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Out now · Mon 24 OctPEGI 12The Sims

The Sims 2

UK release dateMonday, 24 October 2005Out 7648 days ago
Platforms
Xbox
Genre
Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy
IGDB rating
71/100 (19 ratings)
Modes
Single player, Co-operative, Split screen
Online mode
Yes · Online multiplayer

What it is

The console versions of The Sims 2 featured local splitscreen multiplayer, a story mode and an option to control game characters directly, as opposed to queuing options as is traditional Sims gameplay. In this videogame, you cannot have children nor age, but you are only adults (excluding elders), even though you can get married. You must earn aspiration points to unlock rewards by filling up your "goals" which will also be needed to complete story mode. Story mode is a sequence of multiple levels along with developed storylines which each character asks you to fulfill wants that pertain to their story. There is also a sandbox mode where you can live in a preset family or build your own.

There are 12 different locations that Sims may travel to across Pleasantview, Strangetown, and Melbourne throughout the course of the game. In order to unlock a new location, the player must complete Golden Wants (basically, a Want that is a mission).

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Our coverage

Nothing written yet. Once we’ve played it the review, first-10-hours guide, unlockables and UK buying advice will collect here. Meanwhile the News section has this week’s launch notes.

Details

Developer
Maxis
Publisher
Electronic Arts
Themes
Fantasy, Comedy, Sandbox, Romance
Perspective
First person, Third person, Bird view / Isometric
Age rating
PEGI 12
Listed date
Nov 04, 2005

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Dates, prices and artwork

UK release date and launch RRP as confirmed by the publisher. Store links may be affiliate links; they never change what we say about a game. Box art, screenshots, trailer and game facts via IGDB, refreshed 1 Oct.