Summary
- Release Year: 2000
- Genres: Adventure, Role-playing game (RPG), Simulator, Sport, Strategy
- Platforms: Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Maxis
- Publishers: Aspyr Media, Electronic Arts
The Sims: Livin’ Large: The Ultimate Guide to the First Sims Expansion Pack
Released in 2000, The Sims: Livin’ Large was the first expansion pack for the groundbreaking simulation game The Sims. It added a wealth of new content to the game, including new characters, careers, items, and features. Unlike later expansions, Livin’ Large has no specific theme, but many of its additions have sci-fi, fantasy, or supernatural elements.
New Characters
Livin’ Large introduced a number of new characters to the Sims universe, including:
- The Smith family: A wealthy family living in a large mansion.
- The Johnson family: A middle-class family living in a suburban home.
- The Jones family: A working-class family living in a trailer park.
- The Broke family: A poor family living in a run-down house.
- The Goth family: A mysterious family living in a gloomy mansion.
Each of these families has its own unique story and set of challenges. Players can choose to play as any of the families, or they can create their own custom Sims.
New Careers
Livin’ Large also added a number of new careers to the game, including:
- Astronaut: Sims can train to become astronauts and travel to space.
- Doctor: Sims can become doctors and diagnose and treat patients.
- Lawyer: Sims can become lawyers and defend clients in court.
- Musician: Sims can become musicians and play instruments or sing.
- Paranormal investigator: Sims can become paranormal investigators and investigate haunted houses.
Each career has its own unique set of tasks and rewards. Sims can earn promotions and raises as they progress in their careers.
New Items
Livin’ Large added hundreds of new items to the game, including:
- Furniture: New furniture items, such as beds, sofas, chairs, and tables.
- Appliances: New appliances, such as stoves, refrigerators, and dishwashers.
- Electronics: New electronics, such as TVs, stereos, and computers.
- Decorations: New decorations, such as paintings, sculptures, and plants.
- Clothing: New clothing items, such as shirts, pants, dresses, and shoes.
These new items allow players to customize their Sims’ homes and wardrobes to their liking.
New Features
Livin’ Large also introduced a number of new features to the game, including:
- The ability to build custom homes: Players can now design and build their own custom homes from scratch.
- The ability to create custom neighborhoods: Players can now create their own custom neighborhoods and populate them with their own Sims.
- The ability to import and export Sims: Players can now import and export Sims from other games or from the internet.
- The ability to cheat: Players can now use cheat codes to give their Sims unlimited money, skills, and other advantages.
These new features give players more control over their Sims’ lives and allow them to create their own unique Sims experience.
Conclusion
The Sims: Livin’ Large is a must-have expansion pack for fans of The Sims. It adds a wealth of new content to the game, including new characters, careers, items, and features. With its sci-fi, fantasy, and supernatural elements, Livin’ Large takes The Sims experience to the next level.
Review Score
9/10
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