The Urbz: Sims in the City

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Players will take their Urbz to work and be challenged by bosses at locations like the Sushi Bar, Chop Shop, or Bootleg Fireworks, Inc. Success brings the...
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GBA

PS2

Xbox

7.5

good

CRITICS SCORE

7.1

(15 ratings)

GAMER SCORE

7.9

(359 ratings)

Game Overview

Players will take their Urbz to work and be challenged by bosses at locations like the Sushi Bar, Chop Shop, or Bootleg Fireworks, Inc. Success brings the player well-earned promotions and gets them access to power socials to help them influence other Urbz. The fast-paced lifestyles in The URBZ is evident in gameplay including job challenges based on a direct-control mechanic for job objects, skill-building objects, and power social interactions.

The Good

Eclectic soundtrack featuring hip-hop group Black Eyed Peas, Less-stringent time management than in previous The Sims games, Clearer, easier-to-use social options than previous The Sims games, Colorful, varied environments and characters.

The Bad

Cumbersome, sometimes-cluttered interface, Separate buy and build modes make build mode too tedious, Long load times, Minor bugs, graphical slowdown.

The Bottom Line

The Sims have moved to the City where action is 24/7 and reputation means everything. Sims who live in the City are known as Urbz, and they have a bold new look and attitude. Go to work and be challenged by bosses at locations like the Sushi Bar, Chop Shop, or Bootleg Fireworks, Inc. Success at work brings promotions, access to new power socials and gear to influence your new lifestyle. Flaunt your attitude by styling your Urbz using the detailed new character engine; then cross the velvet ropes of an uptown night club or explore the subway to earn new skills and items for your high-rise crib. It's up to you whether your Urbz become big-time players on the street or are lost in the crowd. It's all about reputation as The Urbz are living the dream in a City that never sleeps. PS2 exclusive feature: EyeToy support.

ESRB Game Ratings

This game is Rated: Teen
Content is most suitable for children ages 13 and up. This game may contain violence, gambling, suggestive themes, crude humor, or some strong language.

Content Descriptors:

Crude Humor, Sexual Themes, Violence