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+ | |subtitle=[[File:TS4 star trophy icon.png|23px|Featured Article|link=The Sims Wiki:Featured article]] The Sims Wiki's [[The Sims Wiki:Featured article|Featured Article]] for July 2014. |
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|name = The Sims 2: Nightlife |
|name = The Sims 2: Nightlife |
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|image = [[File:The Sims 2 Nightlife Cover.jpg|250px]] |
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|version = 1.2.0.355 |
|version = 1.2.0.355 |
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|platforms = [[wikipedia:Microsoft Windows|Windows]], [[wikipedia:Mac OS X|Mac OS X]] |
|platforms = [[wikipedia:Microsoft Windows|Windows]], [[wikipedia:Mac OS X|Mac OS X]] |
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− | |release = '''Windows'''<br />{{vgrelease|NA=September |
+ | |release = '''Windows'''<br />{{vgrelease|NA=September 13, 2005}}'''Mac OS X'''<br />{{vgrelease|NA=March 27, 2006}} |
|genre = [[wikipedia:Life simulation game|Life simulation game]], [[wikipedia:God game|God game]] |
|genre = [[wikipedia:Life simulation game|Life simulation game]], [[wikipedia:God game|God game]] |
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|modes = [[wikipedia:Single-player|Single-player]] |
|modes = [[wikipedia:Single-player|Single-player]] |
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|media = 2 [[wikipedia:Compact Disc|CD]]'s |
|media = 2 [[wikipedia:Compact Disc|CD]]'s |
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|requirements = Windows |
|requirements = Windows |
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− | *Windows XP, ME, 2000 or 98 |
+ | * Windows XP, ME, 2000 or 98 |
− | *1 GHz processor or faster |
+ | * 1 GHz processor or faster |
− | *256 MB or |
+ | * 256 MB or higher Ram |
− | *T&L-capable video card with 32 MB Ram |
+ | * T&L-capable video card with 32 MB Ram |
Mac |
Mac |
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− | *Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later |
+ | * Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later |
− | *1.2 GHz or faster PowerPC G4/G5 |
+ | * 1.2 GHz or faster PowerPC G4/G5 |
− | *256 MB or higher RAM |
+ | * 256 MB or higher RAM |
− | *32 MB of Video Ram |
+ | * 32 MB of Video Ram |
|input = [[wikipedia:Keyboard (computing)|Keyboard]], [[wikipedia:Mouse (computing)|mouse]] |
|input = [[wikipedia:Keyboard (computing)|Keyboard]], [[wikipedia:Mouse (computing)|mouse]] |
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|theme = Night life, dating, clubbing, pleasure lifestyle |
|theme = Night life, dating, clubbing, pleasure lifestyle |
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|creature = [[Vampire]] |
|creature = [[Vampire]] |
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|neighbor = [[Downtown (The Sims 2)|Downtown]] |
|neighbor = [[Downtown (The Sims 2)|Downtown]] |
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[[File:The Sims 2 Nightlife Icon.png|left|link=]] |
[[File:The Sims 2 Nightlife Icon.png|left|link=]] |
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'''''The Sims 2: Nightlife''''', or '''NL''', is the second [[expansion pack]] published for ''[[The Sims 2]]''. it is based on the previous expansion for ''[[The Sims]]'', ''[[The Sims: Hot Date]]''. It was released for Windows on September 13, 2005 (North America) and September 16, 2005 (European Union, Australia and New Zealand), and for Mac OS X on March 27, 2006. This expansion serves as the inspiration for an expansion pack for ''[[The Sims 3]]'', called ''[[The Sims 3: Late Night]]''. |
'''''The Sims 2: Nightlife''''', or '''NL''', is the second [[expansion pack]] published for ''[[The Sims 2]]''. it is based on the previous expansion for ''[[The Sims]]'', ''[[The Sims: Hot Date]]''. It was released for Windows on September 13, 2005 (North America) and September 16, 2005 (European Union, Australia and New Zealand), and for Mac OS X on March 27, 2006. This expansion serves as the inspiration for an expansion pack for ''[[The Sims 3]]'', called ''[[The Sims 3: Late Night]]''. |
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==Official description== |
==Official description== |
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+ | [[File:The_Sims_2_Nightlife_Logo_(Original).png|left|90px]] |
''Your Sims are on the town hitting all the swanky hot spots. Whether they're dancing until dawn, romancing that special someone, or striking out at the bowling alley, it'll be an unforgettable night! Let your Sims loose to enjoy their favorite after-dark activities as they pursue a life of pleasure. Determine their love lives as you discover the chemistry between Sims. Will their life aspirations and personalities click or clash? It could be the beginning of a stormy affair or a dating disaster. Ready for fun and romance? Bring on the night!'' |
''Your Sims are on the town hitting all the swanky hot spots. Whether they're dancing until dawn, romancing that special someone, or striking out at the bowling alley, it'll be an unforgettable night! Let your Sims loose to enjoy their favorite after-dark activities as they pursue a life of pleasure. Determine their love lives as you discover the chemistry between Sims. Will their life aspirations and personalities click or clash? It could be the beginning of a stormy affair or a dating disaster. Ready for fun and romance? Bring on the night!'' |
