The Sims 3: Monte Vista

Love, work and kleptomania return in The Sims 3, Electronic Arts' enormous life-controlling sequel to the bestselling PC game of all time.

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Picking the best sidearms in Mina the Hollower gives you an extra advantage in some of the toughest fights.

Fans of life-simulator games have been eating well lately, as the dominance of The Sims 4 has been challenged by new kids on the block like InZoi and Paralives. While both of these titles are considered to be serious challengers in a cozy genre of living your best life, the team behind Paralives doesn't see itself as a "Sims-killer," preferring instead to view the game as another option in the genre. After all, competition in this field will ultimately benefit players by offering them more choice. "I think having more than one life-sim game makes for such a better experience for players," Para

We shouldn't forget how the genre was changed by one really great idea at the right time.