7.6 out of 10 based on 214 reviews

The Sims 3

 

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  • User Score (151)
    7.7 7.7 from 151 reviewers
  • Expert Score (48)
    7.8 7.8 from 48 reviewers
  • Value for money (3)
    7.8 7.8 from 3 reviewers
  • Ease of use (2)
    6.8 6.8 from 2 reviewers
  • Sound quality (2)
    7.8 7.8 from 2 reviewers
  • Gameplay (14)
    8.3 8.3 from 14 reviewers
  • Graphics (16)
    7.4 7.4 from 16 reviewers
  • Sound (12)
    7.6 7.6 from 12 reviewers
  • Control (2)
    7.8 7.8 from 2 reviewers
  • Lifespan (2)
    8.1 8.1 from 2 reviewers
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  • Score Distribution

Experts:
9-10
(9)
7-8
(35)
5-6
(3)
3-4
(0)
1-2
(1)
Users:
9-10
(55)
7-8
(49)
5-6
(24)
3-4
(12)
1-2
(10)

  • Expert Reviews

  1. Mighty Ape

    Mighty Ape
    10/10
    3 May 2010

    for console and handheld, players will be able to create Sims with unique personalities, fulfill their desires…or not, and control their lives within a living neighborhood. Additionally, all-new features make it easier than ever to mess with life as players can unlock the ultimate "Karma Powers" for instant control and unleash them on their Sims. Players can help their Sim "get lucky," bless them with "instant beauty" or be deviant and curse them with an "epic fail. Read more

  2. GameSpot

    7.0/10
    25 October 2010

    As you play, your sims communicate their wishes to you. Some of these are relatively simple: play a game with your spouse. Others are a little more involved: see your kid graduate. With the points you earn, you can then purchase permanent goodies, such as complimentary entertainment (go to the theater for free), or never getting hungry, or increasing your chances of conceiving a child. Read more

    • Maintaining the everyday lives of your sims is fun and addictive, Charming animations and sound effects, Some nice console-specific additions.
    • Loading times and jittery performance constantly intrude on the fun.

  3. PALGN

    7.5/10
    25 November 2010

    As with many PC-based franchises that have been ported to home consoles, Electronic Arts’ iconic simulation title, The Sims hasn't yielded great success on the console front due to a number of factors; namely a sloppy control scheme and a lack of content which sees gamers commanding a much more watered down experience when compared to its PC counterpart. Read more

  4. Empire

    6.0/10
    29 October 2010

    The closest any console version has come to capturing the depth, complexity and spirit of the original smash hit, The Sims 3 is still a disappointment for console owners hoping to taste the rewards of playing the PC classic. While the PC game offers an engaging experience that flows fluidly and lets you become hopelessly lost in the micromanagement your little computer people, the console version is hampered by tedious loading times that mark the move between city... Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. "Much better than previous attempts at this game on a console"

    Mighty Ape
    10/10
    Reviewer: Mighty Ape
    13 September 2010

    FYI This isn't Robert, this is his better half writing this review! As a Sims franchise addict, I've generally stuck to the PC platform after the hideous previous attempts to push this onto the console. I got this game as I have a PS3 and had no games I wanted to play on it. So far, it has managed to suck a lot of my time. Read more

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