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When your Sim comes to, it will find itself stranded on a large tropical island, covered in debris. Little are the newly created vacationers aware of the hazardous storm on the way though, and within a few minutes are virtually swept away by the tide. After making anywhere from one to six Sims, you will begin your proverbial "three hour tour" on the ocean waters. From appearance and clothes to unique attributes (like what profession you excel in), Castaway offers several interesting customization options. Just like in previous Sims installments, you will begin by creating your individual character.
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And while this may just seem like another useless expansion, a few new gameplay elements really help Castaway stand out. It may not be the most original concept in the world, but the idea was bound to come up eventually. The Sims 2: Castaway is the third console installment in the Sims series, with the plot revolving around being stranded on a deserted island. Someone once told me, "repetition is sometimes good," and from looking at the above mentioned simulations, I can certainly agree.
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Though people tend to want to get away from reality when they play games, some find it both interesting and humorous to take on challenges that revolve around repetitive, everyday life. Life simulators have since become a popular genre, with games such as Harvest Moon and Animal Crossing being primary staples. Back in 2000, when the original Sims game was released, very few people probably knew the effect that these types of games would have on the gaming world.