The Sims 3 (console video game)

For the PC version of The Sims 3, see The Sims 3.
The Sims 3

The Sims 3 box art
Developer(s) The Sims Studio
Edge of Reality[1]
Publisher(s) Electronic Arts
Composer(s) Steve Jablonsky[2]
Series The Sims
Platform(s) Nintendo DS,[3] Nintendo 3DS,[4] Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Release date(s) Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo DS
  • NA October 26, 2010
  • EU October 29, 2010
  • AUS November 5, 2010[5]
Wii
  • NA November 15, 2010
  • EU November 12, 2010[6]
  • AUS November 18, 2010[6]
Nintendo 3DS
  • NA March 27, 2011
  • EU March 25, 2011
Genre(s) Life simulation, Social simulation
Mode(s) Single-player
Multiplayer (Wii version only)
Distribution DVD, Blu-ray, Wii Optical Disc, Nintendo Game Card

The Sims 3 (The Sims 3D on Nintendo 3DS) is a spin-off of The Sims 3 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, Nintendo DS, and Nintendo 3DS consoles.[7] It was released on October 26, 2010 for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Nintendo DS and for the Wii platform on November 15, 2010.[8]

The game has a co-op buddy mode or take on up to three friends in the Life Moments Game on the Wii, upload and download content on Xbox Live and PlayStation Network, including furnishings, houses, and player creations or experience a full life simulation on a handheld with Nintendo DS. Reviews for the game have been mixed.

Features

The Sims 3 features a new Karma system (similar to the influence system in The Sims 2).[7]

Nintendo DS differences

Reception

The Sims 3 has been met with mostly positive reviews. It currently holds an average score of 77 and 76 out of 100 on the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions respectively on Metacritic. Game Informer gave the 360 and PS3 versions a 9/10, gushing over the new Karma system and The Exchange. GameSpot gave the game a 7/10, noting that "the game lacks fluidity, but is fun in its own right."[12] In a positive review, IGN praised the game for its controls on consoles, but said they were disappointed by the fact that only one town features in the game and by some performance issues, including the fact that the game will not save once a certain week has been reached.

EA released a Title Update for the Xbox 360 and PS3 on May 17, 2011 to fix an issue that caused the game to freeze when trying to save.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.edgeofreality.com/games_thesims3.html
  2. ↑ "The Sims Label Announces Steve Jablonsky as Mastermind Behind the Creative Sound of Sims 3". IGN. 2008-10-23. Retrieved 2008-10-24.
  3. ↑ "Exclusive GDC10 Leak: Sims 3 for Nintendo DS". N-Sider.com. 2010-03-13. Retrieved 2010-03-13.
  4. ↑ var authorId = "192818379" (2010-06-15). "E3 2010: Big List of 3DS Games - DS News at IGN". Ds.ign.com. Retrieved 2010-09-20.
  5. ↑ http://uk.ds.gamespy.com/nintendo-ds/the-sims-3/
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 http://uk.wii.gamespy.com/wii/the-sims-3/
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 EA Announces The Sims 3 for Xbox 360, PS3, Wii and DS
  8. ↑ http://www.metacritic.com/game/wii/the-sims-3
  9. ↑ Anthony Gallegos (2010-06-08). "The Sims 3 Console First Look - PlayStation 3 Preview at IGN". Uk.ps3.ign.com. Retrieved 2010-09-20.
  10. ↑ “”. "The Sims 3 for Console Interview - Sam Player". YouTube. Retrieved 2010-09-20.
  11. ↑ "GamesCom 2010 MegaPost – Late Night, Fast Lane, Medieval, MySims and more!". Simprograms. 2010-08-27. Retrieved 2010-09-20.
  12. ↑ The Sims 3 Review for Playstation 3. GameSpot. Retrieved 2011-19-01.

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