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The Sims 2: Castaway

 

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  • User Score (60)
    8.6 8.6 from 60 reviewers
  • Expert Score (9)
    6.0 6.0 from 9 reviewers
  • Sound quality (4)
    7.9 7.9 from 4 reviewers
  • Gameplay (9)
    6.5 6.5 from 9 reviewers
  • Graphics (9)
    7.2 7.2 from 9 reviewers
  • Sound (5)
    7.8 7.8 from 5 reviewers
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Users:
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. Fragland

    7.4/10
    5 February 2008

    is a good Sims episode with a refreshing setting, relaxing environment and lots of gameplay for those that like this type of games. The loading times are longer than the island actually deserves and therefore it's too bad... Read more

    • Typical Sims gameplay with fun twist, Relaxing and varied, Enjoyable music and graphics
    • Not for you if you hate The Sims, Long loading times disturb the gameplay
  2. swapgame

    swapgame
    4 February 2008

    Electronic Arts' new Sims Stories brand kicks off with The Sims 2 Castaway. In a nutshell, the game brings EA's unstoppably lovable franchise to a desert island. Read more

  3. Kikizo

    3.0/10
    27 January 2008

    THE VERDICT: As a budget-release expansion pack, Sims 2: Castaway may have worked. As a full-price console game, it's an insult to the millions of Sims fans across the globe. Will Wright must be turning in his grave. Read more

  4. IGN

    7.5/10
    24 October 2007

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  5. DarkZero

    DarkZero
    6.5/10
    27 September 2010

    November 9th 2007 Well, it seems all of this malarkey is finally coming to a close. All in all This whole adventure is just like Fed-Ex, it delivers. Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. Great Game

    Amazon
    10/10
    Reviewer: Promiscuous Popsicle, Amazon
    10 September 2011

    I like the Sims games. They are usually somewhat challenging and make you think, which is highly unusual in many video games today. I kept this game, along with other games for my PS2, stashed away in my closet. Read more

  2. Video game reviews: The Sims 2: Castaway (PS2)

    Helium
    6.0/10
    Reviewer: Alexander Maaby, Helium
    21 June 2008

    Overall: 6/10 The game is average really, maybe a bit above average. It is a game that is definitely not worth the cost of a console game though so I would only advise to buy it if you find it in some cheap section of your... Read more

  3. shipwrecked

    10/10
    Reviewer: keepsmiling86, Ciao
    19 March 2009

    MY OPIONION ON THE GAME I bought this game in 2008 after my little sister had recieved it for her birthday. I was watching her play it then i thought how much it looked like a good game to play so i shopped around for this... Read more

    • addictive thats for sure
    • Not multiplayer
  4. The Sims 2 Castaway (PS2): The sims go robinson crusoe

    	 Dooyoo
    Reviewer: hunterdx, Dooyoo
    19 March 2008

    An excellent addition to the sims games Read more

    • never short of things to do, loads of challanges and highly addictive and fun
    • no multi-player mode
  • WikiFreak Description

The Sims 2: Castaway

The Sims 2: Castaway features Stay Alive feature, Discover Diverse Islands, Craft Everything, Gather and Collect, Flourish or Escape, Create a Crew and support functions.

Features

The Sims 2: Castaway features Playstation game with Simulation genre which is developed by Maxis. It offers Stay Alive feature where the player needs to help the character to meet basic needs to survive on the islands. Discover Diverse Islands is a feature which the player is said to require …

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The Sims 2: Castaway

The Sims 2: Castaway features Stay Alive feature, Discover Diverse Islands, Craft Everything, Gather and Collect, Flourish or Escape, Create a Crew and support functions.

Features

The Sims 2: Castaway features Playstation game with Simulation genre which is developed by Maxis. It offers Stay Alive feature where the player needs to help the character to meet basic needs to survive on the islands. Discover Diverse Islands is a feature which the player is said to require exploring a variety of new environments such as beaches, caves, lagoons, jungle, plains and volcanic mountains. The Gather and Collect function allows the player to gather fish, trap animals, raise plants, collect shells, scavenge and decode treasure maps. The Sims 2: Castaway features Flourish or Escape which the player has to build a life comfort on the island or find a way to escape back to civilization. It offers Create a Crew which allows the player to choose from a wide range of Sims from Auto Mechanic, Chef, Doctor, Musician, Teacher, Executive to Park Ranger. It is said that each player brings a unique Sim humor and quirkiness to the crew chosen. Crew members recruited will build a community. In addition to this, the islands that the player will encounter are First Island, Shipwreck Island, Airplane Island and Volcano Island.

Additional Features

The Sims 2: Castaway features support for Nintendo DS, Playstation 2, Playstation Portable and Wii.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

Help your Sims build a life from scratch after washing ashore on a deserted tropical island. Overcome the forces of nature to help them become the ultimate survivors and thrive in this undiscovered paradise while unearthing clues that will lead them back to civilization. Build shelters, craft unique items, and discover many useful treasures and ancient mysteries hidden deep within a diverse jungle environment filled with plants, fruits, and even wildlife. Your Sims ch…

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