Nintendo Wii Review: MySims

MySims presents another stand alone Sims experience where some previous Sim game elements remain while other elements are logically omitted (i.e. terrain options, etc.) without hurting the high quality appeal. This high-profile one-player simulation game uses strong prompting colors/visuals and creative construction, which matches up with the Wii game interface very well. The Wii controls accelerate some multitasking functions in the game. For example, players can shake trees while picking up falling items at the same time. Sit in a comfy chair with arm support unless you really want a serious arm workout, especially during the building process.

The widened character design improves facial expressions, replacing balloons above the head seen in previous Sims games. Build the main character on a spinning platform (also used in the building process) and change their appearance later in the game by looking into a mirror. The controls allow direct changes by selecting the corresponding part of the character body instead of showing a long list of options – a big plus. Players can also change the voice to match their character creation.

No time deadlines and minimal fatigue provide an excellent “go at your own pace” format. The only advantage to making night into day (or vice versa) is to collect different items through activities like item prospecting and fishing, which always display an exit option or allow players to simply move away for easy navigation.

Basically, players build tasked items to fulfill townsfolk desires and wants, which improve the town’s overall star rating. The main character must often talk/interact more than once to get desired tasks. This game doesn’t really end after achieving a top town rating of five stars. A five star rated town with a 100% ratio in one essence unlocks special character(s).

Keep the pocket book at home because this game concentrates on community building and six new essences - geeky, studious (wait…aren’t those the same?), spooky, tasty, fun and cute. Each essence has its own associated colors (two for each - blue, green, purple, tan, yellow and pink, respectively) and two textures. Decorating items with essences depletes your item collection so plan wisely and follow directions. Exterior changes won’t affect the interior where painting can also include basic colors to match the essence colors.

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