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|image = The Sims 2.jpg | |image = The Sims 2.jpg | ||
|caption = | |caption = | ||
|developer = Maxis | |developer = Maxis | ||
|publisher = [[Electronic Arts]] | |publisher = [[Electronic Arts]] | ||
|genre = Simulation | |genre = Simulation | ||
|wikipedia = [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sims_2 Link] | |||
|gamefaqslink = [http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/927463-the-sims-2 Link] | |||
|reviewlinks = {{ReviewLink|[http://www.gamerankings.com/ps2/927463-the-sims-2/index.html GameRankings]|77/100}}, {{ReviewLink|[http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/the-sims-2 Metacritic]|75/100}} | |||
|gameinfo = In The Sims 2, you can control your Sims over an entire lifetime for the first time. With the addition of genetics, the game lets your Sims pass their DNA down through generations. Every life choice you make has a relevant and dramatic effect on the lifetime of your Sim. Now it's up to you to take your Sims from the cradle to the grave, while fulfilling their dreams and pushing them to extremes.<br /> | |gameinfo = In The Sims 2, you can control your Sims over an entire lifetime for the first time. With the addition of genetics, the game lets your Sims pass their DNA down through generations. Every life choice you make has a relevant and dramatic effect on the lifetime of your Sim. Now it's up to you to take your Sims from the cradle to the grave, while fulfilling their dreams and pushing them to extremes.<br /> | ||
The Sims 2 is the 2nd generation of the Sims series. It is the first sims game that allows you to have direct movement control over your sim. | The Sims 2 is the 2nd generation of the Sims series. It is the first sims game that allows you to have direct movement control over your sim. | ||
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|numberofplayers = 2 | |numberofplayers = 2 | ||
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|widescreenpatch = 1 | |||
|au_rating = M | |au_rating = M | ||
|au_rating_text = Moderate Sexual References | |||
|eu_rating = 12+ | |eu_rating = 12+ | ||
|eu_rating_text = Violence, Sex | |||
|na_rating = T | |||
|na_rating_text = Crude Humor, Sexual Themes, Violence | |na_rating_text = Crude Humor, Sexual Themes, Violence | ||
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|norwegian = SLES-53718 | |norwegian = SLES-53718 | ||
|finnish = SLES-53718 | |finnish = SLES-53718 | ||
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|german = SLES-53718 | |german = SLES-53718 | ||
|english = SLES-53718 & SLUS-21265 & SLUS-29173 & SLUS-21265GH | |english = SLES-53718 & SLUS-21265 & SLUS-29173 & SLUS-21265GH | ||
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|linuxstatusPAL = | |linuxstatusPAL = | ||
|macstatusPAL = | |macstatusPAL = | ||
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|Region=NTSC-U | |Region=NTSC-U | ||
|OS=Windows 7 | |OS=Windows 7 | ||
|CPU=AMD FX-8350 @ 4. | |CPU=AMD FX-8350 @ 4.00 GHz | ||
|GPU= | |GPU=NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 | ||
|Revision= 1.2.1 r5875 | |Revision=1.2.1 r5875 | ||
|Graphics=GSdx r5875 | |Graphics=GSdx r5875 | ||
|Sound=SPU2-X r5875 | |Sound=SPU2-X r5875 | ||
|Comments= Game runs very smoothly. | |Comments= Game runs very smoothly. 60 FPS throughout the entire game with some drops to 40-50s with looking at certain backgrounds. | ||
|Tester=Combatheros | |Tester=Combatheros | ||
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|Region=NTSC-U | |Region=NTSC-U | ||
|OS=Windows | |OS=Windows | ||
|CPU= | |CPU=Intel Core i5-3330 | ||
|GPU=HD | |GPU=AMD Radeon HD 6850 | ||
|Revision=1.3. | |Revision=1.3.0 SVN r5932 | ||
|Graphics= | |Graphics=GSdx | ||
|Sound= | |Sound= | ||
*SPU2-X | *SPU2-X | ||
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|OS=Windows | |OS=Windows | ||
|CPU=AMD FX-8350 | |CPU=AMD FX-8350 | ||
|GPU=AMD R9-270x | |GPU=AMD Radeon R9-270x | ||
|Revision=1.3. | |Revision=1.3.0 SVN r5932 | ||
|Graphics=GSDx SSE41 | |Graphics=GSDx SSE41 r5875 - Direct3D11 | ||
