The Sims 4: Discover University

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4.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 32 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 5 out of 32
  3. Negative: 14 out of 32

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  1. Drewmeadyy
    Feb 17, 2021
    8
    My favourite expansion pack alongside Sims 4 Get Famous and city living, rightly so as it offers hours of gameplay and is so interesting choosing what path they take whilst going university. You can create some interesting storylines within this pack and is well worth purchasing. Cons: There can be many lags including sims refusing to go to class and the amount of work to complete isMy favourite expansion pack alongside Sims 4 Get Famous and city living, rightly so as it offers hours of gameplay and is so interesting choosing what path they take whilst going university. You can create some interesting storylines within this pack and is well worth purchasing. Cons: There can be many lags including sims refusing to go to class and the amount of work to complete is excessive. Glitches can be common but regardless an enjoyable pack.… Expand
  2. AllNewSuperfake
    Jan 22, 2020
    0
    If you have played every game in this franchise you already know that the quality of the DLC that comes out steadily declines in terms of quality and quantity. Since the base game is already mediocre at best, the DLC has finally reached the lowest score I could possibly give it. It is an insult to the franchise and only is a traditional SIms DLC in terms of a lying trailer, rehashedIf you have played every game in this franchise you already know that the quality of the DLC that comes out steadily declines in terms of quality and quantity. Since the base game is already mediocre at best, the DLC has finally reached the lowest score I could possibly give it. It is an insult to the franchise and only is a traditional SIms DLC in terms of a lying trailer, rehashed content that doesn't tie into the rest of the game (and certainly not other DLC) and some items that you were actually missing.

    As usual at this point you only get half of the content for twice the price. While you had lectures, sororities and a huge new world to explore in the Sims 3, you get a barebone dormitory, a miniature world full of rabbitholes, useless extensions to the club system, and roughly 100 additional items (40 % of them recolors or very specific and therefore useless for everyday building). Throw in 3 hairstyles and 3 outfits so that everyone appears to visit the clown college, and then dive into the gameplay loop.

    Which is doing homework and nothing else. The whole college "experience" is visiting rabbitholes and doing homework. And you'll have to do it for at least 21 long days, and you'll do nothing else. Of course you can live with "housemates" now who behave pretty much like visitors who occasionally sleep, don't give a frack about what time of the day it is and can savely be ignored because they don't even spot new traits.

    Yes, it's yet another DLC without any additions to the AI, but of course you get the usual army of bugs and glitches that will never be fixed.

    If you love gaming in the style of German work simulations, go with the street cleaning simulator instead. That one would gain at least one point from me. This one doesn't.    … Expand
  3. Theghostgamebr
    Jan 8, 2020
    0
    2020 and EA still selling full price dlc's that should be for free
    Piracy as always is an anwser for that, we cant tolerate spending +250$ for a game bruhhh
  4. BlackBandit
    Feb 6, 2020
    8
    This expansion pack for The Sims 4 is really fun, but it has a few glitches. The homework for university students doesn't work, sometimes; the little progress bar doesn't move. It's also very difficult to have a sim take more than a couple of classes at a time, including extracurriculars. My sims are always late to class, because the "Go To Class" button does not appear, until the timeThis expansion pack for The Sims 4 is really fun, but it has a few glitches. The homework for university students doesn't work, sometimes; the little progress bar doesn't move. It's also very difficult to have a sim take more than a couple of classes at a time, including extracurriculars. My sims are always late to class, because the "Go To Class" button does not appear, until the time that that class is supposed to start, plus travel time (either walking or biking). Overall, it is a fun pack. Your young adult+ sims can apply for scholarships based on their skills and talents, and they can move into a dorm, a house, or live at home. There are many fun clubs and things to do, like debate or joining the soccer team. All in all, I'd recommend the pack, but I might wait to buy, it, until they update the homework glitch.… Expand
  5. kaworulove
    Feb 7, 2020
    8
    es para mi la mejor expancion ! las caracteristicas que añade los trabajos extra es bueno
  6. tangledwings
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    There are so many bugs in this expansion that it is beyond frustrating to play. There is no kitchenette in the dorm rooms, but the cafeteria doesn't open properly during operating hours. In fact, it is almost always closed. It also requires a loading screen to go to the cafeteria, so if you have more than one Sim, and they don't go to the cafeteria at the same time for every meal, you willThere are so many bugs in this expansion that it is beyond frustrating to play. There is no kitchenette in the dorm rooms, but the cafeteria doesn't open properly during operating hours. In fact, it is almost always closed. It also requires a loading screen to go to the cafeteria, so if you have more than one Sim, and they don't go to the cafeteria at the same time for every meal, you will lose control of the other Sim. Shall I continue? The game added one random roommate to my active household for no reason. The debate competition bugged out completely. Sims constantly put their homework down in the middle of nowhere and then leave. They also lose their bikes daily. University classes start whenever you arrive on campus, including noon on a Tuesday. You will be late to class and get docked for not doing your homework. The semester is only 5 days, and there is so much homework, you won't do much else. You cannot edit any of the buildings, and if you use cheats, it will completely bug out. Out of desperation, I added a fridge and stove to my Sim's dorm. Their dorm was removed from the list of available dorms and they were forced to move out at the end of the semester. All the other students started paying them rent, but would periodically move out because their "needs weren't being met", whatever that means. I didn't delete anything from the dorm. Fast speed and ultra speed stopped working completely. Every building is either a rabbit hole or has a loading screen, and yet campus feels empty and boring. There are so few buildings. The biggest dorm is still tiny. As other people have said, you can't send your Sim to class until after it has started. There are multiple academic buildings, so you don't know where their classes are. I hate this expansion. I hate it.… Expand

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81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
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  1. Cubed3
    Jun 3, 2020
    70
    So much information, and so many possibilities that it can be almost scary. On the other hand, players are given the opportunity to design a whole new period of life for their Sims. While not always easy to navigate, Discover University definitely adds a lot to gameplay.
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  2. Gamer.nl
    Dec 21, 2019
    80
    The Sims 4 Student life is a must-have for the experienced and beginning Simmer. The package adds a realistic aspect, more gameplay options and more growth options for your sim to the game. The construction and create-a-sim items are also a nice addition to the basic game.
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  3. TheSixthAxis
    Dec 18, 2019
    80
    New additions and returning favourites make Discover University a very strong offering, despite being the eighth expansion pack for The Sims 4. It improves on previous university-themed expansions but doesn't quite achieve the lively atmosphere of other DLC packs available for a similar price. A strong recommendation for hardcore Sims fans, but not a must-buy.
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