The Sims Bustin' Out

"...as comparatively limited as the GBA version is, it's still a well-designed, casual game, and it definitely fits the bill for an on-the-go version of one of the most popular game franchises around."

"The Sims: Bustin’ Out is a wonderful combination of the core structure plus several expansion pack additions. Pets, vacations, new occupations and relationships are all included in a size small enough to travel, and Bustin’ Out makes for a great companion to road trips, holiday breaks and whatever other excuses exist to take the GameBoy Advance out and spend time molding a virtual being to good or demonic perfection."

"The production is very good: The character animation is excellent, controlling your Sim is a simulacrum of simplicity, and the dialogue trees with the neurotic citizens can be entertaining."

"While Bustin' Out isn't the same game as The Sims, it certainly has enough variety to appeal to anyone who enjoys this sort of open-ended game."

"It's not as open ended as the other games in the series, but the handheld version of Bustin' Out is a good time that's addictive and full of connectivity options that extend the gameplay."