The Sims 4

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  1. kiwigamerdedr
    Aug 6, 2023
    10
    its really cool and funny and you can make so much things i don‘t understand the rating its really good
  2. gobou
    Jul 21, 2023
    10
    ・If you want to install the mod, you should buy it, if you don't, you shouldn't buy it
    ・You shouldn't buy some DLC, and even if you do, you should buy it when it's on sale
    ・Bugs happen quickly, so you should be patient, and on rare occasions, all data may disappear, so you shouldn't put too much thought into this game.
  3. Guthraiel
    May 26, 2023
    8
    A really enjoyable game. However, not worth it as a base game- get a few expansions on sale, personally I'd recommend Seasons, Cats and dogs and Get To Work for starters.
  4. k1erx
    Feb 26, 2023
    9
    игра интересная если иметь все длс без них немного скучно но так игра довольно интересная и веселая
  5. Danikgamer
    Oct 27, 2022
    10
    This game is monopolist in category Life Simulator. The Sims 4 is fine in graphics but the best in gameplay. You can build any house what you want and every person what you can imagine. You have a 3 cities and a lot interesting place in it. Also you can have families in all that third cities. I love The Sims series, and this game is ultimate Sims!
  6. ElleKay83
    Oct 18, 2022
    10
    I love the Create-A-Sim new concept! Dragging, pulling, and reshaping the face and the body without slide bars, to create a unique Sims. Something that I love to do!

    The return to The Sims 2 concept of closed lots and neighbourhoods/worlds is not as bad as I expected because you can travel and move in through the worlds freely and easily. You can have a vacation or a day off on Sulani,    I love the Create-A-Sim new concept! Dragging, pulling, and reshaping the face and the body without slide bars, to create a unique Sims. Something that I love to do!

    The return to The Sims 2 concept of closed lots and neighbourhoods/worlds is not as bad as I expected because you can travel and move in through the worlds freely and easily. You can have a vacation or a day off on Sulani, while living in an apartment in San Myshuno just with one call /the "Travel" option/. It's not bad at all.

    I am happy that they kept the tradition to have different graphics and animations, than the previous game. You know that every sequel is unique and this one is really fresh and colourful in every aspect.

    I am not into the building but by the time I tried it, I can see a lot of new options which are huge pros to the game.

    The biggest cons are the endless line of expansions, stuff, kits, etc. staff which might affect the game's quality, but in the end, you are not obliged to buy all of them.

