The Sims 3
Release Date: June 2, 2009
Simulation, economic, sandbox, life sim, Game Pass, EA Play, singleplayer
Steam
The third major installment in a life simulation game series, The Sims. The title was developed by The Sims Studio in cooperation with Maxis and Electronic Arts. As per usual, The Sims 3 lets you take control of a life of a virtual character from the cradle to the grave. Your job is to provide for the needs of your family of Sims when it comes to their social interactions, family matters, and career.
The Sims 3 is another part of the bestselling series which began in 2000. The game is a simulation of human life from birth to death. It contains all events which are part of our life like first kiss, marriage, retirement, etc...
The developers have made many improvements in comparison with The Sims 2 and its expansions. In the third part of the game, while creating a new character the player can choose 5 heroes from almost one hundred characters of different personality. While making the decision you should consider strong points of each character because these elements have a considerable impact on the game. For example the Sim which is considered to be wise learns much faster and consequently has a greater chance to get promotion at work. There has been reduced the number of needs from eight to six. The Sims have their moods - it depends on their experience of positive or negative events – those which occur daily as well as those which happen seldom (for example, birth of a child or death of a close relative).
Together with game is introduced dream system, which is similar to the desires system of the The Sims 2. For example, when you buy your child a telescope you can make him/her to start dreaming of being a professional astronomer. While getting to know an attractive person, the Sim may decide that he/she wants make friends with the person. It is worth mentioning, that for unrealized dreams there are no penalties - they become simply forgotten and replaced by others.
There have been made small changes in the professional sphere. The user is able to control working hours in some way. The user can decide of going to work earlier or stay longer at workplace. You as a player can also determine relationship to the supervisor – if you want to get a promotion in an easy way, you should just crawl to your boss. There is also a chance system which is directly related to career. Look at the example to find out how it works. When your Sim is in a restaurant, and the dishwasher is broken, the Sim gets a chance to display by washing piles of dirty plates.
However, the biggest innovation in the comparison to the previously issued parts of the game is the lack of boundaries between parcels. The specific locations are no longer only cut portions of the virtual world, but they are part of a whole. It gives the Sim the possibility to wander around streets of town or visiting neighbors easily. Moreover, crossing the borders of the parcel does not stop the time for other members of the family - a virtual world lives its own life, and the characters controlled by the user are part of a larger whole. However, the decisions made by the player have a greater or lesser impact on the inhabitants of the area fate.
Last updated on August 14, 2015
Last Update: July 14, 2009
The Sims 3 Game Guide
In this guide you will find the descriptions of particular elements of the game – creating Sims, building and decorating houses, making Sim create relations with others, developing skills and developing all professional careers as well as making money.
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Videos and Screens
[1:32] The Sims 3 University life trailer
[1:03] The Sims 3 Essence
The main pros of the game
- Open World: Players appreciate the seamless open-world design that allows Sims to travel without loading screens, creating a more immersive experience.
- Customization: The extensive customization options, particularly the Create-a-Style and Create-a-World features, are highlighted as standout elements that allow players to personalize their gameplay.
- Gameplay Depth: The game offers rich storytelling possibilities through complex relationships, traits that affect behavior, and deeper mechanics related to hobbies and careers.
- Nostalgia Factor: Many players express fond memories and a strong emotional connection to the game, often considering it superior to newer titles in the franchise.
- Addictive and Fun: Users describe the game as engaging and enjoyable, with many hours of gameplay available.
The main cons of the game
- Technical Issues: Several users report problems with the game not launching, crashing, or experiencing memory leaks, particularly due to its 32-bit architecture.
- Performance Problems: The game is noted to have performance issues that can hinder gameplay, leading to frustrations like needing to uninstall and reinstall.
- High DLC Prices: Players criticize the high prices for expansion packs, feeling that they should be more reasonably priced, especially given the age of the game.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- 64-Bit Support: Many users express a desire for the game to be remade in 64-bit to address performance issues and crashes.
- Improved Technical Support: There are calls for better customer service and support from EA regarding technical issues that prevent the game from running properly.
- More Expansion Packs: Some users wish for additional expansion packs to be made available on platforms like Steam, allowing them to experience more content.
In conclusion, while The Sims? 3 is celebrated for its nostalgic value, open-world design, and customization features, it faces criticism for technical difficulties and high costs associated with its DLC.
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Average score from 7188 votes. 4519 players anticipated the game.
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The Sims Series
The Sims is a series of games created by Maxis studio and published by Electronics Arts since 2000. The games in the series can be described as life simulators, in which, directing the avatars we create, we act out scenes from everyday life, but also build them houses, which they can then furnish according to their own vision. The series has sold more than 200 million copies, making it one of the world's best-selling games, and has twice made it into the Guinness Book of World Records.
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The Sims 3 Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows June 2, 2009
Android OS December 18, 2010
Apple iOS June 2, 2009 September 11, 2014 (EOL)
Windows Phone October 15, 2010
Nintendo 3DS March 22, 2011
Nintendo DS October 26, 2010
PlayStation 3 October 26, 2010
Xbox 360 October 26, 2010
Nintendo Wii November 5, 2010
Developer: EA Maxis / Maxis Software
Publisher: Electronic Arts Inc.
The Sims 3 System Requirements
PC / Windows
Recommended: Pentium 4 2.4 GHz, 1.5 GB RAM, graphic card 256 MB (GeForce 6800 or better), 6.1 GB HDD, Windows XP SP2/Vista SP1
64-bit Support in The Sims 3 May Soon Become a Fact
There are many indications that The Sims 3 will be updated on MacOS and Windows. It will introduce support for 64-bit systems, which will translate into better gameplay. It's still unclear when the patch will see the light of day.
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Agnes Adamus
September 16, 2020