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The Sims 2: Castaway
7.5 out of 10

The Sims 2: Castaway

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Overall 7
7.4
Graphics 5
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Sound 8
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Control 8
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Addiction 8
7.6

The Sims like you've Never Seen it Before

Cheat Code Central
14 June 2008
  • Conclusion: In closing, The Sims 2: Castaway is a unique approach to the series and is one of the more pleasant simulations to have come out this year.
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Overall 7
6.8

The Sims 2: Castaway

Strategy Informer
28 March 2008
  • Conclusion: There are a number of inconsistencies and random, dubious elements to the desert island setting, but in all honesty such pedantry really isn’t an issue when boiling
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Overall 8
8.0

Wii Review - 'The Sims 2 Castaway'

WorthPlaying
16 March 2008
  • Summary: The journey in The Sims 2 Castaway begins when your Sims are washed ashore on an uncharted tropical island, and must overcome the forces of nature, craft tools for
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Overall 7
7.4
Graphics 5
5.0
Sound 8
8.2
Control 8
7.8
Addiction 8
7.6

The Sims 2: Castaway Review

Cheat Code Central
17 February 2008
Overall 8
8.0

Sims 2: Castaway, The

xbox360.gamespy.com
25 October 2007
  • Summary: The best installment of the series on console teaches that just surviving can be better than living large.
  • Pros: One of the best Sims games on console; plenty of options and locations.
  • Cons: No multiplayer options at all; graphics are decent, but not outstanding.
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Overall 8
7.5

The Sims 2: Castaway Review

IGN
24 October 2007
  • Conclusion: Designed for everyone's inner Gilligan, The Sims 2: Castaway is an amusing, if somewhat flawed exploration of island life.
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Overall 8
7.5

Expert Review

Official Nintendo Magazine
13 June 2008
  • Excerpt: There aren't too many games where you half expect Wilson The Volleyball to show up and give you your next objective but then again, there aren't too many games where
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Overall 8
8.0

The Sims 2: Castaway

CNET
30 October 2007
  • Summary: Castaway might just be one of the best iterations of The Sims 2 on consoles yet.
  • Pros: Open-ended gameplay offers leisurely experience, Decent variety of different tasks to accomplish, All-new graphics and sound, Monkey butlers.
  • Cons: You do have to spend a good chunk of time gathering resources.
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