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===New Features=== |
===New Features=== |
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New additions include [[inventories]], new interactions, and over 125 new objects. [[NPC]]s that a player's Sim dates can now leave gifts or hate letters at the Sim's home, depending on the success of particular dates. Some of the new NPCs include party DJs, a [[Gypsy Matchmaker]], [[Mrs. Crumplebottom]], and [[Grand Vampire]]s. |
New additions include [[inventories]], new interactions, and over 125 new objects. [[NPC]]s that a player's Sim dates can now leave gifts or hate letters at the Sim's home, depending on the success of particular dates. Some of the new NPCs include party DJs, a [[Gypsy Matchmaker]], [[Mrs. Crumplebottom]], and [[Grand Vampire]]s. |
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===New Aspirations=== |
===New Aspirations=== |
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''Nightlife'' also adds a new aspiration. The [[Pleasure]] seeking aspiration is assigned in exactly the same way as any of the other 5 aspirations. Sims with the Pleasure Seeking aspiration crave enjoyment in many different ways, whilst they fear embarrassment. Pleasure Sims may receive wants such as "juggle" and "jump on lounge." ''Nightlife'' has also introduced a new reward object titled the ReNuYu-Senso-Orb which will enable any Sim to have their aspiration changed at any time. However, this object can fail, like all other aspiration reward objects. If that happens, the Sim using it at the time will then have the [[Grilled Cheese]] aspiration, and normal wants will be superseded with the urge to eat grilled cheese sandwiches. |
''Nightlife'' also adds a new aspiration. The [[Pleasure]] seeking aspiration is assigned in exactly the same way as any of the other 5 aspirations. Sims with the Pleasure Seeking aspiration crave enjoyment in many different ways, whilst they fear embarrassment. Pleasure Sims may receive wants such as "juggle" and "jump on lounge." ''Nightlife'' has also introduced a new reward object titled the ReNuYu-Senso-Orb which will enable any Sim to have their aspiration changed at any time. However, this object can fail, like all other aspiration reward objects. If that happens, the Sim using it at the time will then have the [[Grilled Cheese]] aspiration, and normal wants will be superseded with the urge to eat grilled cheese sandwiches. |
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===Drivable Cars=== |
===Drivable Cars=== |
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In ''Nightlife'', Sims can own their own [[car]]s instead of relying on the carpool. There are several models and colors available. In addition, [[driveway]]s (mandatory for any residential lot to accommodate a car) and garages can be built into the Sim's lot. |
In ''Nightlife'', Sims can own their own [[car]]s instead of relying on the carpool. There are several models and colors available. In addition, [[driveway]]s (mandatory for any residential lot to accommodate a car) and garages can be built into the Sim's lot. |
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===New Swimming Pool=== |
===New Swimming Pool=== |
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===New Neighborhood Features=== |
===New Neighborhood Features=== |
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===New Build Mode Feature=== |
===New Build Mode Feature=== |
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It also allows the user to adjust [[roof]] angles through the game's console. |
It also allows the user to adjust [[roof]] angles through the game's console. |
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+ | ==New gameplay objects== |
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− | ==Objects== |
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+ | * [[Bowling|Bowling alley]] |
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* [[Car]]s (5 models) |
* [[Car]]s (5 models) |
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+ | * [[Coffin]] |
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+ | * Cologne (in a [[Display rack|rack]]) |
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* [[Restaurant]] equipment: Host desk, chef's stove etc. |
* [[Restaurant]] equipment: Host desk, chef's stove etc. |
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* [[DJ booth]] |
* [[DJ booth]] |
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− | * Disco lighting |
+ | * Disco [[Lights|lighting]] |
+ | * [[Dance floor]] |
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* [[ElectroDance Sphere|Dance sphere]] |
* [[ElectroDance Sphere|Dance sphere]] |
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+ | * [[Fire jet]] |
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+ | * [[Karaoke machine]] |
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+ | * [[Photo booth]] |
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+ | * [[Poker table]] |
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+ | * [[ReNuYu Porta-Chug]] |
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+ | * [[ReNuYuSenso Orb]] |
