This map is the largest Sims map yet, and features your favorite things such as an arena, police(although useless if you own them and your not host, for the molment)vice,and an economics market (other markets will be added in). Now unlike other sims games this one will feature "Expansion Packs". This will add in many new features to the game and keep people playing it. Thanks for downloading (if you did), and GL & HF
Yes. A Sims scenario that works. For what it is supposed to be, this scenario is pretty much flawless. I don't know why anyone else wouldn't of reviewed this. It deserves to be reviewed wholly for the effort put in to it.
Playability: 5
I can't complain. It fulfilled it's purpose and I have even begun a little editing on it for mine and a friend's personal enjoyment. To all but the host, you are but pawns on the mayor's chess board. Do not anger the mayor, do not deny him but make peace with him. The mayor can grant you pleasures you could never envisage...
Balance: 4
The design was meticulous, the playability was flawless, my interest did not deter at any point in the game. The game only ended after I made the mistake of being present when the mayor cleared the battle arena with a meteor strike. It wouldn't make sense for the balance to be any higher when the map is as of yet unfinished.
Creativity: 4
I give this score due to the fact that this is only the original version and the map is as of yet unfinished. I also think there is more that could of been done with the church or bar. Perhaps some tables or some monuments?
Map Design: 4
There wasn't any deterrents in the map design nor any lack of effort in certain spots. I only give it this score due to the all the empty space on the map which will be filled in the expansion pack. I couldn't give this a 5 while the map is still unfinished. Get working on the expansion, fill the slots, and you're sure to get a 5 from me.
Story/Instructions: 5
Easy to understand. I was contemplating the thought of rating it 4 due to the fact there is no story but for what it is, would it be fair to drop points?
Additional Comments:
Brilliant scenario. I wish the police had more of a part to play though, perhaps whoever owns the police can make them hostile to a certain player? I wish I could of given the map design 4 but the expansion(s) has yet to be released - which is sure to get a 5 from me.
EDIT - I have two fours in my review. This map is not finished and the expansion(s) have yet to be released. So I have decided it only makes sense to change the all-over balance. I did not think the review would turn out as high as it did - sorry - but you have yet to be finished. My rating seemed more like what I thought it could be than what it was at this moment. I think it only fair that the final version should deserve a rating this high or higher.
This is still a good scenario but it is just not worth my original review just yet. For the original, this is still a very good score.
Tips: finish the expansion(s).