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Um...not as much as I thought

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 9 / 10
Date: March 20, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This game at first was great...but started to get boring.
The Urbz was the first game i bought for my Gamecube. I was satisfied...for 2 days.
I got to Darius's penthouse really fast, and after that theres nothing to do. the goals are the same...in every district!

Pros:
Fun
Cool Clothes
Nice houses
cool furniture
cool people

Cons:
easy
repetitive goals
pets (they peed everywhere)
socials (to confusing)
gets boring
no money (you only buy clothes!)
daruis's "money machine" it didnt even work
rep (deterorates fast)

then..i bought the Sims for gamecube. it was sooooooooooo much better. and so overall the urbz was to much of a strech for the sims creators

Is Maxis joking?

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 16 / 29
Date: November 13, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I had to do little more than button-mashing to beat this game in under two hours. There is no strategy involved. I'm not sure why Maxis keeps bragging about the attitudes of the game's characters; every single one acts in the exact same way. None of them have any personality or interests. Character customization is extremely limited. What clothes you wear seems to have nothing to do with your "rep", despite what Maxis claims. How about that rep? Your character can easily become the most popular urb in under an hour no matter how hard you try to avoid it. The graphics are fair, but the load times are absurd. I know that many of you will buy The Urbz just because you love The Sims. Don't. Please, please, don't let Maxis rip you off with another of their poor efforts. Just admit that you didn't really like the other Sims console games; this one's even worse. There is far more attitude in a barbie doll than in all of the urbz combined.

(Edit: In response to Mr. Duckworth's angry reaction to my review)

You're right about one thing - The Sims 2 is an awesome game. In fact, I built my own computer especially for the releases of The Sims 2 and Black & White II, that's how well I think of them. The Sims 2 reminds me a bit of Mindscape's sophisticated Creatures series, which I highly, highly recommend for people who enjoy The Sims but want more to do in the genetics area. Unfortunately, there are some really great games out there, like those I mentioned, that many people will never play . . . because they don't hear about them. You must then see why it is important that games like The Urbz receive the negative reviews they deserve. The Urbz was hastily conceived, hastily developed, hastily advertised, and hastily bought by devoted Sims fans. Maxis has made some winners and it has made some garbage. This game is, uncontestably, garbage.

Not That Bad

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 9 / 13
Date: November 27, 2004
Author: Amazon User

After reading the other reviews posted i think it is important to say that the game is neither of these two extremes it is not an exceptionally good game nor is it terrible. i think that they game is average. it is fun to play for a while i liked customizing the apartments and sims. Female sims can be customized much more than male sims. Unfortunatly for sims fans you can not marry, or move in with eachother. There are pets which can become annoying and after completing the goals the gameplay is not as satisfying as the other two console games. Building tools are tricky to use sometimes and there are a few minor bugs in the game. Overall i feel that the game is good and enjoy being able to visit different locations but in left me longing for the old sims.

Kids review

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 7
Date: December 22, 2005
Author: Amazon User

The UBS:Sims in the city is great game!When I first got it I got nowhere,but when I got the hang of it I made it to the top.My sim was the most popular person in the city.This game is great because you get to build your reputation to unlock new places,socail options,get into VIP rooms,do under cover missions,costamize your cellphone and the place you live in.I dont want to say all the things that are in the game,but there are more things to do in the game too.I hope this reveiw was helpful to people that were thinking of buying The UBS:Sims in the city.

Somewhat entertaining; rather disappointing

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 6 / 7
Date: September 13, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I'm a 25 year old female gamer who has played and enjoyed all the Sims games, on the PC and console. However, I was very disappointed with Urbz. The music is great and the idea of gaining popularity in each subculture is a fun concept - but it just wasn't as entertaining as it potentially could have been.

There were several "challenges" that merely required a boring repetition of pressing the same buttons over and over. There's very little, if any, strategy involved - especially when compared to the other sims goal-oriented games where some thought is required to solve puzzles and reach goals. The Urbz is mind-numbing at best.

The most disappointing part of the game was its length - I beat it easily in just a few days. And I actually had to look up a walkthrough online to make sure I had, in fact, beaten the game as it ended so suddenly.

I can see how this game would be thrilling for a 7 or 8 year old, but it really isn't extremely entertaining for anyone much older.

As a Sims fan, I really wanted to play this game, despite any bad reviews. I rented it, though, and beat it long before its due date. Unless you are considering this game for a child under ten, I don't think it would be wise to spend this much money on a game that will be beaten in half a week and most likely will never be played again. It is worth renting, as there are some fun elements, but I definitely don't reccomend buying it.

Compared to all other Sims games (and I've played them all), this is the worst. The Sims Bustin' Out and Sims 2 for the PC are spectacular games and are entirely superior to Urbz: Sims in the City.

My thoughts

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 5 / 6
Date: December 20, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This game is a big kick for a sim fan such as my self. I started with the sims 2 last year, got nightlife, university ( which I didnt really like...) and I am most definitly getting open for business when it comes out. I really enjoyed this game. I like it because its really easy to pick up on, and you dont have to spend an hour playing it every day, like the sims. I didnt have any issue with the loading times, and I have no idea why. Personally, I do think maxis could have put a bit more time and carefull thought into this branch of the sim series, but for a console sims game it is pretty good. I give it 4 1/3 stars!

Urbz Is Living Big, Huge, Skyscraper Huge!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: December 31, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Urbz was one of my top 5 favorite X-mas presants this year!!!!! Ingnore the negative complaints about this game! I love and you should to! it's so cool because you can earn money quick, graphics are like so real, and all the cool clothing opions and social options. Being able to make your own crew of people is awsome! You also have the hip Black Eyed Peas download. Go and buy this game!!

I love it!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: June 22, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This game is the best!Don't listen to anybody that says different.Though I'll admit, it does make me mad when my dog pees on the floor.I love the way it has some pizzaz.The origanal sims doesn't have enough pizzaz.I like customizing my character in all the neat ways.I would DEFINETLY reccomend buying this game!

cool but doesn't make the cut

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 5 / 8
Date: November 28, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This game is cool in the begining but when you leave your apartment in the game you realize the point of the game is just making friends and getting in to clubs. The districts in the game are also very small. The reason I give this game 4 stars is because u can atcually do your job and you can control your sim much better than the other sims games. I suggest u rent the game first.

The Urbz are the pits!

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 4 / 6
Date: September 04, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I love The Sims for the pc. I thought that this game would be that experience but better. Boy was I disappointed. The game play was difficult and the loading times were looooonnngg! I just wanted a game that I could create characters in and manipulate but this is not it. Also, be sure to have lots of memory available or you won't be able to save. In conclusion, this game suc-diddily-ucked!

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