This 2nd installment of The Sims was alittle disapointing. I didnt really like the Sci-Fi aura they put around the game with the new objects. But there were still good things that came out of the game. Like new neighborhoods, 2 new job careers, and alot of new items. But if you want to get the other Sim games you need this one to get the extra neighborhoods and items. So if you want to expand from the oringinal Sims you should buy this game.