The Sims 2: Pets GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Simulation

The Sims 2: Pets

SystemGame Boy Advance
GenreSimulation
DeveloperArtificial Mind & Movement
PublisherEA Games
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesThe Sims
ESRBE
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Released for the Game Boy Advance, The Sims 2: Pets is a simulation game developed by Artificial Mind & Movement and published by EA Games.

Among the 38 GBA simulation games in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.

It is part of the The Sims series; on the GBA you can also try The Sims 2, The Sims Bustin' Out and The Urbz: Sims in the City. The series also appears on other systems with The Sims 3 (DS) and The Sims 2 (DS). Artificial Mind & Movement also made Ice Age, Drake & Josh and Ed, Edd n Eddy: The Mis-Edventures for the GBA.

The Sims 2: Pets is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want clear goals and a defined ending
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing The Sims 2: Pets is like

Simulation games model a system and let you play inside it, whether that means building a city, flying a plane, raising a pet or running a business.

Tip for newcomers: Simulations are often open-ended. Set yourself small goals and enjoy experimenting with the systems.

The Sims 2: Pets gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

The Sims 2: Pets cheats & codes

1 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:

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The Sims 2: Pets walkthroughs & guides

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The Sims 2: Pets FAQ

Who made The Sims 2: Pets?

It was developed by Artificial Mind & Movement and published by EA Games.

Is The Sims 2: Pets multiplayer?

No. The Sims 2: Pets is a single-player game.

How long does The Sims 2: Pets take to play?

As a simulation game, The Sims 2: Pets typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about The Sims 2: Pets on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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