The Sims 3

The Sims 3

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The best installment of one of the most important franchises in history · In-app purchases

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Kevin Sullivan

The Sims 3

About this game

The number one simulation game. The Sims is one of the most important and successful franchises in history. It was born in early 2000 and as the years went by it sold millions and millions of copies for computers and consoles such as PlayStation or XBox.

Playing The Sims 3 is choosing the most iconic and critically recognized title of the entire saga created by Microsoft with Maxis. It was released in June 2009 for computers and arrived on consoles a year later.

Like the vast majority of the installments of these games, the objective is to simulate a life. You will have a large number of options to develop a virtual life in which you will interact, grow as a professional, fall in love and seek to build the house of your dreams. Everyone can choose their path and what kind of routine to have in The Sims.

Among the advantages of The Sims 3 you can now have more options when choosing your character and you can choose between different types, each with different objectives. Also, when creating your sim you have many customization and editing possibilities. You can choose from many hairstyles, styles, skin color, eyes, etc.

When you download The Sims 3 you will discover one of the funniest installments since it has new features such as the neighborhood. In it you can meet your neighbors and it adds up as a dynamic and open environment in which the game takes place.

Achieving the success and development of your character in The Sims 3 is not an easy task. You should pay attention to various factors to control such as hunger, fun, bladder, hygiene, energy, and social activity. Each of them are kept at the appropriate levels by interacting with different elements of your environment.

If you never enjoyed one of Microsoft's successful titles, The Sims 3 is one of the best options for you to discover why it is one of the most important franchises in the history of video games.

 
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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • High level of customization.
  • You can choose the life stage of the character.
  • The Sims are much smarter.
  • Open neighborhood.

Cons

  • You cannot stop the advance of time on a specific character.
  • Fewer social options.
  • There are buildings that you can't see what's going on inside.
  • Personalization is not that detailed.

3 Tricks for The Sims 3 you didn't know

TrickDescription
1Move Objects with the Mouse Wheel
In build and buy mode, you can use the mouse wheel to move objects up and down for more precise placement, such as positioning a TV on a table or a picture on a wall.
2The 'TestingCheatsEnabled true' Function
Using the 'TestingCheatsEnabled true' cheat allows you to activate various interactions via the Shift key, such as changing a Sim's needs, adding relationships to other Sims, and promoting career levels.
3Gather Lifetime Rewards Faster
Take advantage of challenges and wishes to gather lifetime points faster. Small and frequent wishes are often easier to fulfill and thus bring the necessary points for valuable rewards more quickly.

Direct competitor: Second Life

Second Life is a virtual world where users create avatars, interact, and engage in a variety of activities.

Feature
The Sims 3
Second Life
User InterfaceMore traditional and functional.More complex and customizable.
FeaturesFocus on Sim life and development.More comprehensive social interaction and content creation.
PerformanceCan run well on older machines.Typically requires more powerful hardware.
PriceBase game with paid expansions.Basic usage available, but many features require payment.
SupportExtensive community and forums.User-defined support, dependent on usage.