The Urbz: Sims in the City - DS Mooch

For starters, where the emphasis in the Sims was firmly on interaction with other characters,

The Urbz is more action than interaction. The Sims have grown up and moved to the big city (Miniopolis). Instead of having a job like in the suburbs, Urbz do odd jobs here and there to make ends meet, and these take the form of well designed mini games. Taking classes at university where necessary to upgrade their skills, the Urbz earn money with the hope of foiling the evil and greedy Daddy Bigbucks, who wants to take over Miniopolis. Along with the big city, there are gangs too, and a series of questions at the beginning of the game determines your allegiance, whether it be Richies, Streeties, Nerdies or Artsies. You'll have to befriend Urbz in other gangs though, and this can be difficult. On top of the action-based gameplay, there are 25 locations to explore and more than 120 objects to collect. Also exclusive to DS is the ability to create you own pet! Already a success on the Game Boy Advance, The Urbz: Sims in the City is an interesting inclusion in the Nintendo DS launch Portfolio.