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A new spin on basic Sims

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 39 / 39
Date: October 26, 2007
Author: Amazon User

In the The Sims2 Castaways you get stranded on an island and you have to do whatever you can to survive. You fish, hunt for bugs and build things that help you progress. Here are some pros and cons:

Pros:

-it has simple and easy to use controls
-there are actual goals in this game which you have to pass in order to progress
-the goals are challenging but not not enough to frustrate you and make you not want to play
-there are a lot of places to explore and objects to interact with
-as you go along in the game you can meet other people that are stranded on the island
-you can craft tools and clothes and other objects
-this game has needs like the Sims computer games

Cons:

-some of the objects are really hard to find
-its hard to keep friendships with some of the the other islanders

Overall the gameplay is just what the typical Sims 2 player is expecting. All the needs are the same; bladder, hunger, hygiene, etc. What really sets this game apart and makes it fun is that you have to figure out what to do to get what you need, and maybe find a way off the island. It's like Survivor: the sim version. Having goals also makes you feel like there is a purpose to the game. I highly recommend this game to anyone who likes the Sims.

Sims 2 With A Twist

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 38 / 38
Date: November 05, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This is definitely a great addition to the Sims line, and the DS system makes the gameplay interactive and fun. The first time I played, I couldn't put it down. I always had to find something new, or get to the next puzzle, or figure out how to help my fellow Sims.

My favorite part about this game is that it's not your typical Sims 2... there are no careers to choose or Simeleons to earn. You're just trying to survive at first (making a leanto to sleep in, foraging for food), and as you progress you can play musical instruments, make clothes, create decorations for your hut, and plant/harvest your own fruit and veggies. It's very much like a mix between Sims and point-and-click adventure games. You still have to make sure your Sim's basic needs are met, but you also have to collect items, put them together to create new items, help out your fellow Sims, and solve puzzles. There are tons of objects to find and places to explore.

My only complaints are that your items/objectives/upgrades screen is occassionally difficult to navigate (took me a while to figure out how to find the screen that told me what I needed to make certain tools), some of the other Sims get cranky with you if you don't solve their problem right away and you have to give them gifts to boost their mood, and some of the objects/tools are really tough to locate and collect.

Overall, though, great game.

An excellent port of a classic computer game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 36 / 38
Date: October 30, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I have been playing the Sims line since the original game came out back around 2000, and absolutely adore it. However, I have always been sceptical about trying the game on a console, simply because of how mouse based the play is that I have been used to. That being said, Castaway for DS is one of the best buys I have ever made. The DS is a perfect console for this game because of the stylus based interactions, so close to the mouse style of the computer game. While still maintaining the fun of an open ended game that the rest of the franchise has, this game also combines a feel of the old school adventure games from the 80's and early 90's, a refreshing twist.

If you are looking for a game that you can play for hours without realizing where the time has gone, this is an excellent buy. It is a great way to take the Sims with you wherever you go, and it is entertaining if you have hours to play, or only a few minutes.

Sims Castaway Taken Away

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 14 / 17
Date: November 18, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I finally broke down and bought the Nintendo DS, even though my husband had no interest in it. He has a PSP that he really likes and I figured I'd play the DS while he has his PSP. I bought the Sims Castaway for the DS because I'm a huge fan of the Sims and the Sims 2. I started playing it and I couldn't even really get started without my husband looking over my shoulder, wanting to play it. I finally turned around and let him play...BIG MISTAKE...He had my DS for over 4 hours, playing the Sims Castaway. Luckily for me, he works today so I can have the game to myself for a couple hours. Based upon my initial playing, and how my hubby couldn't put it down...I rated this game very well. It deems very addictive! They really should start a Sims addiction hotline!!!

Glad the SIMS have come to the DS platform!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 9 / 10
Date: November 24, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I've been playing the various computer type of SIMS from the beginning- and I have pretty much every expansion pack for the games too. I'm SO GLAD it's finally come out with a DS version- it's worth the $[...].
You uncover other "castaways" on the island and establish friendships with them. You boost your social by keeping in touch with them- and you can also trade with them for things you need. Exploring the island you find various fruits and veggies. You collect items to create nicer shelters, fires, clothing, etc.
Definitely a keeper for the DS.

Sims 2 Castaway-worth the purchase

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: December 19, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I am a mom of three and a Sims fan. Haven't gotten through the whole game yet but sure having a lot of fun so far. My 13 yr old son plays a lot of games (not so much Sims like me) and even he said it's cool and fun. And he is much fussier than I!

Lots of fun!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 6
Date: November 23, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Entertaining, engrossing, and fun. It's so much fun, in fact, that even though I've found the ship that will let me leave the island, I'm not taking it yet. I want to stick around and play more!

A terrific Nintendo DS game!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: December 29, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Purchased for my daughter for her birthday, The Sims 2: Castaway has been hours of fun for her. The complexity of the Sims game means it doesn't get old. This game is better for older kids, as it requires strategy and persistence to raise your level and do well at the game. A wonderful game!

Great Fun!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: January 16, 2008
Author: Amazon User

If you are having a hard time finding the objects there are tons of online forums describing and solving every type of problem with this game. So don't fear, if you're stuck just google the title and help.
But this game isn't that hard, though at times challanging (it's refreshing to have something that doesn't get repetative or finished within the week). I wish it would go on and on forever. It is definetly my favorite DS game!

One of the Most Frustrating Games I've Ever Played

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: January 23, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I too am a big fan of the Sims franchise, and had a blast playing the (highly addictive) Sims 2 for the DS. But I am ready to throw Castaway into the sea.
While a cool concept and fun to get started on, it becomes very frustrating very quickly. I spend all my time now hunting one particular kind of fish so I can progress through the game. It's been three days and I still have not caught the stupid fish.
I guess the game is still too new to have a helpful walkthrough online, but from what I've read in the forums there are a lot of people as frustrated as I am at other points in the game which makes me not very anxious to move forward anyway. There is something to be said for a challenge--but not to the point that it makes you become so frustrated you want to put down the game!

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