

As a result, Castaway for the NDS may not be a good selection for Sims veterans. Thankfully, the title actually lands in new territory for the Sims, although it introduces the problem of altering the franchise's tried-and-true formula to bring some variation to the gameplay. As the Superstar expansion pack coincided with the success of "American Idol" and its UK equivalent, "X Factor," it was with dread that I imagined the latest stand-alone game, The Sims 2: Castaway, would be a "Survivor" knock-off. The Sims have had what can charitably be described as "interesting" lives: They've been pet owners, movie stars, millionaires, rock stars and been on more vacations than most Hollywood actors.
