**Game Information:**
- Title: The Sims Pet Stories
- Developer: Maxis
- Publisher: Electronic Arts
- Release Date: June 19, 2007
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows, macOS
**Overview:**
The Sims Pet Stories is a standalone game in The Sims Stories series, designed to be more accessible and story-driven than the mainline Sims games. It allows players to experience the joys and challenges of pet ownership through two unique story-driven scenarios.
**Features:**
1. Two Story Modes: The game features two distinct story modes, each with its own set of characters, goals, and challenges related to pet ownership.
2. Pet Creation: Players can create and customize their Sims and their furry companions, choosing from various dog and cat breeds.
3. Story-Driven Gameplay: The gameplay in Pet Stories revolves around specific storylines with objectives, cutscenes, and challenges for both Sims and their pets.
4. Pet Training and Interaction: Players can train and interact with their pets, building bonds and teaching them new tricks.
5. Life Moments: The game includes "Life Moments," where players make decisions that impact the storyline and outcome of each story mode.
**Gameplay:**
In The Sims Pet Stories, players can choose between two different story modes: "Marie's Story" and "Riley's Story."
1. Marie's Story: In this mode, players assume the role of Marie, a young woman who moves to the cozy town of Arbor Falls with her cat, named "Sugar." Players must help Marie settle into her new life, make friends, and deal with various challenges as a pet owner.
2. Riley's Story: In this mode, players play as Riley, a skilled trainer who competes in a pet show with his dog, "Sammy." Players guide Riley through the trials of training, practicing, and winning the ultimate pet show.
Both story modes are guided experiences with specific goals and tasks related to the characters' lives and pet ownership. Players can enjoy story-driven gameplay while exploring the challenges and rewards of having pets in their Sims' lives.
**System Requirements (PC):**
The following are the minimum system requirements to run The Sims Pet Stories on PC:
- OS: Windows XP/Vista/7
- Processor: 1.4 GHz Pentium 4 processor or equivalent
- Memory: 256 MB RAM
- Graphics: 32 MB Video RAM with support for DirectX 9.0c
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: At least 3.5 GB of free space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible
