In the movie world, sequels are often confronted with the question, "Will it be as good as the original?"  In the gaming world, the question for sequels and add-ons is, "Is it enough of an upgrade over the original?"

The Sims 2 is a huge upgrade over the original program (which was a very nicely done and very addicting piece of software)!!

1.  3D graphics are tremendous.  The level of detail from the woodgrain on the flooring to the lights and switches on the sound system!  Wow!  The graphics alone are worth the purchase, but make sure you have AT LEAST the minimum system requirements AND a compatible graphics card.

2.  "Building" your own Sim.  There are many more options for how your Sim looks - physically, attire, etc.  Bulbous nose, triple chins, beady eyes, studded denim, J. Crew-like sweaters, etc. - they're all there!

3.  Music - you can use your own .mp3 or .wav files for the music that comes out of the stereo systems that your Sims can purchase.

4.  Aspirations - you can assign a set of aspirations to your Sims.  They can aspire to gain large quantities of knowledge, popularity, money, etc.

5.  Geneology - the game allows you to establish a family tree, and offspring pick up the "DNA" of their parents!  Will they pick up the good qualities or the bad?  Definitely fun to see.

There are so many improvements that I could go on and on!

One important thing:  The interface has been updated, but it is very, very similar to the original's interface.  The learning curve is not steep for those who are familiar with the original, and it is very intuitive and easy to learn for "newbies."

Players can create just about any kind of character they desire.  For example, I created the following:

a.  2 overweight rich guys who see themselves as the world's greatest lovers.  It is hilarious to see beautiful women fall for these guys because of their money!

b.  A serious young man who becomes a doctor and marries a money-grubbing tramp.  He catches the tramp fooling around with his best friend, and divorces her.  Next, he finds an "all-American" girl, marries her, gets her pregnant, only to lose her in a kitchen accident.

I don't want to bore you anymore, because I'm sure you get the idea.  The possibilities are endless, and endless hours of fun await those who purchase the game!!
In the movie world, sequels are often confronted with the question, "Will it be as good as the original? "  In the gaming world, the question for sequels and add-ons is, "Is it enough of an upgrade over the original? "

The Sims 2 is a huge upgrade over the original program (which was a very nicely done and very addicting piece of software)!! 1. 3D graphics are tremendous. The level of detail from the woodgrain on the flooring to the lights and switches on the sound system! Wow! The graphics alone are worth the purchase, but make sure you have AT LEAST the minimum system requirements AND a compatible graphics card. 2. "Building" your own Sim. There are many more options for how your Sim looks - physically, attire, etc. Bulbous nose, triple chins, beady eyes, studded denim, J. Crew-like sweaters, etc. - they're all there! 3. Music - you can use your own. mp3 or. wav files for the music that comes out of the stereo systems that your Sims can purchase. 4. Aspirations - you can assign a set of aspirations to your Sims. They can aspire to gain large quantities of knowledge, popularity, money, etc. 5. Geneology - the game allows you to establish a family tree, and offspring pick up the "DNA" of their parents! Will they pick up the good qualities or the bad? Definitely fun to see. There are so many improvements that I could go on and on! One important thing:  The interface has been updated, but it is very, very similar to the original's interface. The learning curve is not steep for those who are familiar with the original, and it is very intuitive and easy to learn for "newbies. "

Players can create just about any kind of character they desire. For example, I created the following:

a. 2 overweight rich guys who see themselves as the world's greatest lovers. It is hilarious to see beautiful women fall for these guys because of their money! b. A serious young man who becomes a doctor and marries a money-grubbing tramp. He catches the tramp fooling around with his best friend, and divorces her. Next, he finds an "all-American" girl, marries her, gets her pregnant, only to lose her in a kitchen accident. I don't want to bore you anymore, because I'm sure you get the idea. The possibilities are endless, and endless hours of fun await those who purchase the game!!