The Sims 2 Nightlife Expansion Pack Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been playing Sims 2 on the PC since it was introduced and own all 3 upgrades. Now, I've bought everything available for the Mac to play when I travel. Frankly, I wouldn't want to play Sims 2 without Nightlife.

Dating is the most important capability Nightlife brings to the game. I find it tedious to build and maintain relationships with the base game. Dating lets you monitor both sides of a social relationship, and also tends to focus the participating sims on each other. This makes it easier to build strong relationships and to fulfill high-value wants and earn aspiration points. If you have lots of aspiration points, you don't have to resort to cheats to maintain needs or to keep sims from aging before you want them to. The first thing you'll want to do for any sim you play is to give them at least one strong dating relationship so they can top off their aspirations when they need to. Let's face it, it's easier to face going to work when you had a little hot romance the previous night.

The essential dating tool is a car. Now you can go out or drive to work in your own car. Picking up your date in a hot car immediately improves the date score. But the real reason for owning a car is that if two sims are seeking initimate reactions and a car is on the lot, chances are they'll want both WooHoo and WooHoo in Car, which nets you double rewards for a single interaction. If you have a car, a little time on a date can quickly make the sims' aspirations go platinum while building up lots of aspiration rewards that let you buy Energizers, Elixer of Love dispensers, and Thinking Caps. With those, you can make your sims accomplish almost anything you want.

Chemistry is a new Nightlife feature that can be a lot of fun. By defining Turn-Ons and Turn-Offs for sims, chemistry simulates what we all feel, greater attraction for some people, less for others. NPCs have their own Turn-On's and Turn-Offs, but can specify them for sims you play and change them when you want. When you let sims function autonomously, chemistry works with memories and other attributes to make their interactions more complex. When you control the sims, it's easier or more difficult to establish friendships and romances, depending on the chemistry they sims feel for each other.

New with Nightlife is the ReNuYuSenso Orb, which lets you change sims' Aspirations as well as their Turn-Ons and Turn-Offs. With the Orb, a sim can start out with a Family aspiration and change to a Knowledge aspiration when the kids are in school. In other words, your sims deepest desires can change as they mature. I use the Orb a lot.

Nightlife includes Downtown, which provides a many more destinations the sims can travel to, including restaurants, clubs, and bowling alleys. Sims 2, even with University, is a bit dull in terms of social destinations. You'll find dating a lot more interesting in Nightlife. You can also send sims on friendly outings. Outings are more challenging than dates since you're managing interactions between more than two sims, but they enable your sims to meet strangers and start building relationships with large numbers of people. When your sim is invited out on an outing, they'll arrive at a destination with several friends, some of which are likelyk to be strangers. If your sim is on a career path that requires lots of friends, outings can make it much easier to get the friendships started. (I still miss some of the things you could do in Sims 1 parks, such as sailing boats. In Sims 2, parks are pretty dull places by comparison.)

In summary, the emphasis of Nightlife is on sim's social lives. Relationships are richer and the range of social interactions is much more extensive. I'd hate to play The Sims 2 without Nightlife.

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Sims 2: Nightlife takes your Sim into the night. Explore all of your favorite after-dark activities as you discover your Sims' love lives or have a crazy night out with friends. With the new dating gameplay, players will see if their Sims have chemistry with others, which will determine their romantic fate. Make your Sims nightlife fantasy a reality with over 125 new objects including a DJ booth, poker table and all you need to design the ultimate nightclub and VIP lounge.

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The Sims 2: Apartment Life Limited Collection Review

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(More customer reviews)My daughter loves it but since I was the one that had to install it, I was surprised to find that in order to play the game I had to temporarily give her administrator rights.It would have been nice if they would have mentioned this in the installation instructions so I wouldn't have thought I did something wrong when the game wouldn't work.

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The Sims 2 University Expansion Pack Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this game last night and played it for two hours.I must say it's quite good. The gameplay is fairly easy; it's really less complicated than I imagined it would be.

What's New

* New "Young Adult" Stage - Once your Sims have gone through adolescence, they're ready to enter this stage in their lives and go to college. You do so by moving them first into the "Family Bin" and then move them to a dormitory (as you would normally move a family into a house). You can also choose from the Young Adult Sims already available in the Family Bin, or you can custom-create your own collegiate Sims (create up to eight per household).