    The game is another great addition to the franchise and I am happy to have it next to The Sims 3.    … Expand
  7. Jolien
    Aug 23, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good game. If you don't know any better is the base game fantastic, but after a while you want more. Buying the Seasons expansion pack is a must. It makes the game soo much better. It is also quite expensive to buy extra things, so I recommend buying when there's a sale (it happens quite often) Overall playing The Sims 4 is like going to your own therapy. It feels soo good and it'll give you the best feeling ever.
    You can build, create sims and make amazing stories. You'll definitely find something in the game that is for you!    … Expand
  8. Fuwerzar
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    This is actually a good game, everybody says that is bad because the older sims game had some features and this don't, but is not bad. The updates did better the game and now it's getting more fun.
    The CAS and Build Buy are better andthe actual features are good
  9. cezar88augusto
    Mar 13, 2022
    9
    I confess that I haven't played version 4 of The Sims much. I can say that the ones that impressed me the most were version 1 and 2. After the third version, I noticed that the game lost its enchantment, despite being considered a good game.
  10. UrbanEelf
    Jan 18, 2022
    8
    what are we talkin about basically one of the best games ever made!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  11. Nightue
    Dec 7, 2021
    9
    เกมดี ลื่น ขึ้นเยอะจากภาค 3 การเคลื่อนไหว อารมซิม ทำออกมาได้เกือบดี แต่พวกการแสดงออกกับซิมอื่นแย่กว่าภาคเก่า โดบเฉพาะ ปฏิสัมพันกับคู่รัก หลายๆอย่างโดนตัดไปเยอะ การสร้างซิมโคตรดี สร้างได้ง่ายและปรับได้แทบทุกจุด การสร้างบ้านยังไมม่เป็นอิสระเท่าที่ควรแต่ทำได้เยอะขึ้นกว่าภาคเก่าเยอะมาก หรือเพราะ มันแพทมาเยอะแล้วเลยดีขึ้น ตอนปล่อยออกมาตอนแรกการสร้างบ้านอย่างแย่ทำนู่นทำนี่ไม่ได้เกมดี ลื่น ขึ้นเยอะจากภาค 3 การเคลื่อนไหว อารมซิม ทำออกมาได้เกือบดี แต่พวกการแสดงออกกับซิมอื่นแย่กว่าภาคเก่า โดบเฉพาะ ปฏิสัมพันกับคู่รัก หลายๆอย่างโดนตัดไปเยอะ การสร้างซิมโคตรดี สร้างได้ง่ายและปรับได้แทบทุกจุด การสร้างบ้านยังไมม่เป็นอิสระเท่าที่ควรแต่ทำได้เยอะขึ้นกว่าภาคเก่าเยอะมาก หรือเพราะ มันแพทมาเยอะแล้วเลยดีขึ้น ตอนปล่อยออกมาตอนแรกการสร้างบ้านอย่างแย่ทำนู่นทำนี่ไม่ได้
  12. 40mangunshot
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Best Sims game in the franchise. I can play this game for hours and hours without getting tired of it.
  13. defenz
    Aug 9, 2021
    8
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  14. KepasaAmigo
    Jul 16, 2021
    8
    For me a better sims 3. many QoL features, its ultra easier for a guy like me that dont rly play those game. My wife tho is in love. and u get it for free on gamepass so 8/10
  15. Phuz
    Jul 1, 2021
    10
    It cost 4 quid and my daughter loves it. Nuff said.
    It cost 4 quid and my daughter loves it. Nuff said.
  16. KevLooney
    Jun 30, 2021
    8
    I got the game for free. The game is simple and easy to play. I looked at a guide for some parts though. It is still a passable experience.
  17. ellenanne
    Mar 17, 2021
    8
    though the base game was released perhaps too early, they have certainly redeemed themselves in the last few patches and updates. though if you're a simmer that likes to travel, or visit lots beware: the dreaded sims 4 loading screen. it's definitely not as interesting as the sims 3 loading screens, but sometimes they take just as long.
  18. YigidOx2
    Mar 16, 2021
    8
    Life Simulation is here. Of course in the Sim world. I think it's fine. Do not take himself seriously, his build is beautiful and often another life can be lived. I don't see any minuses other than bugs and nonsense.
  19. FadedInMN
    Dec 14, 2020
    9
    Sims has always been an amazing game but it has also always lacked having many things people want in their games. The amount of game expansions and game packs is a bit much also instead of just being in the base game. CC makes Sims a much better experience and once I started using it I could never go back and that is one thing they could work on also for the next and last sims. It hasSims has always been an amazing game but it has also always lacked having many things people want in their games. The amount of game expansions and game packs is a bit much also instead of just being in the base game. CC makes Sims a much better experience and once I started using it I could never go back and that is one thing they could work on also for the next and last sims. It has always been an amazing life game though, I love the building experience although certain small changes would make it run even smoother. Will forever be a Sims fan.… Expand
  20. Vasharal
    Dec 14, 2020
    9
    Love the series and this review is for the overall game with the DLC included. The game itself feels empty if played with the deluxe edition. It might not be liked by others and the 3rd one seemed more open world, but I do love that the sims are more intelligent and there's more stuff to do.
  21. bhkben
    Nov 27, 2020
    8
    compared to its predecessors, it leaves much to be desired. still, some of its expansion packs and content are innovative, and are worthy of praise. overall, it's a good one.
  22. Esther16
    Nov 16, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is incredible. You have complete control over Sims, whether it's small choices (choosing a look) or big choices (choosing a career and building a family). For people who like to build houses or stores in a virtual way, The Sims 4 is a good recommendation. The graphics are excellent. Unfortunately, what I dislike about this game is not having an open world.… Expand
  23. garagem2
    Nov 16, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is incredible. You have complete control over Sims, whether it's small choices (choosing a look) or big choices (choosing a career and building a family). For people who like to build houses or stores in a virtual way, The Sims 4 is a good recommendation. The graphics are excellent. Unfortunately, what I dislike about this game is not having an open world.… Expand
  24. x56kot
    Nov 6, 2020
    8
    Nie przesadzajcie. The Sims 4 to całkiem niezła gra. Oczywiście względem TS3 jest nieco uboższe ale ma za kilka ciekawszych rozwiązań, a grafika stoi na lepszym poziomie niż poprzednik.
  25. yungwallnut
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    Had 12 kids with 8 different women, became president, then died when I tried cooking spaghetti. 10/10
  26. GleBaSV
    Mar 29, 2020
    8
    I like this game! More additions to buy, and in general it will be gorgeous. Here is my list: City Living, Cats and Dogs, and Seasons! Good.
  27. 4y4
    Feb 15, 2020
    8
    It's ok game with mods. Without mods this game would be worthless. I only bought it because it has great mods.
  28. erdogfu96
    Feb 9, 2020
    9
    With the all DLC's its the best sims game ever. Optimized and fun. You can create many character and play so many stories with interesting gaming features. It is the game that you will like if you like roleplaying also.
  29. NooroxWorm
    Feb 1, 2020
    8
    While its major flaws, being the closed world and the lack of Create-a-style, likely won't be fixed because they're hard wired into the code, many missing aspects were handed out after the release over the past five years. Nowadays the base game without any addons already gives quite a solid experience. Among the features added after the fact are:
    * Pools
    * Toddler life stage *    While its major flaws, being the closed world and the lack of Create-a-style, likely won't be fixed because they're hard wired into the code, many missing aspects were handed out after the release over the past five years. Nowadays the base game without any addons already gives quite a solid experience. Among the features added after the fact are:
    * Pools
    * Toddler life stage
    * Basements
    * Missing household appliances, such as a dishwasher and a laptop
    * Ghosts
    * Many of the paid services from previous games, such as the repairman
    * Photography
    * An entire new city ("world") with plenty of lots
    * Lot Traits
    * a whole bunch of CAS and build mode items, mostly décor.

