Review cover The Sims 2 (NDS) (Retro)
User Review

Product Information:

  • Release Date (NA): October 24, 2021
  • Publisher: EA
  • Developer: Maxis
  • Genres: shooter, third person, life sim
  • Also For: Nintendo 3DS

Game Features:

Single player
Local Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer
Co-operative

Review Approach:

My approach for this review was to bring collectors/fans of retro games who are looking for NDS games here so they can buy this hidden gem
This game is NOT like any other sims games, this has aliens, goons, robots, and much more.
The game starts with a hard rock song playing as a car barrels down a lone desert road into a lonely, secluded town. The game will then take you to a brightly colored homescreen with a chipper little tune playing in the background. For the Create-A-Sim portion, you get to create your character with a surprising amount of detail for a DS game, you then make it into the vast, creepy, and unsettling world of Strangetown. The main story revolves around a hotel you have to take care of, Emperor Xizzle the alien, and three main antagonists, Frankie Fussili: the italian crime boss, he will make you do his dirty work until you work with special agent Penelope Red to get him in jail. The next antagonist is Ava Cadavra, she begins a cow cult and you have to work with an ancient mummy to find the weapon to break the spell of the cow. And the final antagonist is Optimum Alfred, he will require 20 fuel and a battery to help with the hotel, then he will cut off the power, forcing you to work with the lord of aliens Emperor Xizzle to repair the elevator, sneaking in you destroy his blueprints, and fight for your life. Credits roll, game ends. Well now the game is over, have fun running your hotel, and ya know what? Go down to Mamma Hoggs saloon for a drink, you need it after this journey.

Verdict

What I Liked ...
  • Story
  • Characters
  • Exploration
  • Atmosphere
What I Didn't Like ...
  • Controls
  • Glitching/Crashing
7
Gameplay
Other than the clunky controls with the Super Squirter it is almost perfect.
4
Presentation
The game appears rather desolate at first.
9
Lasting Appeal
The amazing soundtrack, funny characters, and well built world will keep you coming.
8.3
out of 10

Overall

Even with the simple gameplay, clunky controls, and bad graphics, this game manages to make up with the amazing soundtrack, characters, story, and atmosphere.
I love Sims 2 not only because it's nostalgic for a beautiful carefree childhood, but also because this game has some special mystical atmosphere. I remember my sincere delight when the dog with glowing eyes came to the station, when I met special people like witches, vampires, when skunks and penguins came to visit. Agree, this is such a special highlight of the game! Plots are usually so chambery and cozy, especially when traveling. Wanted or not, but get into the atmosphere when you see your sim dining in an outdoor kitchen, and somewhere nearby other characters are swimming in the hot springs, and the background plays cheerful music. I don't care if it's an old game, I still love it because it's atmospheric and full of interesting actions and opportunities to develop your own scenario.
 
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Product Information:
  • Release Date (NA): October 24, 2021
  • Publisher: EA
  • Developer: Maxis
  • Genres: shooter, third person, life sim
  • Also For: Nintendo 3DS
Game Features:
Single player
Local Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer
Co-operative

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