Variations of The Sims are no strangers to iOS or Android, with multiple versions of the games on the respective platforms. The Sims Medieval is the latest to hit iOS, allowing players to conquer the Dark Ages with the usual wit and humor found in an episode of The Sims.
Be ready to get medieval.
The journey begins by choosing the character traits, such as hair, skin color, facial features and Middle Ages outfit. Some of the facial changes seem limiting, especially the clothing. However, after this is finished charge ahead with getting through the tutorial.
The Sims Medieval does an excellent job of transferring a game that began with a keyboard and mouse for a touch screen. Learn the tricks for moving the camera, zooming in and controlling your sim. After the brief tutorial then it is time for meeting other characters and taking on quests.
Much like other iterations of The Sims, the game involves balancing a number of needs and wants with your character.
Performing any number of actions such as greeting other sims, taking on quests or engaging in longer conversations earn focus points. The best way to rack these up is to get out there, explore and be social. The Sims by nature is meant to be a game where social interaction is the key to success, so chat about magic, politics, science, war and many other topics.
A few bugs popped up while playing The Sims: Medieval. The sound would not work when used with an iPhone 4S, even after re-starting and enabling this option multiple times. Also, a bar on the bottom right that is supposed to slide out with detailed information about sleeping, food and other vitals was very temperamental.
Download The Sims: Medieval from the App Store ($4.99)
On Target:
- Unique take on The Sims
Off the Mark:
- Limited customization options
hi i have downloaded this game onto my iphone 4s but i can’t get my Sim to move! It tells me that i just need to tap the screen where i want my sim to go but it doesn’t work. I can’t figure it out!
Hi Courtney,
That seems odd. Sometimes I have found if there is an odd bug it helps to delete and reinstall the app.
Good luck!
Same here. Sim just stands there… dying because I can’t move her.
My Sim wont move either! I’ve uninstalled it and reinstalled it several times now all I want is my money back!!!
You would think that after months with this issue, that they would have fixed a problem. I have not been able to play at all. This is ridiculous. It is simply theft.