Okay, I agree not everybody's kind of game. But sure you have a niece or nephew who digs this, its a free game man. To promote the upcoming The Sims 4 , EA is making The Sims 2: Ultimate Collection ...
A decade ago, you might have complained that The Sims 2 had turned the PC games charts into a permanent expandaland. But a comprehensive version of the game might be exactly what you're looking for ...