Common Sense Media Review
By Mark Raby
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Famous music star takes stardom to new heights as a Sim.
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The Sims 3: Showtime - Katy Perry Collector's Edition
What's It About?
THE SIMS 3: SHOWTIME - KATY PERRY COLLECTOR'S EDITION is an expansion pack to The Sims 3. It includes dozens of new items for players to use in decorating their virtual homes. It also includes a new space that players can venture to outside of their home. This space focuses entirely on concerts and performances. In the venue, players can choose to become a musician, a DJ, an acrobat, or any of a number of other performers. This version of the Showtime expansion also includes a special concert stage themed after Katy Perry, along with exclusive items like a guitar, poster, stage props, and more. Players have an active part in helping their Sims characters reach stardom and fame, giving this expansion a whole new gameplay mechanic for those who want their character to have a career in the limelight.
Is It Any Good?
The Sims 3: Showtime - Katy Perry Collector's Edition somewhat breaks the mold of The Sims 3 in the way players develop their virtual characters' professional life. Those who are interested in turning their virtual head of the household into a star performer will be able to climb the ladder of success, going from sparsely-attended shows to ones that pack a full house and everything in between. This expansion packs adds another layer of depth to the actual gameplay experience, making it worthwhile because it keeps the base game fresh and interesting. The addition of Katy Perry content makes this a great addition to the game for anyone who is a Katy Perry fan, although those who aren't will be more than content with the standard Showtime expansion.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about their role models. What musician or performer do you most look up to?
Do you think you could live the life of a rock star? What would be the hardest part?
Do these expansion packs help keep the Sims experience fresh? Was this one worth the extra money?
Game Details
- Platform : Windows
- Pricing structure :
- Available online? : Not available online
- Publisher : EA
- Release date : March 6, 2012
- Genre : Simulation
- ESRB rating :
- Last updated : December 2, 2021
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