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Sims, The (Japan)

GameCube
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Reviewed in
2004
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Maxis/EA Sims adaptation on GameCube. Simplified domestic life simulation, direct Sim control, story mode. Less open than the PC version, limited gameplay. For Sims fans without a PC. The PC version remains far superior.

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Category
Simulation 1 player 12+
Description
Console adaptation of the famous life simulator The Sims. Published by Electronic Arts, released in March 2003. Sim creation, a story-driven adventure mode alongside the sandbox, wants and career management, mini-games and local two-player multiplayer. Worldwide release.

Sims, The review

4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾1 GB 📅22/01/2004
Published by Electronic Arts

Sims, The (GameCube) price, value & rarity

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Q1 loose
 $2 Q6 complete
 $9 Q10 new
 $25 !
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Other versions
Sims, The
USA
25/03/2003
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Sims, The
Europe
28/03/2003
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Is Sims, The still worth playing in 2026?

Released in 2003 on consoles, this port of the Maxis life simulator adapts the PC phenomenon to the controller while adding an original scripted adventure mode. Managing a household's needs, relationships and career keeps a definite absorbing power, and the story mode brings welcome objectives. Building and management lose some flexibility against the mouse, and the presentation has aged. Fans of life simulation and the curious about the console version still find an accessible gateway to a license that became a pillar of the genre.

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