of my favourite games of all time and I'm 22 as of reviewing this. The Sims has always been more about starting a family and doing impromptu activities without much of a story but I really like this rendition of a Sims game. I like that it has a story because it gives the opportunity to learn about the environment that the game is set in. The characters you meetThis game has remained one of my favourite games of all time and I'm 22 as of reviewing this. The Sims has always been more about starting a family and doing impromptu activities without much of a story but I really like this rendition of a Sims game. I like that it has a story because it gives the opportunity to learn about the environment that the game is set in. The characters you meet are mostly quite memorable, except for a few characters that are on the streets that aren't tied to missions. I feel like the controls work well considering the limited buttons and whatever that the PSP has. I urge anybody to try the game if you want a change-up from the normal Sims style of gameplay. If you aren't a fan of The Sims style of gameplay, this might interest you since it has goals and a full-length story. Expand
  7. Apr 11, 2020
    10
    I love Sims. I have played several console games including all of the PC versions. But this one hits different; it has such an eerie atmosphere to it, the story and the characters get you really invested into this game. It is different than your usual Sims game but it is still so good and very interesting to see how different a Sims game could be. If you're wondering if you should pick itI love Sims. I have played several console games including all of the PC versions. But this one hits different; it has such an eerie atmosphere to it, the story and the characters get you really invested into this game. It is different than your usual Sims game but it is still so good and very interesting to see how different a Sims game could be. If you're wondering if you should pick it up, please do. Expand
  8. Jun 28, 2020
    8
    No matter how people respond, this is the only game that reveals the Sims story.
    The loss of Bella Goth, the future of Ophelia? Everyone is here.
    Let the gameplay be noticeable, and there is no life simulator. This game shows how rich the story was in the second part of the Sims, and how dull it is in 4. Unfortunately, we will never know the full story, because alas, s4 is a restart
    No matter how people respond, this is the only game that reveals the Sims story.
    The loss of Bella Goth, the future of Ophelia? Everyone is here.
    Let the gameplay be noticeable, and there is no life simulator. This game shows how rich the story was in the second part of the Sims, and how dull it is in 4.
    Unfortunately, we will never know the full story, because alas, s4 is a restart that killed the story and all the secrets of the second part.
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  9. May 14, 2021
    10
    the game is so unique and there's so much things to do! that i can even pardon the loading times taking so long,also im gonna try later the cooperative to see if it is worth it and this is the game that got me into the SIms games i love it so much !!

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#16 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2005
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#3 Most Shared PSP Game of 2005
Metascore
65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 17
  2. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. 60
    It's fair to say that Sims 2 for the PSP would've been among the best of the console ports, but a couple of glaring issues drag it down. In particular, the load times are a nightmare.
  2. 75
    The addition of perks and secrets, not to mention mini-games and the sanity meter, help keeps things fresh. The coolest change blends a focused, genuinely funny story with the open-ended gameplay that fans have come to love.
  3. The worst and most obvious problem with the game is the constant loading. Performing just about any action--going indoors or outdoors, playing a minigame, beginning a conversation with someone, ending a conversation with someone--causes the game to load for a good second or two.