The Sims 2 (PC)

96%
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The Sims 2 (PC) (2004)
genre: simulation, strategy

score: 96%

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'It's not just niggling repetition and control issues that detract from the overall package. There are many things that could have improved matters - being stuck in the same house feels somewhat stifling and claustrophobic.'
Read more » Eurogamer
'More of a refinement of the original game than an exciting new offering. While that’s not a bad thing, per se, it’s lacking the innovation that enticed people to play the game in first place.'
Read more » GameRevolution
'The children are fantastic addition to the game, and they do a great job at raising some serious hell as well. I never understood what Junior’s fascination with the toilet bowl was all about, though.'
Read more » WorthPlaying
'The Sim generator alone can provide hours upon hours of amusement, especially once players discover the power to recreate in the game almost any friend, relative or celebrity they can think of.'
Read more » 1up.com
'It's the circle of virtual life -- and it's insanely addictive.'
Read more » GamesRadar
'The whole process feels just perfectly balanced; this is literally the most expert game you can play, it feels great and fans of the original will love it.'
Read more » PC Format
'The new features like aging, aspirations, character design, community property, and all of the great story building tools help to make The Sims 2 a more complete game in every way possible.'
Read more » IGN
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'Take away all of the hype, hyperbole, and this game’s celebrated lineage, you are still left with what can only be considered a masterpiece of gaming.'
Read more » GameZone
'The most interesting element of the Sims is the random, life-like quality of it all. Your Sims do things you never told them to do – never even thought of them doing.'
Read more » Game Over
'Because of the included Body Shop utility, the relative ease of creating your own custom content for your Sims makes this game all the more fun.'
Read more » GameChronicles
'It's deeper, has more flexibility, it's more engrossing, and it's even easier to modify and expand. But there's something else here as well, something that can't be measured. Sims 2 is simply a lot of fun.'
Read more » Gamespy
'Far more than the original, this truly is a game that can be enjoyed by anyone, and should be tried by everyone.'
Read more » GamePro
'The Sims 2 is a great sequel and a great game in its own right, and it's recommendable to just about anyone.'
Read more » Gamespot
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