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23.3.2015

I'll explain the game and installation, I hope you will read on:Let's start with me explaining that the sims medieval IS different to the sims. It's like a weird attempt of EA to cross the sims with an RPG (role-playing game) but the results are very different and I believe excellent fun as long as you know what you're getting. Let's start with installation. Installing wasn't an issue with me and my vista 32-bit machine. I actually have had no problems running this game unlike the sims 3 which has been very unstable and requires a more powerful computer than the specs say. This game doesn't tax your computer, so that's a good start.Now onto the game play.Straight away you watch a video voiced by Patrick Stewart which explains the idea of the game. You control one of a number of 'hero' sims who will help make the kingdom great. The sims you control are limited to the king/queen, knight, spy, doctor, blacksmith, bard, wizard, and a peteran and jacobian priest. Each one of these heroes has a specific home in the kingdom and you can only ever play one main sim at a time. But at the start you only have access to the monarch. All these heroes can be either male or female and you can completely customize their looks and choose their clothes similar to the sims 3 but not as detailed.You start with a tutorial to play which introduces the basic gameplay. Your kingdom has a general ambition such as to build as many buildings as possible, have the most skilled heroes, the best educated people, there are many ambitions that get unlocked to play. Each ambition is tied with one kingdom though (like having one neighbourhood per ambition) and to play a different ambition you need to start a new kingdom/neighbourhood.Once you start the game you are given quests, in order to play using a sim you need to choose a quest. There are a set amount of points you begin with in each kingdom and each quest cost you some points (2points, 3 points, etc) This means that you have a limited number of quests you can play, but the fact you are given 50 points to begin with and a quest never costs more than 4 leads to a very long game. (And there is the option to play your kingdom/neighbourhood after completing all quests too)Anyway, so you've started the tutorial quest, you are introduced into everything basic such as how to go about doing things, how you earn xps(experience points) and how to buy things. The tutorial is actually all you need to understand the game and your sim always has their next task listed by their picture on the left so you always know what to do.I won't go into too much detail about the gameplay but as you progress you earn kingdom points, these allow you to buy extra buildings for the kingdom, unlocking other sim heroes such as the doctor or spy.The game is actually a lot of fun. It is different as you have clear goals to carry out, although you can spend a lot of time away from them just socializing,etc. There's a lot to see and do if you are new to the game within the kingdom/neighbourhood and as each quest is completed new characters and features appear.The range of new medieval things to do is very different to the sims 3, although the sims are graphically the same, many animations look cleaner and better and doesn't tax the computer system so much.You can have children in this game and get married, but don't expect much interaction as the kids wander around as much as spouses do. And you can't control anyone but your hero sim, no family control, this game is more about the general goal than typical sim families. This is the one reason I think most people dislike the game, but if you're aware of this you can enjoy the game so much more as this is just a DIFFERENT game. I have to say that sim traits are also different too. Your sims have two main traits and one fatal flaw. This fatal flaw is something that can hold back your sim a little such as a drunk will need alcohol every few hours or he/she'll get sad. There are special quests that can help remove a fatal flaw and replace it with something great...but I won't say which quests as I can't remember their names.(it's in the quest description though).THE BAD:Ok, I've gone on and on about the great features of this game but now here's the bad. The first time I played this game I had no problems. A few months later I had to wipe my pc clean and start again, and on the second installation I ran into trouble with the tutorial. I had problems when it came to the part where you buy something for the throne room. After buying I couldn't click on anything. This meant I had to restart the game again as the tutorial doesn't allow any saving until you've played through it.I DID find a way out though...I bought anything and didn't care about where it was placed, I didn't stay in buy mode a moment longer than I had to and it was fixed...Buy mode was only ever a problem in tutorial mode.The second bad thing is the repetitiveness of the kingdom. The game is replayable so many times with so many different kingdom ambitions but each time you have the same one kingdom/neighbourhood. Imagine the sims 3 but you only ever had access to Sunset Valley...it would get annoying.It's not a bad point for me as I enjoy the different gameplay but for some the lack of family control and the fact that sims only ever have babies then children(no toddler stage) can be a problem for some people. Sims also don't age, again this is because the game is different from the original sims concept.The quests will start to repeat, although most quests have many ways to play them, if you don't get the expansion pack you might feel bored, but again I haven't had such a problem as the number of quests is still huge.SO:This game is NOT like the sims. Sims are there and they interact in a similar way but don't get this game if you were expecting the sims 3 in a medieval setting. Know that the game is different. But that doesn't mean that this game is at all bad, in fact in my opinion this is great, it's very different and I find a relief sometimes from the sims (especially when I'm running into stability issues with the sims 3). This game will keep you entertained for hours, I actually lost track of the time it's so good. And there's so many new and different things for sims to do that I loved the 'backwards' life, I particularly like the doctor treating patients with leeches.I'd recommend this game to anyone who loves the sims, or anyone who wants to try a new game with a medieval feel. For sim fans just be aware that this is NOT like the sims, it's different and in my opinion it's actually better. No bugs or crashes that plagued the sims 3, a really great game!Also just to add that if you are thinking about getting this game I might suggest the limited edition for bonus in-game content. Unlike the sims 3 the bonus content is OFFLINE. You get a paper in the box giving you a code to enter when you start to play, to unlock jester and executioner outfits and 3 throne rooms, which can make starting a new game more fun as each of the different throne rooms has a very different feel.
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19.3.2013

