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Don't purchase this game unless...

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: January 20, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I bought this today in hopes I would enjoy a lazy Friday in front of the PC, but I haven't been able to play it because my computer doesn't have the proper video/sound card, which apparently from what I've read from others, nobody else seems to have this technology on their PC either. Too bad for me, I didn't read these reviews until after the fact. I found a bypass code online and actually installed the DH software, but then when I went to click play, nothing happened. So, I've basically spent an afternoon frustrated, and now I need to go buy a new video driver if I want to play this game, which I guess I will since I can't return the game since it's been opened already...Don't you just love it???

make sure you have right video card

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 4 / 6
Date: November 29, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I bought this and was excited to play it. It turns out I don't have the correct video card on my computer. Upon further checking, there is a huge list of video cards that won't run the game. I didn't know that until I got it home and tried to install and run it. Now i'm stuck with an open game that I can't use. My computer is a brand new toshiba with 2 gigs of memory and a 120 gig hard drive. I've never had any trouble with any other program on my computer.

POS!!!

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 4 / 7
Date: November 29, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This game is a piece of CRAP! I couldn't tell you if the game is fun or not b/c I can't seem to get it to load properly. I spent 2 hours trying to install the game. Now that I have it installed it won't load and boots me back out to the desktop. After reading reviews and help sites, I am not the only one that seems to be experiencing the same problems. If you are thinking about buying this game, MAKE SURE your computer meets ALL the requirements. I guess you have to have a compatible video and sound card and have a good acceleration...whatever that means. I had to download the game on my laptop since it won't work on my desktop. Online support was no help for me either. I have spent the past hour looking up related topics to my issues and non of the solutions have worked. I can't call support b/c they close after 830 ET and the online chat help has retarded hours. Maybe my opinion will change if I somehow manage to get this game to work. I really want to play it b/c I am a HUGE fan of all SIMS games. So...to make a long story short be cautious when buying this game. A lot of people seem to have problems installing it and getting the game to run properly.

Fun, challening, but wish there were more options

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: December 20, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This game is really fun! Not only can you go through the main storyline, but there are also mini-games for cooking, gardening, and stealing items from your neighbors while they are asleep. Another good thing about it is the "choose your own adventure" feel the game has. Oftentimes you can pick between two different scenarios to play out. The game is entertaining enough, but not so challenging that it could be frustrating. The only negative part of the game would be the decorating aspect. The game contains a limited number of household upgrades that you can purchase. I wish there were more options for this, and that things in the house could be moved around. Overall though I found it to be really addictive and entertaining! The game is fairly short; I finished the storyline in about four days, but it could be played again to try out the other storylines. I was glad to receive this game and really enjoyed it.

Spankin' Good Time

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: January 01, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I love this game. It is fun and mysterious at the same time. I have no trouble working it despite other's reviews. Sure it freezes up from time to time,but the game is so good, I don't care. I love how it is divided into episodes, with little scenes at the beginning and end. There are so many twists and turns that make the game so interesting. Definately worth the money that my parents spent.

BEWARE!!!

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: January 03, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Buena Vista Games mis-represented the minimum requirements listed on the cover of this game. We have 3 name brand laptops and one name brand desktop. ALL meet the listed minimum requirements and NONE can run this game because they have the wrong video cards. This was a Christmas gift to me from my sons. What a disappointment.

Not Worth the Hype

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: January 05, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I was so excited when I saaw this being released that I ordered it right away. Of course, I checked to make sure my computer fit the requirements. I get the game (and I have a computer that is less than a year old), try to install the game and I keep getting error messages saying that the program would not run because the computer did not meet the requirements! Funny thing is, you then go to another screen for the explanation of what requirements it does not meet and my computer meets them all--and the game still will not install! So I'm out $25, with a game no one can play. Plus, I went to the website for assistance and really did not get any.

Watch out for the Poker Playing

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: January 12, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I have not finished the game yet and at the rate I am going I may never. After unlocking the "Online Poker" that is what I end up playing everytime I start a new day. It is so much fun playing with the Desparate Housewives.

Laura

Beware!

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: January 17, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I'm sure this game is loads of fun...unfortunately, like 80% of the people who bought this game, I cannot play it because my computer's video card is not up to the game's standard. Do not buy this game unless you know for a fact you video card meets the requirements! Though Buena Vista claims it is, this is not clearly stated on the box and it is very misleading. This game should be pulled from the shelves and reprogrammed because there are many, many complaints of it not working! It was a great idea, but some great ideas fail. You will most likely get scammed if you buy this game so I do not recommend purchasing it. It's not worth wasting $20 for a game that won't even load onto most computers.

Great game.....very addictive

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: January 24, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I'm half way through this game. It's just like the TV show except you are the main character. My character just seduced Mike and Paul. I can't believe she had sex with Paul Young. I have had little trouble with the game. It make take a few minutes to load, but this is like other games...you have to have a gaming computer for it to run great. Most people don't. If a character or something gets stuck, you may have to restart that episode over. It will only take a matter of minutes because you wont' need to listen to the dialouge again. I definately suggest this game to anyone who loves the show or loves soap operas.

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