A Review of the Sims 2: Seasons

The latest in a long line Sims 2 expansions has arrived, hitting the shelves in early March. The newest and widely anticipated Seasons expansion has given the game a realistic feel like never before, combining easily with it's predecessors. The Sim world is now complete, combining weather and season appropriate activities.

A common concern about the game was that it wouldn't be realistic, but that was disproved at first glance. The occasional bolt of lighting will catch a tree on fire, and during the winter, the snow will actually accumulate on the ground. Hailstorms are common and it can get really hot during the summer. This expansion is so realistic in fact, that your Sim can freeze to death if left unattended in the cold for long periods of time.

To prevent the untimely demise of your Sim, it would be best to take advantage of the expansive line of season appropriate clothing now available. A wide variety of coats, sweaters, and shorts can help keep your Sim at the right temperature. A word to the wise for the new player: The seasons can pass quickly and sometimes, if things are calm, without notice. Make sure you remember to have your Sim change clothes. If you don't, your Sim may become too warm or too cold.

Being too hot can deadly for a Sim, just as they will start turning blue if left out in the cold for to long. When a Sim becomes overheated, his temperature will begin to rise, which is indicated on a small thermometer along side the other information at the bottom of the screen. If the thermometer turns completely red, the Sim will soon burst into flames, dying where they stand. Likewise, a frozen Sim will turn his temperature bar blue, and he will start looking blue as well. Either of the situations can be easily rectified if you want the Sim to survive. If not, then you may find the outcome amusing.