Home > Video Games > Play Station 2  $39.99   MPN: 15735 UPC: 014633157352 The Sims 2: Castaway Features : Stay Alive! - Help your Sim meet basic needs to survive Discover Diverse Islands - Explore a variety of new environments; beaches, caves, lagoons, jungle, plains and volcanic mountains Craft Everything - Create a new life from scratch. Develop tools, build shelter, craft furniture, create clothing, and make art and entertainment Gather and Collect - Gather fish, trap animals, raise plants, collect shells, scavenge and decode treasure maps Flourish or Escape - Build a life comfort on the isalnd or find a way to escape back to civilization Platforms : PlayStation2 Release Date:  22 October, 2007 Manufacturer:  Electronic Arts Availability:  Usually ships in 24 hours List Price:  $39.99   Accessories: (none) Similar Products: Sims 2 Castaway: Prima Official Game Guide (Prima Official Game Guides) The Sims 2: Teen Style Stuff Thrillville: Off The Rails (PS2) The Sims 2: Bon Voyage Sims 2 Pets     Customer Reviews   Absorbing fun Rating: 5 I bought this game recently because I really love Sims games[[ASIN:B00QAVV6Q Sims 2 Castaway]], and I was not disapointed. I have spent many hours playing the game and I was totally absorbed in the fun of playing a Sims game the entire time that I was playing Sims 2 Castaway. This game is a little different from the other Sims games on the consoles because of the premise of game is different than that of the other ones that have been previously released. In this single player game you may have from 1-6 Sims that you are able to control. At the start where you are creating your Sims you are on a small boat. This is your crew and they will all become castaways on some deserted islands. I would recomend that you have at least two Sims or your Sim will be really lonely and having up to six is better, since you will have more Sims to help get things done. When the game begins you are alone on a deserted island and there are a series of goals to accomplish, to start with it is surviving on your own. This is because for a good part of the early game you have one Sim by herself. Later you will be reunited with the rest of your crew, but until then you need to survive. The goals are not particularly difficult and they add interest and fun to the game since the goals are an integral part of the premise to the game. I feel that the game has a lot of replay value and I certainly intend to play the game again after playing it twice so far. Addicted to this game!!! Rating: 5 I am a newcomer in the world of Sims. Many years ago I tried Sim City on my old PC and was not impressed with it and haven't tried a Sims game since, until now... I just purchased a new Playstation 3. Game selections are minimal for PS3 as of yet however if you get the newest one with the largest harddrive, you'll have one that will also allow you to play PS2 games. So I thought I would give this game a try. OH MY! From the moment I put this game in my system, I was addicted. This game is wonderful from beginning to end. The best game I have ever played. From creating your Sims, (I created all six) to escaping from the island and there are actually several ways to escape the island. I have escaped twice already and went back to live on the island because I wanted to complete all the tasks, which I have now done and continue to live on the island because well heck.. I just love living on the island and I don't want this wonderful adventure to be over with. This game is jam packed with adventure, treasure hunting, building skills, and survival skills. And if you think you might go to bed..lo and behold.. you find yet another entrance to another place to travel and explore. I love it so much that I have ordered every Sims game that I can find. I would highly recommend this game but be prepared to lose a lot of real life time. A few thoughts that may be helpful.. I have read some reviews about the fact that you have to use several memory cards to save this game, if it's possible for you to upgrade to the newest PS3, you can save the game on the harddrive and no memory cards are needed and your gameplay is endless. Not sure but you may be able to save more than one game so others can start new games without you losing yours. My biggest disappointment with the game is the limit on things that you can build in one location and the fires, I have learned how to deal with the fires though, simply build an outhouse and get rid of the firepit, that cuts way down on the number of fires that get started. I personally recommend this game for ages 13+. Graphics - 4 stars Sound - 5 stars Gameplay - 5 stars Hope you find this helpful. Castaway and no Tom Hanks Rating: 5 this is an excellent sims game (and I am amazed I am saying this) most of the sims games have not enthused me with their gameplay however we have a whole new game here and I have to say it's fun, it's a blast to play (although the repeated monkey hugging is a little....Odd) you can cusomize just about everything on your sim from glasses and watches to clothing, pants, shirt, and shoes. it is quite impressive but more impressive is how the game comes together and delivers a very fun experience. Truly it's a blast when you Finally build your dwelling and have your fire going and truly anything can happen (my 1st time in my sim caused a fire and after his bed burned up he went quite mad and would not listen it was hilarious!) this is a game like simcity that I am sure many others will return to over and over. Graphics: very good 4 stars Sound: excellent 5 stars gameplay: A Blast 5 stars! Overall 5 stars because this is a brilliant game that anyone be they a fan or newcomer to the series can get into with a simple learning curve for non sims players entering for the first time. and more then enough for veterans of the series. truly a fun game. Buy the Sims 2 Castaway here [[ASIN:B000QAVV6Q The Sims 2: Castaway]] **Playstation 2 review only.**