The Bizarre™ Sims 2 Spinoff. 

Decided to revisit a game that still haunts me to this day to celebrate this Thanksgiving holiday: The Sims 2 for console. Hope you all have a good holiday! (And even if you're not American, why not just have a big dinner?)

Every different console/handheld Sims game from the Sims 2 era is absolutely fascinating to me. Sims 2 on DS was a hotel management game, while on PSP it was a supernatural mystery RPG

You HAVE to play the DS version of the sims 2, there's the Italian mafia, a cult, a murderous robot, alien invasions and nuclear rods lying around it's MAD

The joy of The Sims 2 is where you can actually control your characters. Not just commanding them

It might be worth a visit to The Sims 2: Castaway. You might enjoy that one.

I really loved how you could use controllers and actually control your sim. I wish they would bring that back :(

Aww, this game is so nostalgic for me. When I was a kid I had Lyme disease (I was able to almost fully recover, thankfully!) and me and my mom played this in the two-player mode to keep me entertained. For a long time we would replay it once a year just for fun, until we moved and lost track of the PS2. Most of my best Sims memories come from this game. She also found out at some point when we were playing again in my late teens that the game doesn't have any mechanic to prevent you from marrying LITERALLY EVERYONE AT THE SAME TIME and decided that was the best way to keep friends for promotions because spouses can't lose relationship points with you. We would laugh so hard when Noel was married to 12 people at the same time and every person he passed was blowing him kisses as he ran to work.

Ah, the nostalgia... My siblings and I played this in Swedish since our native language wasn't an option, and the two words I remember learning were "örfila" = to slap somebody (with a fish), and "kräkas" = to throw up. What beautiful childhood memories!

6:50 "I was actually able to feel like I was making a difference at the next location. Unfortunately it was a very BAD difference". Once upon a time I played Sims to escape reality... not any more I guess.

Despite their limitations the console sims games before 3 had a special charm about them especially bustin out and urbz and one thing I miss that 2 had which should've been added to 3 and 4 is being able to have direct control of a sim it's just really nice being able to walk a sim without pressing a tile for them to go

_The Sims 2™_ and _The Urbz: Sims in the City™_ before it were absolutely top tier for Sims console gaming. The Urbz was definitely lowkey in that it seems like a lot of people don't remember it or simply never knew it existed, but i'd love to see something like that again.

It's so heartwarming to see the console version of Sims 2 being remembered; I feel like it gets overlooked a lot when people talk about The Sims. I was also one of those that grew up playing the console versions since I wouldn't have a computer capable of consistently running games until I was off to college, and while the PC games may be more robust overall, there were aspects of console Sims 2 that were just so unique. I liked the goal-based gameplay and seeing what new area I'd be off to next, and I especially loved the experimental nature of cooking and how you could combine different ingredients to get all sorts of different effects. Sure, the controls were a little clunky sometimes, and I spent SO MUCH TIME in the Bio-Dome thanks to the 12 friend goal, but man, was the game a trip.

Xbox Sims 2 was lit, you could play local two-player as two sims living in the same house. Good times :)

I remember playing this when I was a teen! This game introduced me to Paramore lol

Playing this co-op was an absolute trip growing up The stupid shenanigans that could and most certainly *did* ensue

Ahh, the memories of this game. Playing this on the PS2 together was one of the few moments where my sister and I weren't scratching each others eyes out. Or slapping each other with fish, if you will.

This game was such a fever dream. I played it religiously as a kid and loved every second of it. Thanks for the bizarre walk down memory lane!

My Childhood! I couldn't finish it, no matter how long I tried. Having to have 30-20 friends was really hard

I have terrible insomnia and have struggled to sleep even more than usual lately. However, I discovered that listening to your videos and VODs at night really helped calm my mind, and I have finally been getting some proper sleep & relief. I have been an AA fan for a long time, but wanted to thank you for everything you do - we are all lucky to have you 🙏

I remember as a kid I had this for PlayStation 2 and for PC, And they where both so much fun, I would say that the sims 2 era is by far the best time for sims.

I had a summer crush in 2005 I'd talk to on the phone all the time and she'd play this with her sister on the PS2. Obviously I told her to make the recipes that instakilled whoever ate them. Good memories of console Sims 2.

I LOVED this game. I had it for the GameCube because I also didn’t have a PC to play the original and I spent so much time playing it. I’d stay up so many late summer nights when I was younger with the windows open while Pressure by Paramore played over and over again in simlish. This may honestly be my favorite Sims game.

You know it is a good video when you feels like 2-3 minutes short video but actually 10 minutes.

It's amazing how well the ultra realistic stories of this game hold up to this day.

I remember an exploit in this game that if you relax in a double bed with another Sim, your relationship points with that Sim skyrocket.

I remember being so bummed out when I played the Sims for Playstation 2 and finding out you couldn't build a second floor... sooooooo disappointing.

Played the PS2 version. Had an absoulte blast along with Sims Bustin Out.

This was my very first sims game and I loved everything about it.

