On top of that, The Sims' tongue-in-cheek approach is endlessly entertaining - or it would be, in a non-energy-limited scenario.
What makes it fun is having the kind of control none of us has in real life, not to mention more social and career options. This is a fun little app for newbies and Sims veterans alike, although its basic, no-frills content is likely to appeal more to players new to the series.