    Going back to the release version of The Sims 4, and my personal experience, it was quite unpolished indeed, but I'm glad so many bumps were ironed out, and being released by EA I didn't expect this to happen free of charge.    … Expand
  30. Saartje
    Oct 22, 2019
    9
    Always been a fan of the Sims! Please don't let my sims die anymore when I don't play, I find it so sad! Other than that I absolutely love this game!
  31. HunterCastle
    Feb 22, 2019
    8
    I know, they people on metacritic hate EA. Anthem: One crash, They people: Zerooooooo!!!!!!. I not like Electronic Arts but the people hate. The Sims 4 is a great game better than other The Sims, the graphics are beautiful (cartoon), the gameplay is good, the problem is the artificial intelligence, ignore this, the game is 9 Score. After a while, it's nauseating (if you not play differentI know, they people on metacritic hate EA. Anthem: One crash, They people: Zerooooooo!!!!!!. I not like Electronic Arts but the people hate. The Sims 4 is a great game better than other The Sims, the graphics are beautiful (cartoon), the gameplay is good, the problem is the artificial intelligence, ignore this, the game is 9 Score. After a while, it's nauseating (if you not play different to normal).… Expand
  32. mynameisyours
    Dec 30, 2018
    10
    I don't get why so many people hate this game. It's fantastic! I play the sims series since the first and it's been a great part of my life. I didn't like 3 so much and this game brought me back in
  33. PoofBurrito64
    Oct 23, 2018
    10
    I'm failing to see why everyone is so upset with this game. Don't get me wrong, I LOVED the Sims 3, but this one seems like a great improvement. A lot of my in-game time was wasted in 3 due to my sims taking [sim] HOURS to get from point A to point B- and the loading screens were the longest in any game I've ever played. A lot of user reviews are criticizing certain features for not beingI'm failing to see why everyone is so upset with this game. Don't get me wrong, I LOVED the Sims 3, but this one seems like a great improvement. A lot of my in-game time was wasted in 3 due to my sims taking [sim] HOURS to get from point A to point B- and the loading screens were the longest in any game I've ever played. A lot of user reviews are criticizing certain features for not being there, but a lot of those features are among those added by expansion packed **even in the Sims 3**. When is the Sims ever finished in the base game? Never! That being said, I think that the base game for the Sims 4 is still a great starting point. The way that they've evolved sims' dreams, desires, and emotions adds a whole new aspect to the game that I will never have spent enough hours delving into. I run into glitches and bugs from time to time, but I've been playing the Sims since the beginning and, from what I can recall, sims games have always been that way. It just comes with the territory of a game that's constantly evolving. When I'm playing the Sims 4, I feel like my sims have fuller lives than they ever did before. It's easy to dream up dialogue in your head while you're playing because of all the different emotions and the way that sims engage one another. 4 is personally my favorite installment.… Expand
  34. vvmax
    Aug 23, 2018
    9
    I love this game. This is my first The Sims PC game, I don't know why so many people hate it?. I have found the other The Sims PC games a bit hard but this is easy to pick up and play. There should be a console release, It's less detailed than other games in the series but still a good game especially to start out with the sims games
  35. blossom
    Mar 2, 2018
    9
    I have indeed spent ....... a lot of hours on this game. I probably spent at least 5 hours just trying to make a perfect copy of my dog when I downloaded the pets expansion recently. I love Sims games, and Sims4 did deliver a lot of needed changes and improvements (namely in character creation, thank GOD)

    I've played this game on and off since it came out, and jumped back in because of    I have indeed spent ....... a lot of hours on this game. I probably spent at least 5 hours just trying to make a perfect copy of my dog when I downloaded the pets expansion recently. I love Sims games, and Sims4 did deliver a lot of needed changes and improvements (namely in character creation, thank GOD)

    I've played this game on and off since it came out, and jumped back in because of the pet expansion. I played pretty feverishly for a few days and am currently on another "cool down" phase with the game. I'll probably buy another expansion and jump back in when summer break is here, though. :-)    … Expand
  36. Apacz
    Nov 11, 2017
    9
    Another great Sims game.

    The only con for me, is that it doesn't have open world and cars. But everything else is great and fun! I doon't really get the people that are just complaining and complaining. Yes, I get that it isn't as good as Sims 3, but it still is a great game, and it still gets new gamepacks, so it may some day be as good as Sims 3.
  37. sierpinin112
    Jun 4, 2017
    8
    Very good, EA do it again, i dont know but its FUNNY and now the important things are the graphics for a lot of people but me and The Sims 4 say no to this.
    One word to summarize The Sims 4: Funny
  38. anaham
    Jan 26, 2017
    10
    I'll give score 10. Because I want that game producers make this game forever. I expect The Sims 5. But Hopefully, please find and fix bugs. there are a lot of mistakes.
  39. tobias9
    Jan 1, 2017
    10
    Amei! O Sims são totalmente incríveis e lindos, os mundos são detalhados e os gráficos, nem se fala, são lindos. Tem diversas coisas para se fazer nos mundos, esse é o melhor jogo da franquia!
  40. AkioHiromi
    Dec 28, 2016
    8
    The Sims 4 is a pretty good and fun game, but lets be sincere, it's not in the level of the other games of the franchise. EA was lazy making this one, and I'm sure that she noticed it.
  41. Cristian2606
    Nov 1, 2016
    8
    Molto bello, soprattutto la modalità costruisci, non capisco tutti questi voti negativi. Il gioco non è affatto male e neanche molto noioso...................
  42. feebie87
    Oct 20, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I gave it a 9 out of 10 because it is an amazing game over all; however, they're still some aspects that I wish there were. For instance, they don't have toddlers like they had in the sims 3 and they don't have some expansions that they had in the previous games, but there will be more to come in the future. I love how the Create-a-sim is different and all they new things like that were included in the game. What really is kind of confusing is how the have new, awesome improvements and all, where on the other hand, they're missing the old awesome, important aspects of the game. Overall, the quality of the game is super nice and the new features are amazing!… Expand
  43. busbfran
    Sep 16, 2016
    8
    Sims 4 feels fresh, polished and most importantly fun. The new multitasking feature is a major plus along with the new social and mood interactions. unfortunately the main game is lacking content which is too be purchased individually in DLC. It's the best Sims yet, i cant wait too see what's next.
  44. FilemonBR
    Aug 23, 2016
    8
    É melhor que o the sims 3, mas nao é melhor que o the sims 2, simples assim, nao achei tao divertido , porem ainda nao esta completo, nesse momento ainda tem expansão
  45. train245
    Jul 27, 2016
    8
    The Sims 4 is NOT a bad game. It is just a step backwards from The Sims 3 in some cases.
    Pros:
    CAS are good.
    The room tool is great when it works
    Live mode is fun in the base-game (not like Sims 3)
    It run stable.
    Cons:
    Loading Screens.
    Lack terrain tools and color weals
  46. MiaElli
    Jul 20, 2016
    8
    First I was sceptic when my thirteen year old daughter asked me if she could have the game. Even if I wasn`t so sure about the sex-based interactions of it, I let her buy it and played it myself for a while. After that, I was totally convinced! It`s a lot of fun, teaches you responsibility, and it's also extremly funny at some times. Dying is shown comically, and one of the best things isFirst I was sceptic when my thirteen year old daughter asked me if she could have the game. Even if I wasn`t so sure about the sex-based interactions of it, I let her buy it and played it myself for a while. After that, I was totally convinced! It`s a lot of fun, teaches you responsibility, and it's also extremly funny at some times. Dying is shown comically, and one of the best things is that People can come back as ghosts ;), and the word Sex itself is never used, but is referred to as Woho, messing around or trying for a baby, which is also the only way a Sim can get pregnant. I think it's harsh that some critics say there is violence in the game. There is no blood, nothing is broken and (my personal feeling) fights are extremly rare and again, look comic.
    Final Word: Sims is a great game for kids from the age of twelve or more, and don't hesitate to let you or your kids buy it!    … Expand
  47. DBPirate1129
    Jul 17, 2016
    9
    All right, people. I know this game isn't the masterpiece that all the Sims 3 players were expecting but it is absolutely not worth a 3.9. It's nowhere near there.

