The Sims 4

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  1. munster1975
    Sep 8, 2014
    7
    I understand the hate towards this game and whilst I agree in some ways its a step backwards sometimes you have to go backwards in order to take something forwards. The graphics are now so much clearer and the animations so much smoother everyone surely has to agree that they are an improvement. I suppose Sims 4 can depend a lot on your style of play if I'm honest. I tend to spend a lot ofI understand the hate towards this game and whilst I agree in some ways its a step backwards sometimes you have to go backwards in order to take something forwards. The graphics are now so much clearer and the animations so much smoother everyone surely has to agree that they are an improvement. I suppose Sims 4 can depend a lot on your style of play if I'm honest. I tend to spend a lot of time around the house so the loading times dont bother me as I dont move around so much. I've heard people complaining that they couldnt follow their Sims to work but in honesty who used to ? Just to watch an overview of a building !. Dont get me wrong can see that EA are going to milk this dry with DLC and totally agree that on price for what it is on comparison to its previous version its a complete rip off. In a strange way though I understand why they have simplified the game the way they have and although in my opinion not a vast improvement for me personally it's a welcome re-hash… Expand
  2. Reahunt
    Oct 11, 2014
    7
    Not entirely a bad game, but there is just a truckload of content missing, though the content already there is great. Unfortunatly it seems like another EA cash grab i am afraid.
  3. light487
    Sep 7, 2014
    7
    In some ways, it's quite an improvement but in others not so much and still in others it leaves me wondering "Why?!" but all in all, I am enjoying the game. I've played around 20 or so hours and still enjoying it. I dislike the loading times but being only 10 seconds at each one, I don't really find myself growing agitated when I see them. There's no toddlers but I've never really beenIn some ways, it's quite an improvement but in others not so much and still in others it leaves me wondering "Why?!" but all in all, I am enjoying the game. I've played around 20 or so hours and still enjoying it. I dislike the loading times but being only 10 seconds at each one, I don't really find myself growing agitated when I see them. There's no toddlers but I've never really been that kind of player that makes use of the toddler age group in the game. There's no pools but I've never had a pool in my own backyard and only ever used the public pools in Sims 3 as another location, of many, to meet people.

    My pet hates right now are the fact that only a single building at a time is "active" in the game and that all other buildings need to be loaded if you want to interact with them, even if they are within walking distance. Another thing I dislike the most is the feeling that just about everything can be done from the start of the game and there's no feeling of progression. Lastly, there's a feeling that everything can be done from your own lot and you never have to leave. This is highlighted especially by the fact that your friends are constantly coming over without being invited. It actually gets quite tiresome to see the friends coming over all the time, to the point where I ignore them a lot now.

    I can't say it's the worst "on release" Sims game.. and thinking about it objectively, weighing up the pros and cons of the new things in 4 compared to 3.. they're roughly on the same level. Of course 3 had many years of expansions and mods to go with it by now, so if you are to compare 4 against the "current" 3, then 4 sucks of course!

    It's certainly not a horrible game and I think that if all the people giving bad reviews rated it more honestly, we'd see an average of around 5 or 6.. I gave it 7 because it's not yet a "wonderful" game but neither is it a terrible game. It's above average at this point.    … Expand
  4. jmpittman0220
    Sep 6, 2014
    7
    This game is nowhere near as bad as the idiots posting fake reviews have posted. Yes it takes some steps back but it makes it clear that this is a better version of the Sims all the same. If you're a fan already, you'll get your money's worth. If you're new to the series, you can get more for less from the previous iterations but once getting hooked you will want to make the jump to SimsThis game is nowhere near as bad as the idiots posting fake reviews have posted. Yes it takes some steps back but it makes it clear that this is a better version of the Sims all the same. If you're a fan already, you'll get your money's worth. If you're new to the series, you can get more for less from the previous iterations but once getting hooked you will want to make the jump to Sims 4. Internet haters are going to hate..... Losers.… Expand
  5. ans247
    Sep 3, 2014
    7
    I think a lot of people are way to harsh with this game or are not typical Sims players. I did not go into the game comparing it to Sims 3 and was open minded. I knew what to expect and that it is a game that goes back to the roots of the franchise. The game has a lot of focus on the social interactions of the Sims and it is all about the Sims themselves. The Sims 4 focuses on smallerI think a lot of people are way to harsh with this game or are not typical Sims players. I did not go into the game comparing it to Sims 3 and was open minded. I knew what to expect and that it is a game that goes back to the roots of the franchise. The game has a lot of focus on the social interactions of the Sims and it is all about the Sims themselves. The Sims 4 focuses on smaller tight knit communities that allow your Sims to have a thriving social life. There are some downsides to the game such as no toddlers, pools, and terrain tools. However the game runs smooth unlike Sims 3, and I found it to have very addicting gameplay. I don't mind the smaller worlds or the fact there is a loading screen(which is only a few seconds). I think this game is great for what it is and has a good foundation for future updates and expansions.… Expand
  6. FeedTheMonkey
    Sep 8, 2014
    7
    Lets tell the truth here:

