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The Sims Online is New and Improved

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 12
Date: October 23, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This is the new and improved release of The Sims Online. I have been playing it since January 2003 and the game does nothing but get better and better. This new and improved release includes pets (dogs, cats, birds, iguanas, etc.), NPCs (maids, gardeners, repair people), and Jobs (you can work in a robot factory making robots, or a restaurant and serve customers).

I have found this game engaging and interesting. You can build your own property up and make it fun for other sims to visit, or you can decide to be 'homeless' and just wander about the city. I have participated in a scavenger hunt with a partner to find things throughout the city. I've been to a 'city fair' where players throughout the city teamed up to build and design a property with games and food and contests like a fair. I have proposed (although we haven't done it yet) a 'barn raising' in the style of the Amish barn raisings, to build someone a new property. I've built up my skills to be able to repair things and run my own repair business. I've built up other skills to be able to revive people from the dead.

The new Jobs are almost like 'quests' in that there is a whole promotion track. Each type of job has 5 different levels and you have to gain a promotion to go up a level. You can do the jobs with whichever players show up, or you can team up with your friends and all do a job together. Also it is completely up to you whether you choose to do the jobs, or whether you prefer to earn money by making gnomes or having your own repair business.

No longer worst game I played but still awful

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 4 / 9
Date: December 02, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This is nooootttttttt a new game this is the same thing don't let the people eat your brain I am a loyal sims fan I like offline sims the pets and jobs make this game an o.k game not a good game like ever quest try it youll like it for a month theeeennnnnn youll quit

It's a fun game - I think these reviews are really harsh

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 6 / 18
Date: May 05, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I have been enjoying this game. There are a lot of complaints that there is nowhere to go, like a "Downtown". The truth is there are 1000's of places to go and they have all been created by the players. And you can talk to real people who are the sims like yourself, not just listen to "simlish". If you'd like to see a particular place in the game, you don't have to wait for an expansion pack just build it yourself. Some of them are very cool, I just got my Sim auctioned off to another sim in a dating auction at "Club Cooool" last night. That said, this game is all about socialization between players. If you don't want to interact with other players, but want to just play by yourself this game is not for you. Buy the offline sims game if you want to solo. You cannot win it, so if you are a power gamer who has to "Win" this may not be for you. It is about meeting people, creating new places and interacting. It is much better than a chat room. I take off one star because skill building takes too long, and is boring. It encourages you leave the computer when your sim is doing it, which defeats the purpose of a social game.

So you're interested in the Sims Online...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 14
Date: July 01, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Well, if you're reading these reviews, you're probably interested in the Sims Online. Probably the most common thing that you'll hear is that this game is a "glorified chatroom". The chat feature is a major aspect of the game. You can use it to freely communicate with other players, and there is a parental control option to block out certain words.

If you meet a rude person in the game, you don't have to deal with them. If you're on your own property, you can choose to kick that person out and then add them to a ban list, so that they are unable to return. In this way, you can block rude people so that they are unable to enter your property. There is also an ignore feature that you can use so that annoying or rude people cannot communicate with you.

Gameplay is pretty fun. If you can find the right house to live in or the right roomies for you, you'll probably enjoy yourself thoroughly in the game. If you begin to feel that gameplay is repetitive, you should find contests to enter or go to places you have never been before. One of the most important things of any sim game is to have money. You can make money in many ways in the Sims Online. One way is to use job objects, such as the pizza maker. With this object, four people must work together to add ingredients that would make a good pizza from the choices of ingredients that are available. You must use all the same size ingredients (ex: medium dough, cheese, sauce, and topping)to get a supreme pizza, which is worth the most money. Another way of making money is to attract visitors to your house, since they can give you tips and you receive a visitor bonus determining on how much time they spend there.

A few tips:
1. Do NOT lend people money...I have seen people lend another sim money, only to have that sim disappear, never to be seen again, much less to repay the money.
2. Find people who you like and get along with to associate with. If you choose to play the game with rude or obnoxious people, you most likely will not enjoy the experience.
3. Don't start a house as soon as you begin the game. You won't have enough money to have a large house, and you almost definately won't get any visitors because of this. Room with someone else at first. Later, when you have enough money, you can start your own house. You can, however, choose to continue rooming with someone for as long as you like. Unless they kick you out of the house, you can live there, receive visitor bonus for living there, and help out in buying and building stuff there.

If you follow those tips given above, I am sure you'll have a positive gaming experience. I know that I have definately enjoyed the game. Hope to see you "simming" soon! :)

Don't give up on it just yet!

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 5 / 15
Date: January 11, 2003
Author: Amazon User

The Sims Online, is exactly what it says in the title, an online game. Online games take a while to develop, mature, grow, whatever, it's barely been out for a month (retail wise), and maxis/EA are working constantly to improve it and make the gameplay more varied and exciting...it will be constantly evolving.

If you're expecting an online version of the Sims, then you are pretty foolish...for one, nothing could beat the original. No.2, you need to co-operate with other players and MAKE the game exciting, you can't just sit there and wait for something to happen. And, as the players' imaginations grow, so will the opportunities within the game, and the objects available. Have an idea for a new object? Then TELL someone, if it's a plausible idea that sounds good for the game, who knows, they might just add it.

Admittedly, there are still a few errors within the game, and Maxis/EA are working flat-out to try and sort them out, but some can be unbearable(Anyone who's heard of Error 23 will know EXACTLY what I mean).

