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Create a virtual family and set them up with a fun house and modern accessories

Create a virtual family and set them up with a fun house and modern accessories

Vote: (521 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: ELECTRONIC ARTS

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(521 votes)

Free

Developer

ELECTRONIC ARTS

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Several design options
  • Fun using the imagination
  • More job options

Cons

  • Sound quality
  • Long wait times

Create a family and a neighborhood of your own with the design tools available.

This is a game where you can get lost in your imagination. Start by creating your character. Give your character a name, and choose the clothing that he or she wears. After you've designed your person, you can find a home or build one from the ground up, which is easy with the tools that are available. Some of the homes that are already built have furniture in them, making it easy to add a few more pieces to your home to make it your own. When you're settled in your home either alone, with a spouse or roommate or with a family, you can begin searching for jobs and reading to gain skill points. The skill points that you earn will help in every aspect of life, such as cooking and cleaning.

The decorations and furniture that are available in this installment are much more detailed than in the first game. There are more jobs to choose from and more design options with the flooring, lights, and wallpaper. You can choose to use the hints and tips that are provided in the game or turn them off. The game itself is easy to play. You can choose a story mode where you have to reach certain milestones or play freely where there aren't as many challenges. You can get promotions at work and have children with your spouse after you get married. Invite your neighbors over to chat or for a party. You can't understand what your characters are saying, but the details of the game have greatly improved. The colors are brighter, and it's easier to position items in your home and move your characters. The sound effects could use some improvement as the game still sounds robotic in this area.

Pros

  • Several design options
  • Fun using the imagination
  • More job options

Cons

  • Sound quality
  • Long wait times