There are two more reviews of The Sims Online, the online version of The Sims that may flop if Maxis and EA aren't careful... First of all, there's GameSpot, which has added 16 new screenshots (still free) and a video review for GameSpot Complete members. The review isn't too positive: it criticises the limits that the game has at this point. There was also a mention of lag, even on broadband, but performance has been improved since the release. To read it, click here. They gave TSO a 6.7 - at the time or writing 334 readers gave the game a 5.6. The other review is much more positive...
[GamersClick] even gives the game a stunning 90%, the highest score we've seen for the game so far (in reviews). However, as they say it, "When it comes down to it this game is really a love it or hate it type affair". You may like it very much, or dislike it a lot. And unlike others saying the game is limited, [GamersClick] says "the tasks you can complete are endless". The marks are high: they gave the game an 8/10 for graphics, and even 9/10 for sound. That while the graphics and sounds are very similar to those found in the original game and its expansion packs. There are no screenshots with this review, and it could've used some... To read it, visit this page. For an overview of the reviews about The Sims Online that we've found, go to our review index.
Written at 22:48 on Tuesday, 7 January 2003 by ChEeTaH.
