The Sims 3

Platforms

• PC

  Jun 2, 2009

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  7.9

  playscore

  7.8

  14 Critics

  8.4

  28.8K Players
• PlayStation 3

  Oct 26, 2010

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  7.8

  playscore

  7.8

  11 Critics

  8.1

  2.15K Players
• Xbox 360

  Oct 26, 2010

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  7.8

  playscore

  7.7

  14 Critics

  8.3

  2.42K Players
• Nintendo 3DS

  Mar 27, 2011

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  6.7

  playscore

  6.0

  11 Critics

  7.8

  15.4K Players

34 critic reviews · 6 community reviews across all platforms

Critic Reviews

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  Games Radar+

  8.0

  Unlike its more linear console predecessors, The Sims 3 port offers a truly faithful translation of the open-world PC hit. The controller-integrated interface may seem daunting at first, but the game does a great job of hand-holding by using succinct tutorials as you progress through the early stages. You'll be flying between sub-menus, rotating the camera, and forcing your Sim to eat spoiled mac & cheese like a pro in no time.

  Reviewed on PS3

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  Inside Gaming

  5.0

  As a launch title, it’s frustrating that the game’s 3DS features aren’t better tuned. And the profuse number of bugs make it tough to take your Sim’s life seriously—after a while, you’ll likely just throw up your hands and resign to coming up with maniacal ways of ending his or her life. The game suffers most from trying to be a fully featured Sims game on a platform that just can’t sustain it, thus making even its high points little better than mediocre.

  Reviewed on 3DS
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  NintendoLife

  3.0

  The Sims 3 is a strong contender for the title of ‘Worst 3DS Launch Game’. It has a sickening amount of bugs, is unfinished and reeks of a game that has been rushed for launch. It is a shame, because the core open-ended Sims gameplay works well, but with only one household lot and two town locations the lack of variety means that much of the life simulation gameplay becomes laborious and a chore.

  Reviewed on 3DS

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  Game Informer

  7.5

  If you haven’t spent time playing the PC or console versions of the game, you’ll find a lot of gameplay in the 3DS port. If you’ve already invested a portion of your life to the game on other platforms, it’s probably not as essential because you've already done all it has to offer and more. Still, it's a great way to experience the fun of a Hoarders-style train wreck while you're on the road.

  Reviewed on 3DS
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  PS Lifestyle

  8.0

  Overall, The Sims 3 is a great, if not excellent, translation of the popular franchise onto our favorite high-definition console. Thankfully, EA delivered a product that warrants the conversion from its veteran PC status to the king of high-definition gaming. The game sports a creative suite of tools and items to provide an adequate amount of customization without becoming overly complex for the user.

  Reviewed on PS3

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  The Escapist

  8.0

  The core Sims 3 experience is as entertaining as it's ever been. This console adaptation makes it easy to jump in and get started, and patiently leads newbies along from point to point while providing veterans with new supernatural tools to help their Sims succeed in life - or fail miserably. When held up against the PC version it doesn't quite stand tall, but in a vacuum it's a solid and faithful adaptation of a gaming mainstay.

  Reviewed on X360

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  IGN

  7.5

  With some minor performance problems and the limited world, this title lacks some replayability right out of the gate. However, if it's a title EA supports with downloadable content like they do with the PC version, Sims 3 could have a promising future. The PC title is still superior, but if you can't see that version in your future, the console port is worth your time.

  Reviewed on X360

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  Video Gamer

  9.0

  The whole system is a logical step for The Sims. Fans have spent years attempting to impose their own will on the game by using cheats or deleting ladders from the pool, and Karma is a way of turning that into an aspect of gameplay. It offers structure for your madness, because the freedom to do what you like is now something that needs to be earned. And while it's not necessarily a reason to bin your PC copy, it's refreshing to see that madness developed into a natural part of the game.

  Reviewed on PC, PS3, X360, 3DS

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  Game Informer

  9.0

  With Sims 3, console gamers finally get a true translation of the gameplay that has made the PC entries such a hit. Engaging new content and intuitive design makes picking up the console port of EA’s digital dollhouse a no-brainer. Augmenting an already impressive game with new features makes The Sims 3 more compelling than ever.

  Reviewed on PS3, X360
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  GameSpot

  7.0

  The Sims 3 is still loaded with dozens of hours of gameplay, and is further bolstered by the online exchange, which is available from the main menu. Using the exchange, you can upload your creations and download others; or if you are willing to part with a bit of extra cash, you might purchase new items from the store. In other words, the game will keep you busy for a while. It's too clunky to be consistently satisfying, but if you're searching for the delights of everyday life, you might very well find them lurking within The Sims 3.

  Reviewed on PC, PS3, X360, 3DS

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