MySims Kingdom Nintendo DS Review

When you look at the cover of MySims Kingdom you can't miss the huge logo, and across the top left corner of that logo you'll find that it actually says it is new, as if they somehow forgot that this was not the same game that came out last year. Anyone who picks up the game will believe that for some reason this game is definitely different and a step up, but unfortunately they'll find disappointment. Undoubtedly there are a couple new mini games and some small tweaks here and there, but the small changes just aren't good enough to make this game stand out, especially in comparison to the prequels.

Before you even begin to get any enjoyment out of MySims Kingdom, you have to go through a few obstacles. Just after two minutes of beginning again, you'll meet some landmark characters, get the tools to make money, and then get thrown right out into the world with almost no direction. Go wander aimlessly around the world for a little bit attempting to figure out what you're supposed to be doing. Early progress is either obstructed by stupid and annoying item collection quests or just buy a lack of surety. To build items needed by some of the characters in the game, you have to put together essences. By using a device called an extractor, you can suck up some of these beings at it for the most predictable elements. Once you've gotten enough essences, you can combine them all with another device called a stent coach Ron and create a random new weapon by rubbing on the touchscreen.

Don't get me wrong; There are many great things about MySims Kingdom, and some of the mini-games available are definitely very enjoyable. The controls are very easy to get used to and are just right for building cities. But even despite the title, the DS version of MySims Kingdom actually is more related to the previous DS games than the recently released Nintendo Wii game. After you come back from a trip and settle back into your house, a bunch of strange disappearances occur. Half of the town's buildings and furniture is is gone, and the king looks to you to figure things out. The story is just some kind of excuse to explain the many games, and it doesn't have a lot to do with the Nintendo Wii version, although many of the characters from that title to show up here and make a reference to the bitter adventure to be having a few have chosen that game instead.