The Sims 2: Castaway | 
| From: Electronic Arts
List Price: $29.99
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Rating:  24 reviews
Sales Rank: 1105
Platform: Nintendo Ds
Genre: Simulation Games
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 5 - 20 years
Operating System: Nintendo DS
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 5.4 x 4.8 x 0.6
MPN: 15731
Model: 15734
UPC: 014633157345
EAN: 0014633157345
ASIN: B000QAY000
Release Date: October 22, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 4-5 business days
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| Features:
| • | Help your Sims build a life from scratch after washing ashore on a deserted tropical island | | • | Build shelters, craft unique items, and discover useful treasures and ancient mysteries hidden deep within a diverse jungle environment | | • | Explore a variety of new environments--beaches, caves, lagoons, jungle, plains, and volcanic mountains | | • | Build a life in comfort on the island or find a way to escape back to civilization | | • | Control everything with the stylus, play music with the microphone and unique mini games |
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Product Description
Help your Sims build a life from scratch after washing ashore on a deserted tropical island. Overcome the forces of nature to help them become the ultimate survivors and thrive in this undiscovered paradise while unearthing clues that will lead them back to civilization. Build shelters, craft unique items, and discover many useful treasures and ancient mysteries hidden deep within a diverse jungle environment filled with plants, fruits, and even wildlife. Your Sims change as they take on the challenges of island life and learn to survive in style. Create a new life for your Sims on an uncharted island in The Sim 2 Castaway. Special DS Features - Control everything with the stylus, Play music with the microphone and unique mini games, sucah as bug hunting, spear fishing and painting
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| Customer Reviews: Read 19 more reviews...
 A new spin on basic Sims October 26, 2007
Tailz
39 out of 39 found this review helpful
In the The Sims2 Castaways you get stranded on an island and you have to do whatever you can to survive. You fish, hunt for bugs and build things that help you progress. Here are some pros and cons:
Pros:
-it has simple and easy to use controls
-there are actual goals in this game which you have to pass in order to progress
-the goals are challenging but not not enough to frustrate you and make you not want to play
-there are a lot of places to explore and objects to interact with
-as you go along in the game you can meet other people that are stranded on the island
-you can craft tools and clothes and other objects
-this game has needs like the Sims computer games
Cons:
-some of the objects are really hard to find
-its hard to keep friendships with some of the the other islanders
Overall the gameplay is just what the typical Sims 2 player is expecting. All the needs are the same; bladder, hunger, hygiene, etc. What really sets this game apart and makes it fun is that you have to figure out what to do to get what you need, and maybe find a way off the island. It's like Survivor: the sim version. Having goals also makes you feel like there is a purpose to the game. I highly recommend this game to anyone who likes the Sims.
Sims 2 With A Twist November 5, 2007
Stephanie E. Sinkhorn (USA)
38 out of 38 found this review helpful
This is definitely a great addition to the Sims line, and the DS system makes the gameplay interactive and fun. The first time I played, I couldn't put it down. I always had to find something new, or get to the next puzzle, or figure out how to help my fellow Sims.
My favorite part about this game is that it's not your typical Sims 2... there are no careers to choose or Simeleons to earn. You're just trying to survive at first (making a leanto to sleep in, foraging for food), and as you progress you can play musical instruments, make clothes, create decorations for your hut, and plant/harvest your own fruit and veggies. It's very much like a mix between Sims and point-and-click adventure games. You still have to make sure your Sim's basic needs are met, but you also have to collect items, put them together to create new items, help out your fellow Sims, and solve puzzles. There are tons of objects to find and places to explore.
My only complaints are that your items/objectives/upgrades screen is occassionally difficult to navigate (took me a while to figure out how to find the screen that told me what I needed to make certain tools), some of the other Sims get cranky with you if you don't solve their problem right away and you have to give them gifts to boost their mood, and some of the objects/tools are really tough to locate and collect.
Overall, though, great game.
An excellent port of a classic computer game! October 30, 2007
Katy (USA)
36 out of 38 found this review helpful
I have been playing the Sims line since the original game came out back around 2000, and absolutely adore it. However, I have always been sceptical about trying the game on a console, simply because of how mouse based the play is that I have been used to. That being said, Castaway for DS is one of the best buys I have ever made. The DS is a perfect console for this game because of the stylus based interactions, so close to the mouse style of the computer game. While still maintaining the fun of an open ended game that the rest of the franchise has, this game also combines a feel of the old school adventure games from the 80's and early 90's, a refreshing twist.
If you are looking for a game that you can play for hours without realizing where the time has gone, this is an excellent buy. It is a great way to take the Sims with you wherever you go, and it is entertaining if you have hours to play, or only a few minutes.
Sims Castaway Taken Away November 18, 2007
Aj (colorado)
14 out of 17 found this review helpful
I finally broke down and bought the Nintendo DS, even though my husband had no interest in it. He has a PSP that he really likes and I figured I'd play the DS while he has his PSP. I bought the Sims Castaway for the DS because I'm a huge fan of the Sims and the Sims 2. I started playing it and I couldn't even really get started without my husband looking over my shoulder, wanting to play it. I finally turned around and let him play...BIG MISTAKE...He had my DS for over 4 hours, playing the Sims Castaway. Luckily for me, he works today so I can have the game to myself for a couple hours. Based upon my initial playing, and how my hubby couldn't put it down...I rated this game very well. It deems very addictive! They really should start a Sims addiction hotline!!!
Glad the SIMS have come to the DS platform! November 24, 2007
Amy R. Balenzano (Spokane, WA USA)
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
I've been playing the various computer type of SIMS from the beginning- and I have pretty much every expansion pack for the games too. I'm SO GLAD it's finally come out with a DS version- it's worth the $[...].
You uncover other "castaways" on the island and establish friendships with them. You boost your social by keeping in touch with them- and you can also trade with them for things you need. Exploring the island you find various fruits and veggies. You collect items to create nicer shelters, fires, clothing, etc.
Definitely a keeper for the DS.
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