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My Sims

First seen: 11 june 2007

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Great Deal: $27.82

  • User Score (172)
    7.8 7.8 from 172 reviewers
  • Expert Score (81)
    6.9 6.9 from 81 reviewers
  • Gameplay (13)
    7.2 7.2 from 13 reviewers
  • Graphics (19)
    7.3 7.3 from 19 reviewers
  • Sound (18)
    7.2 7.2 from 18 reviewers
  • Storyline (2)
    6.4 6.4 from 2 reviewers
  • Control (5)
    8.3 8.3 from 5 reviewers
  • Addiction (2)
    7.1 7.1 from 2 reviewers
  • Lifespan (3)
    7.6 7.6 from 3 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • highly customizable environment, • easy gameplay, quirky visuals, undoubtedly gorgeous, great for children
  • can be child like, frequent slowdown, no real complexity, dodgy loading times, characters are annoyingly cute
  • Your town is your own unique creation, from the flower shop to the mad scientist’s laboratory and beyond.
  • It’s your call who lives there and who moves out! Who will you befriend? Who will you ignore?
  • Socialize with the locals and uncover all sorts of useful or surprising treasures hidden throughout the town.
  • It’s a cinch to personalize your Sim’s appearance from head to toe with the Wii and DS controls. Unlock cool new clothing and accessories as you befriend …

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Release Date

  • First seen
    11 June 2007

The My Sims is a video game of the Wii-format that is a product of EA (Electronic Arts) Games. It is based on the popular simulation game “The Sims”. This Wii life simulation video game can only be played using the single-player mode of game.

As a Sims character in the game My Sims, the mission of the player is to resurrect a decrepit abandoned town by luring back residents and businesses into this run-down neighborhood. The player needs to increase the town’s population little by little until the enti…

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The My Sims is a video game of the Wii-format that is a product of EA (Electronic Arts) Games. It is based on the popular simulation game “The Sims”. This Wii life simulation video game can only be played using the single-player mode of game.

As a Sims character in the game My Sims, the mission of the player is to resurrect a decrepit abandoned town by luring back residents and businesses into this run-down neighborhood. The player needs to increase the town’s population little by little until the entire town looks progressive and occupied again. The player needs to rely on Nunchuck controls to do direct-movement game play in the Wii-format version. The Wii Remote is reserved for object movement and building only. Those used to earlier Sims video games may remark that the My Sims characters look like Japanese anime characters and not like the earlier Sims characters in other titles.

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Review Summary

MySims is a fun game mostly for youngsters. The story of MySims is that you come across a vacant abandoned town that needs to be rebuilt. The town’s Mayor helps you build your house and a workshop and then you are free to do what you want. You can discuss with random people, build things in your workshop, and even build houses for new residents. Together with building houses you’ll be doing interior designing items like chairs, beds, ovens, etc. Whenever somebody moves in you build them a house, ask them…

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MySims is a fun game mostly for youngsters. The story of MySims is that you come across a vacant abandoned town that needs to be rebuilt. The town’s Mayor helps you build your house and a workshop and then you are free to do what you want. You can discuss with random people, build things in your workshop, and even build houses for new residents. Together with building houses you’ll be doing interior designing items like chairs, beds, ovens, etc. Whenever somebody moves in you build them a house, ask them what they want to be built, and then go build it in your workshop. Building things in your workshop will keep the fun going. Though it is simple, the visuals are good. The game is sunny with a playful mood. The cartoons presentation in the game stand for the silly and weird happenings in and make The Sims seem more reasonable. Gender is not important. You don’t have to choose your sim’s sex, and you can freely mix male and female hairstyles, eyes, mouths, and outfits. Construction is simple, based on a diverse collection of boxes and bric-a-brac that you can drag about using the Wii Remote. When you pick up a piece of flair for your structure, blue dots will appear to show where you can actually place them. There are several different-themed sets of building blocks that you can choose from and you will also earn blueprints for more ornate furniture. MySims is a weird but fun game.

