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IGDB / 224864

The Sims

2003 73 / 100 Adventure Role-playing (RPG) Simulator

Home consoles version of The Sims.

World design Open World StructureSandbox GameplayRole-playing

Deep dive / Spielprofil

What it is about.

A structured look at the narrative, game feel, and traits that define this game.

Story & context

"Get a Life" Mode requires the player's character to complete different objectives as they progress through life. They start out unemployed and living in Mom's house, and end with enough money to buy a yacht.

StructureSandbox GameplayRole-playing GenreAdventure GenreRole-playing (RPG) GenreSimulator ThemeComedy ThemeFantasy ThemeRomance
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GenreStrategy ThemeSandbox

Game profile / Plain language

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Studio, play style, releases, and official sources — compactly prepared from external IGDB data.

01
Studios & ownership

Studio & publishing

Developer
Edge of Reality
Publisher
Electronic Arts
Franchise
The Sims
02
So spielt es sich

Spielprofil

Modi
Single player, Split screen
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric, First person, Third person
Themes
Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Sandbox
03
Wo & wann

Platform releases

  • Xbox Mar 25, 2003
  • PlayStation 2 Jan 14, 2003
  • PlayStation 2 May 29, 2003
  • Nintendo GameCube Apr 04, 2003
  • PlayStation 2 Jan 31, 2003
  • Nintendo GameCube Mar 25, 2003
  • Xbox Apr 04, 2003

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