The Sims 2

Publishers EA Games
Developers Maxis
Release date 2004
Genre Simulation
Game rating

Game Description

The Sims 2 is a 2004 strategic life simulation video game developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. It is the sequel to The Sims. The game has the same concept as its predecessor: players control their Sims in various activities and form relationships in a manner similar to real life.

Publisher description:

The Sims 2 is the next generation of the bestselling PC franchise. For the first time, players control their Sims over an entire lifetime from womb to tomb. Every choice you make has a relevant and dramatic effect on the life of your Sim. More life-like Sims, all-new gameplay and the ground-breaking addition of genetics gives players a more vivid and in-depth Sims experience.

Guiding your Sims through “Life’s Big Moments” takes on new importance, as players now get a “Life Score” to measure how well they are playing each individual Sim. The decisions that players make throughout the lifetime of their Sims now have an impact on their long-term success or failure. A choice made as a toddler has a direct effect on the teen and adult Sim they become. Will players be able to successfully lead their Sims through such important events as a first step, first crush, or marriage proposal, all while the clock is ticking?

The Sims in The Sims 2 are more aware and responsive to both other Sims and their surroundings. Sims truly come to life expressing moods and feelings through more realistic body animations and for the first time facial animations. They form complex relationships and are able to distinguish between family and friends, platonic friendships and romantic love. Sims in The Sims 2 now have DNA. Passing along physical characteristics and traits to their offspring, Sims both resemble and behave like their ancestors. As in real life, the appearance of the Sims now changes over time. In addition to getting older, a Sim that spends too much time on the couch will develop a paunch and a Sim that works out will enjoy rock solid abs.

An entirely new 3-D engine makes the world of The Sims 2 more life-like and dynamic. The Sims 2 will also introduce an all-new “Create-a-Sim” feature. This allows you to customise the facial features of your Sim with a few simple clicks, to a level of detail never realised before. In The Sims 2, players are now able to build dwellings over two stories and have the ability to coordinate and customise the homes of their Sims to a new degree of design with all-new furniture, lighting and objects.

Download The Sims 2

We might have the game available for more than one platform. The Sims 2 is currently available on these platforms:

Windows (2004)

The_Sims_2_Win_ISO_EN.zip (2.36GB)

Note: This is the base game. Click here if you’re looking for the Ultimate Collection.

How to play on Windows

  1. Download and Extract The_Sims_2_Win_ISO_EN.zip
  2. Mount The Sims 2.iso – if you don’t know how to mount files, refer to this article: https://oldgamesdownload.com/wiki/install-games-on-windows/
  3. Open the mounted file and run “setup.exe”
  4. When asked to insert a CD key, open “Serial Key.txt” in the downloaded folder and use one of the keys found there
  5. Once the installation has completed, open the “NoCD” folder and copy/paste “Sims2.exe” from the NoCD folder into the folder you installed the game. By default this will be “C:\Program Files (x86)\EA GAMES\The Sims 2\TSBin”. When prompted, you must confirm that you want to replace the files in the destination
  6. Right click on “Sims2.exe” and select “Run as administrator”
  7. Play the game

PlayStation 2 (2005)

The_Sims_2_PS2_ISO_EN.zip (932.6MB)

Additional files, patches and fixes

The Sims 2 Body Shop Windows Manual (English)

The Sims 2 Windows ReadMe (English)

The Sims 2: Double Deluxe Windows Manual (English)

The Sims 2 Screenshots

Windows


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  1. I had the same problem, when I tried running the game a second time, it did not work. However, I found a solution! I went into properties and ran a troubleshoot compatibilities. I have a Windows 11. You can also just right click ont he sims.exe file and run it there instead of going to properties. When you run it, make sure, towards the end of the diagnostic, to allow the computer to apply recommended compatibility for the Sims 2. Once I did, it worked perfectly!

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  2. Im trying to download it but when i get to the final step it says it will not work with my version of windows and I dont know what to do next

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  3. its works perfectly, but after i save the game do i need to “run as administrator” everytime i want to play? because the 2nd time i play, the house i made is on sale and i need to made another family but still cant afford the house

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