* New Buy and Build Objects - Although I haven't completely explored the expansion pack, there are some new objects that add more fun to the game, like additional exercise machines, decorations, arcade games, communal showers, bonfires, etc.

* Influence - When you interact with other Sims or fulfill certain Wants, you gain Influence points. This feature allows you to "influence" other Sims into doing favors for you, like writing your term paper.

* Three University Lots - Sims State University, Academie Le Tour, La Fiesta College.

* Majors - Choose from a variety of courses which will help shape your Sim's future career path.

How the Game Works:

As I mentioned earlier, the gameplay is fairly simple. You can choose to play your former teen-aged Sims, pick the ready-made ones from the Family Bin, or custom-create new Young Adults.

Young Adults have four stages representing each year: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior. Each stage or "school year" has two semesters, which has an X number of hours to complete. At the end of each semester, there is a final exam that your Sim has to take.

Complete all the academic work required (by going to class, doing term papers, studying, etc.), and your Sim will do well in school. The "Academic Panel," which normally shows career/skill path, displays your Sim's GPA, major, and minimum grade level to be attained. If your Sim fails, he/she goes into "Academic Probation" and has to repeat the previous term. If he/she fails a second time, he/she gets kicked out of school and into the "real world" where they transform into normal adults.

As a Freshman, your Sims start out living in a dorm. But as they gain more simoleons, they may choose to live in a private residence. As they meet more people, they can join a frat or sorority house by making a telephone call.

After your Sims have successfully completed all four years, they graduate and move on.

When my Sim goes to class, it's not shown what's going on in class. It's similar to when an Adult Sim goes to work. You only see/play your Sim when he/she is actually home. Partying and interacting with other Sims is the whole point of the game.

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The Sims Castaway Review

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(More customer reviews)First off, I am a huge fan of the Sims 2 Games, and own almost all the expansion packs.

When I first played the game, I didn't stop until I finished the Castaway Story completely through. I couldn't get enough. I then created my own characters to play the game through, hoping (maybe) that something may be different or that I would be faced with a different challenge... Although this game is incredibly fun and creative, I do with there were more story variations, or different characters to chose from who would then bring their own stories to the game.

Overall, a fun game, but I don't know how long it was meant to last...

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The Sims 2: Mansion & Garden Stuff Review

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(More customer reviews)I still believe the stuff packs are overpriced for the amount of stuff they offer. $12-15 would probably be a fairer price. So if you happen to find a sale, definitely go for it.

Mansion & Gardens Stuff is by far the best stuff pack EA has offered. The three decorating styles; Second Empire, Moroccan, & Art Deco, are lovely. The flowers are shrubs are beautiful, a welcome addition to landscaping. I like how the windmill & solar panels will lower the sim's bills. The ceiling fans are a decorative object, but they do actually move so it's a nice realistic touch. I haven't noticed that they affect the temperature of the sims so they are probably merely decorative.

I love the Mansard roof pieces. It makes it so much easier to have attic space that my sims can live in without being affected by the weather. I've had issues in the past of them freezing or getting heat stroke if I had bedrooms in the attic with certain types of roofs.

Knock on wood, I haven't noticed any major glitches with Mansions & Gardens. What a relief. The grand staircases are very nice, but they sure do take up a lot of space. Your sims will autonomously slide down the banister. Usually we do not get any new interactions with stuff packs, so this was a nice surprise. Our sims can smell the flowers too.

The only thing I didn't care for is that some of the new siding is too dark and there's only a few selections. I'm not really fond of the screaming bright yellow. I wish they would have added some of the previous siding colors we've had with the new corner trim. EA could have made this a real expansion pack with more items and options and I would have been over the moon.

I'd consider this stuff pack a must for Sims 2 players.

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Design impressive estates and meticulous gardens for your Sims with three all-new styles. Infuse your Sims' mansion with the intricate beauty of new Moroccan designs, add a touch of retro-modern style with stately and new Art Deco elements, or build in the imposing new Second Empire style. With a host of new architectural and landscaping items to choose from, your Sims homes will look more stunning than ever!

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The Sims 2 Glamour Life Stuff Review

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(More customer reviews)To keep this short and sweet, expansion packs always give you a love/hate relationship. This one isn't really a hate, but it won't have you jumping for joy either. Unlike other packs like Sims pets or Open for Business, or even Nightlife that give you things that you can ONLY get with the packs like animals, cars and the ability to own your own business, this only really provides you some high end furniture that you can find elsewhere. Actually, I've definitely seen better clothes elsewhere.