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==New gameplay mechanics== |
==New gameplay mechanics== |
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As with previous expansion packs, not only does ''The Sims 2: Nightlife'' come packed with more content, but also adds something to the overall gameplay of the original game. New aspects of gameplay that are added to ''Nightlife'' are: |
As with previous expansion packs, not only does ''The Sims 2: Nightlife'' come packed with more content, but also adds something to the overall gameplay of the original game. New aspects of gameplay that are added to ''Nightlife'' are: |
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+ | * Sims can now go out on [[Dating|dates]] |
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− | *Sims can |
+ | * Sims can go on [[outing]]s with friends |
− | *Sims can |
+ | * Sims can now form groups of close friends and can invite all of those friends out in one go. |
− | *Sims can now |
+ | * Sims can now receive gifts after a good or bad date. |
− | *Sims can |
+ | * Sims can purchase their own drivable cars. |
− | *Sims can now have drivable cars. |
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==Dating mini game== |
==Dating mini game== |
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[[File:Baddate2people.jpg|thumb|Two women delivering poo bags after bad dates.]] |
[[File:Baddate2people.jpg|thumb|Two women delivering poo bags after bad dates.]] |
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{{Main|Dating}} |
{{Main|Dating}} |
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⚫ | Sims can now ask someone that they are interested in on a date and if the person accepts then a meter will appear and the player needs to build it up unless you want a bad date (which can be done by [[Affair|getting caught cheating]] or by cheating using [[boolprop testingcheatsenabled true]] — shift-click on a Sim and click on set score). |
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⚫ | The date can have a score from Dream Date to Horrible. This works off of each Sims wants so fulfilling wants of both daters causes the meter to climb higher. The more fears fulfilled the lower the meter. At the end, depending on how high the date meter is, the player's Sim may get a gift the next day of a bouquet of flowers or a note. If the date went horribly then they'll get a stinky letter or a flaming bag of poo, but then there's that small possibility where you don't get anything at all. |
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⚫ | Sims can now ask someone that they are interested in on a date and if the person accepts then a meter will appear and the player needs to build it up unless you want a bad date (which can be done by [[Affair|getting caught cheating]] or by cheating using [[boolprop testingcheatsenabled true]] |
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+ | During the dating mini game, [[Mrs. CrumpleBottom]] is considered an obstacle for Sims. When Sims perform romantic interactions or [[WooHoo]] with Mrs. CrumpleBottom nearby, she will smack the Sims with her purse, lowering the date meter. |
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⚫ | The date can have a score from Dream Date to Horrible. This works off of each Sims wants so fulfilling wants of both daters causes the meter to climb higher. The more fears fulfilled the lower the meter. At the end, depending on how high the date meter is, the player's Sim may get a gift the next day of a bouquet of flowers or a note. If the date went horribly then they'll get a stinky letter |
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==Fury== |
==Fury== |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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DJJ.png|Being the DJ! |
DJJ.png|Being the DJ! |
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Spin Ball.png|Using the [[ElectroDance Sphere]] |
Spin Ball.png|Using the [[ElectroDance Sphere]] |
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− | + | Smoogo car.jpg|The Smoogo Minima, one of the 5 cars added. |
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− | + | Smord car.jpg|The Smord P328, one of the added cars. |
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− | + | Landwhale car.jpg|The Landwhale, one of the cars featured in ''Nightlife''. |
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− | + | Yomoshoto car.jpg|The Yomoshoto Evasion, a car in ''Nightlife''. |
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− | + | Hunka car.jpg|The Hunka 711, the most expensive car added. |
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Videos= |
Videos= |
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<gallery widths="180" captionalign="left"> |
<gallery widths="180" captionalign="left"> |
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− | + | File:The Sims™ 2 Nightlife Official Trailer|''The Sims™ 2: Nightlife'' Official Trailer |
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</gallery> |
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==Media== |
==Media== |
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!Track!!Real-world preview! |
!Track!!Real-world preview! |
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− | |''The Sims 2: Nightlife'' Theme |
