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The Sims 2
Life Simulation
Systems
super greyscale 8-bit logo PC-1 PlayStation-1 Xbox-1
Released
September 14, 2004
ESRB
E10+ For Everyone 10+ due to Crude Humor, Mild Violence, Suggestive Themes
Developer(s)
Maxis
Publisher(s)
Electronic Arts
Engine
3D engine
Multiplayer
Local Multiplayer
Franchise
The Sims

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Following the huge success of the first Sims game, EA released The Sims 2 in late 2004. Like its predecessor, the game was eventually made available on consoles and received numerous expansions in the months and years following its release. It sold more than thirteen million copies during its lifetime, making it one of the best-selling PC games of all time.

Genre(s)
Life Simulation

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