Review, by Michael Mullis: "...while PC Sim fans will probably want to stay with the PC version of The Sims, console owners have to take a good look at this game." [Score: B+]

Review, by Andrew Park: "The Xbox version is clearly the best-looking one, since it doesn't suffer from jaggies, and while it has the same character and environment textures as the other versions, the textures are brighter and cleaner on the Xbox--it even supports 720p high-resolution displays." [Score: 8.3 out of 10]

Review, by Avi Fryman: "Although the graphics are sharper on the Xbox version and the PS2 version boasts online multiplay, the GCN-to-GBA connectivity feature gives this one a notable edge." [Score: 4.0 out of 5]

Review, by Andrew Park: "While Bustin' Out for the GBA is clearly a different game than The Sims, it certainly has enough variety to appeal to anyone who enjoys this sort of open-ended game." [Score: 8.1 out of 10]

Review, by Avi Fryman: "...overall this game remains thoroughly addictive and is worth picking up if you're interested in a fun diversion with a reasonable shelf life." [Score: 4.0 out of 5]