The Sims Online

Publisher: EA Games

Developer: Maxis

Category: Simulation

Release Dates

N Amer - 12/17/2002

Online - 11/18/2002

Official Game Website

GameZone's Review

7.3
GZ Rating

Gameplay	7.8
Graphics	7.8
Sound	7
Difficulty	Easy
Concept	7.5
Multiplayer	8.5
Overall	7.3

Reviewer: Michael Lafferty

Review Date: 01/02/2003

The Sims Online is a study in socialization and diversity – an online chat room come to life

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Avg. Web Rating

6.7

News

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Wright is Chief Designer and Co-Founder of Maxis, developers of The Sims.

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Description

The Sims Online experience reaches new levels of fun with more features Sims fans love. Experience a whole new life of enhanced power, wealth, and reputation as you create your dream home, build your own business, throw the most outrageous parties, and much more! In The Sims Online, the random behavior of your favorite characters adds tons of comic mischief and unpredictability. And, for the first time ever, your Sims embark on a whole new range of employment options, with fun work experiences to earn money, achieve status, and strengthen the Sims community. The Sims Online’s vast world just grew bigger and better. Get real ... ridiculous Create and customize your Sim to be just like you – or someone else. Speak for yourself Meet, flirt and get to know other Sims through chat, instant messages and over 60 new expressive gestures. Build a home and a livelihood Build your dream home, the trendiest boutique, or the hottest neighborhood hangout around. Be roommates and colleagues Develop a network of friends, go into business with your housemates, improve the neighborhood, or open a hoppin' club. Live life online to the fullest Select from over 500 new items and skins, designed for online play. And, choose from almost all items and skins from the other Sim games. Life is what you make of it Let your imagination run wild. Choose your online role and play your way in this

Hardware Requirements

Windows 98 or Later Processor: Pentium 500 MHz or Higher Video Card: 16 MB Video Card Hard Drive: 1.4 GB HD CD-ROM: 4x or Faster RAM: 128 MB RAM

Notes

The Sims Online includes almost all the content from the original Sims and each of the expansion packs. It will also include a lot more new content. You'll be able to purchase the game at major retailers and online stores. Similar to other premium online games, there will be a monthly subscription fee and details will follow in the future.