🔬 VaporLens
Positives:
Engaging and addictive gameplay
Optimized for modern systems
Superior to later Sims titles
Best in franchise for many
Extensive customization options
Negatives:
Frequent game crashes and instability
Higher difficulty and tedious mechanics
Outdated graphics and UI issues
Unpolished re-release and missing content
EA’s poor reputation and monetization
Gameplay:
Nostalgic yet feature-rich gameplay
Turn-based depth in life simulation
Comparisons to *Sims 3/4* mechanics
Mods and custom content support
All expansions included by default
Performance:
Stability improved post-patch
Mods improve stability
Fast loading times
Low system requirements
Performance varies by edition
Recommendations:
Worth buying for fans
Recommended for Sims 2 purists
Avoid if already own Ultimate Collection
Wait for improvements or sale
Nostalgic but flawed
Miscellaneous:
Nostalgia and franchise love
Platform and technical preferences
Missing or cut content frustrations
EA's corporate reputation backlash
Differentiation from The Sims 4