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The Sims 2 University
- Windows
- Price: $34.99
- Genre: Simulation
Common Sense Media says
Sims game is short on class time, but addictive.
Parents say
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What parents need to know
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.
What's it about?
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.
Is it any good?
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.
What families can talk about
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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you're not serious?
SIXTEEN PLUS! are you KIDDING me??? it's not THAT bad most kids have "the talk" by the time they're twelve! the worst thing they actually SHOW is kissing! I've been playing the SIMS since i was ten it is not very innapropriate. At all. It teaches you ways to deal with life as an adult. Also, you can make movies for yourself! how cool is that! you can even do a 'sims next top model' where you take pics of your sims! Under ten, don't play or have a parent preview it first. Over that, you should be fine. Caution to parents: when sims die, the image can be a little scary for young kids. The Grim Reaper comes and takes them away, but it looks very creepy.
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What games should be.....
I wasn't to fussed on TS2U when it came out, although I adored the TS2, but it grew on me and like CSM says, it is addictive. The graphics are excellent and oustanding.
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Great game for ADULTS
They don't actually curse, but you get the idea they are by the little bubble with "$%#$@%#@!" in it. And you can have A LOT of sex, so no, it's not a good game for kids, but if you sit down and talk with your kids and they know that it is JUST A GAME, it's freakin' awesome!
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so cool
this game is really fun but is not for kids because there is sex on this game other wise its great.
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| Platforms: | Windows |
| Available online? | Not available online |
| Genre: | Simulation |
| Developer: | Electronic Arts |
| Release date: | March 1, 2005 |
| Price: | $34.99 |
| ESRB rating: | T |
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