Let's see, basically - you are creating a virtual version of yourself in SIM form in the Sims Bustin Out from EA Games for the PS2. You have so many different ways to customize your SIM, it's almost hard to choose how you want him or her to look. Once you have your SIM designed, you head out into the world to make your living. The fun part about the game play in this SIM sequel is that you can play in normal mode or free play mode. In normal mode, your SIM works every day in their chosen field, they have to raise money, move out of mom's house, start building up a life of their own, have a family, and more. In the free play mode, you can basically just do anything you'd like to do - which can be fun in a whole new way. There are twelve different career paths that you can choose from, including model and military and gangster, so you can truly be who you want to be.
You are constantly on the look out for Malcom, who will be hitting every place you stay at (yes, even dear old mom's), and taking your SIM's things. You will normally have a goal to replace these items for your friends and they will pay you back. So, this is always a fun goal to try to hit, especially when some of these items are pretty expensive. But, you can do so much in this game to raise money for your SIM, from working to painting, so it really won't take you long to raise the money you want or need.
One new thing that the Sims: Bustin' Out offers is several great new areas that you can visit and live at. But, a few of these aren't made for those under the age of 18, which surprises me that the rating on this game is T for teen, it even says Mature Sexual Themes on the rating. For example, one of the areas that you can visit and live in is Pixel Acres, which is a nudist colony. If that isn't enough, you can also kiss and hug other SIMs until they are ready to have a baby. For me, this is a bit much for a teen game, as I personally don't want my young teens seeing this stuff yet.
But, overall, the game play is fun. With all of the different areas and careers that you can choose from, there is no shortage of different paths to take. And, you can have a different experience any time you play. So, the game play gets a 5 out of 5 from me... even with the adult themes.
