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The SIMS is a good game, and so far only on pc. But in a few months time, this will also be available for PS2. Great news! But why are there no signs of the XBox or GC versions? This will leave PS2 as the only console that can play the SIMS. Surprised XBox didnt get an easy port - since it has a pc processor.
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Tiltawhirl wrote:
> Oh God I'm jealous, why can't the Gamecube have such an overrated pile
> of trash available for it?
Wow! A Gamecube owner who hasn't bought Mario Sunshine yet.
:D
> Oh God I'm jealous, why can't the Gamecube have such an overrated pile
> of trash available for it?
Wow! A Gamecube owner who hasn't bought Mario Sunshine yet.
:D
Boss_Pac_Man wrote:
> that makes about as much sense as anything else you've said so far,
> the PS2 is owned by a lot of people, and has been out for two years
> more, so what? you've failed to finish your paragraph with a point.
> something vital in an arguement.
A lot of people own pc's, but play games on a console. Me for one. My PC is not upto the job of running many of the new games, but it is good enough for work, etc. So I use the PS2 console for running games. I also prefer to run games on a console. When I had a new computer some time ago, I still preferred to use the console for games. No installation, no crashing, no requirement to update the software, etc, etc.
That said the SIms is a good game. And for the reasons I have already stated am very pleased to see it arrive on PS2. Also from the footage I have seen, the new 3d engine makes the PS2 version even better than the PC version. There must also be a number of PS2 users out there that don't have a PC, but do know what the SIMS is like and will be very happy that an improved 3d version is set for PS2 release.
> that makes about as much sense as anything else you've said so far,
> the PS2 is owned by a lot of people, and has been out for two years
> more, so what? you've failed to finish your paragraph with a point.
> something vital in an arguement.
A lot of people own pc's, but play games on a console. Me for one. My PC is not upto the job of running many of the new games, but it is good enough for work, etc. So I use the PS2 console for running games. I also prefer to run games on a console. When I had a new computer some time ago, I still preferred to use the console for games. No installation, no crashing, no requirement to update the software, etc, etc.
That said the SIms is a good game. And for the reasons I have already stated am very pleased to see it arrive on PS2. Also from the footage I have seen, the new 3d engine makes the PS2 version even better than the PC version. There must also be a number of PS2 users out there that don't have a PC, but do know what the SIMS is like and will be very happy that an improved 3d version is set for PS2 release.
cipro wrote:
> It's got a 3D engine and a single player game, but not just a straight
> port, I find that hard to believe. The sequel to the sims called
> simsville which actually looked and sounded 10 times better than the
> original was canned by EA, the reason, they where afraid that if they
> changed the basic formula of the sims too much, the would loose some
> of the dedicated fan base they built up on their first sims game.
>
> That's why I think the PS2 version won't have much in the way of
> difference or indeed improvement. I suspect it will just be the PC
> sims but in 3D. With the PS2 markets being bigger than the PC one, and
> with allot more younger gamers as well, I think it safe to say the
> game will become a hit despite it being crap. It's infected the PC
> games chart for 3 years; now it has the PS2 games chart to infect.
Why be so quick to rubbish a 3D version of the SIMS? Thats a very big step forward for the game. The ability to walk around the environment is much needed and the game will be better for it.
> It's got a 3D engine and a single player game, but not just a straight
> port, I find that hard to believe. The sequel to the sims called
> simsville which actually looked and sounded 10 times better than the
> original was canned by EA, the reason, they where afraid that if they
> changed the basic formula of the sims too much, the would loose some
> of the dedicated fan base they built up on their first sims game.
>
> That's why I think the PS2 version won't have much in the way of
> difference or indeed improvement. I suspect it will just be the PC
> sims but in 3D. With the PS2 markets being bigger than the PC one, and
> with allot more younger gamers as well, I think it safe to say the
> game will become a hit despite it being crap. It's infected the PC
> games chart for 3 years; now it has the PS2 games chart to infect.
Why be so quick to rubbish a 3D version of the SIMS? Thats a very big step forward for the game. The ability to walk around the environment is much needed and the game will be better for it.
