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Metacritic 716+

The Urbz: Sims in the City

Maxis|2004Simulation
GameCubeXboxGame Boy AdvanceDSPS2

LumiScore

52

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 9+ with parental supervision

120min/day recommended

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

37/100

Developing

Growth Value

Risk

12/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to focus on the creative aspects of the game, like designing their Urbz and their living spaces. Discuss the social dynamics within the game, prompting them to think about how their choices affect their character's reputation and relationships. Be mindful of the mild suggestive and violent content, and use it as an opportunity to discuss real-world boundaries.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving3/5
Spatial Awareness3/5
Strategic Thinking3/5
Critical Thinking3/5
Memory & Attention3/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
52
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
27
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
15
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)37/100

What your child develops

The Urbz: Sims in the City encourages strategic thinking and planning as players navigate social situations, manage their careers, and build their reputation. It promotes creativity through character customization and home decoration. Players can learn about social dynamics and the consequences of their choices within a virtual city environment.

Base: UnknownReviewed May 2026

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About this game

The Sims have moved to the City where there's always action and where reputation means everything. In the Urbz: Sims in the City, you can go to work at such locations as the Sushi Bar, Chop Shop, or Bootleg Fireworks, Inc.