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The Sims 2 (2004)



Year: 2004

Platform: Windows, Game Boy Advance, Gamecube, Nintento DS, PlayStation 2, Xbox, Playstation Portable, Java ME

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: EA Games

Developer: Maxis, Amaze Entertainment


Notes: The Sims 2 allows for characters to select a full Tā Moko. Additionally, users have designed their own skins (literally) to include what they think a Tā Moko is.


Overall Rating: Looks like Māori are just here for…face value.


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