So I picked up my copy of Sims 3 the other day and I am having issues enjoying it.

In comparison to Sims 2, which I started playing again last month, it is the little things that I don’t like about Sims 3.

Lets go thru the hits and misses;

Hits:

• Graphics – The graphics are improved and are truly 3D now so thats all good.
• Traveling – Now we can see your Sim travel from point A to point B.
• Loading time – It feels as the loading time for the game has improved… I haven’t timed it or anything but it does seem faster.
• Almost full customization -  All the important things you can customize… from the Sims clothing to the Sims car.

Misses:

• Time management – When my Sim goes to work or to sleep it seems like it takes forever when I compare it to the Sims 2… Do I really have to sit thru 4 minutes of doing nothing while I wait for my Sim to get off work?
• Cooking food – Does my Sim really have to put down his mac and cheese after cooking and force me to tell him to eat it?
• Camera angles – Sometimes the camera angles are horrible… during regular gameplay it is fine as you can adjust it, but in build/buy mode it can be a pain.

Overall I think the game is good… it stays true to the Sims franchise…. Now if they would only make a new Sim City…

Kei