''MySims Party'' is a

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developed and published by

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as a spinoff to

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'' franchise for the

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and

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in 2009. It is the third game in the ''MySims'' series. It consists of 50+ mini-games which can be played with up to 4 players. The game was released on March 10, 2009, in North America.

Gameplay

Wii version

The

version of ''MySims Party'' takes a departure from ''

'' franchise and the other ''MySims'' games and begins with a character moving into a run-down town with a mayor desperate to bring residents back. The player's job is to enter festivals and win to bring new people into town. Players must collect points during these minigames to gain new characters and monuments and in return are given new playable characters, and outfits for their Sim. As the town's population increases, new areas are unlocked. The player can interact with citizens by talking to them. The player character can be customized in many different items. Unlike other games in ''

'' franchise, the Sim does not have needs or wants. In the Nintendo Wii version of ''MySims Party'' only the Wii Remote is used to play minigames.

Nintendo DS version

The

version of ''MySims Party'' takes place in a run-down town with the player tasked with the job of bringing residents into the island. This is accomplished by playing minigames for the locals who live in town and after the player has done with a certain festival to earn stars. Players collect stars to unlock other parts of town as well as new minigames and new items in stores. As more stars are collected, the town grows and mini games are unlocked. The player can interact with tourists and residents. Minigames can be played, and depending on how they do, they are unlocked as a playable character. The Sim's style can be changed in any different way in the wardrobe. Unlike other games in ''

'' franchise, Sims do not have needs or wants but sleeping can be optional. The Nintendo DS version of ''MySims'' supports touch screen and microphone functionality. The touch screen is used for talking and movement as well as placing and moving houses or furniture. Other buttons may control specific tasks such as taking photos or initiating conversation. This version also features a number of mini games.

Reception

The game received mixed reviews among critics. Reviews for the DS version were generally more positive, with the Wii version receiving big criticism on use of controls.

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said "At best, the mini-games of ''MySims Party'' offer a simple diversion for children. At worst, they are a mess of poorly-implemented waggle controls.", about the Wii version, and "At best, the mini-games of ''MySims Party'' offer a simple diversion for children. At worst, they are an uninspired cash-in trying to coast on Electronic Arts' ''MySims'' property." for the DS version. However, they praised the "single-card multiplayer" mode.

References

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