Looking forward to this hitting the bargin bin!  Another poor review, 5/10:

This latest version for 3DS should be just as entertaining, given the years of honing and experience behind the series. But a minimal approach coupled with constantly nagging Sims have rendered any prospect of enjoyment null and void.

The original formula has been distilled down to its purest form, removing the customisation features that made The Sims so much fun in the first place. This 3DS edition also feels rushed, as if it were being quickly prepared for the 3DS release line-up.

full review at PocketGamer