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PlayStation 2

The Sims

Also known as Sim People (JP)

North America January 12, 2003 Electronic Arts
Europe January 31, 2003 Electronic Arts
Japan May 29, 2003 Electronic Arts

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The Sims review (PC)

Underneath the slick interface, beneath the elevator music and the gibberish we’re to take as conversation, The Sims is just a waste of time. It may amuse you for hours, days or even weeks. For those hours and for the sadistic relationship you can share with your unfortunate…

Jason Venter · April 28, 2005

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The Sims review Review of the Week

So there I was, as usual, crouched on my bedroom floor and playing some newfangled video games. All of a sudden, the door opens and this family (my own, presumably) trudge in, a united front. The father figure opens his greasy chops. Apparently some expert over in parliament has…

kingbroccoli · April 25, 2004

The Sims review

When I reviewed Animal Crossing some eight months ago (that long?), I gave it a 10 based on how well it did what it set out to do - that is, simulate life - and on first impressions, and the game succeeded spectacularly in that regard. However, I failed to take into account the…

snowdragon · December 9, 2003

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