Forum:The Sims 2 vs 3

I'm sorry if this topic been discussed already, please link me in that case.

So lately I've been getting into The Sims again, but I'm not sure if I should play The Sims 2 or The Sims 3 series (I love the first series as well, but the graphic and lack of features in playstyle makes it get boring quite fast).

I had a quick look into The Sims 3 when it was first released, and I didn't like it at all. I can't say I gave it a fair try though, but I'd like to know what others think making me decide which I should play, because I honestly don't have either time or money to install both and try them out.

Did you use to play The Sims 2 before The Sims 3 was released? First thoughts about The Sims 3, how was it later on? How is it now, with quite many expansion to it? Good/bad features, things you wish to change? I'm looking for good, honest and mature reviews.

As I said, I haven't play The Sims 3 a lot. What I disliked directly and most is the creating of character. The character itself just looks bad, I didn't really find any nice cloth, and it's just TOO much customizable. I do like the more in deep personality creation. Is this just a first reaction that will fade/I'll get used to it or how is it? How was it for you?

Can't speak much for the rest, since I don't remember so much.

My Sims 3 Opinion
'Please note that I have not played the Sims 2 yet, therefore I won't have too much say on it! All I have is references of gameplay videos I watched on YouTube!'

I see what you mean about the Sims 3 being too customizable. I mean, I like everything about it...don't get me wrong. I like being able to choose my own hair colors, clothes, colors, and whatnot, but sometimes I don't even bother. I personally didn't like the graphics of the Sims 2 THAT MUCH. I mean, trust me...I liked it, and I'm really hoping anyone doesn't argue with me over this matter. Then again, the Sims of the Sims 3 wasn't too much eye candy either. They all were mostly either anorexically skinny or a little bit on the large side, either way...or at least that's how I saw it.

'''Once again, don't get me wrong! I like the graphics of both, but in my own opinion, I found the Sims 3 to look slightly better.'''

Watching videos of gameplay and little, 4-minute movies made out of the Sims 2 on YouTube, I have to admit I liked the cinematics of the game, but on the other side, I did have some mixed feelings for them. Sometimes, I feel like I like the Sims 3 non-cinematics as well. As for that, I have mixed feelings. Although, I did like the attractions system...but sadly, the majority of that wouldn't work with the Sims 3 because of the customizable sliders and not presets. I also liked the genetics system and memory system!

'''Long story short: I made this seem like I was leaning toward the Sims 2 for the most part (especially seeing that I lacked a lot of what I liked from the Sims 3), I will have to go for the Sims 3. I mean, I haven't even played the Sims 2 before. But still...yeah, Sims 3 c: AlphaDogMJP ''' 06:02, October 29, 2012 (UTC)