I remember slapping someone with a fish in this game. I laughed hysterically when they pulled a fish out and slapped me with it. I guess every Sim carries a fish with them.

Oh man sims 2 came out just when I had my first job, and I was over the moon with excitement for all the possibilities in a new sims game. It barely ran on the family PC, and load times took minutes for everything. Stuttering and lag was normal for me, and I could barely manage more than one sim at a time, my sistem just couldn't handle it. But it didn't really matter to me, I loved that game.

Totally missed Mesa Gallery, Andromeda Arms, Jugen House lol. But seriously, this is one of my favourite Sims games, in all versions I've played. I never really had a pc of my own until college, so even just playing Sims 3 was difficult unless I could borrow my dad's laptop lol. But the console and handheld versions of the Sims games were some of the most memorable ways I've experienced the series.

When I was growing up this was my FAVORITE way to play The Sims 2. The direct controls, the cooking mechanics, the music, the places you can go. I loved tearing down as much of a property down as possible and completely remodeling it. I found myself frustrated I ran out of room and couldn't build 2nd story floors.

This was my childhood easily in my top 10 video games

Love all the chaos of early Sims. I just wish there was a playlist of your Sims videos so I could easly find them all.

I had this game for my playstation 2 growing up, absolute fond memories with it.

ambiguousamphibian's voice is like a hot cup of cocoa on a cold and frosty morning :)

I remember playing loads of the Sims 2 and loving it growing up, but this video has made me realise I was stuck on the first lot for my entire career.

This game was the central pillar of faith for my siblings and me growing up.

I used to play this thing a lot on my ps2 i never knew there was a way to progress!! I ended up marrying the tutorial lady

I remember this as a fever dream game. Going to the library downtown to play it and read a book for x amount of time to play.

When I subscribed to Ambiguousamphibian he was playing Project Zomboid with some hardcore challenge twists. Today, he produced this masterpiece. I'm not complaining... The internet is a wonderful place.

Nothing screams superiority and dominance faster than balancing a vacuum on your head before assaulting your fellow man with fish.

0:44 You have a "bold and brash" taste in art Mr. Amphibian.

I hope you continue to review Sims games. These videos are the highlight of my day.

the co-op was what made this version one of the best sims games ever. so many good memories playing this game with my childhood friend every weekend

The Sims 2: Bustin out on PS2 was a fever dream and a half

This game was me and my friends jam when we were kids. We played this so much in co-op.

My favourite sims 2 game was sims 2 castaway. Specifically the wii version. I enjoyed living simply, crafting items, exploring secrets, and being able to build shelters and homes.

I played all of those levels for ages, and it was always sad to move away. I couldn't really read any English then, but I loved it all.

As a kid I could never make it to the Alien household! Also as a wanna-be goth kid I thought that black and purple ruffle skirt was the peak of fashion.

It had the most fun split screen multiplayer that was so great.

I loved the Sims 2 man, PS2 days were the best

Would love to see you complete sims castaway! I remember that game giving me a hard time when i was younger and i wonder if it would still be challenging. A completely different sims to any other.

The Sims 2 for console is one I wish we could see rereleased (or at least given a spiritual sequel). I miss the ability to customize what you cook, and the variety of 'quests' & goals you fulfilled as you continued through. The Bustin' out, The Urbz, & Sims Medieval are in the same vein, but none of them quite compare to how well Sims 2 managed it (curse the data overload the game had, making the game eventually lock itself up).

I could watch these sims videos all day I NEED MOAR FEED ME MOOAARR

What got me into the Sims was the Gamecube version of the Sims 2. After that I played sims 3 on the Wii and later played it on PC. Odd way to get into the series, but effective.

I grew up with The Sims Bustin' Out on PS2 and even a little of the GBA version (which starts on a farm I think???). It was definitely an experience to be had.

I cant believe you got CallMeKevin to be on your channel :D Edit: I found out Jim Pickens negotiated this by locking amphibian in the basement all praise the dear leader

I have fond childhood memories of the My Sims games- I'd love to see how you interpret them in your distinctive style. Some of that stuff is *Weird*, even before you get into every one of those games using the same cast in similar roles.

i played this game soo much as a kid. i always found it kind of relaxing (especially with the rain effect). that was until i found a recipe by mixing random ingredients (i think one of them was motor oil) that would kill everyone i served it to

"This guy is totally a crazy conspiracy theorist" *Guy is literally kidnapped and brainwashed by the people he was theorising about*

sims 2 castaways was so good. i wore the disc out on ps2

Sims console games FTW. Absolutely would love to see a video on the PSP or DS, heck even maybe the GBA ports of this game. They're all absolutely insane and lovely in their own ways. I truly miss old Sims console ports 😭

I love your use of the Urbz music. Such an incredibly nostalgic game for me. I always hoped that there was a "full" PC counterpart (if that makes sense) since I grew up on the PC games... Sad to learn there wasn't.

Sims 2 on console was my first exposure to the series. Always played it with a friend. It was such a fever dream. Especially at that age. I think I always played as an alien and remodeled every house as much as I could. My friend, his sister and I even made up our own stories.

