Finally back Sims-Feeling!

1. Create-a-Sim mode (hereinafter referred to as CAS)

In CAS are a variety of new options. Among them are the two new controllers for Muskeldefinierung and bust, also there are a few new hairstyles, but which - as always with Sims 3 - are a matter of taste. As for clothing, it has been expanded in the category Tops by about one third, there are also some new pants. May be adjusted pro forma, but also partly in relations be beneficial - Furthermore, now you can choose a zodiac sign, not only - as might have been expected.

2. Buy Mode

In this field the game to many new objects has been expanded, such as sofas, desks, equipment, bars, instruments (bass, drums, piano, grand piano), lamps and decorations.

3. Build Mode

Again, not sparing the game with the new features, in addition to half-height walls and paragraphs (eg for stages) is now available elevators and fountains, as well as the possibility of pools on each floor individually to work out (with rounding).

4. neighborhood

The new, the game added neighborhood "Bridgeport" is designed with great attention to detail and great care. Area between the countless skyscrapers and city buildings is just wonderful modeled on a big city - a kind of "Golden Gate - Bridge" into a more peaceful, rural embossed area.
The city center is with many illuminated panels and lights provided (both but only decoration), even pigeons walk around in the streets. Another new feature is the metro, with which one is progressing quite fast. The stations which - incidentally - are the only thing you might see on the metro, often a Snack Wagon stands where you can buy fast food.
Now it's also possible to stay in apartments that one can not but rent, but must buy. These are to have from 5,000 Simoleons, up there in terms of the price seemingly no limits, because the luxury apartments can be also duplex penthouses which have among others a terrace. All apartments can be reached by an elevator.
Otherwise, it must be said that the city during the day all right, at night (actually from 19.00 clock) but looks fantastic with its lighting.

5. Clubs and Bars - VIPs and Parties

Now to the heart of the game and thus my review: This part of the game is that makes the game only to hit, which it is. Because there are almost no limits in terms of options and realism. As well as being a huge selection of cellar bars, nightclubs and VIP lounges are available, they are not surpassed in individuality in detail. Great decor, great atmosphere and a lot of job opportunities can be found. At the bars you can not only an infinite number of different drinks (in different colors, different glasses and with various extras), but also finger food (nachos, onion rings, chicken wings) and - in more upmarket places - also real gourmet dishes (olives plate , salmon, shrimp cocktail) buy. On the bar to dance, is another novelty. Dance floors (some with live music from bands and pianist), shuffleboard tables, and darts are also part of the environment. To get into the VIP lounges, one must either bribe the doorman, or have reached a entsprechenen Star level, which is built by successful in his profession and establishes contacts with other stars. This is also and especially at parties that you can organize itself (also in rented locations), or to which you are invited.
With the awareness increases the likelihood it to receive an invitation.

6. Skills

Each of the new instruments is subject to its own ability (piano and wings of course not). Once you have attained the first stage of ability, one can establish with other Sims a band, with which one then occur and can make money.
In addition comes the ability to "mix" to which one learns by reading books or learning-by-doing. If you have reached Level 2 of this ability can assume a part-time job in a bar. The higher the level reached, the more sophisticated are the bars, in which you can work - and thus also of merit.

7. Vampire

Vampire now part of everyday life in Bridgeport, but they are not evil creatures that pursue one, but more or less normal beings (except for their appearance with discolored eyes and corresponding teeth). They feed on plasma, which they buy both, as may be obtained by contacting the biting others. This has been bitten is also a vampire. As a vampire you can sleep in a coffin floating above and must not expose too much during the day of direct sunlight.

8 graphics and animations - power

As for the graphics, it must be said that the animations and textures are generally worked out tremendously detailed and beautiful. However, this affects the performance that even with good computers suffers a little, especially if you have also installed all other extensions.

9. Criticism

The criticism is, as already actually already seen very little of, but there are also factually not considered much cause to do so. Apart from the already mentioned performance, there is a little thing: The lack of time plays a significant role. Because depending on how far the respective location is removed, it may take up to more than an hour until one is from his apartment in the bar or lounge. This is only a minor complaint.

10. Conclusion

The fact that this review passages as sound, like an advertising brochure, is quite simply the fact that there's really nothing to complain about except for tiny little things (see 9). I seriously tried to write objectively, but the game is just so much cause for enthusiasm, that it can not be avoided, to express this is the one time or another. The many disappointments at the Sims 3 - most of all the non-accessible buildings - are hereby made up almost back.

As is the headline, my conclusion: Finally Sims feeling!

I hope I was able to help you make your decision a little.