The Sims 2 (PC Games)

The Sims 2
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Product Age Average review date: 21-04-2008

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Good but not essential

By Shellibob (play.com) Read the full review

This game is really good, but it isn't the best out of all the expansion packs. The only good thing about it is that you get your own car in the game and you can see what the other sim wants and stuff and you can also send them on nice dates or nights...

Aug, 2010 2010-08-13   4

good

By evilevie (play.com) Read the full review

good extras and stuff

Jan, 2010 2010-01-01   4

Good But Not Needed

By MissMonkey (play.com) Read the full review

For a good experience of the Sims 2, you don't NEED this expansion pack however it does have some good qualities to it. FINALLY you can see what the other Sim wants if you want them to get together. The cars are you and there's always the added bonus...

May, 2009 2009-05-30   4

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alaTest has collected and analysed 3965 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the mac support and gameplay, whereas some have doubts about the multi player mode.

We analysed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other PC Games the The Sims 2 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 77/100 = Good quality.

May, 2012 2012-05-23 alaScore 77 3.9

The Sims 2 review

By Stuart Miles (pocket-lint.com)

With a continued presence in the UK PC chart, the Sims Brand just won't go away, but does it have the right to be called the most popular game of all time and more to the point is the latest version any good? We've been engrossed in the game for some...

Great graphics, lots of options

Surprising long load times

Its bigger, better and more beautiful than before, but those who hated the first, will hate the second

EA (as predicted) stuck to the trusted game formula and for the most part The Sims 2 brings back all the old elements but this time sporting greatly improved graphics. You can now see more detail, get much closer to the action, and design characters...

Jan, 2005 2005-01-14   4.5

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The Sims 2 University (PC)

By Scott Osborne (cnet.co.uk)

The new college life experience is something of a letdown, but the new items and strategic options more than make up for it

Feb, 2005 2005-02-28   4

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The Sims 2 Pets

By Spanner Spencer (pocketgamer.co.uk)

A bit of a mongrel

You begin your Barbara Woodhouse life by choosing one of five different puppies as your new best friend. You can choose from Mongrel, Chihuahua, Whippet, Labrador and Pug, though it's difficult to spot any real difference in the gameplay depending on...

Aesthetically, of course, it's nice to have this small option so you can match the dog to your new Gucci handbag

Aug, 2008 2008-08-08   2.5

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The Sims 2: Castaway

By (mobilechoiceuk.com)

Being washed up on a desert island is all the rage nowadays…

Feb, 2008 2008-02-25 No rating -0.1

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Review: The Sims 2: Open for Business simulation game

By Jonathan Parkyn (personal computer world)

Make your sims work for you with this expansion pack for the ever-popular series

Sims addicts will almost certainly buy it regardless of what we say, and those who have little or no interest in The Sims will be left pondering the irony of why anyone would want to shell out £20 to go to work in their spare time

Apr, 2006 2006-04-21   3

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The Sims 2 Nightlife

By Gabby2600 (gamesxtreme.net)

Sim-Life as a Vampire can it get any better? We will have to see.

I would highly recommend Sims 2 Nightlife to any Sims addict or wannabe vampire.

Oct, 2005 2005-10-14   4.3

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The Sims 2

By PCGS (pcreview.co.uk)

For any fan of The Sims (and its many expansion packs), The Sims 2 is a must buy. It's one great strategy game that makes for a worthy sequel.

The only problem is that The Sims 2 has some slight limits on items that you can buy and a few other features that were included in the original Sims. With such limitations new expansion packs must be in the works. It looks like the number one selling...

Sep, 2004 2004-09-13 No rating -0.1

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The Sims 2 Deluxe (PC)

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User Rating: 4.0/5 from 2 users; You are god in this game Pros: Playing god is fun, but designing the homes and the people are fun to do.; Cons: it can freeze y

No rating -0.1

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The Sims 2: Open for Business

By Cathy Lu (maclife.com)

Yet Another Sims 2 Expansion Pack

Lets you build a business from the ground up. Finally, you can follow your Sims to work ; A little more complex than other Sims games. Dull

A little more complex than other Sims games. Dull

Open for Business may add an important dimension to your Sims' existence - but it's about work, not fun.

Jan, 2007 2007-01-01 No rating -0.1

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The Sims 2: Pets (GBA) - Gameplanet Review

By Havoc (gameplanet.co.nz)

While not the best expansion to date, a worthy addition to the others.

Well executed new pets to add to your sim family; graphics, personality and general presentation of these new furry little friends is all good

Very little content added that directly modifies how you play. No minigames like those found in previous expansions

Dec, 2006 2006-12-13   4

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alaTest has collected and analysed 17 user reviews of the The Sims 2 from play.com. The user reviews were collected from Jan, 2005 to Aug, 2010. The average user rating from play.com is 94 out of 100.

