However, the connected, always living neighbourhood of the third game isn’t quite what it should be in the original release. While that accusation could be levelled at the first two games, The Sims 3 is at the very least a glorified dollsneighbourhood, which makes it sound like the nightmare I had last night. Among those who are averse to it, many believe that it simply isn’t a game for them, being little more than a glorified dollshouse.
It's an odd series, alienating many and appealing to countless more. The Sims has long been a fascinating piece of software, in many ways experimental and exploratory, and supporting a type of creative play that is rare to find. I have it on good authority that many current ranking members of the Armed Forces also like to play wargames. The ones who like Hollyoaks and reality TV, and feast on swirling and scurrilous rumours about Brangelina.Įxcept that’s a load of old rubbish, like claiming that games with guns only appeal to violent sociopaths or wargames only appeal to retired colonels. Oh no! It’s for girls! And not even the good type of girls.
