SynopsisWatch the simulated craziness unfold after the Sims wash up on a tropical deserted island in The Sims 2: Castaway. It's up to you to help these unwitting inhabitants overcome the forces of nature as well as human nature to survive in their new island home. Build their new life from the ground up by creating a crew consisting of a wide range of Sims, such as a doctor, auto mechanic and more. Decide where and how your Sims will live and what they will wear and eat. Help them make a go of it, or assist them in attempting to escape back to civilization. Either way, there are lots of laughs in store.Design your Sims' abode and furniture, craft the tools they will use to survive and scrounge up some clothes for them to wear. Hunt animals, gather food and prepare meals to sustain your hardworking Sims in their new environment. Explore the jungle, uncover its ancient mysteries and reveal clues that can help the Sims return to the lives they once knew. Decode a treasure map and stumble upon items that can help your Sims in their daily lives on the island. Trek through new territories, such as beaches, caves, lagoons and other areas. The characters' behaviors will change as they learn to cope with their new world, creating a gameplay experience that's almost as real as life itself.
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I love all of The Sims games and this one did not let me down. You still get all the creativity options and still have to build your skills up which sometimes can be hard when you just want to find different items around the island. I was scared that when I moved on to another chapter of the game that I would reach the end thus ending my game but it kept going which I was very happy about. I loved finding different items and treasures and you'll love the chimps! This is good for all Sims enthusiasts of all ages. You don't have to worry about letting your teen play this game!
What's great about it: You get to create your character and your castmates, you get to create your own shelters with primitive items!
What's not so great: Just when you get into finding more items and building you get tired.