Original release
In the box
- Game disc
- Manual
Released 6 February 2007. Uses SafeDisc 4.60 copy protection.
PC
The Sims: Life Stories
The Sims Stories is a series of video games from The Sims series released between 2007 and 2008, based on a modified version of The Sims 2 game engine. The modified game engine is optimized for play on systems with weaker specifications, such as laptops.
SimulatorStrategy
- Space needed
- 3.5 GB
- Time to beat
- about 8.1 hours
- Plays offline
- Yes
Overview
The Sims Stories is a series of video games from The Sims series released between 2007 and 2008, based on a modified version of The Sims 2 game engine. The modified game engine is optimized for play on systems with weaker specifications, such as laptops. As such, its system requirements are lower than that of The Sims 2, but it can still be played on desktops. The series was aimed to cater to three groups of players: players who wish to play The Sims 2 on their laptops (which usually have lower specifications); players who wish to engage in other activities such as instant messaging while playing the game; and players who are new to the franchise. Titles in this series are categorized as "laptop-friendly" since they do not require a dedicated graphic card.
In addition to a freeplay Classic mode with open-ended gameplay, the games contain a structured, linear Story mode where players are required to complete a series of goals to progress in the storyline, similar to console entries in The Sims series. While Life Stories and Pet Stories each contain two separate stories, Castaway Stories contains one story that is double the length of any one story in the first two games. As an introductory series, major features are removed or modified from those in The Sims 2, possibly to simplify gameplay. For example, fears are completely removed in all three games, and the elder life stage is completely removed in Pet Stories. Officially, the save files from this series are not compatible with the main The Sims 2 games; however, players have experienced success in adapting some files. Three games in this series were released.
Official trailer
Trailer. Watch on YouTube
Gameplay
The Sims Life Stories (Longplay, No Commentary) - Riley's Story, Andreva. Watch on YouTube
Screenshots
Game details
- Genres
- Simulator, Strategy
- Developer
- Maxis Redwood Shores
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
- Series
- The Sims Stories
- Engine
- The Sims 2 Engine
- Platforms
- Windows
- Age rating
- ESRB T
- Modes
- Single player
- Yes
- Local multiplayer
- No
- Online multiplayer
- No
- Co op
- No
- Age ratings
- ESRB
- T
- PEGI
- 12
Release dates
| Platform | Region | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | Worldwide | 2007-02-06 |
Editions
Origin download
In the game
- Full game
Once sold on Origin, no longer listed.
Space and patches
Space needed3.5 GB
DLC
No DLC. It is a standalone game.
Playable today
Playable offline todayYes
Single-player only, with no online features.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Ever released on disc | Yes, 2007 |
| Ever released in the store | Yes, Origin |
| In the store to buy today | No No longer sold on Origin or the EA app. |
| Disc runs with no patch | No The disc uses SafeDisc 4, which Windows 10 and 11 do not run. |
| Has online features | No |
| Online servers running today | Does not exist |
| Playable offline today: campaign | Yes |
| Playable offline today: local multiplayer | Does not exist |
| Playable offline today: online multiplayer | Does not exist |
| Playable offline today: DLC | Does not exist |
Online
Plays offlineYes
Staff and cast
- Staff
Role Name Developer Maxis Redwood Shores Publisher Electronic Arts Mac port Aspyr Media
Credits
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
- Developer
- Maxis Redwood Shores
- Released
- 2007-02-06
- Age rating
- ESRB T
- Region
- US
- Time to beat
- about 8.1 hours
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