    50% of the users meta critics are totally **** The one half hypes the game totally without giving a real 10 out of 10 verdict, that would make this score legit, the other ones either have never played Sims before Sims 3 or just troll because it is an EA game! Lets face a true User score here and read WHY this game earns it! The Sims 4 to me earns a 7 out    Lets tell the truth here:

    50% of the users meta critics are totally **** The one half hypes the game totally without giving a real 10 out of 10 verdict, that would make this score legit, the other ones either have never played Sims before Sims 3 or just troll because it is an EA game!

    Lets face a true User score here and read WHY this game earns it!

    The Sims 4 to me earns a 7 out of 10 points to make the base of discussion here directly.

    But why should Sims 4 be a 7 out of 10?

    Well it is very easy to start with, because The Sims 4 is a standalone product. So it does not continue at a certain part of Sims 3 or tries to over-feature the 3rd part of it. It just is a new designed version, where adjustments (even bad ones) are done to change the experience.

    I played Sims ever since the first Game approached the marked. And with every new Number of Sims the same thing happened:

    New features were added, old features were deleted and content was built up again and filled with AddOns.
    When you buy a game like Sims, you know the main content will be delivered in AddOns. It was the same in Sims 2 and 3 and it again is in Part 4. So complaining about the fact, that a fully customized Sims 3 due to addons and usercontent, has more features and content then Sims 4 is totally brainless. But okay, everyone has to judge from his own point of view. I see the Sims 4 as a typical release of a Sims title.

    86 Features were cut, that they have promised or at least used in the earlier part.
    One of these features is a instanciated world instead of an open world like in Sims 3. Which is technically for most people a step back, which it actually is for me too.
    On the other hand, when I remember myself back 5 years ... at the release of Sims 3 ... I never used this feature. I still traveled via Map and not via walking there directly ... And I am very sure, that most people did as well.

    Same to things like the swimming pool, many functional assets for the house etc.
    Of course it sucks, that I have to make my character wash all dishes instead of having a dishwasher ... but I am sure that there will be more granular features with the addons in future ... even though I also hate the thoughts to by myself lots of old features with new AddOns ... but I really do not judge the overall fun of the gameplay.

    Actually with all these negative points I started playing a Sim in Sims 4 without knowing about all of this ... and my experience differs a lot from the Meta average!!!

    The gameplay is fluid. Sims are behaving more realistic then ever before.
    Without cheating, you will be needing several days to get all assets etc. that come with the game.
    But the interactions between the Sims is the point were EA did a great job this time. Spending them feelings, that really feel like they are alive in most cases makes the actual Gameplay so much fun now.

    With the decision to give the Sims a multitasking ability, the whole way of the Sims life becomes more relatable then ever before. Of course you would not see anything of it, when you just cheat your characters with much money and big houses! But usually ... thats not the meaning of the Sims! If it was, they would create more of a Sanbox House Simulator then giving Sims behaviors to relate to them better. So the focus on The Sims is and has always bin on the SIMS and not the housing!

    If you want to kill your Sims in a swimming pool ... well then play Sims 3 or wait till Sims 4 gets a "Garden AddOn" or whatever. But dont start pointing out 1 of 100 scores because your specific gamestyle is not currently supported in here anymore. Sims made its way to a more serious (not totally serious) Life Simulation and I am looking forward what EA brings with the AddOns and if they can completely create that new Sim feeling when they add some older features in a redesgned way to the game!

    So my final verdict:

    For players of Sims 3 who own maybe several AddOns as well, this is not a must have Sims game!
    The game tries to go to a little more optimized Life Sim way and misses lots of content by now that has been added in 5 years to Sims 3.

    For Sims player who just want a fun Sandbox you will definitively have more fun at Sims 3 currently. Even though this fun will also cost you more then 200 Euros.

