I play several of EA's games, but never could get into the Sims. This game, like most LDW games, gives me the ability to either micro or macro manage based on MY whims/time. With the Sims (and most "core" games) you have no alternative but to micromanage to the point of distraction.

You might think I'm "prejudiced" in my opinion, since I am a moderator on the LDW forum, but that simply isn't the case. I am a fairly varied game player with over a 140 games at my disposal. I play everything from match 3 games to full blown shoot 'em ups. I love those games, and look forward to expanding my collection as time and money allow.

I spend $10 to $60 for a game that brings me a few hours (in some cases days) of intense gaming, then stick 'em on the shelf until the next version (or game) comes along. With LDW, for a mere Twenty Bucks, I can buy a nice; peaceful; casual game to provide me with months of relaxing play. Quite a nice change of pace if you ask me.