The Sims 2: Castaway

 Wii
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 2 out of 11
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  1. PatD.
    Oct 26, 2007
    8
    Awesome game, a nice departure from the previous ones in the series. Solid control scheme, lots of fun exploring the islands and the world are simply gorgeous. The audio is fantastic. Some performance issues here and there. Really enjoyed this version!
  2. BrettSiebenhaar
    Aug 11, 2018
    4
    I love survival stuff, whether it be movies, books and even games. I had high expectations going into this, but wow, I was let down. I have played many The Sims games, but this one was just too bland and difficult. Yes, games are supposed to be difficult, but the character gets too hungry or tired just walking from one side of the beach to the other. Dont even get me started on theI love survival stuff, whether it be movies, books and even games. I had high expectations going into this, but wow, I was let down. I have played many The Sims games, but this one was just too bland and difficult. Yes, games are supposed to be difficult, but the character gets too hungry or tired just walking from one side of the beach to the other. Dont even get me started on the using the bathroom. You are on an island by yourself, use the d*mn bathroom. I did manage to play through this game, but I wish I could get that time back.… Expand
  3. MK
    Jan 14, 2008
    4
    I can't believe I bought this...I think the visuals are ugly, completely last gen, the sound is okay but in no way great, and the gameplay...is mostly boring. you just gather, gather, gather...and the zones arent big enough, too many load times...another unecessary sims game on the consoles. This series has seriously gone down the tank.
  4. KeyboredMonkey
    Nov 2, 2014
    8
    The Sims 2: Castaway really has a twist on the Sims series. It's has a real objection! Instead of wandering aimlessly in a house, in an open free world, or in a neighbourhood, you are working toward something. And with that their are mysteries to be uncovered. Minus the loading screens, this is a really great game.

Awards & Rankings

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#23 Best Wii Game of 2007
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#93 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2007

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Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
  1. Game Chronicles
    80
    The only thing I think the developers could have improved on would have been the diversity of the animals in which you hunt. They could have also added some island natives for you to interact with.
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  2. Nintendo Gamer
    75
    Survive like Ray Mears while fretting over how good you look in a grass skirt. It's a whole news Sims experience. [Christmas 2007, p.50]
  3. Deeko
    80
    In the end, Sims 2: Castaway is one of the more entertaining Sim titles to come out in a while and you'd be doing yourself a disservice by not giving it a shot. It's certainly not a stereotypical Sim title and almost anyone can pick this game up and give it a whirl.
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