SummaryThis time your Sims have washed up on a tropical island! Help them make a new life in an unexplored paradise in this easy-to-play, laptop-friendly version of The Sims. The Sims Castaway Stories features two great ways to play. In the new and engaging directed Story mode, explore the island, build a shelter, learn to find food, and make your Sims'... Read More
Rated Tfor Teen
Developer:Maxis
The Sims 2: Castaway
Wii
Released On:
Oct 23, 2007
Metascore
Mixed or Average
73
User score
Generally Favorable
7.6
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
73
74% Positive
14 Reviews
14 Reviews
21% Mixed
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
5% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
82
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]
80
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.
80
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.
75
Great game. Easily among my favorite games, but could be improved considering the true potential of the Wii. Nevertheless, The Sims 2: Castaway manages an experience that surpasses the GameCube iterations in every way.
75
While it gives an interesting twist on the standard shipwreck concept, the hampered nature of the guidebooks, strange placement of plans in menus and continual micromanagement does hamper some of the fun of the title. However, Sims fans will find this to be a good break from the traditional Sims formula.
73
A pleasant enough diversion that’s unlikely to hold the attention for any great length of time. It’s fun enough while it lasts, though.
25
Concepts and premises like this whimsical survivor tale are fresh at least; now EA needs to escape from Suck Island and find fun gameplay.
User score
Generally Favorable
7.6
61% Positive
11 Ratings
11 Ratings
33% Mixed
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
6% Negative
1 Rating
1 Rating
Nov 2, 2014
8
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.
Aug 11, 2018
4
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.
