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The Sims Online (PC) Review

By Aidan Grace

Imagine being able to completely recreate yourself; to live your life vicariously through your alter ego. Sounds pretty cool, eh? Well, now you can. Thanks to The Sims Online, created by EA Games and Maxis, your dream can now become a reality. That is, if you can get the game to work. For those of you that have actually had quality playing time, the game is great! You get to interact with other gamers, earn skill points, make money, and even fall in love! For those of you who haven't, don't waste your money. Sure, it may sound awesome, but in all actuality it just isn't. I've had the opportunity to talk to other gamers who are frustrated with trying to get their game to load. Additional people have complained about the game shutting itself down for no apparent reason (myself included) and others have to wait hours for their game to update. And we're paying $9.99 a month for this? I don't think so. In my opinion, Maxis released the game much too soon. Sure, there was a great demand for it. After all it is a step up from the regular Sims games. However, it seems to me that more people are having problems than there are actual people playing.

With all do respect to the creators, I don't want to sound like I am completely bashing the game. I have been able to play it and from what I have experienced, it is a fun game. I would definitely recommend it in a few months when they get the tweaks worked out =)

Graphics:

The graphics are awesome and very well done. It's amazing how realistic the characters appear when they are engaged in conversation with one another. Also, there are a lot more actions to choose from than there are in the regular Sims games. 

8.7

Sound:

Not to mention, the sound quality is about as true to life as one can get through a computer game. When you chose to own your own home, you have the option of picking different background sounds. Really cool!

9.0

Game Play:

If you can get it to work, you'll definitely have hours of entertainment!

7.5

Replay Value:

Watch out, this one (like the ones before it) is highly addictive!

10

Overall:

Like I said before, it's a great game when you get playing time. I would definitely like to see more people experience the fun, however you may want to give it awhile before you lay down the $49.99 and then the monthly fee of $9.99.

8.0


 

                                                 

 

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