One of the greatest departures for the series comes in the form of the tomb exploration found in each town, turning any fledgling Sim into a veritable Indiana Jones. Inside the tombs you take direct control over your Sim to solve simple block pushing puzzles, bypass traps and discover hidden doorways. Further pushing the RPG elements, certain skill levels are needed to negotiate different hazards. Whilst not in keeping with the usual style of play found in the Sims series, the exploration and tomb raiding do offer a good change of pace and will keep you searching every nook and cranny until you discover the long lost treasures of Al Simhara.

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