ShankarThe Sims 3: A game that's more than just a bunch of dummies walking around.
January 13th 2011 08:06
I've played the previous iterations of the Sims, and I've always only opened the game to build my Sim up for 5 minutes and then kill him in increasingly torturous, creative and some quite disturbing ways. My personal favorite, is locking my Sim inside a room with no door, and watch him/her starve/wet himself/herself to death. There is something about the two previous iterations that brings out a torturous animal residing inside me (Something even the Resident Evil series failed to accomplish! Well done EA!)
But the latest installment of the series, Sims 3, is quite different. For the first time in my life, I actually cared about my Sims life and relationships. No matter what I did, I just could not bring myself to end my Sim's life. Sure, I tried..A LOT..But, I would always, at the last possible minute, stick a door in the wall, and let my Sim escape. I feel the reason for this is the personality that EA has infused into the game, a vital factor that brings the whole thing to life. At the start of the game you get to create a Sim, and choose for him, a list of personality traits for him, such as Hot-Headed, Bookworm, Loves Outdoors, Athletic, Artistic and so on. Then depending on the traits chosen the Sim is given a Lifetime Achievement goal that needs to be achieved during the course of the game. There is a story progression that keeps you gripped throughout the game.
Soap McMagreran was a young artistic virtuoso moving to the new town of riverside, hoping to make it big in something. Little did he know that there was a far greater force controlling his destiny: My Mouse Hand! The quaint town of riverside, is abuzz with activity, with each sim having a unique personality, making it interesting to meet, commute and socialize.
The visuals impress and the gameplay had me playing for quite a while. This game pulled off something no simulation game has been able to achieve so far: Holding my attention for more than an hour.
I would definitely recommend this game for anyone looking or some relaxation after a long day, or to pass that odd half an hour just before dinner. If you're a Sim fan, then you just have to play it; It goes without saying. EA has made quite a mark in the simulator market with this game, and it will be interesting to see how they better it!
But the latest installment of the series, Sims 3, is quite different. For the first time in my life, I actually cared about my Sims life and relationships. No matter what I did, I just could not bring myself to end my Sim's life. Sure, I tried..A LOT..But, I would always, at the last possible minute, stick a door in the wall, and let my Sim escape. I feel the reason for this is the personality that EA has infused into the game, a vital factor that brings the whole thing to life. At the start of the game you get to create a Sim, and choose for him, a list of personality traits for him, such as Hot-Headed, Bookworm, Loves Outdoors, Athletic, Artistic and so on. Then depending on the traits chosen the Sim is given a Lifetime Achievement goal that needs to be achieved during the course of the game. There is a story progression that keeps you gripped throughout the game.
The visuals impress: The beautiful town of Riverside!
Soap McMagreran was a young artistic virtuoso moving to the new town of riverside, hoping to make it big in something. Little did he know that there was a far greater force controlling his destiny: My Mouse Hand! The quaint town of riverside, is abuzz with activity, with each sim having a unique personality, making it interesting to meet, commute and socialize.
The visuals impress and the gameplay had me playing for quite a while. This game pulled off something no simulation game has been able to achieve so far: Holding my attention for more than an hour.
I would definitely recommend this game for anyone looking or some relaxation after a long day, or to pass that odd half an hour just before dinner. If you're a Sim fan, then you just have to play it; It goes without saying. EA has made quite a mark in the simulator market with this game, and it will be interesting to see how they better it!
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