The Sims 2: Apartment LifeReviews: The Sims 2: Apartment Life
Amazon Minimum Age: 144 months Binding: DVD-ROM Brand: Electronic Arts EAN: 0014633190786 ESRB Age Rating: Teen Format: DVD-ROM Item Dimensions: Label: Electronic Arts Manufacturer: Electronic Arts Model: 19078 MPN: 19078 Platform: Windows XP, Windows Vista Publisher: Electronic Arts Release Date: August 26, 2008 Studio: Electronic Arts Features:
Rating:  - Sims 2: Apartment Life reviewAllows you to start off a little easier in the money department and it's much easier to meet networking needs. Still haven't met any witches. Rating:  - Only for the true fanaticsWowee kazowee! Another big expansion pack for all the Sims addicts out there. But that's fine because EA knows a good thing when they have one and when EA plays the flute, a really true sim fan will dance to the tune for the rest of their lives regardless of quality. But not this reviewer. The last expansion pack I bought was Seasons because afterwards Maxis/EA just seemed to be repeating themselves and going through the motions while raking in the Simoleans. And if this game is any indication of what Free Time and Bon Voyage was like, seems like I made the right choice. There's really nothing new here except now you can live in Apartments and have neighbors in the same building. With a little creativity, you could have done that without this expansion pack. But that's it. You can't build apartments without going through a whole rigmarole of cheats, and for some crazy odd reason you are only aloud to have one door to enter and exit the apartment building. Not too great if there's a fire, and quite boring if you do decide to construct an apartment because you're limited in your creativity. Good thing there isn't a Fire Marshall in this game. Oh, and there's magic and witches. Uh, what was that expansion pack for the original Sims called? Oh yeah, Makin' Magic. See what I mean. Nothing new here. I won't even get into the Securom debate because for addicted Simmers who view EA/Maxis is the most benevolent corporation on the planet, it is considered blasphemy to do so and they wouldn't do anything to harm a real flesh and blood true simmer or their computer. Of course, those willing to give EA a pass on Securom do so out of fear that big daddy corporation won't come up with anymore Sim toys for them to play with. So I guess I better not mention that Securom can screw up your computer unless you find a way around it as I have. And the glitches. Well, the game has been out for a month now and no official patch. I don't really think EA cares at this point. Oh, but you can find patches at other non EA sites that fix glitches such as inactive apartment residents being drained of their hobby enthusiasm, the case of the disappearing cell phones, a problem getting mail that results in eviction etc. etc. etc. And worse, with each new expansion, sims and their pets are often unable to interact with some previously bought stuff pack items in the ways that they were supposed to. But you can download a fix for that too...but not from EA/Maxis. So let's face it. This expansion pack is a must have... for the truly addicted fans of the Sims with a lot of time on their hands. Frankly I was bored with it after a day. Other than that, forget it and hope EA starts using a quality assurance program of some kind before the Sims 3 hit the shelves but good luck with that. And if Sims 3 is as glitchy and error prone as The Sims 2 has been, good look with those limited installs as well. Not that it will matter to those who will rave about anything Sims regardless of what kind of shoddy product like this one that EA puts on the shelf. But that's my review. Rating:  - Another good expansion but......I liked the expansion with the new goodies and experiences it allows you to have. My only issue is that the mods and custom content I'd previously downloaded no longer work with the new pack. I know this happens sometimes and I save files accordingly. With this pack, the re-load of items did not work. Oh well, still a good game. Rating: - More SimmiesIt's a fun little expansion. You can make your sim a witch or warlock and live the fun life of the apartment dweller. It came really quickly, and installed easily. Very happy with my little purchase. Rating: - An Excellent Addition to Any Sims Lover's CollectionEach new expansion pack for the Sims 2 adds new features to the game, and all of the new things in Apartment Life are great. If you love socializing your sims, rent them an apartment and meet your neighbors or find a roommate. If you love decorating your sims' homes, the new shelving options, plus the ability to move decorative items up and down on walls, add hundreds of amazing new possibilities for personalization. Of course, if you just love adding new items, hairstyles, and outfits to your game, you'll love this expansion pack too. If you buy Apartment Life, you can also look for to a new neighborhood populated with new premade sims you've never met before. All in all, your Sims 2 collection will be lacking something special if it doesn't include The Sims 2 Apartment Life expansion pack. The Sims 2: Apartment Life ReviewsMore reviews:Buy The Sims 2: Apartment Life Sale Reviews Deals
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