    For players that either never owned a Sims game, or prefer to play Sims as a life simulation, I would definitively recommend Sims 4 as a nice game that will provide many fun!
    I own all Sims parts (not AddOns) and I had great fun until now with the game. It has some little bugs, but compared to many other titles this version even comes technically solid to its release!    … Expand
  7. Orhunkk
    Oct 4, 2014
    7
    Sims 4,still a good game, even with some things removed since 3 such as pools.Nothing much improved and the price is little over high.However there is emotion,customization, and there is a lot of interaction and strange situation.
  8. Vythica
    Sep 2, 2014
    7
    Its funny....when Sims 3 was released...people did not like the open world, felt lost....and complained about the lack of items. Sims 4 removes the above (Minus the items) and people hate it. It is just like any other Sims release....everything is reset to vanilla Sims. Sims 4 tries to be Sims 2....with a bit of 3. (A lil bit).

    It's not a bad game....Sims 2 is still the best. My only    Its funny....when Sims 3 was released...people did not like the open world, felt lost....and complained about the lack of items. Sims 4 removes the above (Minus the items) and people hate it. It is just like any other Sims release....everything is reset to vanilla Sims. Sims 4 tries to be Sims 2....with a bit of 3. (A lil bit).

    It's not a bad game....Sims 2 is still the best. My only major issue with 4 is the lack of items and it just being EA in general.....EA have always been terrible with DLC...time and again, and i really hope they do not add past stuff this time with a charge that should have been in before. Toddlers/Weather etc.

    Another note is the load screens etc are nowhere near as bad as you think and being locked to a specific area, you honestly do have more to do then you would have in other Sims.

    I think the Sims community is strong enough to change Sims 4 to how they want eventually... as always. + Mods always keep it fresh.

    Is it worth full price ? No...it really is not...not even Sims 3 was imo, but when it does go on sale + dlc + patches then yes....it would be worth picking up. Honestly if you are a Sims fan , you will be playing it still right now, and not even reading this.    … Expand
  9. COMThing
    Sep 18, 2014
    7
    Apart from the lack of story progression, the Sims 4 is a far better base game than the Sims 3, even with all its patches.

    - The towns actually feel populated, although they should definitely have made them bigger. - The sims are much less boring with the emotions upgrade. - The lack of lag is great, it is just unfortunate that one of the best features of the Sims 3 is what caused    Apart from the lack of story progression, the Sims 4 is a far better base game than the Sims 3, even with all its patches.

    - The towns actually feel populated, although they should definitely have made them bigger.

    - The sims are much less boring with the emotions upgrade.

    - The lack of lag is great, it is just unfortunate that one of the best features of the Sims 3 is what caused it to begin with (colour wheel and textures meant that the game had to generate more image files and save them, which clogged up the RAM).

    Overall I'm happy with this game, primarily since it doesn't lag on high-end machines like the Sims 3. The only real downside I've found so far (35hrs in game) is that the tutorial pop-ups can't be turned off.    … Expand
  10. Fist
    Sep 10, 2014
    7
    I have played this game for 87 hours already. I can say I have had a lot of fun playing this game. The game is additive like the other Sims version I played in the past. I think the key to having fun with this game is make quite a few Sims so that you have more of a variety of Sims to interact with. I would recommend this game if you haven't played the other versions in a while.
  11. gietek
    Feb 16, 2015
    7
    PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU 'LISTEN' TO THE WHINING ONES. Oh, and also ignore the 10 score review, clearly written by EA.
    Yes, this game lacks some content available in previous edition. Yes, EA will try to sell us DLCs and empty our wallets. Yes, this game isn't what it could've been.
    But it's so damn good and entertaining! It starts with caracter creation - superb! You can create anything    PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU 'LISTEN' TO THE WHINING ONES. Oh, and also ignore the 10 score review, clearly written by EA.
    Yes, this game lacks some content available in previous edition. Yes, EA will try to sell us DLCs and empty our wallets. Yes, this game isn't what it could've been.
    But it's so damn good and entertaining!
    It starts with caracter creation - superb! You can create anything brom fat melon-like ameba to triangular lean beefcake. The clothing options aren't THAT great but they're satisfying.
    Interaction between characters has been taken to the next level. Multitasking works really good. You can play a game, listen to the music and talk to a friend at the same time. Only this makes this game brilliant.
    Loading screens everywhere? Ok, I've got SSD drive and loading takes about 5 seconds. Not a big deal. This isn't Skyrim with open world. Sims 3 wasn't super attractive just because of that.
    The improved careen system works very good.
    I would recommend two mods for this game - slower timescale and superfast speed. Works as should be.
    I've been lost for two solid days now. I highly recommend this game even though I myself see EA as evil money grabbing gits. The price, potential costly DLCs and no-Steam policy is at least -2 to the final score.    … Expand
  12. OpinionatedGuy
    Jul 13, 2015
    7
    Although the game has impressive smooth graphics and has a lot of customization options in Build-A-Sim and Build-A-Lot modes, The Sims 4 feels more like The Sims 2.5 as the game play barely offers something new in its gameplay with its lack of open-world from its predecessor.