+ | |''The Sims 2: Nightlife'' Theme (Junkie XL mix) |
+ | |[[File:Ts2 junkie xl - sims 2 uni theme.ogg|noicon]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |''The Sims 2: Nightlife'' Theme (Lemon Jelly mix) |
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+ | |[[File:TS2 Nightlife Theme Sample.ogg|noicon]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |''The Sims 2: Nightlife'' Theme (Timo Maas mix) |
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+ | |[[File:Ts2 timo maas - sims 2 theme.ogg|noicon]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |''The Sims 2: Nightlife'' Loading Screen |
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+ | |[[File:Ts2 nightlife startup theme.ogg|noicon]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Arch of the Sim (Adam Freeland mix) |
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+ | |[[File:Ts2 AdamFreeland - ArchOfTheSims.ogg|noicon]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |First Volley (General Midi mix) |
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+ | |[[File:Ts2 general midi - first volley.ogg|noicon]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Makeover (Adam Freeland mix) |
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+ | |[[File:Ts2 Adam Freeland - Makeover.ogg|noicon]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Makeover (Lemon Jelly mix) |
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+ | |[[File:Ts2 lemon jelly - makeover.ogg|noicon]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Arch of the Sim (Lemon Jelly mix) |
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+ | |[[File:Ts2 lemon jelly - arch of the sim.ogg|noicon]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Busy (Adam Freeland mix) |
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+ | |[[File:Ts2 adam freeland - busy.ogg|noicon]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Shopping Spree (General Midi mix) |
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+ | |[[File:Ts2 general midi - shopping spree.ogg|noicon]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Stop and Sim (General Midi mix) |
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+ | |[[File:Ts2 general midi - stop and sim.ogg|noicon]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Sim The Builder (Hyper mix) |
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+ | |[[File:Ts2 hyper - sim the builder.ogg|noicon]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Sim Time (Lemon Jelly mix) |
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+ | |[[File:Ts2 lemon jelly - sim time.ogg|noicon]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Sim Time Sim Place (Hyper mix) |
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+ | |[[File:Ts2 hyper - sim time sim place.ogg|noicon]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Flute Quartet in A Major - 3rd Movement |
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+ | |[[File:Ts2 haydn - flute quartet in a maj.ogg|noicon]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Hungarian Dance No. 7 in A Major |
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+ | |[[File:Ts2 brahms - hungarian dance no 7.ogg|noicon]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Quintet in A Major "Stadler Quintet" |
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+ | |[[File:Ts2 mozart - quintet in a maj.ogg|noicon]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Serenade No. 5 |
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+ | |[[File:Ts2 haydn - serenade no 5.ogg|noicon]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Standchen (Serenade) |
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+ | |[[File:Ts2 schubert - standchen.ogg|noicon]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |String Quartet Op. 1 No. 2 in E Flat - 2nd Movement |
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+ | |[[File:Ts2 haydn - string quartet op 1 no 2.ogg|noicon]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Comansnala |
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+ | |[[File:Ts2 Comansnala.ogg|noicon]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Ishneticht |
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+ | |[[File:Ts2 Ishneticht.ogg|noicon]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Muenwana |
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+ | |[[File:Ts2 Muenwana.ogg|noicon]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Onta Da Lupa |
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+ | |[[File:Ts2 Onta Da Lupa Alt.ogg|noicon]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Wa Wa Wa |
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+ | |[[File:Ts2 Wa Wa Wa.ogg|noicon]] |
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+ | |} |
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+ | ;Non-US |
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+ | {| class="wikitable heading-blue" |
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+ | !Track!!Region!!Real-world preview! |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Heartbeat |
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+ | |Brazil, Czech Republic, Denmark, Norway, United Kingdom |
