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The Sims 2 University
(2005, Video Games - Simulation, Rated T, Play it on: Windows)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 16, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 16. -
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Common Sense says
Sims game is short on class time, but addictive.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 16–17
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of The Sims 2 University was written by Kate Pavao
Parents need to know that the Sims in this game are college students who drink, have sex, and even streak around their dorm and town (in addition to going to class and studying, of course). Players can also use their influence to pressure their peers to pull a prank or kiss another character.
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- Families can talk about how this game matches their expectations (or experiences) of college. This game, like so many movies, presents college as a wild, adolescent time -- do you think that's accurate? Why do you think most people go to college? Do you think it's more about the academics, growing up into a mature individual -- or the last free time of your life?
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What’s the Story?
The Sims are out of the house and off to college! Choose one of three institutions, say goodbye to the folks, and get ready for a new life of hanging out in the halls, drinking coffee, and attempting to pledge a sorority or fraternity. Oh yeah, and studying, going to class, and writing term papers, too. You've got to declare a major, and good grades do earn you Simoleans, but the academics just provide a theme here.
You don't see your Sims when they are in class, and you can still make the grade without doing your term paper. Really, the game is about balance: Whether you're living in a dorm, frat, or your own pad, you've got to keep your Sim bathed and fed and still try to find time to study, make friends, hit the gym, and work toward meeting your personal aspiration.
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As always, it's the amount of options that make this game so fascinating -- and addictive. Players may get frustrated by how long it takes to make friends, or have enough energy to hit the town. There is fun stuff to do outside of your dorm -- you can run on the treadmill at the gym, buy new outfits at the shopping center, or study at the library -- but you have to make sure your energy and hunger levels are high enough before heading out and this can take several Sim days.
Other familiar glitches still exist here: If you're eating and go to answer the phone, you may leave the food on the floor. If you are talking to a friend, but go to get something to eat, there is no guarantee that your friend will sit at the table with you. In the end, this game is probably best enjoyed by college students or alums, who will get the joke when student Sims play hacky sack, do the school cheer, or try to impress the Greeks. This expansion pack requires THE SIMS 2 to play.
ClosePublisher’s Details
Released on 03/01/2005, price $34.99, not online enabled
ESRB rating: T
ESRB rating: T
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- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Safety isn't an issue
- Easy to play
Perfect!!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Addicting
Very addicting game but iffy.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Overall The best Sims game yet
Now I love the sims so I may be a little favorable but this version has everything the regular game plus the life of a student. One example is it has four more careers that only can come from college just like some jobs require a degree in real life. So the usual good stuff of the Sims plus the new bonus is definetly a game to look out for.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Sims 2
I love it
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