Advantages: you can have fun, entertaining
Disadvantages: you can get addicted

...The Sims 2 is a very good game, i think it is much better than the original version of Sims. The graphics on the Sims 2 are much better than the original. I prefer the Sims 2 because there are more features on there, and some of the original features too. There are several improvements in the Sim 2. Firstly, when you make a new sim there are a lot more options than the original version of sims. You can change the shape of the eyes, make the eyes wider,bigger and longer. You can change every feature of the face, including the mouth and the eyebrows, i think this is a good improvement because you can make your sims more original. The other improvement when you are making a new sim is that you can make sims in more categories, toddler, child, teenager, adult and old people. You can get the sims to do more things, there are more option... Read review

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Advantages: Excellent add on role playing game. Very addictive
Disadvantages: NONE

...I am a huge fan of the Sims 2 and have all the expansion packs and stuff packs which have been released. Sims 2 Freetime by far is one of my favourite expansion packs. Your sims now have 10 hobbies which they can take part in : *Arts and Crafts *Cuisine *Film and literature *Fitness *Games *Musica & Dance *Nature *Science *Sports *Tinkering Each sims hobby is choosen for them by the computer once you have created your sim and the sim has to take part in "their" hobby before you know which is their particular one. Once you have established your sims hobby you then start to build enthusiasm for it by taking part in the activities they enjoy. Each Sim is given a bug box in their Inventory which they can display in their homes and collect beetles, spiders and butterflies which all count towards the Nature enthusiasm. Two new Talent... Read review

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Advantages: Graphics, features, gameplay
Disadvantages: Installing takes a long time.

...The most recognisable thing about Sims 2 is that it is now in 3D. There are also 3 different cities in which you can create your family and begin playing, which all have their storylines to it. When creating a sim there are alot more features available than in Sims the original. You are able to choose outfits for everyday, formal, pajamas, gym, underwear and swimwear. The features for creating your sim are also much more detailed for example you can choose the size of the Sims nose, chin, eyes etc. The sims also come in all ages from a baby right upto and elderly and as your games goes on, the sim also grows everyday, which adds realism to the game. The sims are also given aspirations in this game, which can be what your sim hopes to acheive (eg. Fortune, Family or even knowledge aspiration). In the toolbar as you play the sims wants... Read review

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Advantages: 3D, enhanced graphics, better prospectivew of life
Disadvantages: Harder to get used to the new camera options, more demanding specs needed to play

...after the massive sucess of the sims, the first game in the series, entertainment arts decided to get to work on the sims 2, The basic idea of the game is the same as the original, to live your sims lives and try to keep them happy and make them sucessful. You could have kids and friends but they never grow up. Now the sims2 goes through the humans life cycle, starting off as a new born baby right the way up to an old elder and finally. Death. There are items you can but to take a sim bck through time to a younger stage in their lives. These can be bought with aspiration points, this is another new feature in th sims2, you have to forfill you sims wants and needs, for example, your sim wants to dance. Making you sims dance will give you aspiration points with which you can but items. You can now create your own town, customise... Read review

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Advantages: Better graphics and more choice
Disadvantages: not entirely suitable for all ages

...The Sims, i would say that the Sims 2 is probably the best simulator type game ever invented. In this game you will be able to create your own family and let them act out life. That may seem boring but your the master! you can choose what they do and when they do! The first version of the Sims was a big hit everyone loved it, but now its the second versions turn you can do everything you can on Sims 1 but more. in sims2 you get better quality graphics more fun activities more baby types (twins) and much more add on's (sold separately) you also get more choice of personalities of your Sims and looks. If you have access to the internet you can also download other ready made Sims and houses providing you have that pack or the packs needed! The Sims 2 is an all round better version of Sims 1 i cant wait till the 3rd!... Read review

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Advantages: New opportunities to do new things.
Disadvantages: Annoying sound quality, sim talk

...This is an excellent addition to the classic sims games, this is the expansion pack following the 'sims 2', 'sims living it up' and 'sims house party'. However this game needs any of the following games to work properly otherwise it does not come with the basic Sims requirements; The Sims, The Sims Deluxe Edition or The Sims Double Deluxe Edition. The Sims Hot Date provides the Sims with more social outlets, and many more different ways of interacting with each other. It also offers 150 more items which can be bought in buy mode, and a