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+ | |[[File:Ts2 annie - heartbeat.ogg|noicon]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Hubny Harb |
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+ | |Czech Republic, Finland, Norway, United Kingdom |
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+ | |[[File:Ts2 christian forss - hubny harb.ogg|noicon]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Jump |
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+ | |Denmark, Finland, Germany, Spain, United Kingdom |
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+ | |[[File:Ts2 the faders - jump.ogg|noicon]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |What It Takes |
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+ | |United Kingdom |
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+ | |[[File:Ts2 the faders - what it takes.ogg|noicon]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Chewing Gum |
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+ | |Germany, Norway |
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+ | |[[File:Ts2 Annie - Chewing Gum.ogg|noicon]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Cry |
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+ | |Brazil, Czech Republic, Finland |
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+ | |[[File:Ts2 Victoria - Cry.ogg|noicon]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Madre |
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+ | |Spain |
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+ | |[[File:Ts2 Andy&Lucas - Madre.ogg|noicon]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Mi Barrio |
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+ | |Brazil, Czech Republic, Germany, Spain |
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+ | |[[File:Ts2 Andy&Lucas - Mi Barrio.ogg|noicon]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |O Blay Wobba Zoon |
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+ | |Denmark |
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+ | |[[File:Ts2 LUX Spencers - O blay wobba zoon.ogg|noicon]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Run with Me |
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+ | |Brazil, Germany |
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+ | |[[File:Ts2 Jeanette - Run with me.ogg|noicon]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Summer Lovin' |
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+ | |Denmark, Finland, Norway, Spain |
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+ | |[[File:Ts2 Musikk ft John Rock - Summer Lovin'.ogg|noicon]] |
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− | == |
+ | == See also == |
* [[The Sims 2: Nightlife/patch|Patch for The Sims 2: Nightlife]] |
* [[The Sims 2: Nightlife/patch|Patch for The Sims 2: Nightlife]] |
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* [[The Sims 2: Nightlife/cheats|Cheats for The Sims 2: Nightlife]] |
* [[The Sims 2: Nightlife/cheats|Cheats for The Sims 2: Nightlife]] |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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− | *[http://thesims2.ea.com/about/ep2_index.php The Sims 2 Nightlife: on TheSims2.com] |
+ | * [http://thesims2.ea.com/about/ep2_index.php The Sims 2 Nightlife: on TheSims2.com] |
+ | {{Feat art|July 2014}} |
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+ | {{Sims|state2=uncollapsed}} |
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Nightlife, The Sims 2}} |
{{DEFAULTSORT:Nightlife, The Sims 2}} |
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+ | [[nl:De Sims 2: Nachtleven]] |
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[[es:Los Sims 2: Noctámbulos]] |
[[es:Los Sims 2: Noctámbulos]] |
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[[fr:Les Sims 2: Nuits de Folie]] |
[[fr:Les Sims 2: Nuits de Folie]] |
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+ | [[ru:The Sims 2: Ночная жизнь]] |
+ | [[pl:The Sims 2: Nocne życie]] |
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Revision as of 21:08, 18 July 2020
The Sims 2: Nightlife | |
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Send Your Sims on an Epic Night Out | |
Development | |
Developer(s) | Maxis Emeryville |
Publisher(s) | EA Games (PC) Aspyr Media (Mac) |
Ratings | ESRB: T ACB: M PEGI: 12+ |
Series | The Sims |
Release date(s) | Windows NA September 13, 2005 Mac OS X NA March 27, 2006 |
Technical information | |
Version | 1.2.0.355 |
Mode(s) | Single-player |
Media | 2 CD's |
System requirements | Windows
Mac
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Input methods | Keyboard, mouse |
Game features | |
Genres | Life simulation game, God game |
Themes | Night life, dating, clubbing, pleasure lifestyle |
Creatures | Vampire |
Neighborhoods | Downtown |
Related pages | |
Patches and updates | |
Cheats |
The Sims 2: Nightlife, or NL, is the second expansion pack published for The Sims 2. it is based on the previous expansion for The Sims, The Sims: Hot Date. It was released for Windows on September 13, 2005 (North America) and September 16, 2005 (European Union, Australia and New Zealand), and for Mac OS X on March 27, 2006. This expansion serves as the inspiration for an expansion pack for The Sims 3, called The Sims 3: Late Night.