I have a memory of playing what had to be the Sims 2 on console. It's my child brain with no concept of regular employment getting my sim fired for not showing up for work 3 days in a row due to forgetting jobs are an everyday thing and forcing my sim to faff about instead

i can appreciate the continued use of lemon jelly's nightlife remixes in these

This is my first Sims game. Really takes me back. I made a lot of bad decisions.

Funny story about me as a kid playing this game. Whenever I played story mode I was ALWAYS stuck on the 2nd location and it was cus of the last quest you had to do. Ya see when I was young I was about ehhh 9-10 when I played this game. I could read but I didnt know a lot. So the last quest is to beat the asshole of the game at FOOSball. I thought it said FOOTball. I was always upset I couldn't progress further.

Maaaaan, that threw me back a LOT of years, I like this more than the pc version at the time because I liked to control them with the joystick. Can't wait for your video about the the Sims castaway, I tried, it was a disaster

thanks for bringing attention to the older forgotten sims games

"distrust of the government, and any and every possible organized institution" Hard to go wrong with that mantra.

Yesss Sims 2 console! It is so goofy and fun! I've downloaded some of the songs from it and put them into my Sims 2 game cuz they're just so good and I miss them.

Sims 2 for the PSP is my favourite. Had a cool plot and good mini games.

What I loved about Sims2 on console, as well as Sims Urbz was that it had multiplayer. Was always fun playing it with my friend after school back in the day.

i love this game. this and sims urbz for the ds. back when the sims team wasnt afraid of trying new things

You’ve probably gotten this before but your dialect is so Romy from romy and Michelle’s high school reunion. I mean this as a big compliment

So many childhood memories with this game!, love that you're making videos on the sims!

This is my favorite sims game and it makes me so happy to see someone talking about it!

i really liked the sims 2 on the PS2 for the shear fact that you can actually run around as your sim instead of using a marker

I love these sims videos! Currently feeling unwell so this video will make me feel 10x better! 😊

I'm enjoying your revisiting of the Sims series

I was just looking for something to watch and I saw you uploaded 2 seconds ago, I'm blessed!

I'm pretty sure that Sims 2/Sims 2 Pets on consoles were the ONLY Sims games where you can control your sim with the analog stick lol (There's actually a mod for Sims 3 on PC, where you can move your sim freely with the keyboard or controller)

In a few generations, Sims 8 or something will make us pay 14.99 for every pixel on the screen.

I finally got it. Your voice sounds so dang familiar to me, and it's been bugging me for a while that I couldn't figure out who you reminded me of. Now I have it. You sound like Jeffrey Combs. Not all the time, but a lot of the time.

Don't forget the Sims Medieval! That was my intro to Sims, so great

Wow. What a trip to the past. I played hours of this game with my next door neighbor and we would stay in locations for much longer than needed, making new storylines and character developments with eachother. I haven’t seen this game is years..what’s a refresher.

Say what you will about sims console games but the soundtracks still go hard af

Big buff green men? Seems like I will only be holding my phone with one hand today.

This game is so nostalgic for me 😭 my first sims game I ever played I remember listening to paramore in Simlish & losing to the chicken in chess 😢

For about 10 years i been piecing together a story spanning from sims busting out to sims 3 following my sim through various adventures. The sims 2 Console arc followed up from the Urbz arc with the plot being that this game was a reality TV game show with my sim as a participant. This then leads in to the ssx on tour arc

This is how I was introduced to the series ❤️ thank gosh my babysitter’s kids had a GameCube

Sim 2 was amazing. More 2 player. Yes

I remember playing the Sims 2 on PS2! Such childhood nostalgia. I remember my younger brother purposely firing a rocket inside of his Sim's house, turning his Sims into a ghost, and then his Sims puking on mortal Sims. I still have my PS2 copy!

The Sims 3 for wii is one of the most broken experiences ever. Most of the biggest pre-built houses physically do not fit on any lot in the game, the ones that do come with so many objects that if you even manage to place them the game deals with the problem by starting random fires on your lot and warning you that's how it handles it via a dialogue pop-up. You can obtain infinite money by buying an empty lot, placing a bed and a fridge, going to the store and buying 103 3 star catfish, putting them in the fridge, going to sleep, then taking them back and selling them to the store. Highly reccomend

.... How else does one spell "Kevin"??

The soundtrack for this game went so hard! I still get the nu metal and industrial songs stuck in my head sometimes. Nu Metal Song 1 had no right being that good.

I had this on ps2 it was so fun. When the disc suddenly died my baby heart couldn't take it. I remember frantically dabbing it with a cloth dipped in rubbing alcohol to "clean it and make it work", it wprked twice then the game was done for. Good times

I tried playing this all the time as a kid and never made it past the 2nd or 3rd house lol. I had no idea what I was doing and just liked customizing the characters. I do miss how weird the vibes were in Sims 2, Sims 3 and 4 feel too sterile in comparison