We've had a love affair with EA's
MySims since the game was first announced. The overall look of the
Sims spin-off is so charming that it turned out to be irresistible, especially with all those shots of the new chibi sims engaged in
adorable activities. But looks are only one part of the equation -- the real question for any reviewer to address is: does it stand up under scrutiny?
MySims certainly has its flaws, and the numerous comparisons to
Animal Crossing have not been off base. However, it's not nearly the clone that it seemed from select screens and video footage;
MySims stands alone as its own game. But is it one you want to own? That may depend on what you like in your simulations.