The Sims 2: Apartment Pets

"While Will Wright's most recent iteration for the Nintendo DS is average at best, the concept definitely stays true to The Sims gameplay code. The addition of animals and a spa to manage might be a welcome addition, or a much desired subtraction for fans of the franchise. "

The Sims 2: Apartment Pets' charm wears off very quickly. There are plenty of other pet vet/pet spa games on the DS, and "The Sims" thing was what this title had going for it. Unfortunately all Sims related elements are so toned down that they may as well not be in there. The game is embarrassingly shallow for something that has "The Sims" in the title.

"The Sims 2: Apartment Pets is fairly engaging for a few hours, but unfortunately it becomes stale very quickly as the Sim character itself requires far too little attention. A great concept, but owing to the awkward controls and the lack of care needed for the Sim, there’s just too much monotony."