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Detailed Reviews

  1. 9
    Warning: May cause addiction... no, WILL cause addiction! By aargh! ahoy, mateys!, updated 08/19/2004
  2. 10
    You now have two lives: The Sims life and Real Life. Prepare to lose one. By Anthony6969, updated 04/18/2001
  3. 7
    Utterly Pointless, Oddly Charming and Dangerously Addictive By BloodGod65, updated 07/07/2010
  4. 8
    The simple things in life By clarkisdark, updated 02/07/2005
  5. 6
    Maxis has finally been able to recreate real life--sudden bursts of excitement, but mostly boring. By Eric43, updated 01/08/2008
  6. 10
    You've always been one of my favorites, Maxis. By Estoy Loco, updated 06/29/2003
  7. 9
    Personally, I'm dazed, very dazed By Game Magician, updated 04/05/2003
  8. 7
    A fun game... Such a shame that it gets old so fast. By headbanger, updated 11/21/2004
  9. 4
    If this is a game, then so is a trip to the dump. By honestgamer, updated 04/28/2005
  10. 9
    Addiction in CD form By Jerrynsteph4eva, updated 03/14/2012
  11. 8
    Woohoo! It's real life with a delete option! By Joe the Destroyer, updated 09/10/2001
  12. 9
    The Sims: All full of simmy goodness By KingBroccoli, updated 12/27/2000
  13. 6
    A Pointless Life it is By Mochan, updated 05/29/2001
  14. 8
    An original, flawed classic. By MPollard, updated 02/29/2000
  15. 8
    Like Real Life, Only More Addictive By Rottenwood, updated 02/11/2000

Full Reviews

  1. 7
    Addictive at first, but then the tedium kicks in By Anthropofobe, updated 04/13/2003
  2. 8
    Good game? Great game, but not the absolute best Maxis game... By Aristotle, updated 05/29/2000
  3. 10
    Geez, why doesn't a thought bubble appear over my head when I want something? By benmw02190, updated 11/11/2003
  4. 8
    Makes You Realize How Boring Real Life Really Is... By Bobo The Clown, updated 06/24/2003
  5. 10
    The Sims= One of the best games ever made By EmPlaya34388, updated 09/14/2004
  6. 2
    Who knew real life was such a drag? By Gauntlet Man 99, updated 01/18/2002
  7. 8
    A game that you won't want to stop playing By GavLuvsGA, updated 06/20/2005
  8. 7
    The seven deadly sims! And 43823523763275 expansion packs! By Lagunathemoron, updated 11/02/2002
  9. 9
    Caution: This game may be considered "Too addicting, and just too fun". By Maniac06, updated 10/16/2006
  10. 10
    The greatest game for PC By Mysticcat, updated 02/04/2003
  11. 8
    Maxis have done it again! *claps* By Ninto, updated 03/17/2002
  12. 9
    The true owner of the title "#1 PC game of all time" By RockyRan, updated 07/11/2007
  13. 9
    Definitely a great game from Maxis! By Snoop54, updated 07/15/2004
  14. 4
    Repetitive and boring By zephyrmaster, updated 12/30/2002

Quick Reviews

  1. 8
    Good game. By AVexer, updated 08/30/2000
  2. 4
    Why does everybody think this is GREAT, it sux. By Eastpolar, updated 07/16/2001
  3. 8
    Maxis delivers another great simulation! By Gruel, updated 02/23/2000
  4. 10
    How come real life isn't as good as this? By HatesTheInternet, updated 03/01/2002
  5. 10
    Real Life? Who cares about that? I've got The Sims. By Jack_, updated 02/21/2000
  6. 10
    Can you say 'Sim Addiction?' By Larcen Tyler, updated 07/16/2001
  7. 10
    The best game I've ever played! By Lethal Weapon, updated 09/22/2001
  8. 4
    Ruler over a Dead World By luzalmondo, updated 09/19/2007
  9. 4
    Good? Maybe. But don't believe the box. By MNoakes, updated 03/19/2000
  10. 10
    Submerse yourself in a whole new world. By mozwazherez, updated 08/18/2001
  11. 10
    Great for thoese who like Simulation games... By Navy, updated 03/26/2000
  12. 9
    An incredibly addictive title, bursting with originality By NYu, updated 02/13/2000
  13. 3
    The most overrated PC game of the year 2000. By proach_, updated 10/20/2001
  14. 10
    The Best Simulation Game Ever. By PS2pcGAMER, updated 07/22/2001
  15. 8
    Not what I expected, but still worth the money. By Rdndblck, updated 07/21/2000
  16. 9
    Maxis has done it again! By Shot2Hell, updated 02/07/2000
  17. 7
    Good, but not as much as I expected. By Taidoman, updated 06/24/2000
  18. 5
    We play games to get out of life for a bit, not play it it even more... By TKDBoy1889, updated 06/04/2012
  19. 9
    Reality bites, play The Sims! By trev913, updated 08/09/2001
  20. 10
    What about a little virtual Life? By UltimateRincewind, updated 04/08/2001

Video Reviews

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Critic Reviews

  1. GameSpot
    GameSpot: The Sims: Makin' Magic Review: 8.3 / 10

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