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Good but not essential

This game is really good, but it isn't the best out of all the expansion packs. The only good thing about it is that you get your own car in the game

good

good extras and stuff

Good But Not Needed

For a good experience of the Sims 2, you don't NEED this expansion pack however it does have some good qualities to it. FINALLY you can see what the o

WOW!!!!!!

This is yet another brilliant and amazing expansion pack for the sims 2 i love the feature that lets you become a vampire and the sports cars i bought

  17 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 2 user reviews of the The Sims 2 from cnet.com. The user reviews were collected from Feb, 2009 to Oct, 2009. The average user rating from cnet.com is 85 out of 100.

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You are god in this game

It's fun and you can play for hours but it might freeze on you and you have to restart it Playing god is fun, but designing the homes and the people

Fun but inapropreate

It is so fun! There is tons to do! It is like real life, you have to buy grocerys, you can go to the mall, you can have a baby, have a birthday/house

  2 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the The Sims 2 from jr.com. This user review was collected in 2008-11-01, with a rating of 80 out of 100.

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whooo

awesome dont even have my own.... used my friends. but it was still amazing! you can create your dream family, or recreate yoiur family. luvv it:] Ea

  1 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 154 user reviews of the The Sims 2 from amazon.com. The user reviews were collected from Feb, 2005 to Dec, 2009. The average user rating from amazon.com is 79 out of 100.

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College life takes TOO long

College life takes TOO long First of all, let me say that this is an expansion pack for "The Sims 2", and you have to have "The Sims 2" to play this g

Instant immersion!

Instant immersion! Bought the game & installed it as soon as it arrived. It integrates seamlessly & adds some very interesting gameplay. (I played for

Not bad yet could of done a bit better

Not bad yet could of done a bit better It's a good game to play but not so much fun when you cant join your sim in their class and such yet the other

The Sims 2 University Review

The Sims 2 University Review I bought this game for my 12 year old daughter and she loves it. The graphics are great, nothing is blurry. The new featu

  134 Users positive 20 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the The Sims 2 from ciao.com. This user review was collected in 2009-05-23, with a rating of 100 out of 100.

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Sims 2: seasons

Enjoy All Four Seasons with Your Sims! Head outdoors for year-round fun with your Sims! New seasonal activities await your Sims including snowball fig

  1 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 170 user reviews of the The Sims 2 from gamespot.com. The user reviews were collected from Mar, 2006 to Sep, 2009. The average user rating from gamespot.com is 82 out of 100.

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The Sims 2: Pets- PC

If you like pets this is a dream come true if you don't...skip it

The Sims 2: Pets- PC

A great expansion. If you love pet

The Sims 2: Open for Business- PC

A really good expansion!

The Sims 2: Open for Business- PC

Finally! You and your Sims can go to work... together!

  155 Users positive 15 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the The Sims 2 from radioshack.com. This user review was collected in 2009-01-09, with a rating of 80 out of 100.

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Good game

this is a expansion pack which means you cant use unless u have the sims 2. Easy to Learn, Engaging Story Line No Multiplayer Mode, No Online Play

  1 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 20 user reviews of the The Sims 2 from shopping.yahoo.com. The user reviews were collected from Jul, 2006 to Jun, 2007. The average user rating from shopping.yahoo.com is 87 out of 100.

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I like Apple in general, but my MacBook stinks

I was a PC user who loved the look of Mac products, as well as Mac software like Quicktime and iTunes. I had also used Macs in my university computer

MacBook Is a winner!

This Mac Book is amazing. I love the speed and ease of use. Of course, I have been on a Mac since the old days of 32 Mb of Ram... So I may be baised.

Laptop is my LOVE

I love this model... Permalink ABC DEF

Macbook

I got this macbook and I found out that it has no viruses so I don't need to worry about that. I also can save money by not buying an antivirus. It la

  19 Users positive 1 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 3 user reviews of the The Sims 2 from target.com. The user reviews were collected from Feb, 2007 to Jan, 2009. The average user rating from target.com is 93 out of 100.

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Very fun game!

I absolutely love this game. It's challenging, but still a lot of fun. Contrary to what other people say, you can have kids on this game, the discript

amazing !!!

this game is soo much fun theres always something to do on sims so there are hours of fun so its well worth the money im very happy with the game but

So worth the money!

I love this game! You can have a job, make food, even have kids. It's not as easy as the computer version because you have to figure things out. I HIG

  3 Users positive

The Sims 2

The Sims 2: product specifications

Brand

Electronic Arts

Product properties
Developer
Maxis
Game Expansion
 Yes
Genre
Simulation
Other Names
Les Sims 2: Bon Voyage
PEGI Rating
12+

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