    This is my first Sims game, I have not purchased any of the DLC, and I'm still enjoying it after 3 months of playtime. Maybe I'm just a settle-for-less kind of a person but I've found the game extremely fun and I'm not    All right, people. I know this game isn't the masterpiece that all the Sims 3 players were expecting but it is absolutely not worth a 3.9. It's nowhere near there.

    This is my first Sims game, I have not purchased any of the DLC, and I'm still enjoying it after 3 months of playtime. Maybe I'm just a settle-for-less kind of a person but I've found the game extremely fun and I'm not planning on getting any of the ridiculously priced DLC anytime soon.

    The Create-a-Sim is very intuitive and super easy to use, the emotions are a great game mechanic (I actually didn't know that they haven't been in a Sims game up until now), and creating homes is surprisingly simple, which is very high praise coming from me.

    Yes, there are areas in which this game could be improved (make it a bit more open, for one), and yes, you may get bored after a while and have to use mods to make it better, but come on, people, this isn't worth a 0. This isn't worth anywhere from a 0-5. As a newcomer to The Sims series, I'm giving this a 9.    … Expand
  48. Carlos1234
    Jun 25, 2016
    10
    The Sims 4 is the best game of the Sims. The new interactives possibilities and lots of more things you can do. Thats because I put a ten in The Sims4
  49. ravenclaw77
    Jun 3, 2016
    9
    Having played every the Sims game, I have to say my opinion is that they keep getting better, and for me this is the best one yet. I honestly believe most of the negative reviews are because of 2 things:

    Comparing the Base Sims 4 game to Sims 3 or Sims 2 with all the add ons, and the fact that EA is pretty aggressively pushing out the add ons and not 'just building it into the base    Having played every the Sims game, I have to say my opinion is that they keep getting better, and for me this is the best one yet. I honestly believe most of the negative reviews are because of 2 things:

    Comparing the Base Sims 4 game to Sims 3 or Sims 2 with all the add ons, and the fact that EA is pretty aggressively pushing out the add ons and not 'just building it into the base game'.

    For what it's worth, I believe the base game is worth the base game's price. You get hundreds or maybe thousands of hours of entertainment with great graphics, great gameplay that's simple but offers a ton of possibilities. The two major expansions are worth their asking price with all that they add as well. I haven't yet purchased the smaller packs.

    If you're a fan of the Sims franchise, I wholly recommend this as the best of the bunch. I have not regretted any money I've spent on anything Sims.    … Expand
  50. Loughdough
    May 18, 2016
    10
    With the newest addition to the Sims franchise, Sims 4 offers a variety of new things. Along with these new things come absolutely horrible additions.

    In this game, they upgraded their style. Instead of going for a realistic style, as in the Sims 3, they turned it into a bright, shiny cartoon look. While this may be eye candy, the point of the Sims franchise is to simulate the real    With the newest addition to the Sims franchise, Sims 4 offers a variety of new things. Along with these new things come absolutely horrible additions.

    In this game, they upgraded their style. Instead of going for a realistic style, as in the Sims 3, they turned it into a bright, shiny cartoon look. While this may be eye candy, the point of the Sims franchise is to simulate the real world in a video game. Without that touch of realism, it doesn't FEEL real, and looks more like a Spongebob episode. Another subtraction to this game would have to be the full world access. They removed full world access, so you can only pick where you would like to go. They also removed advanced customization for your Sim, leaving you with fewer options than before. They also removed MANY free things in the Sims 3 and turned them into a $20.00 expansion pack.

    One of the only things I found interesting (and somewhat better) in the Sims 4 was the ability to click and drag the Sim's features in CAS (Create A Sim) mode, rather than using a slider. Although, they promised that you would be able to make your Sim look like whoever you desire. Sadly, this isn't true.    … Expand
  51. Crackfarmer
    Apr 2, 2016
    8
    I like it.
    The only thing that bothers me are 2 things :

    - You have to buy every fcking DLC
    - Some Mods (which are actually pretty good) require paid membership (modding websites) what's so stupid

    Since i didn't paid for it, im completly fine with it. But buying it for real € is waste. Get it cracked from fitgirl or some other repackers and you're good to go.
  52. EitaLOL
    Jan 15, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No começo tinha muitas coisas faltando, mas era incrível. Agora é mais ainda. Eu jogava com vontade e mais vontade, explorando as infinitas interações e desbloqueando as coleções. Agora eu jogo mil vezes mais, e com muito mais vontade. As 2 expansões são incríveis e ótimas. Os game-packs também. Não é o melhor jogo do mundo, mas é ótimo, e, eu, da minha pessoa, recomendo. Eu acho que o The sims 4 BASE deveria ser re-criticado pois as atualizações para re-por o que faltava deixou a base bem mais legal.… Expand
  53. dakkaross
    Jan 14, 2016
    8
    It's doesn't have nearly as many bells and whistles as the sims 3 but all of that felt like it was just added to extract more money. Sims 4 is a huge step forward in the mechanics of the game and the a.i. of the sims, everything feels more natural and immersing compared to sims 3 which is beginning to age and feel very clunky.

