I just came across a Sims 2 "Life Stories"?

[fullmetalalchemist1890]

So I was at the store today and I saw a sims game that looked just like TS2 but it was simply called "The Sims Life Stories"... I've heard of it before years ago but I never understood what it was exactly. From what I've researched, it appears to be just like TS2 and has the same gameplay. So why is this a separate game from TS2 if it's exactly like TS2?

[maybesomethingdunno]

How is this game different from The Sims or The Sims 2?
The big difference is the addition of the new directed Story mode, laptop friendly system specs, and the ability to play the game in a separate window while using your own IM and email to stay connected with friends.

The Sims Stories games are standalone games and do not support expansion packs or stuff packs from The Sims or The Sims 2 collections.

---Official About page. (http://thesims2.ea.com/about/sims_stories/index.php)

[AlexandraSpears]

It is a very, VERY stripped-down version of Sims 2, but with some elements of University (Influence), Nightlife (dates), and OFB.

In fact it's the first Sims game I ever played.