Mac packs are always more expensive and this one is too pricey for just some jazzy beds and stereos. If you can get it for less than, say $15 it may be worth it. The only problem is that sometimes on CC sites you need to have all or most of the packs, and mac users get left out because not all packs are for mac. Hello, where is Teen Sim Stuff? I've been waiting for that for mac forever!

Try"[...], holy simoly, Around the sims 2, and Parsimonious" to name a few of the good quality sites. Sometimes you come across something that doesnt' work in your game, that's okay, just trial and error, but you should be able to get some decent decorating from these sites.

I dont' want to say the packs are never worth it, I own Sims Nightlife, Sims Pets and University and I love all of them, but with them all I can't say I got an abundance of other useful items like clothes and furniture. Even pets didn't give me a wild amount of pet accessories--but I love having pets.Just think about what you really want and how you want to play the game. I like to have 'family style' games, with children and pets, for example and like content for children, babies and teens. This is not for everyone. Just keep that in mind when you buy.

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Your Sims can now indulge in a glamorous life with this collection of luxurious furniture, fashionable clothing, and extravagant decor items. Create lavish homes furnished with the finest modern bedroom, living room, and dining room sets. Turn heads in the neighborhood as your Sims show off elegant gowns, red carpet formalwear, and cool casual styles at their next big soiree. Your Sims will live the high life with 60 (confirm amount) new items including pop-art paintings, sectional sofas, a high-end stereo, fur coats, and more!

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The Sims 2: Best of Business Collection Review

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(More customer reviews)I love this expansion pack. There are a few things that I would change, but all in all a great game.

Pros:
Test out all your crazy ideas without loosing your real money
Adds new demension to Sims2
Makes raising lots of kids without being in the poorhouse easier (work from home)
Makes for an easy second job

Cons:
Start up cost of some businesses is horrible, hard time making it back
Some things don't make sense:
1. why is the business "open" from the moment you make the phone call...even if that is 2am?
2. why does it take people so long to buy some things (food for instance)...this should not take literally hours.
3. Please...have a meter for the levels of badges (sales, stocking, etc)
4. Make the cash register a bit easier to use...come on, are all sims that stupid to begin with?
5. Please let the employees "wear out" in relation to the work they do (a server should get tired before the cashier, not at the same rate)
6. It should not take a whole day to run after new employees to assign their jobs and uniforms. You should be able to click and do it, not run after all of them to actually talk to them each time.

In Conclusion:

I find this to be a great add on. I have not run into any gliches so far. As to the complaint that I hear all the time--that people go into your house whether you lock the door or not--lock the door before anyone goes into your house. As soon as you start the business, lock the doors before people arrive. This has solved the problem for me.

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The Sims 2: Double Deluxe Review

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(More customer reviews)Prepare to spend many many many fun-filled and amazing hours at your computer after purchasing this product. If you're getting it for your children, prepare not to see them till they're in their early 20's.

This game is addicting and extremely fun. Everytime you turn it on its a new world to explore and change. Not to mention the fact that this version of the Sims 2 comes with an expansion pack AND stuff pack for the price of the original game alone! Its a great deal that anybody who doesn't own the Sims 2 should not pass by!

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Enjoy all the fun and creativity of The Sims™ 2 in The Sims™ 2 Double Deluxe. Create your own houses, neighborhoods, Sims, and family dynasties-then watch it all come to life! Will your Sims experience the rewards of a life well lived? Or will you choose to neglect their needs, indulge their fears, and see what happens? As your Sims' family grows, you'll see them pass on genes from one generation to the next. The Sims 2 Double Deluxe also contains The Sims™ 2 Nightlife Expansion Pack, The Sims™ 2 Celebration Stuff Pack and a bonus DVD.Take your Sims downtown in their new cars to all the after-dark hot spots! Whether they're dancing ‘til dawn on a guys' night out, romancing that special someone by candlelight, or throwing strikes at the bowling alley, it will be a night to remember.Then host the social event of the season with The Sims™ 2 Celebration Stuff Pack. Host an elegant wedding, decorate their house and garden to throw the ultimate fiesta, or throw the biggest birthday bash with all-new items including birthday cakes, party balloons, and more!

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