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Opinion Summary
The Sims Online - Magnificent Idea, Poor Execution.
by sandyfl | Apr 12 '03
Pros: Being Someone Else: A Great Idea, Anonymous Socializing, Graphics & Sound Top Notch.
Cons: Economy System Self-Defeating, Dubbed "Glorified Chat Room" by many. No game speed options equals boredom.

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OVERALL RATING
Product Rating: 2.0



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Comments on The Sims Online - Magnificent Idea, Poor Execution." (4 total)  
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Hey (Reply to this comment)
by B_Campbell
Great review. I came to the exact same conclusions you did after beta-testing. It's too bad the game was just designed poorly.
Apr 14 '03
9:53 am PDT

Thanks for your suggestions. (Reply to this comment)
by sandyfl
Chromekiller, I appreciate your suggestions, and have tried to improve my review. I hope that you and others can enjoy and benefit from it now. I think any further questions raised could be answered by clicking on the links. Thanks again,

Sandyfl
Apr 13 '03
12:58 pm PDT

your update... (Reply to this comment)
by ChromeKiller
In your update, I see you've mentioned that the graphics are vivid and lifelike, and the sounds are realistic...but what you should try to do is give out examples of how they are in that sense. Say for instance, with the graphics being like life, you could describe if you could actually see muscle tones, lighting and shadowing, etc., on the character bodies (which are features that would make a game character look real).

And with the sounds being realistic...what kinds of sounds are there to hear? Is there any kind of music in the game to listen to, or are there audio effects like the tapping of footsteps across a floor, or cars driving around?
Apr 12 '03
5:51 pm PDT

needs more info (Reply to this comment)
by ChromeKiller
Since I am not a fan of past Sim experiences, having never played a Sims game before (and not everyone has), it's better for you to describe the visuals and sounds in the game for those readers who don't know about them. If you do decide to update your review though, be sure to contact me and I'll come back to have another look at your work.
Apr 12 '03
3:25 pm PDT
   

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