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The Sims Unleashed

(2003, Video Games - Simulation, Rated T, Play it on: Mac/Windows)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Complex game is purrfect for animal lovers.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Dealing with litter boxes and food bowls give players a pretty accurate picture of the responsibilities of raising pets.
  • Messages:

    If you mistreat your pets, animal control will take them away from you.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence :

    Death does not discriminate; little doggies must face the Grim Reaper too.
  • Sex:

    While players can breed dogs and cats, UNLEASHED doesn't add any new sexual elements to the game.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    While players can buy treats and toys for their pets, game play focuses on pet activities.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Sims Unleashed

Parents need to know that if your kids are begging for a pet, this game might help demonstrate some of the major responsibilities they'd be taking on. Sim pets need food, but they also need love and training (and they misbehave by hissing or urinating on the floor). However, note that the game is too hard to control for most young tweens -- they might get frustrated.

Read our full review by Kate Pavao and Aaron Lazenby

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the responsibility of caring for pets. If you already have a pet, do you find your Sims pet harder or easier to care for? If you don't have a pet, does this game make you want one more or less?
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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer
    Age 11
    Anonymous
    Lives in Minnesota
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

    I laughed

    It is good!!!

  2. Kid Reviewer
    Age 10
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 0.0

    i laughed!

    i have this game i think that it should be rated 11 and up.

  3. Kid Reviewer
    Age 10
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

    SEXUAL

    The game has Mature Sexual Themes in it.

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

    Fun!

    This is a very fun game! It is fine if you're responsible. If you or your child (if an adult is reading this) is naughty and doesn't police themselves, I would say, hold off on this game for another few years or talk to them when they are done playing. I have lots of fun and the biggest problem I've had over the past, what, nine times I've played it was the oven caught fire. No biggie. The fire department came right away.

  5. Kid Reviewer
    Age 11
    Anonymous
    Lives in Wisconsin
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    cool

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