Sims 3: What's the point?

[runtheplacered]

What's the point of any sequel? To capitalize on the former games success. That's kind of a no-brainer.

The big thing this time around is that you can give your Sim a personality....wow, really? That's it?

Actually, that's not it. The "big thing" this time around is that it'll have seamless neighborhoods. Also the whole notion of building your houses and placing your furniture is being completely revamped. For instance, now you can place furniture diagonally, etc.

What you're forgetting is that this game isn't really for gamers, per say. You don't need Crysis-like graphics, because people that don't upgrade their computers every 6 months are the people buying this game. How stupid would that be to shut out their main demographic?

That's also why you won't be hearing many people sticking up for the Sims. Because the demographic that enjoys the Sims aren't the same people that come to places like The Escapist. I'm not even into the Sims, this is all just common sense.

 

[mooncalf]

Well the sims has always been good for sadistic people to live out their strangest fantasies. My friend used to make his sim swim all day and night until it peed itself on the side of the pool and fell asleep in its own wee, he subsequently boxed him in, got rid of all the doors and set fire to the house...is that worth forty dollars?

BDSiM

*EDIT* Sims was something I never got into, but I respect the franchise for growing the gamer community and bringing in money that can fund other games I might be interested in.

 

[Pumpkin_Eater]

Well the sims has always been good for sadistic people to live out their strangest fantasies. My friend used to make his sim swim all day and night until it peed itself on the side of the pool and fell asleep in its own wee, he subsequently boxed him in, got rid of all the doors and set fire to the house...is that worth forty dollars?

This is what I would do in the Sims. Actually, I may pick that up now that I can't go to Stranglethorn and kill people 40 levels below me that are trying to level up.

 

[Da_Schwartz]

Wow..so much hate. what were you all beat with the sims cd cases as children? Look sims is the sims always will be the sims no matter how its packaged. It's a good time killer, a change of pace, and some ppl really enjoy it...don't buy it if you don't like it. EA doesn't need your money.

 

[Kalico Lynx]

I have a feeling I will probably buy Sims3 sometime down the road but as with my transition from Sims1 to 2, it probably won't be for a while. I just don't see the point. When I run out of things that are interesting to play with or run out of ideas of screwing with my Sims I'll get the new one

(If it's as pointless as Spore I'm going to cry.)

 

[Mariena]

Man, I'm going to spend so much time on the Sims 3. Well, if it's not so glitchy.

I can't wait! :3

 

[TheTygerfire]

What's the point of any sequel? To capitalize on the former games success. That's kind of a no-brainer.

The big thing this time around is that you can give your Sim a personality....wow, really? That's it?

Actually, that's not it. The "big thing" this time around is that it'll have seamless neighborhoods. Also the whole notion of building your houses and placing your furniture is being completely revamped. For instance, now you can place furniture diagonally, etc.

What you're forgetting is that this game isn't really for gamers, per say. You don't need Crysis-like graphics, because people that don't upgrade their computers every 6 months are the people buying this game. How stupid would that be to shut out their main demographic?

That's also why you won't be hearing many people sticking up for the Sims. Because the demographic that enjoys the Sims aren't the same people that come to places like The Escapist. I'm not even into the Sims, this is all just common sense.

Then why not release a new version of Sims 2 so everyone can keep their own shit from that game without having to sink $150 into a game?

 

[Pumpkin_Eater]

Wow..so much hate. what were you all beat with the sims cd cases as children? Look sims is the sims always will be the sims no matter how its packaged. It's a good time killer, a change of pace, and some ppl really enjoy it...don't buy it if you don't like it. EA doesn't need your money.

EA would disagree with that last part.

 

[EzraPound]

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

 

[runtheplacered]

What's the point of any sequel? To capitalize on the former games success. That's kind of a no-brainer.

The big thing this time around is that you can give your Sim a personality....wow, really? That's it?

Actually, that's not it. The "big thing" this time around is that it'll have seamless neighborhoods. Also the whole notion of building your houses and placing your furniture is being completely revamped. For instance, now you can place furniture diagonally, etc.

What you're forgetting is that this game isn't really for gamers, per say. You don't need Crysis-like graphics, because people that don't upgrade their computers every 6 months are the people buying this game. How stupid would that be to shut out their main demographic?

That's also why you won't be hearing many people sticking up for the Sims. Because the demographic that enjoys the Sims aren't the same people that come to places like The Escapist. I'm not even into the Sims, this is all just common sense.

Then why not release a new version of Sims 2 so everyone can keep their own shit from that game without having to sink $150 into a game?

The answer is obviously, money. EA is a business and it's goal is to make a profit. Besides, I'm not really sure "upgrading" sims 2 would work that well, while still thinking you can keep your old stuff. They'd be completely restricted on how much they could upgrade because of the limitations the original engine had, which wouldn't be much use. Regardless, even if I'm completely wrong about that, money is the main reason.

 

[olicon]

Well the sims has always been good for sadistic people to live out their strangest fantasies. My friend used to make his sim swim all day and night until it peed itself on the side of the pool and fell asleep in its own wee, he subsequently boxed him in, got rid of all the doors and set fire to the house...is that worth forty dollars?

