When The Sims was released some years ago, it was difficult to tell if it's success would still be talked about today. Sim-mania started as soon as the game went gold, and for that matter, it has not yet slacked off. In fact, expansion packs are still being made for the revolutionary title, and it?s probably the only game with such a lengthy shelf life without noticing any significant price drops.
Just as things may have seemed to be ready to slow down in Sim-land, something stunning has been revealed. Sims 2, the official, completely reworked sequel to the game that took the world by storm is gearing up to answer the call of pleading fans. The irresistible nature of controlling the lives of virtual people, making their decisions, watching them react to each other, etc. is long overdue for an upgrade. Sims 2 delivers that upgrade and packs a punch that takes the series to new heights.
Retaining the same compelling game play of the original, the most noticeable addition to Sims 2 is its fluidly rendered 3D graphics and the inclusion of a character's lifespan. You?ll actually watch your Sims progress through their stages of life, going from birth to death and everything in between.
Taking your Sim through every stage of life is an addition that enriches everything else about the Sims. Playing out a Sim?s lifetime creates a whole slew of cause and effect scenarios. How you treat your Sim in one part of his life will greatly effect the status of your Sim later on.
The visual presentation really skyrockets the Sim?s back into the appeal that most graphically intense games of today have. A full 3D engine, which incorporates zooming, camera rotations, and smooth animations, showcases the innovation of Sims 2 with an extremely polished and detailed atmosphere. Weather effects, such as rain and lightning, prompt reactions from Sims. Other effects such as ?buffing up? from a workout also add to the experience. Also, with a full 3D engine, building options are more grandiose. Multilevel foundations, curved stairways, and an array of items and trimmings make the Sims 2 an architectural dreamboat.
The hoopla surrounding the Sims is far from over. With the introduction of all these new features in Sims 2 it?s possible that Sim-mania may very well never end.
