Our Verdict Improved but basically the same, The Sims remains a joyful simulation, and celebration, of life and all its dramas. PC Gamer's got your back Our experienced team dedicates many hours to every review, to really get to the heart of what matters most to you. Find out more about how we evaluate games and hardware. Archive Spelunker Archive Spelunker Lauren Morton From the archives: This review was originally published in PC Gamer magazine #202 (UK, July 2009). It appears as originally written, with only minor changes in formatting and presentation. We're climbing up into the attic and dusting off issues of PC Gamer magazine so we can proudly show off our charming old reviews, like your mom sitting your new boyfriend down with baby photos. The Sims 3 is 17 years old now, the perfect age for us to pull these antics, so be a dear and come tell us how nice it is to see its first days in print. The Sims 3 is actually the only game in the series I didn't play at launch.…