Attached Link: http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/the-sims-2/530883p1.html

(NOTE: I don't own the SIMS and probably NEVER WILL!)

SIMS 2, Due Out September 17,--- Review By GameSpy:

Here are some excerpts- you can read the 3 page review on the link above.

"In a recent interview, game designer Will Wright said that the many expansion packs for The Sims helped the design team figure out the feature set for The Sims 2. The sequel goes completely over the top: we're talking about wild
passion, sprawling mansions, generational conflicts, high hopes, shattered dreams, aliens and ghost stories. Not to mention copious Woo Hoo. Sims 2 is an open-ended computer toy. It looks to have everything that made the original
game unique and special, but with even more of the fun stuff."

"We've created a great intersection of storytelling and gameplay," explained Producer Jonathan Knight. Part of the joy of the original game was watching the life story of a family unfold, and The Sims 2 builds this into gameplay. You can create your own families and write their own stories as well, even uploading them or others to share."

"Considerable effort has been put into making The Sims 2 into a more fully-featured architectural simulation. The new 3D engine helps a lot here.

But the options are staggering. Not only is there more furniture than ever before, but most furniture can be reupholstered or stained in different colors. Terrain can be painted onto the ground as if with an airbrush, so you can create winding outdoor paths that look natural."

"Everything you create -- towns, town maps, houses, families, and more can be uploaded to the Internet with the click of a button. We figure it won't be long before the number of people and places you can download will be staggering. The online community, aggressively supported by Maxis and EA, was a big draw for the first game and they're aiming for a repeat performance."