    I love how each sim feels very unique and actually have a    It's doesn't have nearly as many bells and whistles as the sims 3 but all of that felt like it was just added to extract more money. Sims 4 is a huge step forward in the mechanics of the game and the a.i. of the sims, everything feels more natural and immersing compared to sims 3 which is beginning to age and feel very clunky.

    I love how each sim feels very unique and actually have a personality, if you give them certain traits their personality and choices reflect that without your input unlike sims 3 where every sim felt like exactly the same and required your input to progress them.

    I love that the neighborhood is segmented into different areas so the game overall runs extremely smooth and my fps never drops even if their is a huge party with tons of sims. My load screens only last 3 or 4 seconds so no complaints about that.

    I am extremely hopeful that Maxis will introduce expansion packs to expand the seasons and the generations so I can watch my sims grow up and go to school live an entire life cycle, that's the only thing that the game is missing in my opinion.

    Sims 4 is a huge step forward in the core mechanics, graphics, and A.I. but it also lost all of its previous expansions and content but the game will continue to grow and improve with time.    … Expand
  54. marcii
    Dec 26, 2015
    9
    I had had some proviso before I first played with The Sims 4, but all of them flew during the time was flowing. The truth is, some usual element isn't in the game but it is in The Sims 3. I mean the open-world or toddlers. In some cases The Sims 4 returned back to Sims 2; no free moving in the worlds, can't knock the closer neighbor's doors, but the new gameplay makes up for everything;I had had some proviso before I first played with The Sims 4, but all of them flew during the time was flowing. The truth is, some usual element isn't in the game but it is in The Sims 3. I mean the open-world or toddlers. In some cases The Sims 4 returned back to Sims 2; no free moving in the worlds, can't knock the closer neighbor's doors, but the new gameplay makes up for everything; endless storehouse's of opportunities and social interactions, our creations have never smarter than before. The Sims 4 sniffed on me totally, I only felt this when I played with The Sims 2 when I was 10. Good job, EA.… Expand
  55. Rafique
    Dec 4, 2015
    8
    Awesome graphics,good gameplay,some good features which are lost which doesn't mind me at all so I would recommend players who are first timers for the sims to try out the sims 4 and if your download is slow,that doesn't mean that game is bad and that means your wifi is slow
  56. kieralashay22
    Nov 13, 2015
    8
    I love this game! But there are some things I miss that aren't on this sims such as toddlers, vehicles, restaurants, clubs, and grocery stores. To improve the game, I would suggest Electronic Arts or whomever created the game to add those things back as an update. Also, have more character traits, lifetime goals, jobs, clothes, shoes, and hairstyles. Some character traits I would suggestI love this game! But there are some things I miss that aren't on this sims such as toddlers, vehicles, restaurants, clubs, and grocery stores. To improve the game, I would suggest Electronic Arts or whomever created the game to add those things back as an update. Also, have more character traits, lifetime goals, jobs, clothes, shoes, and hairstyles. Some character traits I would suggest are: messy, cheaters, nosey, snitch, belligerent, and more. Some jobs I would suggest are policemen, firemen, mailman, doctor, maid, and more. Please improve because I like sims 3 better even though there are more selections and animations on sims 4.… Expand
  57. Critical_Fun
    Oct 27, 2015
    8
    I wish we could give partial points because I'd give this a 7.5. I read where this game was a downgrade from Sims 3. Only superficially. After playing enough to upgrade my house, I think I have enough to review the game. This game has many improvements over 3. Many little things like you can control how much you cook much better, for instance. If not for EA to be the Nieman Marcus ofI wish we could give partial points because I'd give this a 7.5. I read where this game was a downgrade from Sims 3. Only superficially. After playing enough to upgrade my house, I think I have enough to review the game. This game has many improvements over 3. Many little things like you can control how much you cook much better, for instance. If not for EA to be the Nieman Marcus of video games, I'd give it a 9.5.

    Pros - Many improvements over The Sims 3. Better graphics, smooth camera movement, switching between build mode and Live mode is almost instantaneous. Many more options when in conversations

    Cons - Hideously expensive! $40 bucks for 3 extra jobs? Really? Pretty sure they intentionally skimped on the base game to gouge us with DLC. This is not appreciated and this will affect future purchases if you're listening EA! However, The Sims has always been very expensive so any veteran knows what we're getting into by purchasing it. Towns also seem smaller but I'm sure EA will be happy to sell us expansions at a premium.

    If you have the money, this is a very fun experience and a decent improvement over The Sims 3. I think many people are rating this game based on the The Sims 3 with a dozen expansions and that is not a fair comparison. I understand as I had most of the Sims 3 expansions. So far, I'm glad I made the change.    … Expand
  58. ChoBroooo
    Sep 26, 2015
    8
    It gets so much negative feedback. Be honest this game is like a 7 or 8 out of 10, not a 3 out of 10. I like this game a bit. It's not as good as the Sims 3, but it's good. I would get in when it's like $39.99, but not $59.99 or $69.99.
  59. simslover123
    Sep 11, 2015
    8
    The game is fun and interactive. It gives you the feel of being in a real world. I think it would be more fun for someone new to the sims because I miss sims 3. I will admit there are a lot less bugs but I miss the free roam neighborhoods and being able to go to another house without have to wait 5 minutes for it to load. I give it an 8 because i think it still has a chance to turn around.The game is fun and interactive. It gives you the feel of being in a real world. I think it would be more fun for someone new to the sims because I miss sims 3. I will admit there are a lot less bugs but I miss the free roam neighborhoods and being able to go to another house without have to wait 5 minutes for it to load. I give it an 8 because i think it still has a chance to turn around. They have added all sorts of things since the intial release. I think if your reading this to decide to get it I would say wait about a year tell the price goes down and when they may have fixed some of the complaints.… Expand
  60. Franky3121
    Jul 13, 2015
    10
    People are saying this game is terrible because it's not like Sims 3. I'm gonna say it now, this game may not be as good as sims 3, but it's still a good game. The loading screens and some less features do nothing for the game. Theyre only done cause the big maps were slowing the game down when you had too much population. I think sims 4 is equally as good. Those poor reviewers haventPeople are saying this game is terrible because it's not like Sims 3. I'm gonna say it now, this game may not be as good as sims 3, but it's still a good game. The loading screens and some less features do nothing for the game. Theyre only done cause the big maps were slowing the game down when you had too much population. I think sims 4 is equally as good. Those poor reviewers havent really given the game a fair chance… Expand
  61. SionideGaming
    Jun 21, 2015
    10
    The Sims 4 is a fantastic game EA did a good job with it, and it honestly lived up to my expectations, I love character creator in the game, and I absolutely adore the amount of mods you can get in it, it's makes the game all the more better.
  62. TimeKitty5
    Jun 13, 2015
    8
    Here's the thing about the Sims 4. Yes, it's not /actually/ what we were lead to believe, a complete and utter improvement over the Sims 3. But it's not the piece of garbage most people are making it out to be either. For one, the mood system is a notable improvement over the single-axis system. Moodlets can build off of each other, and there are four distinct, positive moods to be had.Here's the thing about the Sims 4. Yes, it's not /actually/ what we were lead to believe, a complete and utter improvement over the Sims 3. But it's not the piece of garbage most people are making it out to be either. For one, the mood system is a notable improvement over the single-axis system. Moodlets can build off of each other, and there are four distinct, positive moods to be had. Inspired, Excited, Happy, and Flirty. I cannot say how it is in the long-term, but quite frankly my first impression is favorable enough to give this a solid 8, though truthfully I'd sooner go for 7.5.

