Common Sense Media Review
By Mark Raby
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Expansion adds fun, four-legged perspective to popular sim.
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The Sims 3: Pets
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Based on 2 parent reviews
Based on 16 kid reviews
Kids say this game is enjoyable and fun, especially for young players who like pets, as it allows them to take care of animals and manage their personalities. While there are some mature themes, they are mostly censored, making it appropriate for kids 11 and up, though some parents express caution regarding the game's content.
- fun gameplay
- suitable for kids
- pet interactions
- moderate themes
- enjoyable for players
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What's It About?
THE SIMS 3: PETS transforms the Sims 3 experience by introducing a brand new perspective to the game. Players can literally manage the lives of their cats and dogs in a way that is almost as deep and complex as the masterfully sophisticated human simulation element of the game. The game allows players to see the world through the eyes of their four-legged companion, increase their skills and attributes, and explore new places throughout the virtual world. It adds an entire new dimension of play to an already robust and sophisticated game.
Is It Any Good?
The Sims 3: Pets is a fantastic addition to the Sims 3 game for any pet lover or for players who want a new and exciting twist to this fascinatingly complex simulation title. It adds a much deeper component to the game than many of the other expansion packs that focus mainly on adding new areas to explore or a bunch of new virtual trinkets. With this expansion, players get to explore the Sims world they've come to know so well in a completely new way. Players will also have to learn brand new nuances and intricacies of managing their pet's well-being in addition to continuing to focus on their humans.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how animals enrich our lives. Is that true in this game?
Does the presence of animals in a game make it more fun? What is your favorite animal game?
Game Details
- Platforms : Mac , Windows
- Pricing structure :
- Available online? : Not available online
- Publisher : EA
- Release date : October 18, 2011
- Genre : Simulation
- ESRB rating :
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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