    Rating: 7/10 Pros: +Graphics are smooth and impressive. +Lots of customization options in Build-A-Sim and    Although the game has impressive smooth graphics and has a lot of customization options in Build-A-Sim and Build-A-Lot modes, The Sims 4 feels more like The Sims 2.5 as the game play barely offers something new in its gameplay with its lack of open-world from its predecessor.

    Rating: 7/10

    Pros:
    +Graphics are smooth and impressive.
    +Lots of customization options in Build-A-Sim and Build-A-Lot modes.

    Cons:
    -The gameplay barely offers something new to the game. The “emotions” feature does not even dramatically change the gameplay.
    -Lack of open-world from its predecessor is a huge downgrade.    … Expand
  13. RealFact010
    Sep 2, 2014
    7
    Sims 4 is kind of a disappointment(IMo)but not without its own set of new giddy features, Sims series fans will feel just as home. Initially The intuitive UI and seamless gameplay are only things that standout for me but hopefully the mods change that infact since this time EA is actually fully supportin mods and seeing the potential of improvements which might make the seriesSims 4 is kind of a disappointment(IMo)but not without its own set of new giddy features, Sims series fans will feel just as home. Initially The intuitive UI and seamless gameplay are only things that standout for me but hopefully the mods change that infact since this time EA is actually fully supportin mods and seeing the potential of improvements which might make the series glorious comeback and recover its popularity i'm giving it a 7 if not 3 to 4.20302032 ...its a downgrade from sims 3 but we'll have to wait in time to have a unbiased "critique" of the game since Sims 3 had all the expansions.… Expand
  14. terrejam
    Sep 2, 2014
    7
    Sims 4 is a slight step forward from Sims 3 in my opinion but its definitely not worth seventy dollars. If I didn't pre-order the game I would of waited for the price to go down to around thirty bucks.
  15. litabelaqua
    Sep 2, 2014
    7
    I don't like the UI, its too fragmented, the camera controls are horrible. Love the music. Im basing my score on what is in the game not whats not in. I actually don't mind the loading screens they are fast enough, the game runs well, it has potential. It has a better balanced economy, I like the careers, I like the gardening aspect. I feel that there is a lot to discover. Its not perfectI don't like the UI, its too fragmented, the camera controls are horrible. Love the music. Im basing my score on what is in the game not whats not in. I actually don't mind the loading screens they are fast enough, the game runs well, it has potential. It has a better balanced economy, I like the careers, I like the gardening aspect. I feel that there is a lot to discover. Its not perfect but what base game is.… Expand
  16. DaRealSimmer
    Sep 3, 2014
    7
    This is the way I see The Sims 4:

    It is not bad, in fact, for a base game, it's actually really well done. It's solid and hasn't got many game-breaking bugs at launch. The only problem is that they cut off features to sell them later in expansion packs, but EA is business, they want to make money, and I don't blame them for that. I just hope they don't overprice them like previous    This is the way I see The Sims 4:

    It is not bad, in fact, for a base game, it's actually really well done. It's solid and hasn't got many game-breaking bugs at launch. The only problem is that they cut off features to sell them later in expansion packs, but EA is business, they want to make money, and I don't blame them for that. I just hope they don't overprice them like previous years. (Katy Perry Sweet Treats EP, I'm talking to you!)

    My experience with this game started yesterday, 2nd September. I downloaded the game and played it. I started a household with only one Sim to try and engage with other families in the neighborhood. The game seems that it's focused on only your lot, if you want to travel to a community lot or another household lot, you really have to make an effort... The loading screen is short, sure, but it gives the game another feel, a bad feel. Not to mention that when you decide to travel your sim magically fades and the loading screen pops (I mean, come on!?). With these loadscreens, I hardly ever want to travel, they make you lazy.

    Smarter Sims? I believe not. They are just like in the Sims 3, but with some improvements like multitasking, which is nice, and stuff like that. Emotions aren't as interesting as they told us in the trailer or livestreams. It's just a feature that I would trade in for all the content cut out.

    The SimGurus really overrated the game, they said it was fantastic, and no, it isn't. There's a long way to go. I do have faith though, that thanks to the expansion packs that might come, the game will get better.

    Do I think I've been fooled? I paid 70$ for a Sims base game, it probably should've been less, but hey, I liked the game. It looks amazing and I'm sure that with future EP the game will be great. The only thing is that I've got bored because the gameplay is repetitive due to the lack of features.

