Here are some tips to try out for The Sims 3 on the 3DS…[expresses a very sarcastic 'yay!'...]
- Is your Sim stinky, lonely, or stressed? Did your Sims miss breakfast, a trip to the bathroom, or not get enough sleep before work? Well just energize them! Save up a few hundred karma points, select the lighting karma power, and rub the crystal past its half way point. Quickly touch your Sim and select Energize!
- Do you want to shake money out of the heavens but are afraid to start a fire? Use your Earthquake karma power on a public lot! You might still break toilets and sinks with a giant earthquake, but you won’t start a fire. Just pick up all the money bags, leave the public lot, and then return. All the broken items will be magically repaired!
Is it any good?
The 3DS version of The Sims 3 is not only visually revamped to make use of 3-D effects, it also packs in new features. Players can literally put their own face on their Sim avatar by taking a picture with the system’s built-in digital camera, and can wield more control over the surroundings by using the built-in motion-sensing feature to create earthquakes or blowing into the microphone to create “stink storms.” Players can trade Sims with other people in real life, allowing them to take the social aspect in the virtual Sims world and bring it to the actual world. Tweaking the game’s features for the 3DS system makes it a valuable entry to the platform’s list of launch titles, and anyone who is a fan of the franchise should enjoy it.
Same story?
The Sims 3 is all about letting players mold their own story. They can create an avatar and act out a virtual life however they see fit. If they have dreams of becoming a millionaire, they can dedicate themselves to acquiring the best possible job. If they would rather focus on meeting people and starting a family, they can do that too. Most every facet of life — including going to the bathroom — is part of the game. The 3DS edition is the first 3-D entry in the franchise, making the real-life simulation as realistic as possible.
Ease of play?
With the use of the 3DS’s stylus, players can easily navigate the virtual world with a point-and-click interface. Multitasking can be difficult, but the gameplay controls are easy to conquer.
The messages…
The message in this game, as with all other entries in The Sims franchise, is that players are free to explore and create their own virtual life. They are in command of their own destiny. Work hard and get a good job and they will become successful, or spend more time socializing with others to be as popular as possible. Each situation has its consequences and it is up to each player to determine the best way to live.
The stores?
You can buy a range of items for your Sim’s house. The game encourages the pursuit of “nice stuff,” because inferior quality products will negatively affect your Sim’s mood.
Violence?
Anyone who has played any version of this game should already be aware of this. There is no overt violence in the game, but players can create violent situations if they choose. For example, if players decide to be antagonistic toward other Sim characters a fist fight may break out. Players can also create fires or other hazards in their virtual homes to harm their Sims. In no instance is violence rewarded, and there is never any meaningful reason for players to incite a violent situation.
Sexy time?
Players can take their Sim character out on the town and meet other Sims. They can engage in a variety of flirty activities, including kissing and making out. After a while they can have “WooHoo.” WooHoo implies sex, but the word “sex” never appears — two Sim characters giggle and moan while under bed covers.
Online Interactions…
Players can trade their Sims with other people, including strangers — in StreetPass mode.
