Spring Break
'SIMS 2: Nightlife' brings dating and comedy to fans
Monica Martin
Issue date: 9/26/05 Section: Arts and Entertainment
Arriving on the heels of the SIMS 2, and the SIMS 2: University comes the SIMS 2: Nightlife. And oh, how life has changed for our little Sims.
What is the biggest change in the life of our beloved computer game? Cars. That's right, the Sims now have their very own cars. Now instead of waiting for the taxi to pick you up for a date, or for the carpool to arrive to take you to work, Sims now can go their own way. There are five different cars to choose from starting with the cheap model and going up to the sports car, with a family minivan in between. Of course, the cars come in a variety of colors.
Sims can buy alarms for their car that costs 200 Simoleons (Sim money) and takes 60 Sim minutes to install. They can take their cars for a spin, sit in them or get a little frisky on that first date. However, to have a car, your Sim needs to buy a driveway in the build mode section of the game. Garages can be built as well.
What else is new? There are new objects for the Sim home, including a poker table, a karaoke machine and a bowling alley. There is also a photo machine, a coffin and a DJ booth. For decoration, there are rugs, new plants, paintings, chairs, tables and more to help Sims spruce up their homes. There is also an inventory now, which makes it easier for Sims to take their belongings with them when they move. Just drag an object into the inventory and your Sim is set. It saves on buying new items when your Sim buys a new house. Whatever is not put into inventory is left behind.
There are new Sims in the game as well. There is a gypsy matchmaker for those Sims who are having a hard time finding true love. She takes any amount under 5,000 Simoleons, but remember: the more you pay, the better the match for your Sim. She also sells Love Potion 8.5 to maximize a Sim's attractiveness. Vampires also make their debut. It is possible for your Sim to interact with these creatures. They usually can be found with one arm in front of their face, with just their eyes visible. If your Sim becomes a vampire, be sure to invest in a coffin to prevent sunlight from seeping in.
What is the biggest change in the life of our beloved computer game? Cars. That's right, the Sims now have their very own cars. Now instead of waiting for the taxi to pick you up for a date, or for the carpool to arrive to take you to work, Sims now can go their own way. There are five different cars to choose from starting with the cheap model and going up to the sports car, with a family minivan in between. Of course, the cars come in a variety of colors.
Sims can buy alarms for their car that costs 200 Simoleons (Sim money) and takes 60 Sim minutes to install. They can take their cars for a spin, sit in them or get a little frisky on that first date. However, to have a car, your Sim needs to buy a driveway in the build mode section of the game. Garages can be built as well.
What else is new? There are new objects for the Sim home, including a poker table, a karaoke machine and a bowling alley. There is also a photo machine, a coffin and a DJ booth. For decoration, there are rugs, new plants, paintings, chairs, tables and more to help Sims spruce up their homes. There is also an inventory now, which makes it easier for Sims to take their belongings with them when they move. Just drag an object into the inventory and your Sim is set. It saves on buying new items when your Sim buys a new house. Whatever is not put into inventory is left behind.
There are new Sims in the game as well. There is a gypsy matchmaker for those Sims who are having a hard time finding true love. She takes any amount under 5,000 Simoleons, but remember: the more you pay, the better the match for your Sim. She also sells Love Potion 8.5 to maximize a Sim's attractiveness. Vampires also make their debut. It is possible for your Sim to interact with these creatures. They usually can be found with one arm in front of their face, with just their eyes visible. If your Sim becomes a vampire, be sure to invest in a coffin to prevent sunlight from seeping in.
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