    To everyone saying that it looks worse than the Sims 3 (graphics), what are you thinking? It looks far more better, and it's beautiful.

    I'm going to continue playing now, see what I can discover and gain motivation, because right now, I'm bored as frick.

    Thank you for reading. Good luck EA, I know you can do it.    … Expand
  17. Joe614
    Sep 3, 2014
    7
    I feel the Sims 4 is an upgrade from the Sims 3. But the question is, how much of an upgrade? The best part of the game is Sim creation. You can do ever little nook and cranny when creating your Sim. I felt the Sims 3 had weird looking Sims. In the Sims 4 the Sims look great. The visuals are an upgrade from the Sims 3, but not by much. Build a mode will take sometime to get used too, butI feel the Sims 4 is an upgrade from the Sims 3. But the question is, how much of an upgrade? The best part of the game is Sim creation. You can do ever little nook and cranny when creating your Sim. I felt the Sims 3 had weird looking Sims. In the Sims 4 the Sims look great. The visuals are an upgrade from the Sims 3, but not by much. Build a mode will take sometime to get used too, but it is good overall. I feel the game deserves an 8/10. I also feel the game will get better as expansion packs are released.… Expand
  18. Anttonilla
    Sep 4, 2014
    7
    The Sims 4 looks and feels good, but there's definitely not enough stuff to do. I don't like that
    the rest of the game is coming soon with the expansion packs... Camera is also very bad.
  19. LunaLaflue
    Sep 4, 2014
    7
    I thought I was going to loathe this, I wanted to give it a try because I have been with the sims franchise from the beginning. The sims 4 reminds me a lot more of the sims 2, in some ways it does feel like a step backwards in others it feels like an improvement.

    I played a fair bit last night and my impressions so far: Pro: The UI is smooth and seamless. The interface is simple,    I thought I was going to loathe this, I wanted to give it a try because I have been with the sims franchise from the beginning. The sims 4 reminds me a lot more of the sims 2, in some ways it does feel like a step backwards in others it feels like an improvement.

    I played a fair bit last night and my impressions so far:

    Pro:
    The UI is smooth and seamless. The interface is simple, clean and fresh.
    No lag, no freezing, no crashes.
    You can add community creations from in-game without crashing.
    Build mode is a definite improvement, with so many adjustable things, if you make a mistake you don't have to start from scratch.
    You have so much more, control and options for face & body shapes in CAS.
    All clothing for pregnancy!
    The multitasking is excellent.
    Bars & Mixology in base game is great.
    Time slower than TS3, so you have more time in the day. Also sleeping and at work can go faster on the fastest speed so you aren't waiting around forever (like it felt in ts3 for you sim to wake up.)

    Cons:
    I don't feel as connected to the neighbours and townies as I did in the sims 3, they just feel like background decoration, even with 'emotions.'
    So let down that they didn't just add weather and pets to base game, these things should just be in it by now, expansion packs should add new things, give you a difference not take out things that can already be in there to sell back to us.
    I really do miss the toddler stage, not so much the pools but I understand why a lot of people want the pools.
    I miss the colour wheel, I can do without the texture wheel, but the colour wheel really makes you feel as though you have made it your own.
    Ohhh god, I hope they add some kind of story progression, this is what made the sims 3 for me. The neighbours and townies felt more real, because they would live their lives, even without you their, they felt more real and you connected to them more.
    No npc, fireman, burglar is a let down.
    It does feel like the careers were a bit rushed, but I love you get rewards other than just money. I hope they add a doctor and all the others to it. I loved being a doctor in the sims 3.
    It feels like it doesn't even matter if I make friends because I don't feel anything for those sims. They don't seem to have the same life and appeal as the sims 3.

    All in all this isn't a terrible game, it doesn't feel worth 80 dollars, but it isn't horrible. There is room for improvement and I hope that EA listen to us simmers about the improvement that can be made. I am enjoying it, I love how my sims personal act in the sims 4 , I really like the emotions, multitasking is really handy for when you woke up late and have to rush to get ready for work.

    If you want this game, but worried. Wait for it to be a reasonable price, because while I do think this game has a lot of good things, with many things that can be implemented later, right now as it is without any expansion it is lacking.    … Expand
  20. Livkaty
    Sep 5, 2014
    7
    The reason there are so many low scores is because people are comparing it to Sims 3. No, it's not an open world and it doesn't have as many customization options but the Sims 4 still offers a lot. Here are some good and bad points:

    +The graphics are much better. + Loading times are much faster. Realistically in Sims 3 when your sim traveled from point A to point B it took time anyway.    The reason there are so many low scores is because people are comparing it to Sims 3. No, it's not an open world and it doesn't have as many customization options but the Sims 4 still offers a lot. Here are some good and bad points:

    +The graphics are much better.
    + Loading times are much faster. Realistically in Sims 3 when your sim traveled from point A to point B it took time anyway.
    + There are loads of skills.
    + It's easier to be sociable as you can talk to more than one sim easily and there are always plenty of people walking about the areas.
    + So many new things to cook!!!
    + Although they have got rid of create-a-style, which I personally didn't use much anyway, the clothing, hairstyles, flooring, wallpapers etc all look much better.

