The Sims: Life Stories for Windows

Pros: Lower computer spec requirements, familiar interface, portable Sims!
Cons: None really. If you understand the premise, you'll enjoy the product.

First of all, let me say that it is very difficult for me to bypass anything that Maxis publishes. It is a sort of symbiotic relationship for me. They make Simulation games and I buy them. When Life Stories first came out, I actually was able to ...

Pros: Lower requirements, laptop friendly, smooth graphics, FUN.
Cons: Stories weren't as interesting as I thought they would be.

Most of the reviews of The Sims: Life Stories found on the net are always comparing the game to Sims 2, and most end up in TSLS looking bad in comparison. So let's take a different approach, and look at it as the separate game it is. First of all, ...

Pros: Shortcut Key Menu, runs better on lower end pcs, and adds a new story
Cons: Nothing noticable new and one neighborhood

I have to admitt I was very excited about getting this game, mostly because I thought it would bring a new experience to the world of the sims. Sadly, I was very disappointed at my purchase. However; before I list my cons, I will start with the little ...

Pros: faster loading
Cons: not as much to do

I have completely abandoned my sims 2 games because of the stories. I find the smaller window so much more convenient and the game runs so much faster.