Although the noble’s ornate riches are tempting, a room lined with Jolly Roger flags, crossed sabers, and candles erupting from skulls has an undeniable appeal. Likewise, a treasure trove of new furnishings are available for sovereigns to purchase. Recent expansion pack Pirates and Nobles expands the game’s environment even more, pushing players into a conflict between two divergent groups.īoth factions deliver the obligatory wardrobe additions, allowing seadog sympathists to don tricornes and buccaneer garb while the aristocrats are adorned in elegant robes, leggings, embroidered gowns, and elaborate headgear. Abandoning the openendedness of metropolitan life for a series of gratifying role-playing quests, Medieval rescued the series from suburban malaise, delivering both an intriguing setting and satisfying sense of direction. Smartly, The Sims Medieval corrected that complaint by transporting players to the Middle Ages. I’ll admit I have never quite understood the allure of watching a virtual persona shower, sleep, or perform any of the other tedious tasks which occupy the average person’s waking hours. Despite its overwhelming popularity, the Sims series has largely shunned the incredible, by providing a broad simulation of the mundane.
From throwing a Superbowl winning pass in Madden NFL to flaunting the capoeira prowess of Tekken’s Eddy Gordo, the medium’s ability to deliver vicarious thrills is unrivaled. As it best, gaming allows players to experience the extraordinary.
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