Firstly, I need to point out the obvious :This is not an expansion pack for The Sims 3It doesn't require The Sims 3 to playIt is more likely to run well on your computer than The Sims 3 (as the system requirements are quite lower)Until December, I had been skeptical about buying just The Sims 3 until I saw a review telling me not to be scared of the system requirements. The system requirements were supposedly too great to run The Sims 3 but I've found out that it runs well on both the low and medium graphics qualites. Another game that I heard being released by EA, soon after buying The Sims 3, was The Sims Medieval. I was 50-50 on whether or not to buy this game since it had been given far lower reviews than The Sims 3 but I decided to give it a try.The game arrived several days later than expected but when it did, it quickly went through the installation process. I opened up the game and found myself playing for about 4-5 hours non-stop. That's just how addictive it became!In the game, you play as various different medieval characters, people such as the Monarch, a Knight, the Wizard/Witch etc. Be careful not to expect The Sims 3 but set in the medieval age. Gameplay is significantly different to The Sims 3 this time around. For instance, this game is far more linear than The Sims 3 as you have to choose various different quests to play throughout the game. Sadly, this feels very linear and it can get a bit annoying at times. For instance you still have the classic Hunger and Energy bars to keep up with whilst been given two responsibilites to complete per day still whilst completing the targets on your quest story. You can still create medieval Sims just like The Sims 3 but can't create families until you've completed all the quests. You only have the one kingdom to play in as well, so that can become slightly repetitive and sometimes the game can feel very short.Despite all the downfalls that this game offers, it's better points make up for it in my opinion. If you are thinking of buying this game, just prepare your expectations for what the game actually is because it can be very different from The Sims 3. If you enjoy exploring the medieval world and how people lived, and aren't expecting The Sims 3 but in a different setting, then this is the game for you.
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13.5.2012

I bought The Sims 3 Medieval as a treat to myself after my exams. I wasnt sure what to expect so I read many reviews on here first and found they were quite mixed. Most people either loved or hated it.When it arrived I installed it and found it is a lot more basic than the normal Sims 3. Beware Sim lovers, if you're used to the complexity of the normal game you will not find that here. The only Sim bars you have are Hunger and Energy, and the game is more focused on completing quests to excel. I personally would say this is not anything like the Sims in so far as there are little similarities, but it is more of an actual game as you must complete quests and build your kingdom.Anyone expecting to be building their own Castle or House should think otherwise, as the buildings are all Shells containing rooms like community lots or apartment blocks you will find in Sims 3 expansion packs such as Late Night or Showtime. However, your Castle expands are you move up levels from doing quests.I first didn't like the game as I couldn't exit it straight away due to having to complete the first quest, so if you do buy this game make sure you start playing it when you have time to spare! I also didn't like the fact that you had limited control over what you could do.However, as I played on the game became more addictive as you can begin to build more places in your kingdom and your castle expands.I do recommend the game but not if you're expecting it to be a medieval version of The Sims 3, like the title suggests. I would say it is a mix between a game such as Skyrim or Oblivion crossed with the basis of The Sims.
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27.3.2011

We have been eagerly awaiting this game the last five months, and I have to say that it doesn't disappoint so far. After updating the game to the latest version and then adding my bonus items, I was ready to play.This game takes the adventures from Sims 3 World Adventures, adds experience points, quests, responsibilities, and takes you and your Sims back to the mediaeval age. There are 10 professions that your Sims ultimately can have, including knights, priests, spies and wizards, and with other kingdoms nearby you may want a piece of your action, this game promises a lot.I found the very first bit confusing. It is obvious that you should start a new game, click on the Castle, and create your first Sim,but then there was this big attractive button marked Furnish. You should ignore this button, and click on the Quests button to start your adventure.The first level is the tutorial, and I found it frustrating in two respects: firstly, it takes around an hour and a half and you're not allowed to save the game during that time. Secondly, to get the most out of it, you must do strictly what it tells you to do no more. For instance, I sold some wildflowers at the village shop, which was a bit annoying when I needed to give it to somebody else later on.However, these are minor frustrations, and I write them solely to help the first-time player. It is graphically beautiful, it is clearly been thought through with lots of depths, and now that I'm out of the tutorial mode, I can start to really experience this potentially wonderful game. If you're a fan of the Sims, it is well worth getting.
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5.5.2011

