The Sims Bustin' Out Critic Reviews

Fans of the series will lap it up whilst those that find The Sims to be boring and pointless will not be in any way swayed.

Even the addition of crazy new Social moves like Break Dance and Booty Tease make interactions with other Sims much more fun than they were in previous titles.

I never thought I'd find myself saying that I enjoy connectivity more than online play, but this just happens to be the case with Bustin' Out.

A vast improvement to an aging franchise, breathing a little more life into a concept that's days may be numbered.

It's somehow mind-numbingly mundane and brilliantly addictive at the same time.

This was my favorite version of Bustin' Out. Although the graphics are sharper on the Xbox version and the PS2 version boasts online multiplay, the GCN-to-GBA connectivity feature gives this one a notable edge.

It's monotonous, mundane, and frightfully addictive - just the way I like 'em.

Perhaps not as precise as using a mouse and keyboard, but the streamlined control system does do a great job of keeping the action consistent with a dual shock.

This is a game without winners and losers. It's all about the personal satisfaction, and engrossing yourself in a wonderful game. Yes, I said a wonderful game.

Refines control, adds personality to character appearance and interaction, fills up on customization details and goes hog-wild with connectivity.

Sims fans will find the game very inviting, but will also find that other than going to various locations, seeing new items to buy, and experiencing the wild animations, this game is definitely not an overhaul of the series. Yet with the new unlockables, it is hard to resist this delicious title.

Sims fans should bust out of their homes and bust on down to their favorite store to pick up The Sims Bustin’ Out.

Makes good, solid improvements over its predecessor and stands on its own as a great version of The Sims for consoles.

Without any gameplay advancements, I can't say this is really an improvement over the original. However, the GCN/GBA link up is a really nice feature, especially if you have a troublesome Sim.

Slow, often frustrating, but frighteningly engrossing at the same time. If you're after a leisurely, open-ended experience then it's highly recommended.

Tweaked sounds and graphics make it look slightly better and sound slightly nicer, but it’s not really a sequel in the true sense of the word. The Sims Bustin’ Out adds logical improvements to an already winning formula without blowing us away with any stunning revelations.

If you liked the Sims, Bustin’ Out is a great addition. Much of the series’ originality has lost its shine, but the mechanics and playability remain extremely good even though there’s not much in the way of plot.

7 / 9 / 8 / 8 - 32 gold

Worth a look-see, but memory card requirements effectively banish this one to the realm of "Either buy it, or don't bother."

It adds just enough to keep fans interested, but doesn't fix all the flaws or reinvent the game. With that said, the game has more focus, a bit more style, a lot more to do, and a definite ending if you choose to pursue it.