VG reviewed The Sims Medieval around launch and gave it 5 out of 6. The review highlighted how the medieval setting gave the series a clearer frame than many standard expansion packs, and how the game felt fresher because it was not simply more of the same open household formula.
The main points were atmosphere and structure: more detailed Sims, a charming kingdom, and a quest-based setup that made The Sims Medieval play differently from the main games. For SimGoodie, that mattered because the game sat somewhere between classic Sims comedy and a more directed role-playing structure.
For readers who wanted the full verdict, VG's review was the main Norwegian launch review to read: it covered the visual update, the new way quests worked, and why the medieval setting made this spin-off stand apart from the regular Sims expansion cycle.