The Sims 4: Cats & Dogs

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80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. Twinfinite
    Nov 8, 2017
    90
    There’s enough in The Sims 4: Cats & Dogs to make this one of the best expansion packs you can get to date.
  2. SpazioGames
    Nov 29, 2017
    80
    The Sims 4 Cats & Dogs bravely reintroduces a game mechanic from The Sims 2: the player won't be able to control the pets. This feature might be seen as a step back in the evolution of the franchise but it is actually a good design choice that adds more realism and focuses player attention towards the interaction between the Sims and their beloved little friends, creating a well-crafted simulation experience.
  3. Digitally Downloaded
    Nov 27, 2017
    80
    There’s not a lot about this expansion that reinvents the wheel; the franchise has been around for almost two decades now, and each iteration essentially gives you flashier and more refined ways to enjoy old systems. The animals are realistic, have their own inscrutable temperaments, and sometimes live to frustrate; that’s their charm. You’ll be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t love hanging out with cute critters, and Cats & Dogs is yet another great addition to a consistently high-performing saga.
  5. Vandal
    Nov 20, 2017
    80
    Having pets in The Sims 4 is great news, and even if it isn't the most original expansion, it still is a good addition to the game.
  6. Hobby Consolas
    Nov 17, 2017
    80
    The Sims 4: Cats and Dog is one of the best expansions yet to come of this generation. These are the most realistic pets we have ever faced and the customization options are infinite. We love Brindleton Bay and the new vet clinic, it's worth the shot.
  7. Hardcore Gamer
    Nov 15, 2017
    80
    The Sims 4 Cats & Dogs is an excellent — and much-needed — addition to an already fantastic game. The Sims has always been about living one’s best life and this grants more ways to accomplish that. This is the perfect game for any animal lover and the amount of customization in creating and interacting with pets makes for a joyous time. The new Brindleton Bay neighborhood makes for the perfect setting to get acquainted with these furry friends. Aside from some needed technical tweaking, Cats & Dogs is barking proudly as a must-have expansion for The Sims 4.
  8. GamingTrend
    Nov 13, 2017
    80
    The Sims 4 Cats & Dogs was the expansion I was most looking forward to, and it did not let me down. With the robust creation tool, the numerous new items, and great ways to play and interact with your pets allows you to make new memories and adds a new layer of depth to the game. With the exception of the veterinary job, this expansion is full of items and great new gameplay potentials, and in my opinion is one of the greatest expansions for The Sims 4.
  9. IGN Spain
    Nov 27, 2017
    78
    An expansion pack that every simmer must have despite its price, though maybe it's too high.
  10. App Trigger
    Dec 13, 2017
    70
    Ultimately, the expansion is about the bond between human and animal, and with evolving relationships, dog training, and plenty of toys, it’s hard to put down. It may not have the bells and whistles that some players expected, but Cats and Dogs still gets my recommendation if you’re a pet lover.

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5.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 69 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 69
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  1. Glic2003
    Dec 23, 2017
    0
    The Sims 4 has always been about finding new ways to re-work and re-sell old content at a higher price, and this trend continues with The SimsThe Sims 4 has always been about finding new ways to re-work and re-sell old content at a higher price, and this trend continues with The Sims 4: Pets - whoops - I mean Cats & Dogs. I suppose the inevitable Horses game pack will cost another $20.

    When asked if the pets would be playable, one of the producers said "define playable". Excuse me? Playable like they were in the previous game you worked on, a$$hole! Naturally, they said because of the way the pets' AI works, there was no way they could make them playable. Okay.. well, how did they make the Sims themselves playable then?

    Excuses: it's always about excuses with this franchise now. I know it's not fair to "review" a product without playing it, but The Sims 4 has been such a huge slap in the face to its fans, I felt the need to say something, especially as things seem to have only gotten worse since its inception.    … Full Review »
  2. Tbo128
    Nov 17, 2017
    3
    Not much to see here. Sure you can have fun designing your own pet but they don’t actually do much of anything. You can’t control them so theyNot much to see here. Sure you can have fun designing your own pet but they don’t actually do much of anything. You can’t control them so they are really just objects. This EP is one of the weakest yet and is of extremely poor value. More of a stuff pack.… Full Review »
  3. zillak
    Dec 16, 2017
    1
    If you love Sims 4 so much you spend hours and hours playing it every single day, then you might enjoy this. If not, then don't waste yourIf you love Sims 4 so much you spend hours and hours playing it every single day, then you might enjoy this. If not, then don't waste your money buying it.
    This pack does not really bring anything new. They've basically just reused everything from the Retail pack to make a vet clinic so it doesn't really feel like a new experience to play as a vet. There are no new careers, only one very uninteresting new aspiration. What you can actually do with your pets is so limited that it doesn't really give that much new content to the game.
    I've played Sims since the very beginning and own absolutely every single pack ever released for Sims 1, 2 and 3. I even played Sims Online for ages. The Sims 4 series has basically just been a major let down with every new pack being more disappointing than the last.    … Full Review »
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