Game Review: The Sims 2 Family Fun Stuff Pack

The word 'stuff' in simland terms basically means, 'junk'.
For around $20, you too can have some junk; err I mean, stuff. Family fun stuff.

Now don't be fooled by the pretty promising box, this is not an expansion pack to the Sims 2. It is in fact just as the box says. Stuff.
I was not, and have not, been impressed with any of the Sims stuff add ons, since the Sims 2 came out. Just thought I'd mention that.

The installation was very fast, so that was a plus. In my opinion though, a fast installation means that your not getting a whole lot. My intuition was right.

I compiled a list of the few things you will be getting if you happen to purchase this add on. But first, lets get into the main aspect of what to expect out of Family Fun Stuff.

1. Expect new decoration themes for children. One being an under the sea theme set, in blue colors, used mostly for boys rooms, and a pink princess theme for girls rooms.

-The 2 new themes include 2 new toy boxes, all that have the same toys in them as the original default toy box.

- A few tacky wallpapers for the children's room. Sea wallpaper, and princess wallpaper.

- A princess and a sea themes wardrobe cabinet

- A sea themed and princess chair.

- 2 new lamps. One a bizarre crystal ball type of light, and the other a jellyfish light.

- A princess themed bed, and a sea themed bed.
Grand total: about 10 new furniture objects.

-This is probably the best set your getting for your money. 2 new themes, both; in my opinion are very tacky, and don't look good in the game.

But wait, you'll be getting some new clothing too. Let us clap our hands together for 4 new outfits. This was a major disappointment. All 4 of the outfits are very ugly, and in my opinion useless.

Who would want their Sims walking around with a rubber tube attached to their stomachs for the whole game, and a snorkel on their face? Not me. (only available for children)

2 pairs of pajamas, again only for children. They are too big looking on the kids, they make them look fat and stupid. Not only that, but the slippers are bear feet, with claws. They also look just as ridiculous as the baggy over sized pajamas.
The last outfit is a Tinkerbell fairy type of costume for little girls. It is pathetic looking. Why anyone would choose for their Sim child to walk around in this outfit is beyond me. Maxis also had to go the extra mile, and make the costume even more ridiculous looking by adding wings, and a wand.

You will also get about 5 or 6 new paintings and wall decorations, a few new tacky colored rugs, and a sculpture or two. None that stand out in my mind, even worthy enough to write of.

With The Sims 2 Family Fun stuff you don't really get much else. There are no new Sim actions like one would expect. There are no new outdoor decorations, no new plants, no new objects in build mode. Zilch, zero, nada! Maxis should have named this one, The Sims 2 Princess And The Sea Stuff. That's all you're really getting anyways. 99% of the new objects are only for children.

When I first bought the CD I was expecting to see some new varieties of food, a closet filled with new clothing, maybe some cute plants, and outdoor items. A kite would of been nice for the kids.

I know Maxis hears Sims fans wants, but they seem to only be releasing repeats of the Sims 1, and cruddy over priced add ons. I'm still waiting for my rated-r add on request to come to life. Sigh.

This was the first release of the Sims 2 Stuff. There are 2 more Sims 2 Stuff Cd's. The Sims 2 Holiday Stuff, and Sims 2 Glamour Life Stuff. All of them can be bought at the official Sims site. http://www.maxis.com or http://www.thesims2.com from $15 to $20. I know you can even download Family Fun Stuff add ons right from the site for a fee. This makes things a lot easier than trying to track down the newest add ons at local game stores, or walmart.

TO SUM IT UP

Overall, in my opinion, it's Maxis' way of making a few million more dollars, by selling Sims fans a few useless tacky objects.