8.4 out of 10

The Sims 3

First seen: 19 march 2008

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User Score (621)

7.0
Expert Score (102)

8.6
Gameplay (30)

9.8
Graphics (49)

8.6
Sound (38)

8.7
Storyline (2)

9.1
Multiplayer (9)

5.2
Control (2)

9.0
Addiction (10)

8.6
Lifespan (3)

10

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Pros & Cons

all the new features, sleek feel, tourable neighbourhood, its addicitve, hardcore gamers

cartoonish sims, not many, lack of community, quite expensive, lousy graphics

Manufacturer's Description

Create unique Sims and control their lives. Customize their appearances and personalities. Build their dream house! Explore their ever-changing neighborhood and meet other Sims in the town center. Choose whether (or not!) to fulfill their life destiny and make their wishes come true. Get inspired by the endless creative possibilities and unexpected moments of surprise and mischief.

Create any Sim you can imagine and give them unique personalities! Fine-tune your Sim…

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The Sims 3

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The Sims 3

The Sims 3 is a PC game developed by The Sims Studio and published by EA Electronics and is the follow up to the popular Sims simulation game. The Sims 3 allows users to immerse their own custom made Sims (appearance, personality) in an open living neighborhood where they can roam and explore all surroundings. The game includes an optional feature called ‘story progression’, which allows all Sims in the neighborhood apart from those the player is currently controlling to autonomously continue as if the player was controlling them. Player can also choose to toggle on or off the features to preference.; ie. such as toggling off aging/death if they do not want that feature to be enabled. The game has an ESRB: T, OFLC: M and PEGI: 12+ rating.

Features

The Sims 3 features an open neighborhood gameplay and an engine that allows players to immerse customized Sims in an open living neighborhood that is constantly evolving, where they can roam and explore all new surroundings. The customizable feature in the game allows players to fine-tune all aspect of the Sims face and determine much more to make lifelike Sims. Players have the option to select from dozens of personality traits and combine up to five traits to create a number of diverse individuals. Based on personality traits, skills and career choices, the Sims have short and long term Wishes that provide challenges to a player. Other than the Create-a-Sim function, players are also required to fine-tune their Sim’s personalities, build and buy mode, an “auto-roof” function that updates the roof of a Sim’s home when walls are built, a “wall drag” tool that allows users to grow or shrink a room, and a “slot” system that gives several choices on where to place decorative objects on surfaces. This game requires Windows Vista (Service Pack 1) powered by a 2.4 GHz P4 processor or equivalent, 1.5 GB RAM, at least 6.5 GB of hard drive space with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content, and 128 MB Video Card with support for Pixel Shader 2.0 to operate. The game requires at least an Intel Integrated Chipset, GMA X3000 or above, and 2.6 GHz Pentium D CPU, or 1.8 GHz Core 2 Duo, or equivalent 0.5 GB additional RAM. Supported video cards include: NVIDIA GeForce series, ATI Radeon™ series, Intel® Extreme Graphics and GMA X3x00 series. Internet connection is required.

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Reviews of The Sims 3

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Reviewer: VideoGamer.com
19 June 2009

Overall 7

Gameplay 7

Graphics 7

Sound 8

Registering your game with EA’s Sims Store will allow you to download a second town for free and also grant your account 1000 Sims Points (worth $10), which you can use to purchase new clothes, hairstyles or household objects. There are distinct shades of Horse Armour Syndrome here, but the key to whether this is a cynical cash-grab on the behalf of EA or a worthwhile method of rolling out new content into the game depends on whether the content available via the Store... Read more
The Sims 3

Reviewer: Softpedia
12 June 2009

Overall 8

Gameplay 9

Graphics 9

Sound 8

Storyline 8

Multiplayer 6

A big complaint about the game is that the loading screens at no point mention “Reticulating bladders,” one of the signature phrases of the original game. It may sound trivial but this underscores one of the underlying issues with the current release. The developers have created a streamlined experience that makes use of recent technology to create a more believable world in which you can do pretty much everything you want when it comes to work, romance, house... Read more
The Sims 3

Reviewer: Fragland
14 June 2009

Overall 9

Gameplay 10

Graphics 9

Sound 8

Storyline 9

The Sims 3 will probably not convince those that weren't convinced with the previous games. Those that like The Sims, however, will be all too happy with this new edition. The game plays better (thanks to the lack of loading screens), offers the necessary improvements and innovations, and stays with well-known formula. EA managed to fulfill the high expectations and can start working on countless expansions. As long as the cow is there, we'll drink the milk! Read more
More is better?

Reviewer: Game Revolution
7 August 2009

Overall 8

There are two types of Sims players in the world: those who make and those who do. Players know which type they are immediately; it is evident by where they spend their time. Fortunately, this latest entry in the Sims universe has something for both types. A few minor annoyances notwithstanding, Sims 3 will please fans of the franchise and has the potential to attract a new group altogether. With Sims 3 , you can practically place a mirror next to your monitor and make... Read more
The Sims 3: Ambitions

Reviewer: GameSpot
7 June 2010
The Sims 3: Ambitions isn't an outwardly dramatic addition to the Sims universe, and technical problems could potentially get in the way of your fun. Yet this is a thoughtful and delightful expansion, full of wit and character, and it gives you even more control over your sims' daily lives. If you enjoy nurturing (or antagonizing) these unintelligible avatars that need to be told to empty their bladders, then adding Ambitions to your games library is a sure way to show... Read more

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User Reviews

It's great to get reacquainted

Reviewer: Richard, J&R
31 July 2009

Overall 8

Great new game from The Sims line of games. I love the new 'neighborhood' that allows you to follow your Sims throughout the day. I have only played twice, but am really impressed by the graphics and level of detail. I can't wait to unlock surprises and to explore more of the 'hood. The only issue I have is with the online 'store.' EA is now charging for content by the item. Read more
"Graphics and loading times are much better"

Reviewer: CNET
17 July 2009

Overall 8

While it is missing a lot of things, you can download a lot more things to make it much better of a game. Loading is much faster and graphics are better. Overall, The game is good, I would recommend buying it, only if you are interested (a.k.a have $50 to spend) or are a Sims fan. I happy that I bought it when it first came out! Read more
Has Nothing For Seasoned Sims Players

Reviewer: Amazon
3 February 2010

Overall 4

I really don't think there is all that much more I can add to the critical reviews that are already here. Yes, there are some new interactions and career aspects but for me they did not add all that much to what was pretty classic Sims gameplay. It was cool to experience something new with a Sims game but it turned cold when I realized just how many aspects were missing. Klepto Sims can do some funny things, Insane Sims have some funny social options. These are cool, but... Read more
The Sims did it again!

Reviewer: Tiger Direct
29 June 2009

Overall 10

I've been a fan of The Sims since the very beginning, i expected more on this game, but hey, just wait the expansions and it will get better. The graphics are ok, more detail with the expressions and bodies though. At least the performance is way better than The Sims 2. Read more
not very good

Reviewer: Newegg
16 June 2010

Overall 2

I know this is bever a game shines on graphics or music; but I still could not hlelp to say it. I guess this has never been my type of game. Read more