I got back into the sims 2 recently and it’s kind of remarkable how the game hold up. First of all it’s complex as hell there are just so many variables, and things to do, and ways for sims to interact and live and die and grow and build. In a lot of ways sims 2 is more complex than its sequels in terms of personality traits.
Second is how pleasant the game looks. Its stylized and cartoony and not high res but its a sharp looking game. Textures are clear and detailed, there are reflections in mirrors, and items and sets are well modeled and detailed. Its not something I thought of when it came out because of course a new game would look good, but with more than a decade and a half of hindsight behind me it’s actually kinda surprising how well it holds up.
I got back into the sims 2 recently and it’s kind of remarkable how the game hold up. First of all it’s complex as hell there are just so many variables, and things to do, and ways for sims to interact and live and die and grow and build. In a lot of ways sims 2 is more complex than its sequels in terms of personality traits.
Second is how pleasant the game looks. Its stylized and cartoony and not high res but its a sharp looking game. Textures are clear and detailed, there are reflections in mirrors, and items and sets are well modeled and detailed. Its not something I thought of when it came out because of course a new game would look good, but with more than a decade and a half of hindsight behind me it’s actually kinda surprising how well it holds up.