The Sims Critic Reviews

The uniqueness of the game, the sound, graphics and the ability to control a little Sim life hooked me almost immediately.

What saves "The Sims" from becoming an unmanageable and nightmarish mess is the incredibly intuitive and easy to use interface.

While it can be a little overwhelming at first, once you're familiar with the control and functions, things become second nature and controlling your Sim is a breeze.

The ability to control, design, influence and sometimes destroy the lives of little virtual versions of ourselves is mysteriously engrossing.

It's impossible to categorize EA's addictive superblockbuster life simulator, just like it's impossible to stop playing it.

You simply have to check this out!

It’s a fairly simple concept but its complexity and the way it draws you in is amazing. And the replay value is through the roof!

A sublime piece of interactive art, The Sioms is teh first serious contender for Y2K's game of the year.

The game isn't just addictive, it's downright dangerous.

Besides bringing out the voyeur inside of me, I've found "The Sims" to be the most addictive and wholly enthralling game I've played in ages.

Luring the entire neighbourhood into my house then sealing the doors and removing the food and toilet is just one of the many indignities I have visited to those under my care.

Not only do I enjoy this game, I am fascinated by it.

A refreshing and at times thought-provoking human-scale simulation.

The Sims' actual gameplay is rather limited in some respects - either by odd inconsistencies or by actual restrictions placed on your actions.

Once you start this game you will find yourself thinking about it constantly.

This is one of the most original and innovative games we've seen in ages.

Some people might become bored with it once the novelty wears off. However, the game has inspired a very loyal following on the internet, so it definitely has a long-term appeal among many gamers.

It may be pointless, and also brilliant, but it’s safe to say there’s nothing quite like The Sims. Its possibilities are endless.

An incredibly deep simulation of human behavior.

Original, amusing addictive, and most of all incredibly fun and relaxing to play. If we only had more great ideas like these…