Nightlife centers on the new Downtown area, which has various activities, such as bowling, karaoke, dining and dancing, as well as a photo booth, and includes a dating mini-game which allows the player to engage in their Sim's relationships in greater depth.
Official description
Your Sims are on the town hitting all the swanky hot spots. Whether they're dancing until dawn, romancing that special someone, or striking out at the bowling alley, it'll be an unforgettable night! Let your Sims loose to enjoy their favorite after-dark activities as they pursue a life of pleasure. Determine their love lives as you discover the chemistry between Sims. Will their life aspirations and personalities click or clash? It could be the beginning of a stormy affair or a dating disaster. Ready for fun and romance? Bring on the night!
Features
The game is reminiscent of The Sims: Hot Date and The Sims: House Party, which were expansion packs for the original The Sims game, and which focused on new social interactions and locations for Sims to visit, such as a romantic restaurant and Night Club. Nightlife follows in a similar theme.
New Features
New additions include inventories, new interactions, and over 125 new objects. NPCs that a player's Sim dates can now leave gifts or hate letters at the Sim's home, depending on the success of particular dates. Some of the new NPCs include party DJs, a Gypsy Matchmaker, Mrs. Crumplebottom, and Grand Vampires.
New Aspirations
Nightlife also adds a new aspiration. The Pleasure seeking aspiration is assigned in exactly the same way as any of the other 5 aspirations. Sims with the Pleasure Seeking aspiration crave enjoyment in many different ways, whilst they fear embarrassment. Pleasure Sims may receive wants such as "juggle" and "jump on lounge." Nightlife has also introduced a new reward object titled the ReNuYu-Senso-Orb which will enable any Sim to have their aspiration changed at any time. However, this object can fail, like all other aspiration reward objects. If that happens, the Sim using it at the time will then have the Grilled Cheese aspiration, and normal wants will be superseded with the urge to eat grilled cheese sandwiches.
Drivable Cars
In Nightlife, Sims can own their own cars instead of relying on the carpool. There are several models and colors available. In addition, driveways (mandatory for any residential lot to accommodate a car) and garages can be built into the Sim's lot.
New Swimming Pool
It is now possible to design new, more customized swimming pools. Included is a new diagonal shaped swimming pool tool, which can be used to create extensive shapes not previously possible. However, the pool ladder and diving board may only be attached to pool tiles square on to the lot.
New Neighborhood Features
The lot mode has been expanded in Nightlife, so that it is possible to view the neighborhood from a lot. Players may leave one lot to play another without having to go back to the neighborhood mode. It is still impossible, however, for a Sim to invite themselves to another lot.
New Build Mode Feature
It also allows the user to adjust roof angles through the game's console.
New gameplay objects
- Bowling alley
- Cars (5 models)
- Coffin
- Cologne (in a rack)
- Restaurant equipment: Host desk, chef's stove etc.
- DJ booth
- Disco lighting
- Dance floor
- Dance sphere
- Fire jet
- Karaoke machine
- Photo booth
- Poker table
- ReNuYu Porta-Chug
- ReNuYuSenso Orb
New gameplay mechanics
As with previous expansion packs, not only does The Sims 2: Nightlife come packed with more content, but also adds something to the overall gameplay of the original game. New aspects of gameplay that are added to Nightlife are:
- Sims can now go out on dates
- Sims can go on outings with friends
- Sims can now form groups of close friends and can invite all of those friends out in one go.
- Sims can now receive gifts after a good or bad date.
- Sims can purchase their own drivable cars.
