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it's, like, fine.
it's a decent pc version of castaway's gameplay, but it really does feel inferior to it. i like the free play, and the idea of there being lots and houses but really it just feels like a watered down version of sims 2 with a new coat of paint instead of a unique experience. right down to the UI. one of my favourite parts of the original is that you had to gather the individual resources to make stuff, but here it's all grouped into one 'resources' category. stuff like that just bothers me
there are things i like about it and it's not a bad game, but whenever i sit down to play it i just can't help but think that i want to play the original console version. sims 2 castaway on console is one of my favourite games of all time so this is definitely a me thing, i can totally see why castaway stories would click with other people but it just doesn't to me.
it's a decent pc version of castaway's gameplay, but it really does feel inferior to it. i like the free play, and the idea of there being lots and houses but really it just feels like a watered down version of sims 2 with a new coat of paint instead of a unique experience. right down to the UI. one of my favourite parts of the original is that you had to gather the individual resources to make stuff, but here it's all grouped into one 'resources' category. stuff like that just bothers me
there are things i like about it and it's not a bad game, but whenever i sit down to play it i just can't help but think that i want to play the original console version. sims 2 castaway on console is one of my favourite games of all time so this is definitely a me thing, i can totally see why castaway stories would click with other people but it just doesn't to me.
i kinda love this game, but yeah, its got major flaws. its super repetitive and boring if you look at it from a purely gameplay perspective but,,, idk something abt the urbz just scratches my brain so good. it's so distinctly 2000s and it's not ashamed of that. a lot of the styles and clothes of the districts haven't been seen in the series before or since this game released and it gives it such a unique look to it and i love it for that.
idk, its the kinda game where i play it just for the vibe it has and sometimes thats all i need. i enjoy it for what it is, and while i'd love to see a remake or something of the urbz, i dont think it'd have the same appeal to me that this does. i'll forever be mad that the sequel got canned though. oh, what could have been.
idk, its the kinda game where i play it just for the vibe it has and sometimes thats all i need. i enjoy it for what it is, and while i'd love to see a remake or something of the urbz, i dont think it'd have the same appeal to me that this does. i'll forever be mad that the sequel got canned though. oh, what could have been.
2005
sims 2 for psp is easily one of the most interesting sims games for me. it has you running around, exploring and uncovering the secrets of never-before seen parts of strangetown after your car breaks down outside a local store.
the gameplay consists of minigames to increase relationship stats and jobs, while also maintaining your skills and needs. there's also hidden secrets to find in each location and with each character. its not a difficult game at all, and not a long one, either. even with 100%ing the game, its not a ton of hours youll have to sink in
i think the writing reallyyyy shines in this game. i have some gripes with the story and how it fits into the pc release of sims 2, but it's not that big of a deal to most people. the writing and humour still holds up very well, though,, its a rlly funny game and the story goes to some absolutely insane places. its exactly the kind of thing i'd expect from a sims game set in strangetown. the environments and music are great too - it has this vaguely eerie atmosphere, at least to me.
the only MAJOR issue i have is that this game runs HORRIBLY on an actual psp. i got halfway through the game on actual hardware until i couldn't stand how poorly it loads - basically, the game loads in each action individually, and in my experience you can spend a whileee just waiting for stuff to load. my 1st time completing the game and my 100% playthrough were done on an emulator.
anyways, this game is one of my favourites of all the console games. it's just a really fun time and id totally recommend it!!! :D
the gameplay consists of minigames to increase relationship stats and jobs, while also maintaining your skills and needs. there's also hidden secrets to find in each location and with each character. its not a difficult game at all, and not a long one, either. even with 100%ing the game, its not a ton of hours youll have to sink in
i think the writing reallyyyy shines in this game. i have some gripes with the story and how it fits into the pc release of sims 2, but it's not that big of a deal to most people. the writing and humour still holds up very well, though,, its a rlly funny game and the story goes to some absolutely insane places. its exactly the kind of thing i'd expect from a sims game set in strangetown. the environments and music are great too - it has this vaguely eerie atmosphere, at least to me.
the only MAJOR issue i have is that this game runs HORRIBLY on an actual psp. i got halfway through the game on actual hardware until i couldn't stand how poorly it loads - basically, the game loads in each action individually, and in my experience you can spend a whileee just waiting for stuff to load. my 1st time completing the game and my 100% playthrough were done on an emulator.
anyways, this game is one of my favourites of all the console games. it's just a really fun time and id totally recommend it!!! :D
PEAK GAMING
katamari damacy is so fun and addictive. the controls are a bit wonky to get used to but when you get past that, it is a very primal and satisfying feeling to roll up a large ball, cause chaos and listen to an absolute bop of a soundtrack.
katamari damacy is so fun and addictive. the controls are a bit wonky to get used to but when you get past that, it is a very primal and satisfying feeling to roll up a large ball, cause chaos and listen to an absolute bop of a soundtrack.
i can't express enough how much i enjoyed my experience with persona 2 innocent sin. it's taken about 5 years for me to actually get into it - i used to try and watch playthroughs but it never clicked with me despite hearing how good the story is. but still, after all this time i finally took the leap and installed it
and i don't regret it. the story and characters are beautifully written. the themes of which are portrayed wonderfully, and its something i really did end up connecting with. this game isn't afraid to be WEIRD, it has some of the most insane moments of the series and yet at it's core, it has a genuinely heart-wrenching and meaningful narrative. i will say that the gameplay will def put some people off and yeah, it is the weakest part of the game, absolutely, but personally? there were only a few moments where it REALLY bothered me. emulation lessens the blow of this a LOT. if you're like me and don't mind some kinda bland gameplay to get to an amazing story, then i 100% recommend innocent sin.
anyways, eikichi enjoyers rise up.
and i don't regret it. the story and characters are beautifully written. the themes of which are portrayed wonderfully, and its something i really did end up connecting with. this game isn't afraid to be WEIRD, it has some of the most insane moments of the series and yet at it's core, it has a genuinely heart-wrenching and meaningful narrative. i will say that the gameplay will def put some people off and yeah, it is the weakest part of the game, absolutely, but personally? there were only a few moments where it REALLY bothered me. emulation lessens the blow of this a LOT. if you're like me and don't mind some kinda bland gameplay to get to an amazing story, then i 100% recommend innocent sin.
anyways, eikichi enjoyers rise up.
this is a game that i only like bc i played it constantly as a kid. its still as silly and cute as i remember it :]