The Sims 2 Hints VIII (DS)

Life simulators are some of the most popular types of video games out there, largely due to Electronic Arts' The Sims franchise, which was the brainchild of legendary game creator Will Wright and was developed by his own studio, EA Maxis.

The Sims 2 went on to become one of the most popular PC titles of all time, managing to sell huge amounts of copies both in its initial release and in the many expansions and add-ons that were launched after that point.

In order to further capitalize on the success of the franchise, EA Maxis decided to release the title on other platforms, like the Nintendo DS or Game Boy Advance. Set to use the features of the hugely popular Nintendo DS to the fullest, like the touch-screen or the WiFi connection, the DS edition of The Sims 2 was launched on October 24, 2005.

“The Sims 2 for the Nintendo DS has returned closer to the roots of the popular PC title. For starters, the world is fully rendered 3D. In addition, the game is a truly open-ended Sims experience which focuses on customizable gameplay rather than a linear, story-based mission structure. The Sims 2 for Nintendo DS also features a bevy of touch-screen based activities scattered throughout the game that enable users to completely customize their world and gameplay experience,” the official announcement from Electronic Arts reads.

Besides the use of the touch-screen, the title can also boast multi-cartridge multiplayer support, as well as using the memory card in order to store saved games. Overall, for those who want to satisfy their Sims hunger but can't really spend a lot of time in the living room at the computer, the Nintendo DS version is great.

HINTS

Quickly refill your sanity
In the basement of the hotel, turn to your right. Go down the hall, enter the door at the end of the hall and you will be in a freezer. A piece of meat will be hanging from the ceiling. Go up to it and punch it. Your sanity meter will refill faster than usual.

Increase stats
After getting your Hotel score to 100% and obtaining at least four stars for your Hotel goals, go to the computer in your room and check out all stats. Afterwards, you receive an outfit. You can do this a total of three times, but, afterwards, your stats will keep getting raised. Also, you must have a good relationship with Mama Hogg and the Goth chick.