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  1. MySims

    Reviewer: Fragland
    27 October 2007
    Overall 7
    7.0
    Gameplay 7
    6.7
    Graphics 7
    6.5
    Sound 8
    7.5
    Storyline 8
    8.0
     

    The game is very simply said not a "The Sims, Animal Crossing, Harvest Moon" hybrid dream but regrettably a (too) fast finished, very streamlined, very simplified version of the Sims, where you can grow and hug ghosts. That counts for something right? A more ambitious goal and an extra six months, year perhaps, and this could have been the hybrid dream. Read more

  2. More SimCity than a new vision of the Sims franchise, EA's Wii exclusive widely misses the mark.

    Reviewer: Yahoo
    25 September 2007
    Overall 6
    6.0
    Gameplay 6
    6.0
    Graphics 7
    7.0
    Sound 7
    7.0
    Storyline 4
    4.0
    Control 8
    8.0
     

    That said, this is in no was an entry-level Sims experience. Beyond the basic Essence gathering requirements, there's little (and often none) of the personal management that made The Sims unique. You won't have to find a job, sleep, or do any of the other daily tasks that are part of the franchise's lifestyle simulator. Combined with the lack of social interaction, this game barely feels like The Sims . Not that it's a bad experience -- in fact it can be a lot of fun --... Read more

  3. Way better than YourSims

    Reviewer: GamesRadar
    18 September 2007
    Overall 7
    7.0
     

    MySims is cute and very simplistic. There’s not much to it, little replay value, and after a couple of hours, you’ll feel like you’ve seen it all. On one level, you haven’t – there are lots to find. On a more practical level, you’re right. Saccharine sweet as this Sims Lite is, it’s definitely more for kids and Wii owners than fans of the main series. Read more

  4. MySims

    Reviewer: Thunderbolt Games
    4 January 2008
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    It’s one in the morning, my eyes are bloodshot, I’m starting to see things in pairs and my hands are cramped. My body is telling me to shut everything off and go to sleep, but my brain (what’s left of it at this point) begs to differ. Don’t worry, I’ll hit the hay in a minute; I just need to finish making this table. If I don’t, then my kitchen will look unfinished. Just need to make one more thing then it’s quitting time, I promise this time. Ok… just... Read more

  5. MySims (PC)

    Reviewer: Crispy Gamer
    3 December 2008

    Bring out the metal detector and you never know what you'll find. MySims originally launched on the Nintendo Wii, the first attempt by EA to port its mega-cash cow franchise The Sims for a console audience. The fact that we're now getting a PC port of the Wii game based on the hit PC franchise is confusing enough, but add the fact that MySims came out around the same time as the Wii/Nintendo DS follow-up, MySims Kingdom , and it's enough to set your head spinning even... Read more

  1. Video game reviews: MySims (Wii)

    Reviewer: Sora Jhannoa, review.helium.us
    3 January 2008

    MySims is enjoyable and easy to play. The objectives are not too hard and allow the player to be as creative as they wish. The characters are interesting and amusing, the ability to customise everything is particularly enjoyable and the controls are simple enough that anyone can pick them up. It is a nice, fun and relaxing game to play. Read more

  2. Kid's Sim

    Reviewer: PriceGrabber
    3 June 2008
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    This title is mostly geared for children. It feels very much like the Lego gaming franchise, which I really enjoy. I found Animal Crossing and Harvest Moon on the GameCube more appealing with more variety. Thankfully these titles still play on the Wii. The issue I have with My Sims is that your only goals are limited to constructing objects and collecting essences. This game is streamlined in that Sim management and the social aspects of previous Sim titles are missing. Read more

  3. great for kids

    Reviewer: Epinions
    2 August 2008
    Overall 4
    4.0
     

    I would say this is a great game for younger children (maybe between the ages of 5-10) that love to build things. Otherwise don't waste your money. Read more

  4. "tedious and disappointing"

    Reviewer: CNET
    6 December 2009
    Overall 1
    1.0
     

    I am really angry that I spent money on this product. I loved the original computer version and expected this to be the same, but unfortunately it is nothing like the original. The graphics are characters are sickeningly cutesy and the game itself is really difficult to navigate. The user has to point to objects and put them in certain places (as ordered to do by the obnoxious "mayor" character), but it is impossible to get them in the right places. Trying to "build"... Read more

  5. MySims: Simply Stated, The Sims are Fun

    Reviewer: Kesha Dylan, Amazon
    5 January 2010 See Product at Amazon ($27.82)
    Overall 10
    10
     

    My niece Jenna really loves The Sims. She's has been staying with me for the last couple weeks while her parents are vacationing in Europe. One evening while I was writing a review for Amazon Vine, she told me she wanted me to post reviews of all her Sims games. I told her if she wrote them, I'd post them. So, below please read Jenna's take on this game. I have not edited her words, they are here exactly as she wrote them. "I think all kids will love this game. The... Read more or see product

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