Mostly anyone can play it. I started playing Sims when I was 12. You really do not see any sexual behavior, aside from making out, but younger kids do not even know how to get the characters to do that. (You have to be at a ceirtan relationship level to make out). Parents beware: this game gets addicting very fast. Like I said, I started playing at 12, and been playing it ever since.
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The Sims 2
(2004, Video Games - Simulation, Rated T, Play it on: Windows)
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Common Sense says
Even more realistic, but not for kids and tweens.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 16 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of The Sims 2 was written by Liz Perle
Parents need to know that this Sims is definitely for more mature teens. Sex, language, free-for-all behavior is easy to have, speak, or do. And these Sims now have driving aspirations, such as romance or fortune -- and corresponding wants and fears. As soon as a want is achieved, another one appears. It's pretty relentless and materialistic. Anything is possible from wanting a little "wooHoo" roll in the hay to being cool or cruel to fellow Sims. It's a bit of 'garbage-in, garbage-out.' If you want naughty, you get naughty. But once that thrill of acting out wears off, there are cool things to do, too.
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What’s the Story?
In THE SIMS 2, a graphically detailed version of Sims, you can create characters that look just like you and other members of your family or circle of friends. And you can give them aspirations, such as romance, fortune or family -- each with its corresponding wants and fears: A Sim with family aspiration might want to have a baby, while his partner, who has romance aspiration, might just want some "WooHoo." Or your Sim might want to buy a bar -- or a crib for the new baby. Sims who fulfill their wants (and avoid their fears) are happier -- and earn points to buy special products that can make their lives better.
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Is It Any Good?
Sims do much more stuff, now. They can interact with each other in more specific ways, telling dirty jokes, giving a tender kiss, or reading to a kid. They let out gassy burps, can be messy eaters -- and if they've got a baby in the house, you'll see the stink coming off those dirty diapers.
This is definitely not a game for younger players. Characters can have sex with limbs poking out under the covers -- and even their make-out sessions get pretty steamy. And the characters can be cruel or materialistic, too. Mature players, though, will surely spend many hours developing cleaning and cooking skills, attempting to win over the headmaster -- or luring a lover under the covers.
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Released on 9/30/2004, price $49.99, not online enabled
ESRB rating: T
ESRB rating: T
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- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Safety isn't an issue
I love it!
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Negative role models
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
- Easy to play
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Safety isn't an issue
for ages 9+
what the so not 16
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
BEST GAME EVA!!!!
I LOVE THIS GAME!!!! I play it like every single day! I think common sense have it wrong when they say it's not age appropriate for anyone under 16 because my mum and dad think it's a great way to be mature and learn about life! Buy this game you will NOT be disapointed!
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| 67% | of parents say kids find it easy to play |
| 67% | of parents feel the site is safe |
| 33% | of parents say it's educational |
| 33% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
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