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The Sims 3 Prima Official Game Guide (Paperback)

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Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: PRIMA PUBLISHING; Pap/Pstr edition (5 Jun 2009)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0761561374
ISBN-13: 978-0761561378
Product Dimensions: 27.2 x 20.1 x 1.3 cm

Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

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It's a whole new Sims world out there - you need a guide to show you the way! Prima Games' complete Sims 3 game guide is filled with all the expert information you need to succeed in the world of Sims 3. Learn the ins and outs of each Sim personality, build the best homes and yards, and learn how to customize your own furniture, walls, and floors - all with the click of a button! * Live the highlife with our tips for getting all the big promotions, making the most money, finding love, and achieving big lifetime dreams. * Before spending a single Simoleon, check out the Object Catalog for appraisals of each household item. * Our Reference Tables are bursting with the quick-fix facts you need to make informed decisions in Sunset Valley. * Never go into a conversation unprepared. Our relationships chapter details every social situation, including how to fall in love. * Design Corner features lots designed by The Sims pros. Get your dream home inspiration right here. * Every Sim is guided by their wishes. These can be as small as wanting to take a class or read a book. Some wishes are a little more involving, like having a baby. Each adult Sim is also defined by a Lifetime Wish, such as becoming a master gardener or a rock star. This guide details exactly how to fulfill all wishes, big and small -- even wishes as enormous as becoming an astronaut.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Sims 3 Guide Review, 15 Jun 2009

By	Mr. Daniel Cook - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this Guide for �12.99 from a GAME as an impulse purchase, for me, I don't think it was worth it.

The experience I've accumulated in Sims 2 and the Sims 3 ingame tutorials, leaves the basic information in this book redundant.

There are lots of tables giving information about the items which you can purchase for your home, these tables take up quite a few pages and don't really add anything more to the game. You can tell from order of the items in the game which are the ones that add more 'environment' or 'fun' and it doesn't take a few seconds of ingame clicking to get all the item information you need.

It does have a location guide and map to finding collectables, which could be useful for people who are interested in doing this. There's also information on things like 'how many times you can 'chat' with a Sim before they find you dull' etc.. For me this information is a little surplus, I already know not to repeat things too often.

Among the few pages I did find interesting, were in the section regarding careers, it allowed me to plan my Sim's traits and skills so they had a boost in which career I chose for them.

I would only recommend this book to a Sims collector, and not someone who's just looking to fill some time before a new release.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, 19 Jun 2009

By	mosseybuxton (Portsmouth, UK) - See all my reviews

I had the Sims 2 Prima guide and loved it, so didn't think twice about buying this one for the Sims 3. Sadly, it's nowhere near as useful as its predecessor! It reads more like a very long (and very positive) review than a guide book, and while this does make it nice to read, and the author comes across as very likeable, I don't feel I actually learned anything of use from the author raving on about how good the game is. Most of the information in the guide is easily picked up in the game (the tutorials are great), or is already common sense. Where the Sims 2 guide went into great detail about all sorts of aspects, this one just... didn't. I was expecting little tidbits that I wouldn't find anywhere else, but this was not the case. An example is that my boyfriend told me about being able to change your Sim's name at City Hall, a fact I had completely NO IDEA of after reading the guide cover-to-cover. Another thing that bothered me was the omission of some simple stuff, like information on getting a Sim to move in with you. Sure, it's pretty easy to figure out in-game, but then what's the guidebook for?

Also, there are a fair few errors in the text, where the wrong word has been used or words/phrases have been repeated. It feels like the guide didn't get proof-read, and wasn't quite ready for publication.

It's not ALL bad, however... the careers section is worth a read, and I found the table of traits for existing Sims useful. But all in all, I'd say you can get by just fine without this guide. I think I wasted my money to be honest.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Very disappointing..., 24 Jun 2009

By	Furla Radley (Surrey, UK) - See all my reviews

This is badly written, badly set out, and doesn't tell you anything that is not easily accessed in the game's help and lessons. In fact, some of it is totally inaccurate - some of the cheats listed don't work.

I would save your money and just play the game without the guide - you'll have more fun working it out yourself- especially if you've played the previous titles.

Also there is no index, so searching for something quickly is out of the question.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Waste of money
I bought this thinking i'd get some useful information. Its badly put together and hard to find what you're looking for. Read more

Published 24 days ago by L. M. Trunks

2.0 out of 5 stars Sims Guide
hmm ... handy but not essential ... if you enjoy the game anyway you will find your way through withouth the guide

Published 24 days ago by A. Caldwell-holmes

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Useful
This is great for getting to know the tricks and tips of the game of which there are many.

There are a few mistakes and some of the cheats don't work since the book... Read more

Published 1 month ago by Amy Stannard-Powell

4.0 out of 5 stars A lot of content
Bought this for my daughter who refers to it sometimes althogh she can't read all of the content. It's quite a lengthy guide too.

Published 2 months ago by Gin

3.0 out of 5 stars Okay guide
Nice guide with a lot of information - a bit dissapointed in the non-working cheat codes though...

Published 2 months ago by Annedorte Vad

4.0 out of 5 stars Sims Book Review
This book helps with some hints and tips - however if you are familiar with the Sims games it does not teach you much more - but its a good fun read.

Published 3 months ago by Mrs. M. Smith

2.0 out of 5 stars Not a very well designed guide but has its uses
The game guide contains a lot of information that is useful, but you have to read it cover to cover every time you use it to find the bit of information you are looking for, as... Read more

Published 3 months ago by GyouseinoRupa

5.0 out of 5 stars Quality
Great game, great delivery and service from amazon(as always may i add)

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Published 3 months ago by Mr. K. J. Salt

4.0 out of 5 stars Sims 3 Game Guide
The book came in perfect condition and was a lot cheaper than any where else. Excellent help for the game, very happy I purchased.

Published 3 months ago by Sam;

4.0 out of 5 stars No Complaints
This was a gift with the game for my grandchildren but they've not said anything bad about it so it must be okay.

Published 4 months ago by S. Martin

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