    - I miss having the Sims face pop up when I click on an object. Don't know why they took that out.
    - Where are the medicine, police & business careers?
    - There's not a huge amount of things to do / places to go... however it is the base game. My gameplay is usually centered around building a family so I don't leave the home lot much anyway, maybe once every other sim day. They could've thought of a place much better than a museum to visit, seems a waste.
    - No story progression. Who wants to change to each household and make them have kids etc??? Not me.

    So far I am having fun and think that all the negative views are unwarranted. It's still a good fun game, it's just very different to the Sims 3.    … Expand
  21. Avarion
    Sep 5, 2014
    7
    Nice game. Has some flaws but overall its entertaining.

    The emotion system is great. Having a character coming from work and see he is angry about something which happened there and have to option to vent on someone is great. On the not so great side is the user interface. Per default it hides to many information. Everytime you have to click on a button to see something. Further to    Nice game. Has some flaws but overall its entertaining.

    The emotion system is great. Having a character coming from work and see he is angry about something which happened there and have to option to vent on someone is great.

    On the not so great side is the user interface. Per default it hides to many information. Everytime you have to click on a button to see something. Further to make room for the game they've removed most of the interface resulting in not having a buy-menu button. The buy menu is now a sub section of the build menu which is confusing and ends in a search marathon on first play.

    Further to rotate the bought object you have to either use the keyboard to be able to rotate clock- and counterclockwise or click the right button to rotate it clockwise. I've preferred the old system where I was able to click and hold the mousebutton and the drag the mouse around.    … Expand
  22. VvNeo2000vV
    Sep 5, 2014
    7
    First off I just want to say that this is my first review ever! Also gamers/people now a days feel too entitled about what should or shouldn't be in a video game. Most of these 1's and 0's should be ignored, the game is not that bad. I played about 4-5 hours and never got bored with it so far. Granted it's doesn't have as much content as The Sims 3 with all the expansions, but there isFirst off I just want to say that this is my first review ever! Also gamers/people now a days feel too entitled about what should or shouldn't be in a video game. Most of these 1's and 0's should be ignored, the game is not that bad. I played about 4-5 hours and never got bored with it so far. Granted it's doesn't have as much content as The Sims 3 with all the expansions, but there is plenty to do. The "zones" bummed me out at first but the performance of the game is great, no choppiness or stuttering or long load times like in The Sims 3. Being able to multitask is the greatest improvement overall, it makes it feel like you have plenty of time in a day and you can get a lot of stuff done. It doesn't feel like you have to save time to make sure you get to work on time or do whatever like in the previous Sims games. The camera control and interface is a little awkward because im used to the previous Sims interfaces. I haven't tried "The Sims 3" style camera yet to see if that helps at all. It'll take some time to get used to where certain buttons are im not used to the Build/Buy button on the top yet. Overall it's fun, enjoyable and im having a blast so far. Create-A-Style that was missing didn't bother me much I didn't really use it and found it to be a pain sometimes. Although I don't really use pools and didn't like the toddler phase, I agree it should be a base game feature and hope EA does right by the customers and adds it as a free update in the future. This has to be the only time I honestly say go by the critic reviews not the user reviews, most of the user reviews are people flaming. This game is a solid 7… Expand
  23. Lilgem
    Sep 5, 2014
    7
    I like it, when playing the game and comparing it to sims 3, remind yourselves how many expansion packs the game you were playing last week had. I think it has promise and I'm looking forward to see where EA take it.
  24. Oshout
    Sep 6, 2014
    7
    Feels unfinished.

    I know EA has a penchant for releasing tons of DLC - and the Sims 3 was no exemption, which I hope highlights the state of the sims 4. Currently, there's not much to do outside of go to work and come home. My sims are content to act on auto-pilot for their daily living and there's not much to do outside of train skills. Interactions feel clunky. Sims mostly do    Feels unfinished.

    I know EA has a penchant for releasing tons of DLC - and the Sims 3 was no exemption, which I hope highlights the state of the sims 4.

    Currently, there's not much to do outside of go to work and come home. My sims are content to act on auto-pilot for their daily living and there's not much to do outside of train skills.

