**Game Information:**
- Title: The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection
- Developer: Maxis
- Publisher: Electronic Arts
- Release Date: July 29, 2014
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows
**Overview:**
The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection is a special edition of The Sims 2, which includes the base game along with all of its expansion packs and stuff packs. It was offered as a free upgrade to players who already owned The Sims 2 and its expansions. The Ultimate Collection provides players with the complete Sims 2 experience, allowing them to create and control virtual characters in a simulated life.
**Features:**
1. The Complete Sims 2 Experience: The Ultimate Collection includes the base game of The Sims 2 along with all of its expansion packs and stuff packs, offering a vast amount of content and gameplay possibilities.
2. Create and Customize Sims: Players can create unique Sims by customizing their appearance, personalities, and life goals.
3. Build and Decorate Homes: The game allows players to design and furnish homes for their Sims, using a variety of architectural styles and décor options.
4. Pursue Careers and Relationships: Players can guide their Sims through various careers, build relationships, and make life-altering decisions.
5. Explore Expansion Pack Content: With the included expansion packs, players can explore new locations, careers, activities, and supernatural elements that add depth and variety to the gameplay.
**Gameplay:**
In The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection, players assume the role of a virtual "god" who controls the lives of virtual characters called Sims. Players can create Sims from scratch, customize their appearance, personalities, and aspirations, and then guide them through their daily lives.
The game provides various life simulation aspects, allowing Sims to pursue careers, build relationships with other Sims, form families, and engage in various activities and hobbies. Sims have needs, wants, and fears that players must manage to keep them happy and fulfilled.
The Ultimate Collection includes several expansion packs, each introducing new features and content. These expansions might add new life stages, career paths, vacation destinations, supernatural elements, and more, offering players diverse gameplay experiences and possibilities.
**System Requirements (PC):**
The following are the minimum system requirements to run The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection on PC:
- OS: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10
- Processor: 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: 128 MB Video Card with support for Pixel Shader 2.0
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: At least 9 GB of free space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible
