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The Sims 3 (3DS)
- Nintendo 3DS
- Price: $39.99
- Genre: Simulation
Common Sense Media says
First Sims game in 3-D is still intended for older players.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that The Sims 3 for 3DS is similar in tone and structure to other games in the series. Players are encouraged to live healthy, productive lives by taking jobs, eating properly, socializing, and taking care of their personal hygiene. They can also engage in more mature activities, such as flirting and even make "WooHoo," though the act itself is hidden by bedclothes. Players can direct their Sims to insult and even get into fights with other Sims, but there is no reward for these activities. Note, too, that consumerism is a persistent theme. Players are encouraged to covet and shop for better items and clothes throughout the game.
What's it about?
THE SIMS 3 is all about letting players mold their own story. They can create an avatar and act out a virtual life however they see fit. If they have dreams of becoming a millionaire, they can dedicate themselves to acquiring the best possible job. If they would rather focus on meeting people and starting a family, they can do that too. Most every facet of life -- including going to the bathroom -- is part of the game. The 3DS edition is the first 3-D entry in the franchise, making the real-life simulation as realistic as possible.
Is it any good?
The 3DS version of The Sims 3 is not only visually revamped to make use of 3-D effects, it also packs in new features. Players can literally put their own face on their Sim avatar by taking a picture with the system's built-in digital camera, and can wield more control over the surroundings by using the built-in motion-sensing feature to create earthquakes or blowing into the microphone to create "stink storms." Players can trade Sims with other people in real life, allowing them to take the social aspect in the virtual Sims world and bring it to the actual world. Tweaking the game's features for the 3DS system makes it a valuable entry to the platform's list of launch titles, and anyone who is a fan of the franchise should enjoy it.
Online interaction: Players can trade their Sims with other people -- including strangers -- in StreetPass mode.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about what avatars can tell us about ourselves. How is your Sim the same or different than you?
Families can also discuss the kinds of activities and jobs in which their Sims engage. Are they the same or different than what you are interested in?
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If your kids know it or not.
Well if you want to buy it its just if your kids Know this Language or What Ever things they have. So if you want your kids not to Play it, Dont tell your kids About these Bad things on Or if you Love your kids and They know it They can get It. It depends if they know it or they dont.
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AGE
Really fun!
This game is really fun. The only innapropiate part is the Woohooing, but that is part of life, and the game is supposed to follow life exactly.
It can be educational, too. This game teaches you a lot about an adults life. You have a budget, and you can earn money by getting a job. You have to have a good relationship with your boss to get a promotion.
Also, you have to pay bills, and if you don't, the 'repoman' comes to reposes some of your things.
Also, it teaches you to exercise. If you eat too much and exercise to little, you get fat!
Also, if you have a girlfriend and cheat on her in public, your girlfriend will eventually find out from other Sims.
All in all, if your kid understands sex, this game is really fun. It's not violent at all.
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Kid, 12 years old
May 31, 2011
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wierd
sexy crude
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Kid, 11 years old
August 17, 2011
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Playing Sims 3
Yes, it can be a little bit violent. But, you see nothing bad. If your Sim perhaps doesn't like another Sim, it can declare a nemesis, insult, slap, and fight. But the slapping and fighting is like in cartoons. You see a cloud of dust and hardly see the Sims. So that's no problem. And yes, there is sex, which on there, is labeled as 'WooHoo'. But if you want a kid, you press the 'Try For Baby' button. All they do is go under the covers and you some movement. Then rose pettles sprinkle on the bed and after a few seconds, they get out and cuddle nicely. If you want a child, but don't want to have sex, you can go on your Sim's phone and adopt a child. But you only request their gender and age. So it may not look like you, that is why most players press the 'Try For Babies' button. There is no drugs or alcohol. You can buy a bar for your home, but when you lick on it, it says either 'Get Juice' or 'Get Drink'. That doesn't mean it's alcohol. I think it's safe to say this game is great for everyone as long as everyone makes good choices.
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Kid, 12 years old
May 16, 2011
AGE
E10+
This is rated 12+ in UK (My Country) which is usually the equivalent to a E10+ Portal 2 is 12+ in UK and T is usually the equivalent to a 16+ and SOCOM 4 is 16+ in my country and Games like Tekken and Soulcalibur were also 16+ so intentionally this is saying that SOCOM 4 is just as Unsuitable for kids as The Sims 3.
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Kid, 11 years old
April 8, 2011
AGE
perfect for older kids, iffy for tweens.
it is just growing up.
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Kid, 10 years old
July 26, 2011
AGE
its ok
i think the game is just like real life but i almost play every day and they arnt smoking
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Kid, 11 years old
December 29, 2011
AGE
Good With some iffy stuff
Its Wicked!! Many people will say about WooHoo and s*x stuff but to me its really fun. Even my 8 yr old cousin plays this. When the sims do WooHoo my cousin thinks there on the toilet or in the shower!! Some people will say its too rude and dirty but if you know about S*x then you make the right choices in the game... Its a life cycle in a game i suppose.
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Sims is great regardless of what you say
ok i read some of the reviews and i own the game to bucketlist for your information you cant smoke or drink in it! the worse you can do is argue with someone or whoohoo which is somwhat comlex to do theres a pattern you have to follow... and we argue everyday and you cant cuss on it they dont even speak english!! Its a wonderful game and i encourage people to play it ive been playing sims since i was about 2 or 3 thats how i learned how to read! I'm sorry but unless you've actually played the game and know sims like i know sims you shouldnt be able to post things like that.... If you dont know what your talking about just hush...
I mean GOSH PEOPLE all sims really is is a virtual barbie simulator! Are you gonna take away your 3 year olds barbie because its "inapropriate"? no? didnt think so!
The sims game that i have is rated t for teen so its not the game its the parents if the parents buy a five year old a game rated for TEENS then thats on them!
when a sim whoohoos you dont even see it really all you see is the bed they are fully dressed and nothing is showing so i don't see where any one thinks the game is bad...
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| Platforms: | Nintendo 3DS |
| Available online? | Not available online |
| Genre: | Simulation |
| Developer: | Electronic Arts |
| Release date: | March 27, 2011 |
| Price: | $39.99 |
| ESRB rating: | T for Crude Humor, Mild Violence, Sexual Themes |
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