    Interactions feel clunky. Sims mostly do what you expect them to otherwise just chat. Previous versions of the game felt like a soap opera - the people in the neighborhood could invite your characters into their lives and drama. Now it feels like a doll house, a doll house which lacks imagination.

    The easiest way to describe it is a lack of emotional connection to anything which happens.

    The game has a solid understanding of the dynamics of life - I like how the choices at work can affect your potential. The career oriented things I saw seemed plausible and fun to achieve.

    Felt like sims aged a bit quick by default but there's the normal option to turn it off, as well as an option to turn off the auto-birthday and make you instead have to blow out candles to age.

    The graphics are more inviting than the sims 3, but not so far out there that it makes you think, "Wow!". I miss being able to go places on vacation and explore and a variety of interactive towns.

    It's much less in your face, and has less staged actions than the sims 3 did at it's height, but the sims 4 feels very unpolished and lacking that energy that made the game an alternative to watching TV opposed to what it is now: a computerized doll house.    … Expand
  25. Maddia
    Sep 7, 2014
    7
    Okay, So this game has received a really low user score, but it just isn't as bad as people are making out. Sure, its lacking in content, not much to do and the world, I agree, has been squashed for dummies but it is still playable. Its been five years since The Sims 3 came out, and during those years there have been a substantial amount of Expansion/Stuff packs and user created Mods andOkay, So this game has received a really low user score, but it just isn't as bad as people are making out. Sure, its lacking in content, not much to do and the world, I agree, has been squashed for dummies but it is still playable. Its been five years since The Sims 3 came out, and during those years there have been a substantial amount of Expansion/Stuff packs and user created Mods and Custom Content which enhanced gameplay and added content, It's very difficult now to compare a brand new base game to what the sims 3 was five years ago. I give the Sims 4 a 7, It's playable but It seems as though EA were targeting a some-what stupider audience. Hopefully five years down the line, the sims 4 will be as expansive as Sims 3.… Expand
  26. redman001
    Sep 8, 2014
    7
    this game inst a huge improvement from the sims 3, but i is still fun.lets go to the good things ,the build mode is one of the best build mode on the sims series, but there isnt too many furniture has the sism 3 with all expansions, so possibly ea will launch a new dlc with new furnitureas happen with the sism 3.the second good thing about sism is the moodlets now sism loook more likethis game inst a huge improvement from the sims 3, but i is still fun.lets go to the good things ,the build mode is one of the best build mode on the sims series, but there isnt too many furniture has the sism 3 with all expansions, so possibly ea will launch a new dlc with new furnitureas happen with the sism 3.the second good thing about sism is the moodlets now sism loook more like people.the bad things in teh sism 4 is there i no polls, todllers,and a bunch of other feature,but the truth is thath i dont miss it,and lets talks about there is no open world,sims 4 loooks like sims 2 now and i love it,people dont make wars play the sims 4… Expand
  27. MrTGB
    Sep 8, 2014
    7
    The game is fun, I like a lot of the new additions. However I ran out of things to do, quickly. Sims 4 has potential to be a very good game. However its looking like you're going to have to pay a lot for it to get there. (expansion packs.)
  28. Louysm
    Sep 9, 2014
    7
    (Sorry for my bad English, i am from Germany)

    I really wanted to hate this Game, because of all the canceled functions and the typical "We are EA, buy our game or die" company philosophy, but after all, i just can't. Yes, it is true, the game seems smaller, even if you only compare it to the "The Sims 3" base-game without the add ons, it just looks and feels like a mini Sims version,    (Sorry for my bad English, i am from Germany)

    I really wanted to hate this Game, because of all the canceled functions and the typical "We are EA, buy our game or die" company philosophy, but after all, i just can't.

    Yes, it is true, the game seems smaller, even if you only compare it to the "The Sims 3" base-game without the add ons, it just looks and feels like a mini Sims version, but after all i caught myself playing the game for several hours and actually enjoying it.

    I can understand the people who are angry about the changed graphics (which are really a matter of taste, personally i like them, i think it fits with the typical Sims feeling perfectly well), the omitted features like the swimming pools or the toddler age, and the strongly limited variety of furniture or clothing.

    But seriously folks, even if you include all this negative points it isn't a zero, a one or anything under 4. Maybe i don't get it, but a zero would be: "The game don't start" or "This is just a picture of a tree".

    All in all i think it's a nice game, not a really good game, not a bad game and certainly not a great game, but it's okay, it's fun, it has potential and maybe they "patch things up" - We will see.

