The Sims 3: World Adventures

First, there was The Sims. Then there was a veritable tsunami of expansion packs. These sold millions of units, prompting the same approach to be taken with The Sims 2. When The Sims 3 arrived in May this year, discs packed with additional content were inevitable.

Enter The Sims 3: World Adventures, the first expansion pack to be developed for the latest instalment in the multi-million selling virtual dollhouse franchise. However, while previous expansions have settled for simply provided new content, such as furniture and outfits, the newest addition to the series tries something a little different.

GLOBAL AMBITIONS
World Adventures allows players to take their Sims on journeys to some of the world’s most exotic and well-known destinations. The digital people can explore famous landmarks in Sim-inspired locations across the glob, including Shang Simla in China, Champs Les Sims in France, and Al Simhara in Egypt.

As with the real-world resorts, each has a different atmosphere and culture, so Sims will have the opportunity to master the martial arts in China or enjoy romantic getaways in France. They can even explore the dark chambers of ancient tombs in Egypt.

There is plenty to do at each destination, with a series of challenges that will task players with searching for secret treasures. They will also be able to teach their Sims new skills and develop their characters, as well as interacting with the unique local Sims of each nation.

Adding further to the holiday mentality, World Adventures allows Sims fans to bring back mementos such as photographs, movies and stories into their original homes in The Sims 3. They can also discover new styles and cultures that can be used to decorate their Sims 3 home.

Consumers that pick up The Sims 3: World Adventures will also receive 1,000 SimPoints that can be spent online in The Sims 3 Store.