Electronic Arts has created another addition to the Sims 2 universe, this time adding dogs and cats for you to own and care for!
If you're new to the world of The Sims, this is a world created by Will Wright - where you control your human "Sim" and build/buy objects for him/her to use/control. It's pretty much like real life, except you're playing "God". With the newest version of The Sims 2, not only can you play "God", but you can have your Sims own and care for dogs and cats!
The player can choose from almost every breed of dog or cat imaginable, and can even create hybrid breeds of their own. I found the randomization feature the most entertaining for this, creating some unique combinations for the pets and humans as well! When it comes to controlling your pet, it's not really possible in the same aspect as you can control your Sim, unfortunately.
When you switch to the pet view, you can simply observe their actions, instead of control. I found this to be a negative, as I might enjoy having a cat chase the dog or have the dog perform tricks at odd times. The only way you can interact with the pet is by having the Sim teach the pet tricks, offer praise, give scoldings (for digging in the yard, for example), or give instructions. By doing these tasks you earn "pet points" which can be spent at the town square.
The town square is a place where all the owners and pets from the SimTown can socialize and also where you can purchase (using your "pet points") toys/food/special objects for your pet. I found the square a nice addition, but also found that the selection of items to purchase lacking near the beginning of the game.
Article comments
1 - Kanisha
Does this mean that i can get breeds of my own dog like shih tzus and stuff like that.
2 - shannon
i have and love the sims 2 pets. it is an exiting game and would recomend it to anybody. i hope lots of people buy this fansastic game, as they would have the time of their life playing this addictive game.
3 - hannah
yes you can make your own type of dog, sadly you cant get shih tzus, but you can customise a dog on the 'make a family' screen.
4 - Will
Do you have to get The Sims 2 to play The Sims 2 pets?????
5 - kk
what is it rated?