    The fact that there are no open neighborhoods is something of a half-truth. Specifically, there are, 'Blocks' that you can visit. Not the actual in-game term, but there are subsections of the neighborhood that you can go to. These are relatively open, and short loading screens separate each individual lot. My loading times were only a second or two, giving a better sense of freedom than expected. In short: Yes. It's not the Sims 3. But it's nowhere near the Sims 2, like everyone is decrying it as.

    Thirdly: Lack of features. EA has mostly fixed this, as of June 2015, and here I am playing just the base game. Pools are a thing, basements are a thing, ghosts are a thing, even the open world has an acceptable (Note: Acceptable, not complete and very good) sense of freedom. Some of the expansion pack jobs even allow you to follow your sim to work, from the looks of it. People have been requesting that for the longest time.

    Overall: I think EA is starting to realize that you can't ship a half-finished game. Yes, they realized it after launch? But they still realized it in this case, as the Sims being their cash cow, they can't afford to screw it up too badly, for too long. Otherwise, it'd stop being their cash cow.    … Expand
  63. BrushedRed
    Jun 10, 2015
    9
    Not sure what all the griping and grumbling is about.. Sure there aren't quite as many things as there was on the other Sims games on The Sims 4, but remember there have only been 2 expansion packs as of now. It's still young in its run. To me, I instantly thought this game was better than Sims 3 (I didn't care for 3 much at all), but it's not quite on par with the original Sims or Sims 2,Not sure what all the griping and grumbling is about.. Sure there aren't quite as many things as there was on the other Sims games on The Sims 4, but remember there have only been 2 expansion packs as of now. It's still young in its run. To me, I instantly thought this game was better than Sims 3 (I didn't care for 3 much at all), but it's not quite on par with the original Sims or Sims 2, but subsequent expansions could make this so. The emotions feature is great and very glad they added this feature in the new series. It was something I had missed but could never explain I had missed it. Not sure why anyone is griping about pools because I have a pool at my house. The graphics have improved drastically. The only thing I liked about 3 and what is missing from this game is freely exploring the whole town from the house you are currently at. If they could add this in, it would be great. Excited for extra content apparently being released tomorrow. A new, great looking neighborhood!… Expand
  64. joshk1_c
    May 8, 2015
    9
    I don't understand why so many people don't like the game! It's a great game. Of course some things are missing, but how EA/Maxis has been handling things adding a huge feature every month!
    November: Pools!
    December: New Jobs/Mini Holiday Pack! January: Outdoor Retreat! (Game pack) February: Family Trees! March: Basements, Paint from Reference, and lots more! April: The "Get To Work"    I don't understand why so many people don't like the game! It's a great game. Of course some things are missing, but how EA/Maxis has been handling things adding a huge feature every month!
    November: Pools!
    December: New Jobs/Mini Holiday Pack!
    January: Outdoor Retreat! (Game pack)
    February: Family Trees!
    March: Basements, Paint from Reference, and lots more!
    April: The "Get To Work" expansion packs!
    May: And the upcoming stuff pack, Luxury Parties!

    Of course kind of a bummer to not have toddlers, but I'm fine with it!

    It's a fairly good game so I rate it 9/10.    … Expand
  65. naticat3927
    May 5, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love the Sims 4 and 3 but I think they made the sims4 a bit simple when you are buying items, you cant create your own design and well it can get boring, the cities are too small and really the lots are usually only 20x30 at the most I only found one lot that had 40x50 I like big homes and I would like to see the school or a beach and some tall buildings, but no they made it a simple town with nothing in it, the towns also need more houses. if you put the cities from the sims3 in the sims4 game it would be better. the people are great you can make them better but the clothes and the traits really make me mad. so make the towns bigger and better and give more traits and clothes for them and they are good to go. :)… Expand
  66. ajames600
    Apr 15, 2015
    9
    I'm a Simmer Since the age of 8 YEAH IT started with SIMS 1 then Sims City and SO on!!! Im Actually 19 NOW!

    PEOPLE are totally Crazy and keep on Complaining. THEY ARE MAKING A GAME WHICH IS "HARD PILL TO SWALLOW' BUT ITS TOTALLY WORTH IT...SIMS4 IS IN TRANSITION WHEN IT COMES TO ADOPTING THE NEW 3DCGI GRAPHICS AND EDITING .....Yeah They Trim a lot of FEATURES in SIMS 4 UNLIKE Its    I'm a Simmer Since the age of 8 YEAH IT started with SIMS 1 then Sims City and SO on!!! Im Actually 19 NOW!

