I mean, sure it's the sims and you've got simlish, and a bunch of people instead of just a boy and girl... but you have to forage for food, find food, build houses, explore the island(s)... minigames, crafting, hunting, fishing...painting, music, sailing, pirate ships... (OMG OCARINA INSTABUY!!!)...
I mean, for example, check out the
DS Producer walkthrough.
And, of course... there's a Wii version too! Darn it, why did EA have to copy such an awesome concept from some of my favorite niche DS games! Now I have to consider buying another game this holiday season!