MySims Wii Games

Fun variation on the Sims - C. Offen
"My Sims is not like a normal Sims game. Personally, I love the anime style, and relaxed game play. You work on tasks you want to do, instead of trying to make sure your Sim stays happy and alive in previous games. You design houses, furniature, and decorate, as well as collect "essences" that are used to do pretty much all of the above. You ask new Sims to move into your town. The music is pleasant, and the "voices" of the Sims is adorable. It would have been nice if this game was wifi compatable, but it is not. I also was a bit disappointed with the number and amount of loading times for a wii game. However, its overall a cute game, that has been keeping me entertained. If you like games such as Animal Crossing, where you basically chat with neighbors, collect things, and customize your pad, you'll probably enjoy it. :)"

Simple, addicting fun - Edward Appleby
"I have played virtually every Sims game since the original SimCity game, and I think MySims fits nicely into the series. It is, above all else, simple. The graphics are 'cute' and attractive, not realistic. As other reviews have indicated, the 'social' aspect of the game is less important than it was in the previous Sims games. It is really about building and creation -- a hybrid of SimCity and the Sims, with an anime look. I do wish the character interaction was more developed, but the game is really quite fantastic -- and addicting. The goal of the game is really rather mundane, to construct buildings and 'stuff' to revitalize the town, but it is really great fun. Highly recommended, if you can get past the simplicity of it all. For the first time in MANY years, I am addicted to a video game."

Not a Typical Sims Game - E. Seiber
"Okay. This is not a typical sims game but that is okay. I have been addicted to the Sims from the beginning on the computer but HATED the console ones. This was such a breath of fresh air for me. The console games were always too complicated to play with a controller and the tasks were too hard. I have only played for one day so far but this is a nice leisurely game to play with little frustration. I love the look and feel of the game and the tasks are so far nice. I rented and now am definitely going to buy this game as it appeals both to myself and my kids which is hard to find."

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Faster, less tedious than the first MySims - Deanna Dean
"The most noticeable change is that Kingdom saves much faster than the first MySims game. There is no moving in/out of Sims. The game starts with all the Sims in place, it is the player's task to find them and help them renovate and decorate. The exterior building feature is much the same, but furniture building tasks are gone. Essences are easier find and tally up quickly. Sometimes it felt like Kingdom is actually a prequel to MySims. The graphics and tasks are more simplistic. This game will be easier for kids because the game tells you what you need to meet the task requirements."

On behalf of a 12 year old - Andrew Scott Willy
"My 12 year old daughter loves this game. I insisted she get it because of the Sim brand and I remembered the endless hours I invested into SimCity and SimCity 2000 as a kid. It turns out this is nothing like the two Sim games I remember, though that may be a good thing. She has about 10 hours on MySims Kingdom so far and enjoys it as much as any game I've ever seen her play.

I invited her to offer a rating, and she gave it 5 stars."

Much Improved - Melissa P
"I was a big fan of the first one so I didn't know what to expect from this sequel. I have to say I am pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoy the changes made and the new format. The gameplay seems faster and there is much more to explore and do. I am in my late 30s so I will say that this game is not just for young kids. If you enjoy Sims games, this won't disappoint. I find it easy to play and still a very enjoyable experience."

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Fun for kids - T. Chin
"I bought this as a present for my 8 year old niece and she loves it! She thinks the mysims characters are adorable, and seems to really enjoy the game selection. Probably not for older kids or adults, but lots of fun for the younger game players in the house."

Take the good with the bad - P. Sumida
"I have a daughter who's 7 and a son who's 5, and we love video games. We are big fans of Mario Party 8, which made us interested in this game. Here are the pros and cons:

Pros: like the festivals (set of mini-games with little "surprise games" mixed in) because they make a game shorter than a game of Mario Party, games are good and simple to learn but difficult to master, no "practice" mode for a mini-game (my son will double the length of a game of MP8 if we don't limit practices), kids like the MySims "village" where the festivals take place, like the different qualities of each player (stamina, health, luck, and something else) that change throughout the game.

Cons: Wii selection controls are annoying and make too much noise, the Sims you can choose from are pretty limited, making more Sims for your game is difficult. The minigame play is solid, but the controls between games and selecting options/players are just aggravating.

We like the game but don't love it. It is a little cutesy, which my kids can take or leave, but you can deal with it. Definitely rent before you buy this one."

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"Overall we give EA MySims Agents 5 out of 5 - fun game play, a great story line, challenging puzzles, and good interactivity. We love the fact that it is so well suited for younger kids, encourages reading, reading comprehension, deductive reasoning, and problem solving.

We would highly recommend this game for Wii owners with children over 6 years old. And oh, by the way, it wasn't just the kids who loved the game. We've been having a great time playing it too!"