The Sims 2 is a great game. Visually, its very nice and the gameplay is great as well. If you've played the Sims, however, you know that however addicting it can be, after awhile it just gets boring. The Sims 2 is the same way, and you'll get bored with it quickly if you've played The Sims to death already.
For what it is though, its great. But try going with Half Life 2, Doom 3, or Far Cry if you want a great PC game (and if you like shooters
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