Dave RJR wrote:
> Tóm wrote:
> So when the Xbox gets ports from the PS2, that's bad. But when the
> PS2
> gets ports from the PC, that's good.
>
> Right?
>
> Correct! Since for people who want the SIMS on console, only the PS2
> has it. Trying to seperate the console world from the pc world a bit.
> There are also lots of PS2's out there that the SIMS could be played
> on. Less GC's and XBox. Plus, the SIMS for PS2 is not just a straight
> port.
that makes about as much sense as anything else you've said so far, the PS2 is owned by a lot of people, and has been out for two years more, so what? you've failed to finish your paragraph with a point. something vital in an arguement.
> Tóm wrote:
> So when the Xbox gets ports from the PS2, that's bad. But when the
> PS2
> gets ports from the PC, that's good.
>
> Right?
>
> Correct! Since for people who want the SIMS on console, only the PS2
> has it. Trying to seperate the console world from the pc world a bit.
> There are also lots of PS2's out there that the SIMS could be played
> on. Less GC's and XBox. Plus, the SIMS for PS2 is not just a straight
> port.
that makes about as much sense as anything else you've said so far, the PS2 is owned by a lot of people, and has been out for two years more, so what? you've failed to finish your paragraph with a point. something vital in an arguement.
Dave RJR wrote:
> Plus, the SIMS for PS2 is not just a straight
> port.
It's got a 3D engine and a single player game, but not just a straight port, I find that hard to believe. The sequel to the sims called simsville which actually looked and sounded 10 times better than the original was canned by EA, the reason, they where afraid that if they changed the basic formula of the sims too much, the would loose some of the dedicated fan base they built up on their first sims game.
That's why I think the PS2 version won't have much in the way of difference or indeed improvement. I suspect it will just be the PC sims but in 3D. With the PS2 markets being bigger than the PC one, and with allot more younger gamers as well, I think it safe to say the game will become a hit despite it being crap. It's infected the PC games chart for 3 years; now it has the PS2 games chart to infect.
> Plus, the SIMS for PS2 is not just a straight
> port.
It's got a 3D engine and a single player game, but not just a straight port, I find that hard to believe. The sequel to the sims called simsville which actually looked and sounded 10 times better than the original was canned by EA, the reason, they where afraid that if they changed the basic formula of the sims too much, the would loose some of the dedicated fan base they built up on their first sims game.
That's why I think the PS2 version won't have much in the way of difference or indeed improvement. I suspect it will just be the PC sims but in 3D. With the PS2 markets being bigger than the PC one, and with allot more younger gamers as well, I think it safe to say the game will become a hit despite it being crap. It's infected the PC games chart for 3 years; now it has the PS2 games chart to infect.
Indeed.
My memories of successful PC games on PS2 are heinous (if that makes sense).
Red Alert (classic/brilliant/best ever etc) = Crap on PS. Total and utter rubbish.
Same with Commandos 2 and The Sims (which is awful anyway).
Ah well. I could just buy any of those games for cheaper on my PC.
Ho-hum.
My memories of successful PC games on PS2 are heinous (if that makes sense).
Red Alert (classic/brilliant/best ever etc) = Crap on PS. Total and utter rubbish.
Same with Commandos 2 and The Sims (which is awful anyway).
Ah well. I could just buy any of those games for cheaper on my PC.
Ho-hum.
Theme Park World, anyone?
OOOOOOOoooooooh the Sims, £40 for a game that's been available on the PC for about 5 years and the fun wears off after about 1 days play.
Oh God I'm jealous, why can't the Gamecube have such an overrated pile of trash available for it?
Oh God I'm jealous, why can't the Gamecube have such an overrated pile of trash available for it?
Shut up Dave. You know nothing.
End of subject.
I like PS2, but I'm not so closed-minded that I think every PS2 game that isn't going on every other console at the same time is a bonus.
End of subject.
I like PS2, but I'm not so closed-minded that I think every PS2 game that isn't going on every other console at the same time is a bonus.
any PC game that involves heavy use of the mouse and keyboard i.e. Commandos, Sims, Red alert etc.. etc.. will NOT work on a console, it'll be utter....
*realises what he's about to say and runs off*
*realises what he's about to say and runs off*
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