Dating mini game
Sims can now ask someone that they are interested in on a date and if the person accepts then a meter will appear and the player needs to build it up unless you want a bad date (which can be done by getting caught cheating or by cheating using boolprop testingcheatsenabled true — shift-click on a Sim and click on set score).
The date can have a score from Dream Date to Horrible. This works off of each Sims wants so fulfilling wants of both daters causes the meter to climb higher. The more fears fulfilled the lower the meter. At the end, depending on how high the date meter is, the player's Sim may get a gift the next day of a bouquet of flowers or a note. If the date went horribly then they'll get a stinky letter or a flaming bag of poo, but then there's that small possibility where you don't get anything at all.
During the dating mini game, Mrs. CrumpleBottom is considered an obstacle for Sims. When Sims perform romantic interactions or WooHoo with Mrs. CrumpleBottom nearby, she will smack the Sims with her purse, lowering the date meter.
Fury
The Sims 2: Nightlife introduces the concept of fury. Of limited duration, this generally affects which social interactions are accepted. It is most likely to occur when a spouse is caught cheating with another Sim, though it can also occur in numerous other situations, such as when a Sim is stood up, has a drink thrown in their face, or gets into a fight. When one Sim becomes furious at another Sim, the target of their fury will be subjected to vandalism, such as having their newspaper stolen, or their trash can kicked over. Also, a furious Sim will be more likely to autonomously do irritate and fight social interactions. Fury can be resolved by waiting out the furious timer (which varies depending on the damage) or buying the Sim off. The Seasons expansion pack also introduces a third way to eliminate fury: by drinking strawberry juice.
Contacts
Contacts are friends-of-friends that can call the player's Sim up wishing to establish contact. These contacts come predefined with both friendship and lifetime relationship points, making it easier to build a friendship with them. These predefined points are only available for a limited time, however.
Turn-ons/offs
Each teen, adult and elder Sim has two turn-ons and one turn-off. Turn-ons and turn-offs are designed to make relationships easier (or harder) to achieve. Sims with compatible chemistry will have lightning bolts in their relationship panels. Sims can use the action "Scope Room" to find those special Sims.
Gallery
Media
Track | Real-world preview! |
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The Sims 2: Nightlife Theme (Junkie XL mix) | |
The Sims 2: Nightlife Theme (Lemon Jelly mix) | |
The Sims 2: Nightlife Theme (Timo Maas mix) | |
The Sims 2: Nightlife Loading Screen | |
Arch of the Sim (Adam Freeland mix) | |
First Volley (General Midi mix) | |
Makeover (Adam Freeland mix) | |
Makeover (Lemon Jelly mix) | |
Arch of the Sim (Lemon Jelly mix) | |
Busy (Adam Freeland mix) | |
Shopping Spree (General Midi mix) | |
Stop and Sim (General Midi mix) | |
Sim The Builder (Hyper mix) | |
Sim Time (Lemon Jelly mix) | |
Sim Time Sim Place (Hyper mix) | |
Flute Quartet in A Major - 3rd Movement | |
Hungarian Dance No. 7 in A Major | |
Quintet in A Major "Stadler Quintet" | |
Serenade No. 5 | |
Standchen (Serenade) | |
String Quartet Op. 1 No. 2 in E Flat - 2nd Movement | |
Comansnala | |
Ishneticht | |
Muenwana | |
Onta Da Lupa | |
Wa Wa Wa |
- Non-US
Track | Region | Real-world preview! |
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Heartbeat | Brazil, Czech Republic, Denmark, Norway, United Kingdom | |
Hubny Harb | Czech Republic, Finland, Norway, United Kingdom | |
Jump | Denmark, Finland, Germany, Spain, United Kingdom | |
What It Takes | United Kingdom | |
Chewing Gum | Germany, Norway | |
Cry | Brazil, Czech Republic, Finland | |
Madre | Spain | |
Mi Barrio | Brazil, Czech Republic, Germany, Spain | |
O Blay Wobba Zoon | Denmark | |
Run with Me | Brazil, Germany | |
Summer Lovin' | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Spain |
See also
- Patch for The Sims 2: Nightlife
- Cheats for The Sims 2: Nightlife
- Comparison between The Sims 2: Nightlife and The Sims 3: Late Night
External links
Dates featured: July 2014.