As for sex - which is known as 'Woo Hoo' in the world of The Sims, two adult Sims (either opposite sex or the same sex) can choose to 'Woo Hoo' or 'Try For Baby' when interacting with a double bed.
However, as an expansion pack, there's little here that goes above and beyond what was seen on the Sims 3.įirst things first, the violence is very much of a tongue in cheek, slapstick affair - basically, if your Sims aren't too keen on each other, they may get into a fight, where the pair are engulfed in a cloud of dust and random limbs periodically poke out the sides as they 'brawl'. While those that prefer the action of Mario and the Lego games may get bored, those who are willing to put in the time in games like Harvest Moon or Animal Crossing will find a lot to like here.Īs a game that simulates all aspects of life, it's to be expected that the Sims 3: Hidden Springs will contain at least some mature content. That said, The Sims 3: Pets is relatively slow paced, giving you plenty of time to get used to the complex interface. What is probably more of a problem is how awkward the menus and general interface are to navigate around, as you need to switch between various 'modes', and menus quite often. While there are plenty of tutorials and explanations available if they're struggling, again it's all text so they will need to be able to read fairly confidently to get the most out of The Sims 3. The game is a bit like playing with a giant virtual dollshouse, so is conceptually quite easy to pick up and play - although there is a fair amount of reading involved, from the menus that let you order your Sims around to the various opportunities and job promotions that crop up, so reading is pretty much a necessity.