He took her last name? How forward thinking of him. Your Sims rule!

Seriously, how is the game? Back when scarletdemon and I were still friends, she told me I'd dig it. My gamegeek husband (who does not play it, and does not own a copy) has told me the same thing.

I figure, I'd ask for a 3rd opinion.

So, what's the appeal. Is it that you can manipulate everything, and the Sims become almost like real people, or is it something else? What makes it cool for you?