Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4666 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Electronic Arts
• Released on: 2006-12-15
• Rating: To Be Announced
• Platform: Sony PSP

Amazon.co.uk Review:
In a nutshell:
The PC and console worlds combine thanks to man’s best friend and a mouse’s greatest enemy. Create, pamper and train your favoured furry companions in the latest The Sims 2 expansion.

The lowdown:
After years of trying to create less complex, mini-game orientated spin-offs it seems EA are now keen to see the PC and console The Sims games converge. This new iteration is an expansion pack on the PC but a full price, stand alone game on the consoles. As the name subtly hints the main addition to the game this time round is a number of four-legged friends, plus fish and birds (although it’s really cats and dogs that get most of the attention). You can also create your own personalised pet via a complex customisation tool that’s just as versatile as the one for humans and on the PC version you can even send your four-legged friend to work!

Most exciting moment:
On the PC this is a perfectly welcome but very narrow expansion. However the full price console version is actually a considerable improvement on the original with an easier-to-use interface, better artificial intelligence and even reduced loading times.

Since you ask:
The next PC expansion pack is called In Season and seems to be roughly analogous to The Sims expansion On Holiday, in that it’ll focus on exterior objects and locations. It’s not yet clear whether there’ll be a console version.

The bottom line:
Finally, The Sims is made to work on consoles!-HARRISON DENT

Manufacturer's Description
From scampering pooches to cuddly kittens, now you can add a new furry friend to your Sims' lives. Choose from popular dog and cat breeds like Golden Retrievers, German Shepherds, Persians, and Siamese or customize their appearance and personality to create a unique pet for your Sim to raise as one of the family. Your Sims will enjoy teaching their pets tricks, taking them to the park, caring for them, and outfitting them with new accessories. But keep one thing in mind Sims' pets have minds of their own, so be sure to expect the unexpected.

Key Features:
Sims Have New Friends
Sims can share their lives with their new pets and add more fun to the Sims experience. From dogs, cats, caged animals and more, your Sims share new friends to experience life's precious moments. With so many different animals to choose from, there's no telling what unpredictable experiences could occur!

Create-A-Pet
Choose from dozens of dog and cat breeds or customise features for a one-of-a-kind pet. You can even modify your pet's body shape by choosing from specific colours and unique markings. Don't like the way they act? Change their personality from smart and sweet to silly and sloppy anyone can create their ideal animal friend in The Sims 2 Pets.

Sit, Spike, Sit
Your Sims can encourage and discipline pets, training them to shake, roll over, play dead, and more. Unruly pets might dig in the yard, claw the sofa, or topple the trash. Thankfully, a little training can go a long way.

Classic Sims Open-Ended Gameplay
Create and control digital characters over a lifetime, setting their goals in life from popularity and romance, to fortune and family their stories are in your hands.

Share unique Pet unlocks
Use special codes to share unlockable pet accessories, fur types or markings with other The Sims 2 Pets players.

Stroll the Central Town Park
Take your Sims and their pet for a romp at any of the nearby park areas, or head to the Central Town Park which is a favourite of pet owners. While there, watch your pet play well with others while your Sim can meet others and socialise with fellow animal lovers.

Shop 'til you drop
Visit the adjoining Town Centre, a great gathering spot for Sims that evolves over time. Once you've seen the latest styles and decided on a purchase, deck your pet out in the latest clothing and accessories around. From geek to chic and cool to casual, your Sim can customise their pet's look with one stop in the Town Centre. It's sure to be the coolest pet in town.

Customer Reviews

Pretty Average...
Hi,
The reasons for buying this game are:
*You can train/care for yor very own pets(Dog or Cat)
*There is some nice clothing/accesories for your Sims and Pets)
*You can take your Pets to the park so you can meet new people.
*Your "Needs" I have found don't go down as much as they do on the other sims games.
*There are some shops that sell cool things for your pets.

The reasons too not buy this game are:
*The loading times are kind of slow.
*You cannot have children or get married.
*It gets slightly oring after a while.
*Pets don't really cause that much damage, only a little bit.
*It is easy to train pets and nothing is that challenging.

Overall I do like the game because there is some new stuff to do but I think in general it gets very boring after a while. Beaware it is nothing like the Sims Pets for the PC.

Happy playing!!

Loading times
The psp version of this game has a big problem with loading. All console spin=offs of this game are crap but this ones even worse. The ps2 version can gat boring after week but it doesn't have problems with loading times a bad as the psp.

Sims 2 pets for PSP
I was very exited to get this game but once i had played it for a few days it got very ,very boring. If your going to buy a Sims game then i would recommend getting the Sims 2 Castaway. This game is definetly a no-no. I found it to be a waste of money and i dont play it at all any more.