|Sound=SPU2-X r5830 | |Sound=SPU2-X r5830 | ||
|Comments=Game Crashes before Create A Sim menu. Tried in Hardware and Software mode, with and without MTVU. | |Comments=Game Crashes before Create A Sim menu. Tried in Hardware and Software mode, with and without MTVU. | ||
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==Known Issues== | ==Known Issues== | ||
{{Issue | {{Issue | ||
|IssueName= | |IssueName=Broken/missing menu items | ||
|IsFixed= | |IsFixed=0 | ||
|IssueLevel= | |IssueLevel=0 | ||
|Description= | |Description=Some user interface items are missing or broken. | ||
|Workaround= | |Workaround=Go to Config > Video (GS) > Plugin Settings, set Renderer to "OpenGL (Hardware)" and set the Blending Unity Accuracy to "Basic" or higher. Or switch to Software mode by setting Renderer to any of the "(Software)" options. | ||
}} | |||
{{Issue | |||
|IssueName=Lines/gaps between textures and menu items | |||
|IsFixed=0 | |||
|IssueLevel=0 | |||
|Description=Many textures and menu items are surrounded by gaps or lines. | |||
|Workaround=Go to Config > Video (GS) > Plugin Settings, turn on "Enable HW Hacks", go to Configure Hacks and enable "Half-pixel Offset". Alternatively set Internal Resolution to "Native", or switch to Software mode by setting Renderer to any of the "(Software)" options. | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{ForumLinksList|list= | {{ForumLinksList|list= | ||
*[http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Sims-2-SLUS-21265-U--29836 Sims 2 (SLUS 21265) (U)]}} | *[http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Sims-2-SLUS-21265-U--29836 Sims 2 (SLUS 21265) (U)]}} |
Revision as of 22:15, 14 January 2017
Developer(s): Maxis
Publisher(s): Electronic Arts
Genre: Simulation
Wikipedia: Link
Game review links: GameRankings: 77/100, Metacritic: 75/100
Game description: In The Sims 2, you can control your Sims over an entire lifetime for the first time. With the addition of genetics, the game lets your Sims pass their DNA down through generations. Every life choice you make has a relevant and dramatic effect on the lifetime of your Sim. Now it's up to you to take your Sims from the cradle to the grave, while fulfilling their dreams and pushing them to extremes.
The Sims 2 is the 2nd generation of the Sims series. It is the first sims game that allows you to have direct movement control over your sim.
Test configurations on Windows:
Environment | Configurations | Comments | Tester | ||||
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Region | OS | CPU/GPU | Revision | Graphics | Sound/Pad | ||
NTSC-U | Windows 7 |
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1.2.1 r5875 | GSdx r5875 | SPU2-X r5875 | Game runs very smoothly. 60 FPS throughout the entire game with some drops to 40-50s with looking at certain backgrounds. | Combatheros |
NTSC-U | Windows |
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1.3.0 SVN r5932 | GSdx |
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USA v02.20(10/02/2006) | |
PAL | Windows |
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1.3.0 SVN r5932 | GSDx SSE41 r5875 - Direct3D11 | SPU2-X r5830 | Game Crashes before Create A Sim menu. Tried in Hardware and Software mode, with and without MTVU. | Ivan Santos |
Known Issues
- Status: Active
- Type: Minor
- Description: Some user interface items are missing or broken.
- Workaround: Go to Config > Video (GS) > Plugin Settings, set Renderer to "OpenGL (Hardware)" and set the Blending Unity Accuracy to "Basic" or higher. Or switch to Software mode by setting Renderer to any of the "(Software)" options.
- Status: Active
- Type: Minor
- Description: Many textures and menu items are surrounded by gaps or lines.
- Workaround: Go to Config > Video (GS) > Plugin Settings, turn on "Enable HW Hacks", go to Configure Hacks and enable "Half-pixel Offset". Alternatively set Internal Resolution to "Native", or switch to Software mode by setting Renderer to any of the "(Software)" options.
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