At the end of the day, this game is only as good as its players' imaginations. Every Sim 'Online-r' will effect how well this game turns out, so it's up to YOU to try to make it work.

Addiction not just a game but so much more

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: June 09, 2004
Author: Amazon User

ok imagine everyday life, in the sims online you can be whatever you want own a store make a night club be a roommate.in tso you have to study to build up your skills like in everyday life the higher the skills the more money you get paid to do job objects.you can build love houses deal with in game roof artist who can make pictures for you on your roof of anything to attract people.the best part is the chat you get to meet tons of new people i met so many new friends and i continue everyday i cant imagine life without tso its like a combination of the sims and aol in one for 9.99 i canceled my aol account thats how addicted i got

The Sims Online New AND Improved!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 7
Date: October 22, 2003
Author: Amazon User

As a beta-tester of the game, I've seen it go through many phases, from the doldrums of March through May and the surge of new features in summer. However, the most exciting features I've seen thus far can be had in the package you are looking at on this page. Pets and Jobs give the game a renewed focus, and with 100,000 other players out there, you won't be alone in being a better you, or if you want to Be Somebody. Else. This game is in the Top 5 of MMOs, and is a fantastic title. The updates since launch have made it even better, and Maxis shows no signs of stopping. Two thumbs way, way up!

Great Game, if You Give it a Shot

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 13
Date: December 22, 2002
Author: Amazon User

It takes some time to get the hang of it, but the game is great to play, and stays true to its word for the most part. Having playtested it since early November, and played it after the commercial release, I've really enjoyed the time I've spent on it. Some people have mentioned not having businesses, but this is not true. The player to player sales system has not been created yet, but a restaurant and many other businesses are possible. In addition, it has great social aspects, and unique ways of making money. But, as we all know, in the Sims it was not making money that was fun. It was building your house, your alter-ego. This brings you all the fun of creating your luxurious palace, or your seaside shack, or whatever you want to create, with roommates to help you, and people to visit and admire it. All in all, this is a great game, with few shortcomings.

Also, I have seen many people saying that they beta tested it early and were disappointed about the lack of objects promised by Maxis. It was in the testing phase! That's what you should expect when testing a game, in any phase. Of course there will be bugs, and not everything will be done, but it's all being worked on. The reason that some things are not complete is because of play testers and the general public pushing for a quick release, and pressure to get it out by Christmas, causing E.A. to release an unfinished version of the game. I still love it though, and would recommend it to anyone who enjoyed the Sims, and has a little patience.

Great Online Entertainment

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 13
Date: May 18, 2003
Author: Amazon User

The Sims Online can provide hours of great fun.. if it's the type of fun that suits you. TSO is about being social, not about leveling up or slaying dragons. Many people compare it to a graphical chat room, and in many aspects they are not wrong. But this game has so much more than simply chatting.

Once your skills raise, group job objects are one of the game's best features. With a partner(maze) or a group of 4(pizza, code, band) you can make lots of money in a very short time. Of course, you need a good group for these objects to work, as well as high skills. Locating a good group can be difficult, especially one with the necessary skills to make the most money.

Raising the skills is a lengthy and boring process. Regardless of how many social people are around, to get from 0.0 to 10.0 takes a number of hours of actual studying. It gets extremely boring watching your sim, so most people tend to go away from the game and let their character idle. As a result, skill houses can be very boring and can give a player a bad impression of the game.

The lag seems to be quite bad during peak hours. It is very common for your sim to teleport to various locations rather than walk, which can make that dance number you practiced for hours fail horribly.

As far as the graphics and sound go, there's nothing spectacular about either. Graphics are the same as the offline version of Sims. Basic, they get the job done. Sims speak in their own language, which they seem to use quite often. Everything from that horrible shower singing to the disturbing noise they make while belly dancing. The sound does nothing for the game, and usually I find myself turning it off and listening to music CDs.

Overall, this game can be excellent when played by the right people. If you need something different from the standard dragon slaying spell weaving elves and dwarves, Sims Online might be for you. If you are addicted to pointy ears and long beards, you'll likely be back writing a poor review.

Not much of an 'actual' game in this!

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 2 / 4
Date: August 03, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Wow! I didn't realize so many other had the same feelings regarding this so called game. I thought I'd be the only one to post a not so positive review. That just goes to show that I should really read some reviews before purchasing a game.
Being a Sims product, I was expecting another quality product but after two and a half months of on and off play it became apparent I was trying to play a game that was released 'before' it was finished.

Basically think of this as an online, 'extremely light' version of The Sims with about one half of the content.

Gameplay consists of keeping your Sims needs up so they won't get depressed or even wet their pants so to speak. You also must constantly keep their skills up or they degrade and doing that consists of doing tedious and pointless tasks.

Its very difficult to earn in-game money, and because of that you are forced to become a roomate.

You really can't build the house of your dreams without the funds so with the exception of the top houses, a great majority of them look the same.

Theres no actual downtown, no actual places, etc. There is just no virtual world feeling. Its more like a cartoon chatroom aspiring to be a virtual world.

And yes while chatting with others is fun for awhile, it was simply not enough to keep me in this game.
After months of waiting; casino and store objects were brought in the game and you can even die and become a ghost but its a little too late for me.

This wasn't the type of game I wanted to play so I left.

Please consider trying the free trial before making a commitment to purchase and parents should strongly be advised that this is not a game for children under 16.

There is a seedy element to this game and there are alot of things that go on that children should NOT be a part of.

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