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The Sims 3

 PlayStation 3
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78

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6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 65 Ratings

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  • Summary: With The Sims 3 for consoles and handheld, create Sims with unique personalities, fulfill their desires...or not, and control their lives within a living neighborhood. Customize your Sims’ appearance and choose up to five traits to create individual personalities. From the “Romantic” traitWith The Sims 3 for consoles and handheld, create Sims with unique personalities, fulfill their desires...or not, and control their lives within a living neighborhood. Customize your Sims’ appearance and choose up to five traits to create individual personalities. From the “Romantic” trait or “kleptomaniac” trait to “evil” trait, create millions of unique Sims. All-new features make it easier than ever to mess with life as you unlock the ultimate “Karma Powers” for instant control and unleash them on your Sims. New goal-oriented game play enables you to choose which short or long-term objectives you want your Sims to pursue and even determine your Sims’ destinies in life. Get inspired by the endless creative possibilities and unexpected moments of surprise and mischief in The Sims 3. [Electronic Arts]… Expand
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  • Developer: The Sims Studio
  • Genre(s): Simulation, Miscellaneous, Virtual Life, Virtual, Virtual Life
  • # of players: No Online Multiplayer
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
  1. Armchair Empire
    Dec 14, 2010
    90
    Despite some schizophrenic and disagreeable at times controls, with a few new console-centric additions to the already excellent life simulation gameplay, The Sims 3 does a great job of retaining the awesome aura of the PC game while appealing to the console gaming crowd.
  2. Game Informer
    Oct 26, 2010
    90
    With Sims 3, console gamers finally get a true translation of the gameplay that has made the PC entries such a hit. Engaging new content and intuitive design makes picking up the console port of EA's digital dollhouse a no-brainer.
  3. SpazioGames
    Oct 28, 2010
    85
    A good porting of the PC experience. Maybe some extra content could've made this one a must buy deal, but still if you love the Sims and have an HD console, this must be yours.
  4. NZGamer
    Nov 2, 2010
    80
    While the Console Sims 3 paints its picture with broader brushstrokes than its PC counterpart, it still captures all that's great about this series. The customisation, irreverent humour, bizarre character creation options, and online exchange features are all here, with good design and time-suckingly great gameplay.
  5. Everyeye.it
    Oct 28, 2010
    78
    Console version of The Sims 3 is finally a decent porting of the PC Game. Still, annoying controls and irritant loading times are there to frustrate the player.
  6. IGN
    Oct 29, 2010
    75
    It's amazing that The Sims 3 works so well with a controller and that many of the PC functions are still intact. So if you're curious about the Sims and don't own a computer, you should try out the console version.
  7. Vandal
    Oct 28, 2010
    50
    It's true that key gameplay elements are still there, and its gameplay options guarantee dozens of hours of play, but its unbalanced pace and its noteworthy technical flaws result in a tedious experience, and make its virtues dilute.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 3 out of 13
  1. saintrowfan2
    Nov 22, 2014
    10
    Very Fun Video Game I Love the Sims Since The Sims On PS2. I Love The New Town Setting And CAS Is Better Then Ever. More Things To Do In TheVery Fun Video Game I Love the Sims Since The Sims On PS2. I Love The New Town Setting And CAS Is Better Then Ever. More Things To Do In The Game To Keep You Busy.… Expand
  2. grainock
    Oct 26, 2010
    10
    This game is fantastic! This is the best Sims has ever been on console... Karma Powers rock!!! I've played Sims 3 on the PC and I've playedThis game is fantastic! This is the best Sims has ever been on console... Karma Powers rock!!! I've played Sims 3 on the PC and I've played other versions of the game on handhelds. I've also played Sims 2 on console. By far this is the best translation of a Sims game from PC to console. They got it all right. There is a new feature in the game where you can use Karma powers. This changes the game dramatically. You can "get lucky" in a matter of minutes now. You can curse someone you don't like...and ...well...I'll save a few surprises. This adds a whole new level to the Sims unpredictability. This new Karma power stuff is new and available in only the console versions. Also for all trophy and achievement whores out there...you have plenty of awards. I would say about half are pretty easy to get...the other half will take some time. Good stuff EA!… Expand
  4. Dolaction
    Oct 27, 2010
    10
    This game has many pros but only one con. I may never see my ps3 again. You see, my sister is a casual gamer, which means she games justThis game has many pros but only one con. I may never see my ps3 again. You see, my sister is a casual gamer, which means she games just enough to where its fun to watch her play. But, now the tables are starting to turn. She giggled when ever they did something cute, took at least an hour to make and edit one character, and added some pretty lofty life goals that will take days of play time to accomplish. In short, if you're looking for a game for a female gamer, this game is perfect. That is the only con, this game is fantastic otherwise. Less of a game and more entertainment.… Expand
  5. SayHeyToPhillip
    Jun 25, 2014
    8
    I look at Sims as an amazing game to play with your family and have fun with. It gets addicting for a fact. The beauty of the game is that youI look at Sims as an amazing game to play with your family and have fun with. It gets addicting for a fact. The beauty of the game is that you make it your imagination.… Expand
  6. laurent1683
    Feb 26, 2016
    7
    Even if i think it is very fun for all the creation that it's offering us, the sims 3 doesn't offer something to keep me playing. You live aEven if i think it is very fun for all the creation that it's offering us, the sims 3 doesn't offer something to keep me playing. You live a life with small money for too long. I like creating houses and humans but not making having to make them do everything they need everyday. But a good point is that because it is so hard to get money, they created a way in the game to get unlimited money for us to build the house of our dreams.… Expand
  7. ZiltonReviews
    Oct 1, 2015
    7
    Game Rating (7.5): This is simply the PC version of The Sims 3 squashed into a console version with less elements, choices, and options. LessGame Rating (7.5): This is simply the PC version of The Sims 3 squashed into a console version with less elements, choices, and options. Less actions equals smaller score. But still a must get for anyone without a computer cause it's still worth it.… Expand
  8. Knighta92
    Dec 5, 2013
    0
    This is just horrible! You can't control anything!! It's not like The Sims 2 on PS2, which was awesome! Or like The Sims 3 on PC, alsoThis is just horrible! You can't control anything!! It's not like The Sims 2 on PS2, which was awesome! Or like The Sims 3 on PC, also awesome. It's ridiculous and pointless. There is no freedom. What's the point? It's so frustrating, and seriously makes no sense. This is going right back. Seriously disappointed. I hate it and am so angry I wasted my time and money.… Expand

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#62 Best PS3 Game of 2010
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#69 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2010
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#6 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2010