The Urbz: Sims in the City

 Xbox
User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 2 out of 12
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  1. BlueFalcon
    Dec 6, 2004
    5
    The sims has always been a bit tedious. Mostly it seemed like you'd be doing chores in the previous games. Well now there's less of a focus on that which is good idea. But they replaced it with something even worse. You need to gain a reputation, but it's achieved through even more very tedious and repetitive means than the previous games.
  2. BobM.
    Mar 24, 2005
    5
    Boring and slow. Thats all i have to say, just not interesting.

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#93 Best Xbox Game of 2004
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#73 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2004
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#30 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2004

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Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 28
  3. Negative: 1 out of 28
  1. AceGamez
    80
    With quirky graphics, familiar sounds, a nice variation in missions and tasks, a high level of interaction where jobs are concerned and some great new power socials, The Urbz is a worthy addition to most peoples' collection.
  2. GMR Magazine
    70
    Doesn't reinvent the gameplay of its predecessors, but it does refine it. Unfortunately, it's not all for the better. [Jan 2005, p.128]
  3. games(TM)
    60
    The Urbz feels like a step back for the franchise; despite EA's efforts to bring gamers a 'console exclusive' there's not a lot on offer here. Fans won't find anything new, but newcomers may well discover the pleasure of the series and seek out EA's back catalogue of simulated lifestyles. [Christmas 2004, p.114]
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