Reception
SimAnimals has a score of 60% on Metacritic, which indicates mixed or average reviews, and 69% on Game Rankings. IGN gave the game a 5.3, writing,
"The Sims franchise is insanely popular for a reason, and growing a community, whether it be man or animal, is rewarding. But no effort has been put into the presentation here. The game doesn't run smoothly, the forest is unattractive, and the controls aren't user-friendly."
However, far from all of the reviews have been negative. USA Today awarded SimAnimals 5 stars out of 5. Reviewer Jinny Gudmundsen wrote,
"It (SimAnimals) is a fascinating experience that is hard to put down... There are many things that make this game compelling, including the outstanding graphics, music and artificial intelligence, but the most attractive feature is that the game lets you explore the delicate balances found in nature."
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