Throughout it all, you'll see your Sim gradually change as they become more rugged and, well, typically shipwrecked. Players will be able to hop from island to island, piecing together clues that will eventually lead them away from the hell of idyllic island living and back to the pollution-clogged hustle and bustle of modern life. The Sims will start craving entertainment, and you'll need to get on with the task of forming a community with other survivors from your unfortunate set of circumstances.Īlternatively, you might want to take a more adventurous route. Players will need to guide their Sim through the basic tasks of eating and finding shelter, allowing them time to get used to the controls and find their way through the game mechanic.Īs time progresses, however, other needs will begin to creep in. All Sims age, and can live to 90 sim days depending on the degree to which their aspirations are fulfilled. Sims have life goals, wants and fears, the fulfillment of which can produce both positive or negative outcomes. Your first problem will be, quite simply, one of survival. The Sims 2, like its predecessor, does not have a defined final goal gameplay is open-ended. From there, they'll need to survive in the open sandbox that is the island. The game features a group of Sims who have found themselves in the unfortunate position of having been stranded on a tropical island while on their holiday. Think Survivor without annoying presenters. Think Lost without people wanting to kill you and smokey monsters. In a nutshell, the game brings EA's unstoppable franchise to a desert island. Electronic Arts' new Sims Stories brand kicks off with The Sims 2 Castaway.