    PEOPLE are totally Crazy and keep on Complaining. THEY ARE MAKING A GAME WHICH IS "HARD PILL TO SWALLOW' BUT ITS TOTALLY WORTH IT...SIMS4 IS IN TRANSITION WHEN IT COMES TO ADOPTING THE NEW 3DCGI GRAPHICS AND EDITING .....Yeah They Trim a lot of FEATURES in SIMS 4 UNLIKE Its Predecessor they CONTAIN a lot of Features, but they add a lot of features also that cant be found in other SIMS Franchise...... Like 3D and FEATURED RICH CAS making you can also create an ALIEN SIM, THE CLOTHES RICH OF CHOICES AND COLORS, the PULLING and Tagging of WAllS,Roof and DELICATE HOUSE Customization when it Comes to Building HOMES..... YOu CAn actually Control your Sims when it's Working Like the Scientist, Detective and Medical Jobs....Yeah Even My Boy Sim was ABDUCTED and and GAVE birth to AN alien..... The Hightech Laboratory Gadgets that can be placed on your Backyard..... Like the NASA TELESCOPE,SPECIMEN Analyzer and ROCKET LAUNCHER that you can actually UPGRADE and CONTROL, No need to take care those annoying BABY because it has no stats yet, YOu can Have an AMAZING PARTY Get-AWAYS!!!, You CAN MAKE YOUR OWN RETAIL STORES, YOU CAN STYLE the MANNEQUIN, MULTI TASKING FEATURES, QUICK LOADING.....

    SO SHUT UP TO THOSE MOTHER **** WHO KEEP ON BLABBING ABOUT THE GAME.......BECAUSE A REAL GAMER NEVER LOOSE HOPE TO THE GAME THEY LOVE!!!! IM A SIMMER FOR 11 YEARS!!! AND SIMs FRANCHISE HAS PROVEN A LOT OF IMPROVEMENTS!!! THE THING I HATE IS THE OVERPRICED SELLING... haaahhahah 60-80$$?    … Expand
  67. CammTheGreat08
    Mar 30, 2015
    9
    No this isn't sims 3. This is the sims 4. Although they took away a lot of the features that the previous entry had, it's still a fun and enjoyable game. And with EA and Maxis patching the game, and eventually add expansion packs, it'll be even better! If you don't like it, just don't play it, it's that simple!
  68. glowy01
    Mar 28, 2015
    10
    This is the new entry to the Sims whether you like it or not. It is not as good as The Sims 3 but it is what we have. So stop complaining and get a life.
  69. Simsilikesims
    Mar 19, 2015
    8
    There are still a lot of missing features but pools & ghosts, & the business and athletic careers have been patched in. This game runs smoothly on older computers (like those running Win XP) & laptop computers, provided you do not add too much custom content to your game (always a risk with the Sims series). The loading screens between lots are shorter than the ones in Sims 2, althoughThere are still a lot of missing features but pools & ghosts, & the business and athletic careers have been patched in. This game runs smoothly on older computers (like those running Win XP) & laptop computers, provided you do not add too much custom content to your game (always a risk with the Sims series). The loading screens between lots are shorter than the ones in Sims 2, although many will find this a step backwards from Sims 3's open world. Family oriented players will find their play style is limited by the absence of toddlers, & the fact that babies are tied to their bassinets and cannot be carried around. Players wanting to play medieval neighborhoods are limited by the fact that the phone is a integral part of the user interface (every Sim has a smartphone in Sims 4).… Expand
  70. sims
    Feb 23, 2015
    8
    The Sims4. Firstly, I would like to say the Create A Sim is fantastic! It's 1000 times faster than the laggy sims 3 (plus the variety of clothes has improved.) I'm annoyed at the fact that there is not Create A Style but it takes 20 seconds to load up so I can't really argue, speed wise, the game is a lot less laggy and smooth. I like the new graphics, its a new angle. One thing that hasThe Sims4. Firstly, I would like to say the Create A Sim is fantastic! It's 1000 times faster than the laggy sims 3 (plus the variety of clothes has improved.) I'm annoyed at the fact that there is not Create A Style but it takes 20 seconds to load up so I can't really argue, speed wise, the game is a lot less laggy and smooth. I like the new graphics, its a new angle. One thing that has annoyed me is to see your neighour you have to go through a loading screen. Going out to another part of town I understand, but just going across the road to see your neighbour!? This review is a lot later because its Feb (whoops) but I wanted to write a late review because I wanted to wait till EA has fixed the important bugs and added new stuff e.g. Pools and new Jobs. I'm SUPER excited for the get To Work Expansion Pack coming out soon. Anyways, BUILD MODE IS AMAZING! I started building a starter home on my sims 3 and the roofs were so hard to master:( We're a bit low on furniture but oh well!

    Overall I loved this game and I think that I'm glad to have spent £20 on this game (I got it on sale.) It is an upgrade from the sims 3 but not a massive one..    … Expand
  71. ReviewScope
    Feb 19, 2015
    8
    The most controversial game in the series. I can see why, but does it deserve a user score of 3.7?

    Pros: The core Sims gameplay is still as excellent as ever. I had the time of my life playing it and it really brought back memories of playing The Sims 3 The UI has been improved for better. Everything is more organized and is less "In your face" than it has been in previous games    The most controversial game in the series. I can see why, but does it deserve a user score of 3.7?