    Pro:
    + (In my opinion) graphics that really match to "The Sims"
    + Multitasking (it makes thing a lot easier)
    + Better Performance (it feels faster, saves/loads faster, runs smoother, etc...)
    + Great "Create-a-Sim" mode (but could use more clothing)
    + Massively improved building mode (it's just fun)

    Contra
    - Far too few furniture (and some of them look just odd)
    - No open world (which, on the other hand, improve game stability and vitality)
    - For my taste, too small worlds (but you can switch between them with just a click)
    - No "Create a Style" (which means no customizations of the colors of furniture, hair, clothing, etc. - which annoys the hell out of me)
    - too expensive (at the moment it doesn't feel like a AAA-title, but it cost as much as one)

    Hope my opinion could help, and again sorry for my English, but i just wanted to share my opinion on this game :)    … Expand
  29. thegadfly44
    Sep 10, 2014
    7
    Not sure why the score for this game is so low, I think it's fun and engaging on many levels. I know a lot of people are upset about some of the things that are "missing" from Sims 3 I guess I just don't miss them very much. I had no use for pools and the toddlers were annoying anyway. Though I do miss create a style, my score would be higher were it not for that missing.

    It's a Sim    Not sure why the score for this game is so low, I think it's fun and engaging on many levels. I know a lot of people are upset about some of the things that are "missing" from Sims 3 I guess I just don't miss them very much. I had no use for pools and the toddlers were annoying anyway. Though I do miss create a style, my score would be higher were it not for that missing.

    It's a Sim game, if you liked the previous installments you'll probably like this one too.    … Expand
  30. BillG08
    Sep 10, 2014
    7
    Before I get into the review I was to start by saying did not pre order and watched plenty of reviews, which were mostly mixed but being a fan I thought Id give it a go..Managed to grab it for £25 so not too bad! So I have had this game a couple of days and have already put 20 hours into it...If that doesn't say addictive I don't know what does! The new UI along with emotions multitaskingBefore I get into the review I was to start by saying did not pre order and watched plenty of reviews, which were mostly mixed but being a fan I thought Id give it a go..Managed to grab it for £25 so not too bad! So I have had this game a couple of days and have already put 20 hours into it...If that doesn't say addictive I don't know what does! The new UI along with emotions multitasking etc makes the game such breeze to play and feels so much more "real". The CAS is pretty good with many features available but I must say I'm disappointed at the lack of clothing choices but I'm sure knowing EA we will get more in 100 DLC packs...The Building is also really enjoyable as it offers new things for both new and old sims players; can be simple for new and advanced for old. I'm loving how the game is keeping up with the times with a great focus on tech even a TECH CAREER! :-) Sadly careers are quite limited and there isn't much choice...Once again more in DLC...The graphic style is another talking point and personally I really like it..I think of it as Marmite you're gonna love it or hate it. Most of the negativity I'm seeing is from people saying it's a step back..I personally see tons of potential in this game and look forward to the future. What am I not looking forward to is the fact a lot of things we hope to see will probably come in future expansions and DLC..I'm just hoping we get some free as EA is starting to take the P**s..I know Sims has always been about expansions but EA is terrible.. Worse company 3rd year running ? We shall see.… Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 75 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 31 out of 75
  2. Mixed: 42 out of 75
  3. Negative: 2 out of 75
  1. Cubed3
    Jul 23, 2020
    60
    While an enjoyable title that has been polished up and seems generally very modern, it cannot be expected that The Sims 4 is not going to be compared to The Sims 3. In this respect, it seems that while the game took a few steps forwards, it also took a few steps backwards by abandoning features that were very helpful and appreciated in the previous versions. It does have new features that people have been waiting for, such as emotions and more personality for the Sims. As for now, for some players it may not quite be worth to abandon The Sims 3 for it, but for new players looking for a first experience with the franchise, they may have an easier time navigating than former The Sims 3 players. People that have previously enjoyed the latter may be disappointed by the menus (Sim creation, building, or navigating town), as they have been so massively oversimplified that they are now actually confusing.
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  2. Pelit (Finland)
    Oct 25, 2014
    80
    The Sims 4 is once again a new beginning. Needs more content and soon, please. [Oct 2014]
  3. CD-Action
    Oct 24, 2014
    40
    The Sims 4 is just a foundation of a game. How would you react if you bought a new Elder Scrolls game and realized that half of the cities are unavailable (because TES6: World Adventures is around the corner), there are only 4 weapons (TES6: Accessories), you can’t ride horses (TES6: Pets), there are only 12 quests (TES6: Careers), 2 guilds (TES6: Friends) and 3 spells (TES6: Supernatural)? [Nov 2014, p.50]
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