The Sims: Difference between revisions
imported>Chrisyudbs |
imported>Chrisyudbs No edit summary |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{Infobox CVG| title = The Sims |
|||
|image = [[Wikipedia:Image:Ea-the-sims-pc.jpg|200px|''The Sims'' PC cover]] |
|||
|developer = [[Maxis]] |
|||
|publisher = [[Electronic Arts]] |
|||
|designer = [[Will Wright]] |
|||
|engine = Custom |
|||
|released = {{flagicon|USA}} [[February 4]], [[2000 in video gaming|2000]]<br>{{flagicon|Europe}} [[February 28]], [[2000 in video gaming|2000]] |
|||
|genre = [[Life simulation game]]<br>[[God game]] |
|||
|modes = [[Single player]] |
|||
|ratings = [[ESRB]]: T (Teen)<br>[[ELSPA]]: 15+<br>[[PEGI]]: 7+<br>[[Office of Film and Literature Classification (Australia)|OFLC]]: G8+ |
|||
|platforms = [[Microsoft Windows]], [[Mac OS X]] |
|||
|media = 1 [[CD-ROM|CD]] + Installation Discs and The Sims 2 sneak preview CD with Making Magic |
|||
|requirements = '''[[IBM PC compatible]] ([[Microsoft Windows]])'''<ul><li>[[Windows 95]] and up, 233MHz Pentium II or faster, 64 MB RAM, 4x or faster CD-ROM drive, DirectX 6.0-compatible sound card and graphics card (card must have 2 MB onboard memory and able to display at 800x600 with 16-bit color)</ul></li> |
|||
'''The Sims''' is a life simulator, a spin-off from the [[SimCity]] series which has in turn eclipsed SimCity in popularity since it's release in 2000. The game puts players in control of isometric neighborhoods and people, or "[[Sim|Sims]]". Originally released for the PC, the game has also been ported to the Mac, and versions have been released for several video game systems |
'''The Sims''' is a life simulator, a spin-off from the [[SimCity]] series which has in turn eclipsed SimCity in popularity since it's release in 2000. The game puts players in control of isometric neighborhoods and people, or "[[Sim|Sims]]". Originally released for the PC, the game has also been ported to the Mac, and versions have been released for several video game systems |
||
Revision as of 10:04, 27 October 2006
{{Infobox CVG| title = The Sims
|image = 200px|The Sims PC cover
|developer = Maxis
|publisher = Electronic Arts
|designer = Will Wright
|engine = Custom
|released = Template:Flagicon February 4, 2000
Template:Flagicon February 28, 2000
|genre = Life simulation game
God game
|modes = Single player
|ratings = ESRB: T (Teen)
ELSPA: 15+
PEGI: 7+
OFLC: G8+
|platforms = Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X
|media = 1 CD + Installation Discs and The Sims 2 sneak preview CD with Making Magic
|requirements = IBM PC compatible (Microsoft Windows)
- Windows 95 and up, 233MHz Pentium II or faster, 64 MB RAM, 4x or faster CD-ROM drive, DirectX 6.0-compatible sound card and graphics card (card must have 2 MB onboard memory and able to display at 800x600 with 16-bit color)
The Sims is a life simulator, a spin-off from the SimCity series which has in turn eclipsed SimCity in popularity since it's release in 2000. The game puts players in control of isometric neighborhoods and people, or "Sims". Originally released for the PC, the game has also been ported to the Mac, and versions have been released for several video game systems
Sims require direction, via mouse inputs, in order to have their needs met and live their lives efficiently. Sims have a degree of free will, but not enough to be considered completely independent. The residential lot which individual sims or families call home can be upgraded both in terms of the structure (Build Mode) and the furniture which occupies it (Buy Mode).
Object of the Game
Strictly speaking there is no primary objective to The Sims: It is open-ended and players are free to decide for themselves what constitutes success or failure. The game does however have plenty of clear secondary objectives, such as career and relationship success, although there are no set rewards for this.
Custom Content
The game was designed to allow players to customise their experience with additional skins and buy/biuld mode items available from the official Sims website [1] or third party fansites.
Expansion Packs
The Sims spawned 7 Expansion packs(EPs).
- Livin' Large (UK title: Livin' It Up)
- House Party
- Hot Date
- Vacation (UK title: On Holiday)
- Unleashed
- Superstar
- Makin' Magic
The Sims 2
A sequel, The Sims 2, was released in September 2004.
The Sims 2 Expansion
- University
- Nightlife
- Open for Business
- Pets
- In Season
The Sims 2 Stuff Packs
- Holiday Party Pack
- Family Fun Stuff
- Glamour Stuff
- Happy Holiday Stuff