Il aura fallu patienter près de cinq ans avant de pouvoir enfin poser les yeux sur les Sims 3 mais le jeu en valait vraiment la chandelle. Entre la liberté dont on dispose à présent pour explorer une ville entière, le réalisme saisissant avec lequel se comportent nos personnages au quotidien, les innovations de gameplay respectant l'esprit de la série et les possibilités de customisation infinies qui s'offrent à nous, cette simulation de vie éblouissante risque bien de scotcher encore une fois des millions de fans devant leur écran. Qu'on s'en réjouisse ou qu'on le déplore, le...
Although it's not an intrinsically different game from its predecessors, The Sims 3 turns out to be a much more fully realised one. Sure, it's still laser-focused on middle-class America (maybe it's time to think a trifle more internationally guys?) but in a tripping-over-itself-to-please-its-base way that's almost touching. Whether you're part of that base or no, it's the most inviting, gratifying version of the game that makes the utmost in everyday banality utterly seductive. I dare you to not be seduced.
It's a shame that things detract from the gameplay in what is an otherwise excellent game. Yes, we've seen much of it before and essentially it is the same game, but the advancements here do mean you have more options that ever available to you. Whether you take advantage of them, or lead a simple happy life is up to you.
Writing a review on Sims 3 is practically impossible because of the number of variations. But at the same time, this isn't a flash-in-the-pan first person shooter that one day you'll complete. With online downloads, customisation galore and the promise of more new items every month, there is plenty here to get your teeth into.
The question really is whether The Sims will hold your attention for the second and third time around. We love the new features, but find ourselves still frustrated by the same old things.
(Les notes de la presse sont données à titre indicatif et représentent une interprétation du test par Numerama)
