game reviews for The Sims

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Developer: Maxis

Category: Simulation

Release Dates

N Amer - 02/01/2000

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What a program! This is more than just an economics lesson. This is life.

Reviewer: Michael Lafferty

Review Date: 02/06/2000

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