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The Sims 3: World Adventures (Windows)

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Expansion pack allows Sims to explore exotic cultures.

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Parents need to know that this is an expansion pack for The Sims 3, and players must already have a copy of The Sims 3 installed on their computer for the expansion pack to work. The expansion allows Sims to take vacations, and introduces new character traits, skills, items to purchase, and other add-ons.

Educational value: Players learn about other cultures, and will be exposed to the music of that culture through radio and songs.
Positive messages: The new character traits introduced in the expansion pack are actually all positive: Disciplined, Adventurous and Photographer's Eye. Sims are encouraged to go on vacation to relax and learn.There is a consumerism theme to the game as Sims can acquire artifacts from ruins they explore and sell them at the market. Foreign shops offer a variety of exotic items that Sims can buy for their house back home.
Positive role models: Like The Sims 3, the characters in the expansion pack represent a wide range of personality types, ranging from nasty to noble.
Ease of play: Controls are fairly complicated, and there are a lot of menus and information to digest. Very young players will likey find it overwhelming and/or frustrating.
Violence: Sims can learn martial arts in China, spar with other Sims, and participate in ranked matches and tournaments. The emphasis is placed on self-improvement and earning belts rather than beating up as many people as possible. Sims can encounter Mummies in tombs who will attack and infect them with a curse. If the curse is not cured quickly enough, the Sim will perish - or can even become a Mummy themselves.
Sex: The expansion doesn't emphasize sex specifically, but all of the behaviors possible in The Sims 3 are possible in the expansion pack as well, including the ability to kiss and have sexual relationships with other Sims.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
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What to talk about

Talk to your kids

  • What was your favorite location to visit, and why?

  • What new things did you learn about each culture by taking virtual vacations there?

  • Are you inspired to visit any of these countries in real-life after experiencing them in The Sims?

What's the story?

What's the story?

THE SIMS 3: WORLD ADVENTURES is the first expansion pack for EA's The Sims 3 life simulation, and allows players to take their characters (known as "Sims") on vacation to destinations in Egypt, China, and France. Each new location offers adventures, new people to meet, new items and decor to purchase, and new skills to master. For example, Sims can practice martial arts and meditation in a Chinese martial arts academy , explore ancient Egyptian tombs for treasure, learn the fine art of "nectar making" in France, and take pictures with the new photography skill. With World Adventures installed, players will be able to access a new Travel option from within the main game of The Sims 3 to book a vacation. Vacations only last a few days to begin with, but Sims can earn Visa points that allow them to book longer and longer vacations, up to 15 days.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

World Adventures is a worthy add-on that allows players to explore three distinctly different cultures. Each location boasts the same degree of nuance and attention to detail that has become a hallmark of The Sims franchise, so that the player really does feel immersed in these exotic places. Sims can also complete quests for the locals and explore ruins for treasure, which requires Sims to pull switches, disarm traps, and solve puzzles to open locked doors -- gameplay that is more typical of adventure games. The game's control scheme and camera angles are far from optimized for these kinds of tasks, but the occasional awkwardness and frustration don't dampen the overall experience too much. World Adventures adds even more depth to a game that already has virtually unlimited replay value.

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Available on: Windows
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Genre: Simulation
Developer: Electronic Arts
Released on: November 17, 2009
Price: 39.99
ESRB Rating: T for Crude Humor, Sexual Themes, Violence
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This review was written by Erin Bell
 
 

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parentalmom22
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11
 
The Sims 3 is a Fun Game
I think that the Sims 3 World Adventures isn't so inappropriate. The sexual stuff isn't so bad. I bet your kids see a bunch of sexual activity on TV that your watching. It won't be the only time they see it happening. Other ways, if they had the talk, it won't be anything new to them. It's a fun game that your children can enjoy. My kids love this game, but I don't let them play it ALL the time because, I don't want them to get addicted. There is NO drinking in this game. Your kids probably won't be asking you about Woo Hooing and all of that if they know what it is.
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superjake12
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9
 
Okay...
Adds vacations and adventures that are somewhat fun... Its a good EP i'm glad i got it
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GameDude17
kid, 11 years old
11
 
Lots of stuff
The Sims 3 World Adventures is a very good expansion pack, but I didn't like how you start out at Sunset Valley again because I hated it the first time. It would have been better if they let you chose which country to live in and travel from there. It is educational because you learn about bills and stuff like that. The game does have a lot of sex in it. Players can make-out on couches, in bed, have what is said as woohoo in the game or try for a baby.
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family 501
kid, 13 years old
12
 
perfect for kids 12 and up.
When i bought this game for my son i thought it was going to be not age approved but, as i saw him playing the game i began to want to play myself and i thought it was perfectly fine for my 12 year old son.
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carriec213
kid, 13 years old
9
 
Good game
There can be sexual stuff and kissing. Though, you are the controller of the game. It's as appropriate as you make it. You can make your sims evil and/or do crimes. So its not very good for younger kids. But great for older kids and teens.
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clintons accont
parent of 19 year old
17
 
the asumest game In the world
I think I love it because I can make stuff
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BayRyder759
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11
 
Really Hard To Understand The Rules
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Potterania
teen, 14 years old
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Perfect for culture-learning
I love it since it is both a bit educational and adventurous.
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briskniji
teen, 17 years old
13
 
I think it's a good game so far and I just got it the other day. It teaches a little on some the places around the world. But all the "violence" or sexual things are only if the player chooses that so it depends. To be honest I started to play sims (the sims up to now) when I was around sevenish. But just depends on how and what you do but it's a fun game. Once you know how to play it's pretty easy. But I love it and if you play it you'll enjoy it!
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Baby daddy
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Just fine for them!!!!!
I love it cause I think it is good for some of the kids but I think it should come out in the stores and everyone should get it cause it is not a problem!!!!!!
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