Player Character
The custom-created protagonist who manages the Strangetown hotel and resolves the town's strange problems.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad | Move the player character |
|---|---|
A | Interact with objects and characters |
B | Cancel or go back |
Control notes
The Nintendo DS version also uses the touch screen for interface and selected activities.
How it plays
How does The Sims 2 play?
The player views the world from an angled third-person perspective and controls a created Sim around Strangetown and the hotel. The main objective is to restore and operate the hotel while uncovering the story behind the town’s unusual visitors.
Hotel rooms and facilities are built or upgraded with money earned through jobs, services, and minigames. Guests have needs that must be monitored, while conversations and errands unlock new areas, equipment, and story events. The Nintendo DS edition follows a structured campaign rather than the largely open-ended sandbox format of the PC game.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play The Sims 2?
Keep hotel guests’ needs under control before pursuing optional tasks. A neglected guest can reduce income and make the hotel harder to manage.
Spend early earnings on practical room and facility improvements, then use upgraded equipment to access better services and later objectives. Explore Strangetown regularly because new characters, jobs, and story events become available as the hotel develops.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Daddy Bigbucks
A major Strangetown figure often tied to money, schemes, and important missions.
Mamma Hogg
A key local resident who frequently provides quests, information, or story context.
Tank Grunt
One of the town's notable young residents, involved in parts of the story and side events.
Emperor Xizzle
An important figure connected to the alien threat and later story developments.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Prioritize guest needs and hotel cleanliness before cosmetic renovations.
- 2
Use minigames and available jobs to build funds for important upgrades.
- 3
Check the hotel and surrounding areas after major story events for new tasks.
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