i read reviews before buying sims medieval , and therefore knew before buying it that it doesnt have the same control and the sims interactions , i think the name "sims medieval" is a little misleading for sims lovers everywhere as it only has some similarity with the other sims games that i own .its more doing a series of tasks within a time limit than creating a life for a sim for example if your the king/queen you will have to do a main task with no time limit (ish) and then 2 tasks set for your character in a time limityou can still-create what your sim wears ( to an extent)-choose furniture for your sims home-interact with other sims and have babys get married etc- go into other sims housesyou cannot however:--create walls /buildings , they are pre created ( i have the limited edition one so have some choice of castle interior at the beginning )-age your sims , you can create them to be a young or old adult but if your sim has a baby it will mature to a child , and stay as a child .-kill your sim by setting them on fire etc but can starve them , or kill them by jumping into a pit .-go into houses of non created sims ( they just seem to be about but have no homes)your sims will not have the same amount of traits / flaws and you can choose 2 good traits and one flaw but the flaw changes to a super trait in some questsi personally enjoy this game but i do think its a compleatly different kind of game than the other sims games that people are perhaps used to . :)
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29.5.2011

I was worried I wouldn't like this new addiction to the sims collection.I'm glad to say I was wrong.I find the restrictions on what you can create give you more time to play the game. Whereas with the normal Sims game play I would spend most of my time creating the town and the house and characters, sometimes for hours, but on this you dont get the option to do half the creative work.For example, theres only one outfit to select, the character creator is simpler (but not lacking), and the houses are pre-made for you (although you can decorate them). So most of the work is done for you leaving you all that extra time to play.The main thing I was worried about was the fact that its mission basedand not free-play.I was wrong about that.Its still free-play but you have quests to do with no time constraints to them as well as daily mini tasks to do which do have time constraints on them with negative or positive mood bonus's (buffs) as to whether you complete them or not.I've had the game for two days and have hardly been able to stop playing it.If you love sims but were worried about how different this would be, forget your worries and go medieval! You wont regret it.I didnt!
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22.4.2011

I am a fan of The Sim games so I bought this straight away. I have to say it's great but it's VERY DIFFERENT. As other reviewers have said, it's different to the usual Sims gameplay; not as much control and no custom content. Not as much freedom in general as the other games. One thing that did annoy me was the camera controls - quite static considering previous games and when you are in your castle you only see it from the front.I would say it's more like a Role Playing Game, but even as an RPG it's more restrictive than you'd expect. It's hard to explain but if you expect the Sims experience you might be dissapointed. If you expect an RPG you might be dissapointed.If you look at it as a whole new game with different gameplay then it's great! You get to do quests and fight baddies and build up your kingdom so it's still a satisfying game, it just probably should not have been a Sims game!
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4.9.2011

The new core game is a delight and adds elements many potential Simmers felt were missing from the standard game. Unlike Sims 3 where a Jeremy Kyle approach towards playing with Sims lives is the joy of the game, Sims Medieval takes successful portions from other titles such as Castaway Stories and weaves them into the main game. You must complete quests to move the game along and develop your Kingdom - providing a focus for game play with enough room for being dreadful and ruining lives too! :)

29.1.2016

Great game !!!!!If you are a sims fan you will ether love or hate this game I as a sims fan having owned nearly all of them I love it it's a bit different to other sim games but I like the idea off doing quest and levelling up it gives a different spin on a great franchise I'm very happy

28.9.2013

This is a brilliant game to play, its different from your normal household on the sims, but you have missions, and it has th same ways of playing like choosing actions and making relationships. Brilliant buy.

2.3.2013

I love the Sims, and this game is very fun to play with the quests. Graphics can be a little rough but if you fix the settings (if your computer can take it) the scenery looks very detailed.

12.6.2015

I would normally play the sims 3 but i had decided to play this game. this game is recommended for sim fans as it is exactly like sims gameim in love with this game

7.3.2014

Really good game which my granddaughter has enjoyed playing which has added to her collection of the Sims game she has.

22.8.2016

Really great game. Unlike the other sims, this has tasks and it more interactive. Great price and fast delivery

29.6.2015

An amazing games, filled with so many different paths. Also, when you finish a world, you can free play in it.

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