The Sims 2

The Sims 2 (PS2, 2005) is a wildly creative life-sim spin-off, ditching the PC version’s sandbox for a story-driven campaign where you guide Sims through absurd scenarios—becoming a superhero, investigating aliens, or surviving a Big Brother-style reality show. Its whimsical tone, unlockable content, and co-op minigames make it a couch-play gem, though the clunky console controls and stripped-down building mechanics show their limits. A hilarious, offbeat take on Sims formula.