The Sims 3 doesn't mark the first time the PC-centric life simulation
series has come to consoles, but it's the first time that the basic
gameplay has remained relatively intact. In the console versions of The
Sims and The Sims 2, the sandbox gameplay that made the PC games so
successful took a backseat to achieving specific goals. The Sims 3 still
rewards you for reaching specific milestones, but it gives you room to
direct your digital playmates as you see fit. The franchise may
celebrate the routines of everyday life, but as series fans know,
directing a sim household can be great fun and causes the hours of your
own mundane life to whiz past before you know it. The Sims 3 provides
the same kind of addictive appeal, though a few elements that made the
game so special on the PC were lost in transition. Long loading times,
frequent pauses, and other flaws regularly interrupt the flow of
gameplay, making this virtual town more like a bunch of small,
low-population areas bolted together, rather than a thriving community.
The resulting awkwardness makes this version inferior to its PC
counterpart, but if you can exercise some patience, you'll find there's a
lot to like about The Sims 3.
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| Precious moments of parenthood. |
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| The art gallery has a remarkable number of bathroom stalls. |
Price : RM 14
