The Sims 2 Hints X (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

Easy money
– Set the DS system date to the year 2080 or later. Then, play the game. There should be an alien invasion and lots of dirt piles. After defeating the aliens with your water gun, vacuum and take all the dirt. You should get valuable things, like glowing rocks (42 Simoleons), Shrunken Heads (50 Simoleons), and Precious Stones (over 120 Simoleons).
– Go to the Art Gallery and paint. Only paint a dot, and, if it says that it is a masterpiece, keep it. Do this on all of them. If they are all masterpieces, leave and do something. Someone should call you and they should have bought it for about 1,500 Simoleons or more.