The
wildly popular The Sims officially concluded its first act on the PC
gaming stage with the release of its final expansion pack, The Sims
Makin’ Magic. But the curtain is about to rise on act two with the
upcoming The Sims 2, which infuses the addicting living simulation
formula of the first title with not only a high-octane dose of genetic
principles, but also an incredibly pumped-up graphical upgrade that will
raise the gameplay to an entirely new level of hour-upon-hour
time-consuming fun sure to hook, thrill and delight hardcore Sims fans
even more than the original.
In the original Sims, there was a heavy emphasis on relationships, and
if you decided to get hitched, when it came to having children, your
significant other’s physical traits never came into play as to what
your children would eventually looked like. But in the Sims 2, legendary
game-creating genius Will Wright has changed all that with a gaming
equivalent of an injection of DNA. What you and your spouse look
like, just as in real life, will in turn decide what your children will
look like.
Not only that, but you and all other Sims will actually go through a
genuine life cycle, the total opposite of the original game, where your
Sims maintained the same appearance (except for alternate clothing
choices) throughout the entire time you played the game. There’s an
exponentially larger importance given to a family tree and family
relationships and how they affect living a simulated life that more
closely resembles an actual human life. Expect a more realistic living
simulation gaming experience than you may have thought possible,
although the hilarious sense of humor that the franchise has been known
for will
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certainly be around
for the Sims 2 ride. There will also be a
newer awareness of fashion chic, behavioral hipness and more sexually
charged romantic flair than before.
Here’s the official and entirely non-simulated game info straight from
Maxis:
THE NEXT GENERATION OF THE SIMS
The Sims changed the face of gaming in the new millennium and quickly
became the #1 PC game of all time. In the next generation of The Sims,
The Sims 2, players control their Sims over an entire lifetime for the
first time. Every choice that is made has a relevant and dramatic effect
on the life of a Sim. More life-like Sims, all-new gameplay, and the
ground-breaking addition of genetics, with the DNA of Sims passed down
through generations gives players a more vivid, realistic, and in-depth
Sims experience. All of this takes place in a new, amazingly life-like
3-D world. Experience the crazy, unpredictable ride of a Sim’s
lifetime in The Sims 2.
KEY FEATURES
—NEXT GENERATION SIMULATION: Starting with a personality that you give
them or they inherit from their parents, your Sims will develop in
unique ways based on your choices and influence. As they grow, your Sims
will collect memories that shape who they are, their options and their
behaviors. Guiding your Sims through “Life’s Big Moments” takes on
new importance but still maintains a sense of humor. Will players be
able to successfully lead their Sims through such important events as a
first step, first crush, or marriage proposal, all while the clock is
ticking?
—NEXT GENERATION SIMS: The Sims in The Sims 2 are more intelligent,
and more aware and responsive to both other Sims and their surroundings.
Sims truly come to life expressing moods and feelings through more
realistic body animations and, for the first time, life-like facial
animations. They form complex relationships and are able to distinguish
between family and friends, platonic friendships and romantic love. Sims
in The Sims 2 now have DNA and pass along physical characteristics and
traits to their offspring. Sims both resemble and behave like their
ancestors. Mirroring real life, the appearance of the Sims now change
over time. In addition to getting older, Sims that spend too much time
on the couch will develop a paunch and Sims that work out will enjoy
rock solid abs.
—NEXT GENERATION 3D: An entirely new 3-D engine makes the world of The
Sims 2 more life-like and dynamic. Zoom in close to see every detail
from the food in the fridge to the expression on your Sims’ faces.
—NEXT GENERATION CUSTOMIZATION: An all-new “Create-A-Sim” lets you
make unique Sims from a vast selection of facial features, hairstyles,
and outfits. Easy access to player made content, opens up endless
customization options. In The Sims 2 players create dream homes both
inside and out. Now you can build decks, attics, hillside foundations
and three stories. Perfect the interior of your home with hundreds of
new objects and a new design mode.
The Sims 2 will be filled with unbelievable new features which ensure
its continuing popularity, especially the overwhelming emphasis on
creating a real and DNA-influenced traceable family tree with the
innovation of having your Sims grow, age, and come as close to realizing
actual human life experiences as any game has ever been. This, on top of
the clearly improved visuals partnered with the usual high quality audio
elements, already guarantees that The Sims 2 will be one of 2004’s
biggest selling games when it finally appears sometime in late spring.
