Compared to the second game it sucks.
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The Sims Double Deluxe
(2003, Video Games - Simulation, Rated T, Play it on: Windows)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13. -
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Engaging game is like playing house in cyberspace.
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for Ages 13 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of The Sims Double Deluxe was written by Kate Pavao and Aaron Lazenby
Parents need to know that this game is a lot like playing house and can be addictive.
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What’s the Story?
THE SIMS DOUBLE DELUXE is one game with three facets. The first is the original The Sims, which allows you to create and control the lives of little people in your computer. The other two -- Livin' Large and House Party -- expand the number of items and actions your characters can manipulate in their virtual world. Players can design their own character or family, build and furnish a home, then put their creations into "live mode" where they make friends, build a career -- and try to meet their basic needs, from taking a shower and making dinner to getting enough love and comfort.
Picking out outfits, your home and sofa are great fun, but there's lots of work in keeping the household running smoothly -- and there are dire consequences: Ignore the wife, and your relationship deteriorates; don't get enough sleep, you'll miss work (and eventually get fired); and if you aren't an attentive parent, your baby will get taken away.
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The game takes awhile to get started, but once you've established yourself and your relationships (and accumulated some wealth) it becomes easier and more fun to play -- sort of like real life. It's quite addictive, and you'll be amazed how many hours of your real life have gone by while you installed new bathroom tile, barbecued, shot hoops, and gave backrubs to the neighbors in your suburban Sims world.
The House Party and Livin' Large expansion packs included here increase the activities your Sims can engage in, and introduce a broader range of luxury items they can acquire. Impress your neighbors with a rocking backyard party -- complete with DJ and caterer -- or wow them with your retro designer furniture. But be careful; some of the new items contain secrets or curses that can dramatically upset your doppelgangers' lives.
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Released on 08/08/2003, price $34.99, not online enabled
ESRB rating: T
ESRB rating: T
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- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
Sucks
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
WARNING:Severely addicting
This game is very fun! But, before you play you should Know that once you start you just can't stop. The sims feel like part of your life, it makes me sad because they have a family too. Expansion packs are a must, I woould reccomend apartment life.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
ok but not as good as sims 2
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
This game is totally appropriate for people ages 10 and up. Its not bad or anything. Its just rated Teen because the people go into showers but it bloakcs it and you cant see anything and they are pixels so it wouldnt matter anyways. This definitally is ok for anybody 10 or up. It can be hard but its a awsome game. if you like to build houses than buy this game.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
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