## Description
Based on the American television comedy-drama of the same name, _The O.C._ is
a re-skin of New York Nights: Success in the City, but more story-driven and
with the addition of mini-games. In this Sims/dating game using an isometric
perspective, you guide one of the series’ protagonists – Ryan, Seth, Marissa
or Summer – through their lives in Orange County, California. Each character
has a unique look and characteristics based on style, maturity, intelligence
and attitude. The aim of the game is to keep your friends happy as well as
taking care of daily tasks.
All important information is stored in your cell phone. Friends call you to
schedule meetings, you can view your current objectives, statistics and
schedules, go through your inventory, or call to get to know a friend’s
current location. Basic quests include raising your four main characteristics,
performing tasks for your friends, earning money, and buying specific items.
There are also a few relationships to pursue, as there are many characters in
town. Through an overview map, you can visit the student’s lounge, rooms of
friends, shops, etc. To raise your statistics, you can train with a punch bag,
tutor another student, work in a diner to earn money, play video games, watch
television, or go shopping.
You can talk to other characters, apologize or offend them, joke, or offer
gifts. When a romantic relationship is introduced, it also becomes possible to
perform more intimate actions. Conversations, as well as all other main
activities, are presented as mini-games, somewhat reminiscent of those in
Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude. There are memory games, top-down driving
sequences, games of catch, and even the classic Asteroids.
The OC