6.5
http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/strategy/thesims2/review.html
And rather than attempt to help focus the single-player play on interesting, cohesive goals, The Sims 2 for consoles seems content to try to offer the same open-ended gameplay as the PC. Unfortunately, it also keeps the unlocking scheme from the previous console versions, which actually makes these options more restrictive overall. This isn't the same game as the PC version of The Sims; this one's "adapted" for consoles with fewer and different features, such as apparently not having any child sims, only adults. And really, the only way to advance through the game is to constantly hammer away at your assigned goals. You won't be distracted by much in the way of surprising and unique AI behavior along the way, because here The Sims 2's AI just isn't that great when left to its own devices. What's left is a game that offers a fairly good presentation and improved control, but it ultimately holds the most appeal for obsessive collectors with its many unlockable objects, unlockable clothing sets, and hidden cooking recipes. Unless you fit that fairly niche description, The Sims 2 on consoles probably isn't for you.
http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/strategy/thesims2/review.html
And rather than attempt to help focus the single-player play on interesting, cohesive goals, The Sims 2 for consoles seems content to try to offer the same open-ended gameplay as the PC. Unfortunately, it also keeps the unlocking scheme from the previous console versions, which actually makes these options more restrictive overall. This isn't the same game as the PC version of The Sims; this one's "adapted" for consoles with fewer and different features, such as apparently not having any child sims, only adults. And really, the only way to advance through the game is to constantly hammer away at your assigned goals. You won't be distracted by much in the way of surprising and unique AI behavior along the way, because here The Sims 2's AI just isn't that great when left to its own devices. What's left is a game that offers a fairly good presentation and improved control, but it ultimately holds the most appeal for obsessive collectors with its many unlockable objects, unlockable clothing sets, and hidden cooking recipes. Unless you fit that fairly niche description, The Sims 2 on consoles probably isn't for you.
