The Sims 2: Bon Voyage (PC)
One of the best expansion discs for The Sims 2 to date.
1/30/2008 12:00 AM | 12 Comments | Page 2 of 2
What's Hot: Lots to do, see and play; Emphasis on collectible items and fun activities; Can purchase a vacation property and dress it up
What's Not: Somewhat long load screens; Camera angles aren't always in the best spot; Requires The Sims 2 to play
Marc Saltzman
Status: It's dangerous to go alone! Take this status message!
When it's time to leave you can bring home all your found or purchased souvenirs. Plus, after completing a positive trip you can choose from one of a few bonuses to apply back at home, such as an increase in productivity, learning skills faster, or an additional slot for your sims' stuff. Lean a new dance and teach it to your neighbor. Buy unique jewelry and give it to your mistress (ahem). Tell your card-playing buds you saw Big Foot (if they'll believe you). Decorate your pad with a palm tree souvenir. You get the idea.
Have some extra Simoleons? Consider buying vacation property in one (or all) of these three locales. How cool would it be to pick up a cabin in the mountains, and then decorate it any which way you like?
Aside from some long load screens and sometimes awkward camera angles (an issue with the main
The Sims 2 game, too), there's not much to complain about after playing
The Sims 2: Bon Voyage. Sure, some might balk at the fact you need a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM version of
The Sims 2 to play (or a copy of
The Sims 2 Special DVD Edition,
The Sims 2 Holiday Edition or
The Sims 2 Deluxe), but the wide assortment of locations, activities and goodies you can acquire ensures many, many hours of additional fun for your beloved sims, and for under $30 it's certainly the cheapest vacation you can take.
This review was based on a retail copy of the game provided by the publisher.
