Games

The Sims

Maxis

2000•Simulation•PEGI 7

Taste attributes: comedyfantasybusinessmusic/dancerobots/ai/spaceromancesexsportsvehiclesfresh & originalunsavouryimaginarylinearbig & variedemotive & stirringall consuming questgame/competitionhuman spirit/resilience/survivalinjustice/tragedy/vengeancelove conquers allsocial commentarysolving the riddle/not as it seems

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Boxlist takeExpect an otherworldly, fresh simulation game, emotive rather than low-key. Best if you like surprises over comfort.

Pace: balanced · Originality: very fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: very linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score

IGDB rating

82 / 100

531 ratings

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About This Game

The Sims is a life-building simulation with emphasis on intimate details of individual characters rather than expansion of an entire society or civilization. You are in control of nearly every aspect of the lives of the individuals who make up your chosen population in the neighborhood. Characters are developed from the ground up and you infuse and mold them with personalities, looks, desires, moods, urges, living arrangements, career and personal choices, life styles, and reactions.

Summary: IGDB

Story

Management in The Sims revolves around decision-making. From physical environmental layouts, to mental outlook, emotional makeup and skills of your Sims, you'll be immersed in their daily lives. Activities include buying and placing unique items for households and offices, selling and replacing worn out furnishings, and otherwise building and maintaining the world in which your Sims live. You'll guide your Sims in life-development phases and chemistry between your Sims is a product of your manipulations as well - all form the level and style of interaction through conversations with other...

Characteristics

Where this game sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast

FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal

DarkTONEWholesome

LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy

FantasyREALISMRealistic

SimpleINTRICACYIntricate

Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear

UnderstatedSTYLEStylised

IntimateSCALEEpic

RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

ComedyFantasyBusinessMusic/danceRobots/ai/spaceRomanceSexSportsVehiclesAll consuming questGame/competitionHuman spirit/resilience/survivalInjustice/tragedy/vengeanceLove conquers allSocial commentarySolving the riddle/not as it seems

Keywords

DatingGuitar playingDeathExerciseManagementMicromanagementBuildingSlice of life

Details

Developer: Maxis
Publishers: TransGaming Technologies, Aspyr Media, Electronic Arts
Released: 4 February 2000
Series: The Sims
Platforms: Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Age rating: PEGI 7
Taste scores: How we score
Source: IGDB

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