The Sims 2

The Sims 2

The Sims 2: Legacy Collection

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Release Date: September 17, 2004

Simulation, sandbox, isometric view, life sim, singleplayer

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A sequel to the bestselling human life simulation game – The Sims (2000). The Sims 2 was developed by Maxis Studio (SimCity, EA Land, and others) in cooperation with the Electronic Arts company. Players again take care of virtual characters leading them through their entire lives – from early childhood till elderly age. The main goal is to achieve as high Life Score as possible, which stands for how well a sim leads his/her life.

Originals

August 4, 2020

13 Sick Things We Did to The Sims

If the sims were ever to become sentient, we'd be screwed. Have you ever killed one? We've collected a few stories of cruelty, and virtual horror in The Sims.

13 Sick Things We Did to The Sims
13 Sick Things We Did to The Sims
Originals

September 23, 2019

13 Rules of Life According to The Sims

Don't trust anyone. Facts? Don't be fooled. "Facts" are merely a scheme, a global conspiracy aimed at hiding the truth from us. And let me tell you – in post-truth times, the only real source of knowledge about life are The Sims, so pay good attention.

13 Rules of Life According to The Sims
13 Rules of Life According to The Sims

Videos and Screens

[1:58] The Sims 2 - Reveal Trailer

[0:30] The Sims 2 Celebrating 100 million sold

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Game Series

The Sims Series

The Sims is a series of games created by Maxis studio and published by Electronics Arts since 2000. The games in the series can be described as life simulators, in which, directing the avatars we create, we act out scenes from everyday life, but also build them houses, which they can then furnish according to their own vision. The series has sold more than 200 million copies, making it one of the world's best-selling games, and has twice made it into the Guinness Book of World Records.

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The Sims Game Series

The Sims 2 Summary

Platforms:

PC / Windows

PC / Windows September 17, 2004

Nintendo DS

Nintendo DS October 24, 2005

PlayStation Portable

PlayStation Portable December 8, 2005

PlayStation 2

PlayStation 2 October 24, 2005

Xbox

Xbox October 24, 2005

GameCube

GameCube October 24, 2005

Game Boy Advance

Game Boy Advance October 24, 2005

The Sims 2 System Requirements

PC / Windows

PC / Windows

Recommended: Pentium III 800 MHz, 512 MB RAM, graphic card 32MB (GeForce 2 or better), 3.5 GB HDD

Sony PlayStation 2

PlayStation 2

Supports: memory card

Game Boy Advance

Game Boy Advance

Supports: link-cable additionally (GBA): link-cable

Nintendo GameCube

GameCube

Supports: memory card

PlayStation Portable

PlayStation Portable

Supports: memory card 32 MB

Don't go on vacation in Sims 2, you may get stuck on loading screen

Don't go on vacation in Sims 2, you may get stuck on loading screen

Going on vacation in The Sims 2 Legacy Collection can be dangerous. If you got stuck on an endless loading screen, here you can find a workaround and a possible way of getting your family back.

How to

Aleksander Kartasinski

February 4, 2025

Don't go on vacation in Sims 2, you may get stuck on loading screen
EA Re-Releases The Sims 1 and 2, Confirming Fan Speculation

EA Re-Releases The Sims 1 and 2, Confirming Fan Speculation

As part of the ongoing 25th anniversary celebration, The Sims 1 and 2 have been re-released after fans all but confirmed the announcement earlier this week.

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Matt Buckley

January 31, 2025

EA Re-Releases The Sims 1 and 2, Confirming Fan Speculation
Return of The Sims 1 and The Sims 2 seems almost certain. EA Maxis strips players of any further illusions that the „Time for Nostalgia” has come

Return of The Sims 1 and The Sims 2 seems almost certain. EA Maxis strips players of any further illusions that the „Time for Nostalgia” has come

EA Maxis is increasingly hinting that something related to The Sims and The Sims 2 is coming, with fans expecting remasters of these two iconic installments of the series.

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Hubert Sledziewski

January 28, 2025

Return of The Sims 1 and The Sims 2 seems almost certain. EA Maxis strips players of any further illusions that the „Time for Nostalgia” has come