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2111. Yup, another review... of TSPS2

Written on Tuesday 28 January 2003 at 23:02 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

After quite a few other sites, GameSpy can't stay behind - of course. In the 2-page long review, there's one paragraph which tells more about the competative game mode:

"Sadly, the two-player mode doesn't deliver the goods. At times, the competition feels more like a festival of yawns than edge-of-your-seat action. If you like social games, though, you may find competing against a friend in popularity contests and con jobs a worthwhile endeavor. It's also confusing to me why the competitive mode isn't easier to find. Just in case, it's buried under the Get A Life mode, under "Bonus.""

The review is quite positive though. They find the 3D environment a pro, and the new game modes - especially the Get-a-life mode - are good. With a score of 85 out of 100, the game is good according to GameSpy. Read the whole review on this page. For more reviews of The Sims (PS2), visit our review index.

2112. The Sims PS2 at Games Domain

Written on Monday 27 January 2003 at 23:02 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

The gaming site Games Domain has reviewed The Sims for PS2 too now. Here's what they say about the controlling of your favourite characters:

"For the most part, the transition from mouse control to gamepad works surprisingly well. Though the gamepad lacks the speed and intuitiveness of the excellent PC interface, it is more than up to the job. The only deficiency comes through in design mode, which makes building houses a serious chore for the detail oriented. For most gamers, this shortcoming can be easily overlooked, but for budding architects that spend considerable time and attention building the perfect home, the frustrating controls can become a real nuisance. Most players, though, will be satisfied moving into pre-built homes and won't find the gamepad interface the least bit limiting."

Also, one of the cons is that is misses new stuff from the latest expansion packs. They don't really recommend the game to those who have the PC game. In fact, they say it's better to have the PC version rather than the PS2 version, simply because on the PC (and Mac for that matter) you can add a lot of stuff. It's still a good game though, but for the multiplayer mode PC players should probably wait for The Sims 2, which will most likely contain similar features. The whole review is right here, and our review index is here, with a full list of all the reviews of The Sims (PS2) so far.

2113. Another TSPS2 Review

Written on Sunday 26 January 2003 at 23:18 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

Yes, there's another one. The fifth so far, another review of The Sims for PlayStation2. GameZone has reviewed the game, giving it an 8 out of 10. The start off with describing the first bits of the story-line:

"Paul has a problem. He lives with his mother, has little money and no skills. He is neat; his mother is a slob. She leaves garbage on the floor. The television is smoking and she incessantly demands that he learn to fix it. Of course, just walking up to the television and tinkering with it is conducive to session of electric shock therapy. Paul will need to skill up, earn points by studying cooking and mechanics."

They also describe the differences between the PC version and the PS2 version of the game. They don't dig into the game too deep though, but that doesn't mean it isn't a nice read. It's over here. For a list of the other 4 reviews, visit our review index.

2114. New Objects

Written on Saturday 25 January 2003 at 04:34 by Sumit - 0 comments.

Goodness gracious after that long addicting episode with Simcity 4, here is something as a treat! One, there is a new dollhouse. Yeah thats right your sims will do all their dollhouse actions for this object! Well anyways its a Castle inspired by ofcourse the Simcity Castle (Simcity Unlimited owners know of this one) :) And lets not forget an elegant lamp ofcourse! After fooling around with some designs well...this came up by accident! And what an accident, it is truly a piece of art and is extremely realistic too (made with REAL textures). Enjoy and have a good weekend!

Click on Pic to go to Castle or click here to go to the main section.

2115. New Wall Hangings

Written on Friday 24 January 2003 at 08:51 by Jendea - 0 comments.

New wall hangings added today: Two blue/green batik prints. You can see them in my section: Jen or under Paintings.

