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The Sims 2: Castaway

Castaway is the third console spin-off of the video game The Sims 2. The Sims Castaway Stories is a similar game created for personal computers. It is the final game in the series released for the PlayStation…

22 October 2007

The Sims 2: Castaway is an adventure developed by The Sims Division, released 22 October 2007 on PlayStation Portable.

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What The Sims 2: Castaway is

The Sims 2: Castaway is an adventure game developed by The Sims Division and released in 2007. It was published by Electronic Arts. It is available on PlayStation Portable only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Help your Sims build a life from scratch after washing ashore on a deserted tropical island. Overcome the forces of nature to help them become the ultimate survivors and thrive in this undiscovered paradise while unearthing clues that will lead them back to civilization. Build shelters, craft unique items, and discover many useful treasures and ancient mysteries hidden deep within a diverse jungle environment filled with plants, fruits, and even wildlife. Your Sims change as they take on the challenges of island life and learn to survive in style. Create a new life for your Sims on an uncharted island in The Sims 2 Castaway. Choose from a wide range of Sims - Auto Mechanic, Chef, Doctor…
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

Where it sits in the The Sims series

The Sims 2: Castaway is the 43rd of 227 entries we hold in the The Sims series. The next entry was The Sims 2: Castaway in 2007.

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What it launched against

The Sims 2: Castaway launched on 22 October 2007, within three weeks of Super Mario Galaxy, Portal, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare and The Witcher.

Released around the same time: Super Mario Galaxy, Portal, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, The Witcher.

Official trailer

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When did The Sims 2: Castaway come out?
The Sims 2: Castaway was released on 22 October 2007 for PlayStation Portable.

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