Sims 2: Worth buying?

[orvilleair]

Want to get some software for a Christmas gift. A friend already has the The Sims Deluxe version with an Unleashed add on. Is it better to buy another add on like Superstar or buy the Sims 2?

 

[BeamsofLight]

I have Sims2 and I love it. It's much more detailed and elaborate than the original Sims (which I also love, and have all the add-ons for .. yes, I have a Sims problem ). This is all PC, by the way, not console. I think you're talking PC, but I just wanted to be sure we're on the same page.

That said, Sims2 requires quite a bit more computer horsepower than the original, so unless your friend has a pretty up-to-date machine, they might find Sims2 a bit jumpy or difficult to play because it runs too slow.

If you do go with an add-on for the original Sims, I really liked Superstar and Makin' Magic.

 

[bunnyfoo]

I love the Sims2 as well ... It's very addictive and if you do end up buying it, you may not see them for a little while

I agree with Caroline ... the game is very processor and graphics card intensive. Make sure your friend's computer can handle the game.

 

[orvilleair]

Hmmmm. their computer is 256K, but not sure about processor and graphics card. Thanks.

 

[BeamsofLight]

I found it playable with 256k, but I had to upgrade to 512k to make it really hum along. I was gonna do that anyway, though, so it wasn't a big deal for me. My processor's 2.4Ghz with a GeForce 4200 graphics card.