Compare The Sims: Life Stories for Windows to The Sims 2: Mansion & Garden Stuff for Windows

The first of these games, The Sims Life Stories, introduces an all-new Story Mode with two stories that follow the lives of Riley Harlow and Vincent Moore, two very different characters who have reached similar crossroads in their love lives. A comic romantic plot centered around engaging characters guides players through twelve chapters of this one-of-a-kind entertainment experience. Players can take their Sims through unique and entertaining storylines filled with romance, intrigue and dramatic twists. Will female lead character Riley ditch beau number one to marry and have kids with beau number two? Will successful entrepreneur Vince ever find love, or the culprit who's been foiling his heart-earned efforts to find it? Less

Re-create your Sims homes into luxurious mansions. New items including exotic columns that create stunning new archways, chic ceiling fans that add an element of cool, or sweeping grand staircases that make a bold statement. Completely reinvent your Sims' gardens with a colorful foundation of flower beds and shrubs including delicate irises, cheerful daylilies, and bright sunflowers. Choose from three new themes to re-imagine and re-make the exteriors of your Sims' estates: Moroccan, Art Deco, or Second Empire. Architectural elements include solar panels as well as all new windows, doors, roofs, and fencing to build the mansion of your Sims' dreams.Choose from a variety of bold sculptures, fountains, and topiaries to add an artistic element to your Sims' relaxing garden hideaway. Less