The Sims Castaway Stories
The Sims Castaway Stories
The Sims Castaway Stories, développé et édité par Aspyr Media et EA Games, est sorti le 29 janvier 2008 sur PC et Mac. Ce titre de simulation et de stratégie, fonctionnant avec le moteur de The Sims 2 et protégé par le DRM SecuROM 7, place les Sims sur une île déserte où ils doivent survivre et prospérer après un naufrage. Le jeu propose un mode histoire dirigé avec des objectifs à atteindre, la rencontre de natifs, la découverte de mystères et l'apprivoisement d'animaux, ainsi qu'un mode libre pour explorer et construire sans contrainte. Selon les données de complétion, l'histoire principale demande environ trois heures et demie, contre sept heures et demie pour une expérience complétiste. Le titre affiche un score Metacritic de 73 et une note agrégée de 68,60. La presse finlandaise Pelit a salué un jeu rafraîchissant dans la série avec un côté addictif dans la collecte de feuilles et de vignes, tandis que GameSpot a jugé Castaway comme l'une des meilleures itérations de The Sims 2 sur consoles. Du côté des joueurs, certains sur Metacritic ont exprimé leur déception malgré leur attrait pour le survival, alors que d'autres ont apprécié le véritable objectif introduit par rapport à l'errance habituelle de la série.
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Critiques de la Presse (Metacritic)
« A refreshingly different game in the Sims 2 series. There’s something addictive in collecting banana leaves, vines and such and building a whole lot of improvised tools and buildings out of them. I think the game hits it’s mark quite well. I’d say Castaway is the best Sims game for ages, if not for the clumsy, Wiimote controlled interface. Unfortunately, it just takes some enjoyment out of the game. Well, you can’t get everything. [Jan 2008] »
« Castaway might just be one of the best iterations of The Sims 2 on consoles yet. »
« A beautiful example of how Maxis' long-running series can renew itself and even become appealing to console owners. There's plenty to do, a lot to discover and even when everything is done players can decide to stick around the islands and keep tinkering. »
« The only thing I think the developers could have improved on would have been the diversity of the animals in which you hunt. They could have also added some island natives for you to interact with. »
« In the end, Sims 2: Castaway is one of the more entertaining Sim titles to come out in a while and you'd be doing yourself a disservice by not giving it a shot. It's certainly not a stereotypical Sim title and almost anyone can pick this game up and give it a whirl. »
« Sure, it's not one of the three things I'd take with me to a desert island - those three spaces are reserved for a helicopter, a trained pilot and a good flask of Yorkshire Tea for the ride home - but Castaway is something that I'd look forward to playing upon my safe return from the island. »
« This is a title that finally brings new life to the console versions of The Sims, and if you're a fan of either The Sims, or just being deserted on a island, this is a game you need to check out. »
« It’s certainly the best Sims game to wash ashore any console in awhile, and will please fans of the Sims franchise while being a alluring adventure for those Wii owners not already acclimated to the Sims PC gaming juggernaut. »
Avis des Joueurs (Metacritic)
« I love survival stuff, whether it be movies, books and even games. I had high expectations going into this, but wow, I was let down. I have played many The Sims games, but this one was just too bland and difficult. Yes, games are supposed to be difficult, but the character gets too hungry or tired just walking from one side of the beach to the other. Dont even get me started on the using the bathroom. You are on an island by yourself, use the d*mn bathroom. I did manage to play through this game, but I wish I could get that time back. »
« The Sims 2: Castaway really has a twist on the Sims series. It's has a real objection! Instead of wandering aimlessly in a house, in an open free world, or in a neighbourhood, you are working toward something. And with that their are mysteries to be uncovered. Minus the loading screens, this is a really great game. »
