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Works Well on a MacBook

Written by CH from Saint Louis

Jun 15, 2007

I loved this game on my Windows computer, but then I switched to a MacBook and read a lot of reviews saying that the game didnt run well on MacBooks because it didnt have the right video card. Not true on my MacBook. In my opinion, it runs better on my MacBook than it did on my old Windows computer. It doesnt freeze or stall or randomly shut down after a couple of hours. I have been playing it almost non-stop for the last 3 days and I am SO HAPPY that I bought it... DONT LET THOSE OTHER REVIEWS SCARE YOU OFF... as long as you download the universal patch from aspyr's website, it runs perfectly and they can fix any problems that occur- and that is straight from aspyr's customer support team.

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The Sims 2

THE BEST GAME EVER!!

Written by AS from Toronto

Jul 11, 2008

After reading many reveiws i found out that the sims isn't greatly compatible with the macbook. But I just loved the sims soo much that i went ahead and bought it. ITS AMAZING!!! It works sooo much better than the PC one, it dosn't freeze or anything. Im buying the expansions as we speak!!! I LOVE THE SIMS2 4 MAC!!!

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The Sims 2

Imac is the only way to play Sims2

Written by TK from Calgary

Oct 20, 2006

I recently bought an imac 20 inch and have always loved playing Sims. I bought Sims2 for the mac and WOW, and MORE WOW. Now I know now how this game is meant to be played - the game is amazingly real and easy. I have all the game settings on the highest graphics and it works beautifully. I love Sims2 for mac, I will probably never, ever play another game on my old dell pc. I love the imac and I love the Sims2, it is a 100% better than on my old pc. It is a must have game is you love role playing - don't waste another minute without Sims2!

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The Sims 2

best game ever!

Written by AW

Oct 18, 2008

Since I played the sims 1, it is very addictive!
Compared to the sims 1, the sims 2 is far more interesting upon the fact that it has better graphics, more life stage details, and of course great expansion packs.
The sims 2 also more challenging than the sims 1 because it has wants and aspiration.
The sims 2 is the only game which worth your money!

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The Sims 2

Replying to the macbook comment..

Written by ST from Closter

Jan 6, 2007

I love this game and it plays fine on MY macbook. I have the white macbook with 2Ghz processor (i honestly don't know what that means just trying to give information) and I have the first generation macbook. I bought the sims 2 when I bought my computer and have been playing it weekly ever since. I love it.

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The Sims 2

Old Sims Made New

Written by DD from Brown Deer

Oct 26, 2008

Having played the original version from the very first days on a PC and then the Complete Sims on a Mac, I was very reluctant to buy a new version no matter how much it had advanced. But a 2.8ghz MBPro has the speed and graphics oomph, so ... Let me say that WOW! is an understatement. Nothing jerks anymore, even at the highest resolution with all effects maxxed. Buildings are no longer limited to two stories, and like Sim City, there's an actual night. Sim interaction is literally just like the trailers for Sims 2 add-ons -- those ARE NOT in-game cinematics -- with the usual thought bubbles, learning bars, and emotion pips above their heads. This is certainly the game to get if you couldn't stop playing the original.

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The Sims 2

works fine

Written by DM from Lima

Nov 7, 2007

We have 2GHz intel core 2 duo imac with osx version 10.4.10. The game works good. the only problem, which isn't a problem if your sims are in the area, is that when you are buying or decorating the lot will turn blue. When this happens you just adjust the view, or bring 1 of your sims into the area and all is well. The kids love to play, and so do the adults. A great game!

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The Sims 2

Great Game

Written by KG from Hammonds Plains

Jul 22, 2005

The game is best game of all time! And to the person on the top of page seven, babies do not fall from the sky in the game! Its different than the first sims. Your sim will get pregnant (and morning sickness will happen) and the sims bellies will grow. No babies come from the sky! And the sims are very smarter than you think, obvisoly smarter than you so why don't you actually play the game and give people a good review.

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The Sims 2

works fine on macbook

Written by GB from ajax

Sep 9, 2008

i read some of the other reviews and it said it was slow and laggy on the macbook then i read one that said if yo change the graphics quality it works fine so i did and when you change the graphics quality to low it looks exactly the same but runs faster so it does work on themacbook and actually runs way better than when on a computer running windows

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The Sims 2

no probs for my macbook

Written by CB from Americus

Dec 25, 2006

I just got the Sims 2 for Christmas and the box said it was Universal and system requirements included "Intel chipset." I don't know if this is a recent development or not, but I played for about 4 hours and didn't experience any of the problems that people have reported on the MacBook like distorted faces, freezing, or cutting off. Overall a great game so far! I'm already addicted.

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The Sims 2

AMAZING GAME!!!

Written by MB from Havertown

Mar 20, 2008

This game is AMAZING! The graphics are the best ever and tin sims two you can have generations of family members that grow up! The people can show amazing emotions and have numerous outfits to choose from. Unlike Sims in Sims 2 no matter what wall color or wallpaper you use one of the pieces of furniture will match it. So heres to Sims 2!

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The Sims 2

Works for me...

Written by AH from Boulder

Aug 30, 2007

....I was nervous to buy this after reading all the reviews about it not working for the intel macs. Well, I have a Core 2 Duo Macbook Pro and it plays beautifully. Just don't forget to download the patch from aspyr!! I'm going to get the Pets ep tonight :)

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The Sims 2

Best Game Ever!

Written by TR from Elk Point

Jul 31, 2008

This game is always a blast, even if sometimes it's a little slow to load. Only one bad quality I can think of -HIGHLY ADDICTIVE!

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The Sims 2

A+

Written by ES from Westport

Jun 30, 2006

I purchased this game a while ago, and ever since I have been playing it almost every single day. This is one of the best games I have ever played, and it has indeed become addicting. Graphics are amazing, however the Sims2 requires a powerful computer in order to work perfectly, otherwise the game will run slower with some minor graphic glitches here and there. This game is great for almost all ages, so join the fun and purchase one for yourself, because you will never find yourself a better game out there, unless of course if a newer version such as a sims3 (?) is released.

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The Sims 2

It Works For Intells Too People!

Written by JK from Canyon Country

Jun 24, 2006

Ok this is a great game and run perfectly on my MacBook Pro, esp now that aspyr has a universal patch for it. So for all you people who read the digruntalled reviews below, remember that with the patch it runs on intel macs

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The Sims 2

Alot better than I thought!

Written by NM from Redondo Beach

Dec 25, 2006

After reading some of the reviews about how the Sims 2 ran on laptops I was a bit concerned that I would be in the same situation. I got the Sims 2 and was relieved to find that the game ran perfectly fine. I was even able to set all of the graphics at the highest without so much of any kind of slow down. The only thing that really annoys me is that you can't set the graphics to have smooth edges. I have the Sims 2 for PC and I was able to and it made the game look 10x better. Besides that I have no complaints. If you are worried about how the game will run then don't buy it if you have the minimum requirements. Make sure you have at least the recommended.

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The Sims 2

Awsome Game

Written by JP

Dec 21, 2006

I love the sims. I played the original with my cousin and when she got this it was soo much better. If you download the insiminator you can do awsome things like age, grow younger, be abducted by alliens, make people love eacother instantly, or have them be mortal enimies. The people desining is sooo much better you can go down to the smalest detail. Another cool thing is you can have babies and it will have some of it's parents charicteristicts.

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The Sims 2

The Sims are back!

Written by AP from Suffield

Aug 4, 2006

The first time that I heard of The Sims was over my friend's house. We played the very first edition and I thought it was great! But then I got The Sims 2 and the other game seemed like junk! This is a great, fun, and addictive game!

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