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Kim Kardashian: Hollywood

By Christy Matte, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 15+

Not much to do in shallow sim; lots of temptation to spend.

App iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android , Kindle Fire Free Simulation Games
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What you will—and won't—find in this app.

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age 12+

Based on 3 parent reviews

melanie E.
melanie E. Adult
May 25, 2017
age 15+

Addicting, but not a lot to do

The is addicting in that in makes you really want to rise to an A list celebrity and quick which tempts you to spend a lot of money. Unfortunately though, there isn't much to do. Your sim doesn't actually move other than changing stance. It would be way more interesting if when you clicked on an action the sim actually did it, and it when you traveled they showed him/her traveling on the plane or bus. Also when you get a vehicle you can't actually drive it. Yes the sim uses it, but you as the player does not control it, so that is disappointing. It just needs more action and movement and you to be able to explore all the rooms in a home you buy, and it would be 10 times better. Also having to have engery is a pain, it slows the game down and takes away from the fun. I know she wanted it to be realistic but it's a game, sims don't need energy!

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Easy to play/use
Too much consumerism
emmab1
emmab1 Parent of 11-year-old
August 2, 2015
age 11+

Awesome Game

It think this game is really fun. I like that you can meet random people, and have a manager. I also love all the clothes choices and hair choices. I like the prices. I think it is a good way to learn how to be responsible with money, which is important in the real world. There is some cursing, and you can get drinks and gossip, but the "gossip" is just names so you can make friends. I also love getting married and that you can change your friends looks and you can invite them to help you. I wish that you didn't have to always go on dates. My husband divorced me after I came back from vacation and hadn't been able to play for a week.

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What’s It About?

KIM KARDASHIAN: HOLLYWOOD invites players into the world of high-fashion modeling, celebrities, and gossip. It is very similar in nature and gameplay to the publisher's previous app, Stardom: The A-List. Choose whether to play as a woman or a man, customize your hair, skin, facial features, makeup, and clothes, and then get to work at a retail shop. We all have to start somewhere! A chance meeting with Kim herself may set you on the path to stardom if you play your cards right. If she likes you, she may suggest that you start modeling, connect you with a manager, and help you along as you go. Start with simple modeling assignments, begin networking, and start to build up your celebrity status. Most actions require using energy, which is in limited supply. You'll also want to save some energy for dating. Your dates and your jobs both will require just the right clothes (they will not be the same clothes) to impress, so save your cash. Just as in life, there will be some moral dilemmas. Will you pose nude? Will you fight for your place on the celebrity list? As you rise up the ranks, more opportunities will arise for longer shoots and catwalk events. You can save up to buy a beach house, a city apartment, a pet, or a swanky car. Get lots of publicity (good or bad), work hard, and get the right hairdo, and you might just work yourself to the top of the celebrity list.

Is It Any Good?

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Kim Kardashian: Hollywood is one of those games that has a sort of guilty-pleasure addiction to it. Yes, it's shallow and silly, but you can't help but wonder what will come next. Unfortunately, there is a missed opportunity here. There just isn't very much to do. Each job places you in a room with a bunch of word bubbles for actions, such as "Chit chat," "Strike a pose," and "Take a break." Tap on them to work your way through the task and release points toward the overall goal. No matter which action you choose, the character stands there, looking bored. Inevitably, you'll run out of energy points before the goal is through and will have to wait for them to refill, search around for hot spots to tap in the hope of earning more, or buy some with real money. Finish the goal in time, and it will be replaced with another that looks very similar. Dating is the same way.

Unlocking clothes is interesting, but the vast majority require special stars that you earn slowly. You might get one for leveling up, where a shirt will cost you 50 or more. Purchasing 50 is about $5. For a shirt. The temptation is certainly there since most of the jewelry and accessories use stars. You'll also want stars for talking to people. Many won't give you the time of day otherwise. There's a reason this app is raking in money. For younger teens, the game moves slowly without cash and sends some questionable messages about friendship, work, and judging a book by its cover. Older teens may understand that it should not inform real life, but they still may be frustrated at how slow the game can progress.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about what it really would be like to attempt a career as a model. What would be expected? How might people treat you?

  • Do you think Hollywood is really like this? Why, or why not?

  • Have you ever met someone like Willow Pape? Why do you think she's so angry?

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