My Sims

MySims

MySims is a video game developed by EA Games for the Nintendo Wii. The game is based on The Sims series by Maxis. In the Wii version of MySim, the WiiRemote is used for moving objects and building while the Nunchuk is used for direct movement. Compared to previous Sims games, MySims has a more anime look for the character designs. The game is known for having colorful graphics, cheery, and fun gameplay.

Features

The game begins with the player character moving into a run-down town. The player’s objective in this game is then to attract business and townspeople back into town. Players build houses and furniture and gains special decorations, more houses and furniture plans, as well as fashion outfits for their Sim. With player’s success, the town will be bustling with citizens again. Apart from creating custom characters, players can modify their houses and build furniture and appliances using building blocks. This feature allows player more building options by allowing players to create objects using blueprints. In the Wii version, there are 80 non-player characters that the player can interact with. These include characters like a mad scientist, librarian, magician, martial arts teacher, and pizza chef. Some characters may ask player to build things for them. Meeting people and forming relationship plays a major role in the game. As relationship develops, players will receive new blueprints or a new outfit to wear. Apart from relationship, players can also earn these by performing tasks for commercial characters. A new feature introduced for MySims in Essences that can be found in various locations or by interacting with other Sims. Essences can be used for a number of tasks such as painting walls, decorating, and construction of items. In addition, there are also several mini-games including water-skiing, baking, and racquetball.

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Review Summary

MySims opens on a town that is almost in ruins. You will have to rebuild the town to attract new characters. You will be given the pieces required to build your workshop and your home. Construction is simple, based on a diverse collection of prefab boxes and bric-a-brac that you can drag about using the Wii Remote. When you pick up a piece of flair for your structure, blue dots will appear wherever they can actually be placed. There are several different-themed sets of building blocks you can choose from, however the game will show first pieces that are most appropriate for the structure you’re building. Building furniture is easy, as the game highlights the pieces you need in green, and grabbed pieces will snap into position when you get them close enough with the Wii Remote. The sim sex is neutral, so you can mix male and female hairstyles, eyes, mouths, and outfits as you think correct. Reviewers find that even though the visuals are simple, they are quite impressive. The game looks sunny in a playful visual style that opens a suite of cheerful, location-specific tunes. MySims is about charmingly blocky characters who live in a similarly blocky town, making it more like a doll house than a game.