Can you say it doesn't?
I have a feeling that ultimately, everyone who ever bought The Sims ends up doing it out of curiosity or rage. I know most of my Sims do. (I had the original Sims, but never bothered getting an expansion for it).

 

[Altorin]

No ones forceing you top buy it. o ya and the new thing is a depper chather cration and a huge open world fro your sim here is a link they talk about it in this video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgzUq4d78ko&feature=channel_page

What?

Don't worry. Guys like those have a tendency to not stick around very long. Either that, or they do stick, but manage to learn some grammar. Either way. Nothing to worry about. Give'm some time.

Also. A female friend of mine is hyped about this game. I have no idea why. She does, after all, own Sims 2 ... But hey. If it keeps you happy.

ALso. What is it that I'm seeing? Is not Maxis any part of it any more?

GIRLS LIKE THE SIMS.

It's pretty elementary. We've known it for years. Girls like the Sims, for the same reason they like dolls, and why the ones who like MMOs like MMOs.. they love character development... If the sims offers greater social status, like visiting other people's houses online, or making friends, they will eat it right up.

I know I'm generalizing, but this is elementary stuff.. It's the first thing you learn about when you look at genders in gaming.. On the whole, girls like the Sims. Boys like BOOM HEADSHOTS!!!

Bottomline, if you don't understand the appeal of the sims 3, or don't understand sims at all, then it's really not for you.. Yeah, it'll sell like fucking crack, but there's a reason - the intended audience is hooked on it.. because Will Wright largely is a genius.. sure, "Real" gamers won't forget being fooled into getting Spore, but my girlfriend won't shut up about how awesome it is.

 

[Sergeant M. Fudgey]

It's Spore all over again.

 

[Strong Intelligent]

Honestly, I want to see it. Sims two is still one of my favourite games of all time, due to the presiscion I could get. People are complaining that it "takes away the imagination" but I don't think that's the case. It still allows the imagination, but allows those things to actually happen. Also, I'm looking forward to giving my character the "insane" trait.

 

[Syndef]

I wish the developers put in a little more effort into improving the graphics. I confused fan-made trailers for Sims 3 (made from Sims 2 gameplay footage) with the official trailer. Sad, sad, sad.

 

[Cheesus333]

I get more satisfaction out of cutting someone in half with my lancer bayonet

I remember my first chainsaw bisection in GoW. My friend had brought it round and I was eager to test the melee on the Lancer. I ploughed straight through a load of Locust, picked my victim, and ripped him in two, screaming at the screen for no reason at all. I still have no idea why I did that.

I like The Sims, I don't know why everyone hates it - or any game, so much. I know it's been said time and time again but that's because it's true - if you don't like it, EA aren't forcing you to buy it. Just buy something better, like Fallout 3 or Generic FPS du jour if you really want, but don't deprive people who actually like the game of it just because its success annoys you.

 

[Stewie Plisken]

GIRLS LIKE THE SIMS.

This. It comes down to profit and The Sims will always make a shitload of it. Sure, gamers well-versed in the industry won't bother with a game that doesn't really offer anything new (and I'd argue even for them). But anyone who has no idea about it? Sold.

I have an ex-girlfriend who loves the bloody thing. She's bought every single expansion ever made. Really, anyone in here as a gamer really believes that the freaking pets package offered that much content? Unlikely. But she bought it. And she'll buy Sims 3 too.

I like The Sims, I don't know why everyone hates it

It does get a little more flack than it really deserves. It was an intelligent and well-executed concept. It's not really up to par with, you know, proper video games, but it's not awful. I myself have enjoyed it... just not for more than a few hours. Still, even for me, it was a nice break from killing everything in sight and saving the universe.

 

[Daye.04]

GIRLS LIKE THE SIMS.

It's pretty elementary. We've known it for years. Girls like the Sims, for the same reason they like dolls, and why the ones who like MMOs like MMOs.. (.....)

Okay. That's it. I shall stop posting. People obviously don't understand me.

Yaddi, yadi yad. Yado yadi yad. Dude, I know why girls like the sims. My point was that seemingly number 3 was the axact same as number 2. Therefor I didn't get why she was all excited about number three, considering she allready have two. Number two.

 

[Redweaver]

I enjoyed 1 when I borrowed it and the expansions from a friend for a while. My wife and I have 2 and all it's expansions (no stuff packs, those should be free). She plays it a bit more than I do, but I still find it fun. Nice change of pace from all the death and destruction in most other games.

We're both looking forward to 3, but probably won't buy it right away. We'll likely wait until a few expansions and patches have come out and the price drops.

 

[roflchopter]

New features:

-Yes, the personality thing is one. Instead of changing dials you choose traits for your Sims, like moron or kiss ass (ok, maybe not thoughts two).

-Constant open world, everyone doing everything at the same time in one huge neighborhood.

-Customize individual objects and pieces of furniture.

I'm looking forward to it. I find it pretty two faced that the people who usually say graphics don't matter kick up a fuss when they don't meet their standards. The technology behind a constantly working neighborhood, if it works, is quite a leap for the Sims.

I totally agree with you...I've always been a pretty big fan of the Sims games. I pretty exited about the Sims 3

But whatever,I'm a dude and I'm hyped for the Sims 3. What you going to do?