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The Sims: Livin' Large
The Sims: Livin' LargeExpand your Sim world with new characters, careers, and supernatural surprises.
Valheim
ValheimA brutal co-op Viking survival game in a procedural world.
Overview
Description

The Sims: Livin' Large (known as The Sims: Livin' It Up in Europe) is the first expansion pack for The Sims, adding a host of new NPCs, careers, objects, and gameplay features. From the mischievous Tragic Clown to the mystical Genie, the pack introduces sci‑fi, fantasy, and supernatural elements that deepen the sandbox experience. Players can explore up to five new neighborhoods, summon Santa with cookies, bargain with the Grim Reaper, and even face the possibility of zombie resurrection, making every Sim’s life more unpredictable and fun.

Valheim is a co-op survival crafting game set in a procedurally generated Norse purgatory, blending base-building, exploration, and challenging boss fights with a striking low-poly art style.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)

Around $19.99 (Early Access).

Category
Sandbox & Creative
Survival Crafting
Best for
Sims fans and casual gamers
Co-op survival and base-building fans
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99
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release date
2000-08-27
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Specifications
developer
Maxis
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publisher
Aspyr Media, Electronic Arts
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age rating
ESRB T, PEGI 7
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multiplayer
Single player
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critic score
78/100
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platforms
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PC, Xbox
deployment
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Game
open source
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No
api available
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No
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Rich variety of new characters and careers
  • Adds supernatural and fantasy elements
  • Multiple new neighborhoods increase gameplay depth
  • Seasonal events like Santa visits add charm
  • Excellent co-op survival loop
  • Great atmosphere and art
  • Strong value
  • Rewarding progression
Cons
  • Some new objects feel gimmicky
  • Zombie resurrection can be confusing for new players
  • Limited to single‑player experience
  • Still in Early Access
  • Grindy resource gathering
  • Combat is simple
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
0
3
User rating
Not enough data
4.3 (4)

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Valheim Reviews

4.3 (4)
Verified User

Fun with caveats

Picked up Valheim recently. Upside: excellent co-op survival loop. Downside: still in early access.

Verified User

So much fun

Been playing Valheim with friends. Great atmosphere and art. One gripe: combat is simple. Would recommend.

Verified User

Love it

Sunk way too many hours into Valheim. Strong value. No real complaints. Would recommend.

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