2116. Avault reviews TSO

Written on Thursday 23 January 2003 at 21:04 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

Another review of The Sims Online has appeared. This time it's Avault's turn to take a look at the game:

"Once created, Sims enter their chosen city and begin virtual life. The first order of business should be finding a place to live. Sims can buy a plot of land and build a house, or find a room to rent and live with another Sim. Starting with a modest $10,000 in cash, the easiest option is to rent a room and scrounge off the benefits of another player. Items purchased, such as beds, TVs, chairs, and other furnishings, belong to the Sim who bought them. Should your roommate decide to decorate your new country villa with tiki lamps and giant statues of soldiers, theres very little you can do about it. While other Sims will have the option of moving things around, pieces of furniture can only be deleted by the owning player. Should a Sim change residence, however, their furnishings will move with them. Building a house, on the other hand, is no easy task and requires a lot of cash. Simply having a house creates the potential for Sims to come and visit, though few will stay if theres nothing to entertain them."

Read the whole review, which is 3 pages and one page of screenshots long, at this page. More reviews are in our review index.

2117. SimDay: nothing much...

Written on Thursday 23 January 2003 at 20:45 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

Just a few things this SimDay, but nothing much. First of all, an official site for The Sims has been launched again, this time in Danish. It looks like most other European sites (except the UK one), and is at www.Sims.dk. Furthermore you can take an animated tour through SimCity4. Take a look at the SimCity4 site. Next, the 'Intel Gila Monster' is now available for everybody, also international users. You can download it under Get Cool Stuff at the official site. Finally, there's a new review of The Sims on the PS2 at Game Rankings. And they find the game stunning:

"Take this example from my Sim's life. I had a guy living with 2 women, involved with one intimately while on the side trying to do the same with the other. When his "mate" found this out she slaps him and their relationship begins to deteriorate. It gets worse when his "mate" sets the kitchen on fire, thus by killing herself accidentally. He then becomes depressed over the loss and still rejected by the other girl in his life thusby refusing to work, shower, eat or even sleep. Needless to say I failed to remove him from this slump and he eventually perished from starvation!"

With a 10 out of 10 score, they find the game perfect. Read all of it at this page. For more The Sims at PS2 reviews, go to our review index.

2118. Formal Skins for the Whole Family

Written on Tuesday 21 January 2003 at 08:43 by Jendea - 0 comments.

New formal skins in all three skin types.

2119. More TSO reviews

Written on Monday 20 January 2003 at 22:18 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

There are another two reviews for The Sims Online. The first one is a short one from Gamers.com. It's short, and the game gets a 9 out of 10. To read it, click here. A longer review comes from Game Industry. They tested the game for 1 month, and gave their opinion to us. According to them, it's well-worth the $9.95 per month. But it's not all good too:

"I saw a lot of the same people online at the circle of places I visited, so it's obvious that Sims fans are having a good time and that the game has staying power. However, I have to say that there were a lot of times when I thought the game was a bit dull. Constantly having to study to improve your skills (they degrade after a time) was annoying. It was not very fun just watching my sim read a book for hours on end, with occasional rests to use the bathroom or eat food. You will spend a lot of your time just standing around fiddling with a guitar or with your nose in a book, especially when you are just starting out."

Generally, they're positive about the game though, with 4.5 out of 5 gems. Read that review here, or go to our review index for more reviews.

2120. SimDay: SC4, TSPS2, TSO and an object

Written on Thursday 16 January 2003 at 22:02 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

A new SimDay on the official site, and it's not a very great one. First of all, there are the press releases for the releases of The Sims (PS2) and SimCity 4. Also, the objects from the SimDay before christmas have been updated and international versions are now available. You can download those now from Get Cool Stuff. And finally, there's a review of The Sims Online, the game that was released a few days ago, at Yahoo!:

"You never have to worry if the guy you're talking to is a closet rapist, or worse. You are not allowed to steal, even if you're playing the role of a thief. If someone is being annoying, you can instruct the game to ignore them. If they persist, the owner of the house can banish them with a few clicks of a mouse. In extreme cases, you can complain to the game's developers and the offenders will be banished. Punishment is swift, unequivocal and not debatable."

The whole review is available here. You can find more TSO reviews in the review index.