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The Sims 3 is a Wii, Nintendo DS, and Nintendo 3DS video game released in 2010/2011 by Electronic Arts. It is based on the PC game of the same name. The game was one of the launch titles for the Nintendo 3DS. The Nintendo DS and Wii versions of the game have been met with mixed to positive reviews. Just like the previous The Sims games, there are a lot of customisation and interactivity options.
Wii Version[]
Missing[]
- The Baby, Toddler, and Elder age groups.
- The ability to prevent death
- Ghosts
- The ability to earn/buy new clothes and change your sim's clothes
Added[]
- A Multiplayer mode
- The ability to walk around as your sim
Features[]
- Your town will evolve and change
- You can have kids/generation family
Reception[]
The reception of this game is mixed. Critics praise the good gameplay, but critisize the following points:
- The game is very glitchy
- Dramatically shortened lifespan
- By your sim's death (if he/she started as a child) you will be the only sim living in the now ghost town, as all the CPUs die one or two a day, starting after 7 sim days.
- The imfamous fire code
Nintendo 3DS version[]
Missing[]
Notable features the game is missing are:
- The ability to age
- The ability to create any sim besides a young adult
- The ability to have children
- The ability to get a pool
- You are only able to control a maximum of 3 sims at a time
- Ghosts
- Many of the Karma powers
- Certain career paths
- Many locations
Added[]
No major additions where added to this port.
Features[]
notable Features in the 3DS version are:
- A "face capture" feature during "create-a-sim"
Reception[]
This game's reception was mostly negative. reasons behind this are as follows:
- Average to mediocre graphics.
- The fact there is only two locations besides your home lot.
- The inability to have children.
- The inability to have a "generation family".
- A cut down on features from the other ports.
3DS eShop Description[]
• First Complete Life Simulation from The Sims™, on the Nintendo 3DS™! Create any Sim you can imagine and control their lives. Control multiple Sims within your household and enjoy life's special moments as you interact with their world.
• Create Sims and give them unique personalities! Use the 3DS camera to capture your likeness and create your Sim. Use your stylus to sculpt your Sims' facial features. Choose their hair styles and clothing and dictate their personalities. Make them evil, romantic, or a mix of something completely different.
• Trade your Sims with your friends! Through Nintendo StreetPass, trade your Sims with your 3DS friends!
• Unlock all-new Karma Powers. Wield the ultimate control over your Sims by interacting directly with the 3DS handheld. Blow into the handheld to unleash tranquil butterflies on your Sims or shake to trigger money bags falling from the sky!
Gallery[]
Main article: The Sims 3/gallery |
External links[]
- The Sims 3 at Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- The Sims 3 at GameFAQs
- ea.com/the-sims-3-3ds
- The Sims 3 (Wii) at The Sims Wiki
- The Sims 3 (Nintendo DS) at The Sims Wiki
- The Sims 3 (Nintendo 3DS) at The Sims Wiki
Sim series | |
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SimCity series | SimCity • SimCity 2000 • SimCity Jr. • SimCity 64 • SimCity DS • SimCity Creator |
The Sims series | The Sims • Bustin' Out • The Urbz • The Sims 2 (Pets/Castaway) • The Sims 3 (Pets) |
MySims series | MySims • Kingdom • Party • Racing • Agents • SkyHeroes |
Spore series | Spore Creatures • Spore Hero • Spore Hero Arena |
Other games | SimEarth • SimAnt • The Tower SP |
Releated | Nintendo • Maxis • Intelligent Systems • HAL Laboratory • Electronic Arts • Dr. Wright |