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The Sims 2 Pets

(2006, Computer Software - Simulation, Rated T, Play it on: Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2, PSP, Windows)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 16, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 16.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Cuddly but unsubstantial Sims 2 add-on.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 16–17

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    There is a small amount of animal knowledge included.
 

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The behavior is up to the players and Sims players have the option of being bad to their Sims characters and bad pet owners. Also, Sims can "join" in same-gender ceremonies, similar to marriage.
  • Violence :

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Characters can have sexual relations with other characters, including those of the same gender. This isn't shown graphically, but is referred to as "woo-hoo" in places like double beds.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    The Sims can drink and smoke.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Sims 2 Pets

Parents need to know that this has a "Teen" rating because it builds off the original Sims 2 game, which has the same rating. Families that already own Sims 2 are probably aware of the sexual content, but families that may be contemplating buying these titles together need to be aware of the sexual situations and crude humor. Parents may want to read the reviews of the original Sims 2 games and expansions.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about pets and caring for them. Does this game reinforce any behaviors of good pet owners? Why did you choose a particular pet to play this game? How are the pets' behaviors similar to real pets? Different? Why do you think the Sims pets evolve the more you interact with them? Do you think giving extra attention to real pets makes them smarter?
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  1. Kid Reviewer
    Age 12
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title iffy for age 5 and give it 4.0

    SO COOL

    Yeah It's fun. I play all the time. Once I killed a whole family because of a fire.:-(

  2. Kid Reviewer
    Age 8
    Anonymous
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 1.0

  3. Kid Reviewer
    Age 8
    Anonymous
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 1.0

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Indiana
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    Love it~

    I just wish my sister wouldn't of lost the memory card so I can continue playing it. I LOVE how you can make people gay if you want to. It can help people accept others.

  5. Kid Reviewer
    Age 11
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    YES

    WHY NOT.

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