The Sims Medieval
7.1
Platforms
- PCMar 22, 20117.1playscore7.520 Critics6.22.21K Players
20 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- It feels like a Sims product while at the same time feels like something completely fresh and original. But if you don’t like having goals or being too limited in your virtual sandbox, then who are you kidding? You’re probably still playing The Sims 3. Stick with that and let the rest of us enjoy the breath of fresh air that The Sims Medieval brings.
Britton Peele · Jun 24, 2012 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Considering the sheer number of spin-offs and expansions, it can be easy to overlook a new addition to the growing Sims series. When each installment only offers a slightly different flavor of the same gameplay, they all start to blend together. Despite the problems with The Sims Medieval, at least it isn’t more of the same. Next time, I’d prefer something that’s also good instead of just different.
Joe Juba · Apr 15, 2011 Reviewed on PC - Creating spells with your maniacal wizard, bleeding sick patients with leeches, and sermonizing at the cathedral's pulpit are all smart new activities that lend a bit of freshness to the Sims formula. But these additions are overshadowed by the forced grind that comes from leading these heroes through lives of indentured servitude.
Kevin VanOrd · Apr 12, 2011 Reviewed on PCRead full review - This is a great start for a Sims branch that will surely get at least one expansion, and to be honest, it’s already my favorite branch on the tree
Robert Hathorne · Mar 31, 2011 Reviewed on PC - While there may be tons of achievements to earn, without the freedom to build and live as you please, Medieval doesn't have the same lasting appeal as its parent game.
Dan Stapleton · Mar 30, 2011 Reviewed on PCRead full review - The Sims Medieval seems custom made for a player that loves managing resources and time efficiently, but was chagrined by the directionless of The Sims. Using RPG elements like inventories and quests to tell funny stories with light fantasy elements and shape the life of your kingdom is a great way to introduce structure to tried-and-true gameplay. It's not a perfect game by any means, but The Sims Medieval does enough right to keep sucking time from my life into managing an imaginary one.
Greg Tito · Mar 29, 2011 Reviewed on PCRead full review - The Sims Medieval has successfully breathed new life into a franchise that was getting pretty stale. The Medieval setting combined with the streamlined gameplay and quests create an evolved Sims experience that feels deeper and much more fun than any of the other recent Sims games.
Nicole Tanner · Mar 24, 2011 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Overall, it is a nice kick in the pants for the franchise. There is an enchanting element to the setting with beautifully animated characters and immersive questing. It will appeal to anybody who has played the Sims but found they wanted a clearer goal to work towards. It’s a little bit RPG, a little bit time-management life-simulator. And it’s a whole lot of fun.
VGChartz Staff · Apr 11, 2011 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Hollow as the game itself might be, the exterior has more than enough charm to tease you onward. If EA can just pull the core concept out of the dark ages, what comes next should be worth everyone's time.
Quintin Smith · Apr 06, 2011 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Still, this is a highly enjoyable experience. Granted, If I could have my way, The Sims: Medieval would simply be The Sims 3 (as in the set-up) but in a medieval town instead of a modern one, but this isn’t a discourse on what we wish it could have been. It’s got a few kinks to work out - both in technical terms and in the way some elements are implemented, but we’d happily recommend this to both Sim fans and newcomers to the franchise.
Joe Robinson · Apr 04, 2011 Reviewed on PCRead full review
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About the game
The Sims Medieval offers players a chance to build up a medieval kingdom, controlling characters from all walks of life, from Kings and Queens, to Knights and Wizards, Blacksmiths and Bards. The provides a host of storytelling possibilities in the form of quests, from crafting a legendary sword to arranging a royal wedding, to protecting the kingdom from an evil sorcerer, to finding the fountain of youth. Every quest plays out differently depending on which Hero Sim the player is controlling.
The destiny of the kingdom rests in the players' hands. Will players build up their kingdom through internal expansion, or perhaps look for a more imperial type of domination, expanding their rule by conquering territories? Will they take on quests in pursuit of fame, or focus on the health and wellbeing of their people? The choice is theirs! With the start of every new game, players will be able to select a new ambition for their kingdom, and embark on a new set of stories.