    Pros:
    The core Sims gameplay is still as excellent as ever. I had the time of my life playing it and it really brought back memories of playing The Sims 3
    The UI has been improved for better. Everything is more organized and is less "In your face" than it has been in previous games
    There is a heavy emphasis on emotions and The Sims has always been about keeping your Sims happy and well taken care of, and the new focus has made the game a lot more interesting.
    The build mode has been improved, you can now easily resize walls and you can even pick up entire rooms! There are plenty of customization options to choose from as well

    Cons:
    The new Create a Sim mode has some interesting aspects, for example, dragging and dropping certain features to alter them, but you can only choose 3 main traits, there are less customization options, Create a Style is gone and you can no longer create toddlers (How much of a big deal is that to anyone anyway?)
    The open world aspect from The Sims 3 is gone. Now it is a bland and generic world map, with the inability to create new lots, you only get 3 empty ones and a few houses to choose from. If you want to travel a lot, instead of driving or running there, you have to sit through a loading screen, EVEN IF YOU WANT TO GO ACROSS THE F*****G STREET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Overall, I had a lot of fun with The Sims 4 and many things have been improved, but all of the innovations made in The Sims 3 have been ignored and it feels like a greatly improved version of The Sims 2.

    7/10 (Original Score)
    8/10 (COS I HAD FUN WIV IT BESIDES LACK OF OPEN VURLDZ)    … Expand
  72. Skitte
    Feb 19, 2015
    9
    The Sims, one of the most longevive franchise. We have to say, every one is a step forward from the precedessor, even the latest title in the EA studio, Maxis, Sims 4. Even though the game is seen as a massive disappointment, I gotta say that it is a better game than The Sims 3, but why ?

    - First of all, The Sims is a simulation game, where graphics fall on inferior stages. Where the    The Sims, one of the most longevive franchise. We have to say, every one is a step forward from the precedessor, even the latest title in the EA studio, Maxis, Sims 4. Even though the game is seen as a massive disappointment, I gotta say that it is a better game than The Sims 3, but why ?

    - First of all, The Sims is a simulation game, where graphics fall on inferior stages. Where the Sims 4 managed to bright is the realism, which is a better than the Sims 3, consisting in better interactions, better looking sims, improved AI and lot better game mechanics.

    - Secondly, even it lacks in content, it still brings a solid and comprehesive style of gameplay, which makes it a truly addiction.

    - Then, EA confirmed that The Sims 4 will have a lot more EPs than The Sims 3 had, and we can see that in less than half a year, the team put back the pools, cut some glitches and brought 2 ( 1 upcoming ) expansions.

    - I know the accustomed players with this series, like me are missing the common features like toddlers, open world and other items, but the team is working to make them possible by this year.

    For me, I mean, I understand that these things had to be pushed back to make space for other new stuff that will make the game a great universe of addiction, when all EPs are coming back.

    I say, let's give it a chance, stick with the Sims 3, until the game is complete and then compare it. It;s worth it, it gets better!    … Expand
  73. Dreammer
    Jan 26, 2015
    9
    En başta herkes bulaşık makinesi ve havuz olmamasından yakınmıştı. Ben de hak vermiştim sonuçta havuz yoktu ama sonra patch geldi ve havuz eklendi. Bulaşık makinesi yok hala... Biraz düşününce diğer sims oyunlarından farklı olarak bunda bulaşıkları siz sürükleyip bırakabilirsiniz o yüzden çokta sorun olmaz.
    Sims 4 genel olarak en iyi sims oyunu her şeyi yapabilirsiniz gibi bir şey... Tek    En başta herkes bulaşık makinesi ve havuz olmamasından yakınmıştı. Ben de hak vermiştim sonuçta havuz yoktu ama sonra patch geldi ve havuz eklendi. Bulaşık makinesi yok hala... Biraz düşününce diğer sims oyunlarından farklı olarak bunda bulaşıkları siz sürükleyip bırakabilirsiniz o yüzden çokta sorun olmaz.
    Sims 4 genel olarak en iyi sims oyunu her şeyi yapabilirsiniz gibi bir şey... Tek bir sorunu var o da renk paletinin olmaması. Umarım diğer patchlerde gelir.    … Expand
  74. pikeman101
    Jan 23, 2015
    9
    Overall, I find the Sims 4 to be stunningly underrated - and for bizarre reasons.

    Although many aspects of gameplay have been removed from previous generations (such as Create-A-Style and open worlds), there are clear reasons for these removals, the most obvious being the Create-A-Style removal, due to the extreme lag experienced by many players during almost all Sims 3 gameplay.    Overall, I find the Sims 4 to be stunningly underrated - and for bizarre reasons.

    Although many aspects of gameplay have been removed from previous generations (such as Create-A-Style and open worlds), there are clear reasons for these removals, the most obvious being the Create-A-Style removal, due to the extreme lag experienced by many players during almost all Sims 3 gameplay. Moreover, the multitude of design options available in Create-A-Sim allow for a large variety of options. The loading screens, while present while changing neighbourhoods, are quite short and a small price to pay for nearly-lag-free gameplay.

    One important improvement for the series made by this game is that of family connection. In previous games, families living in the same household required player-directed interaction in order to build relationships, however the Sims 4 allows friendships to be made through simple daily activities like eating a meal together.

    My biggest complaint about this game is its ease. Most aspirations are unrealistically easy to complete and many can be accomplished within the course of a week in-game, any student can achieve a grade of A within four in-game days, without a great deal of focused activity on the part of the player.    … Expand
  75. SkyLegend16
    Jan 22, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is awesome I love how they made upgrades for the games and I don't care if they took out pools or cars that doesn't lower how great the game is. I also love how it is similar to other sim games which means if your a sim fan like me then you would want that because we wouldn't want it to be completely different that means it wouldn't be considered a sims game. This is a great game even though there are some flaws but for you people who hate it for its upgrades then fine but if you hate it because of small things then why are you even a sims fan it's like other sims games so you're being irrational. I love this game and I hope it gets better ratings.… Expand
  76. Missy
    Dec 14, 2014
    10
    I really love the sims 4 compared to what the sims 3 was...I have a high end computer and sims 3 was uneplayable thanks to the constant crash lag and routing issues...Anyways, Sims 4 has been very smooth the graphics are very neat and so are the sims, I find there is no need to use CC in order to make the sim look beautiful. I really like the gameplay and how they have been adding back aI really love the sims 4 compared to what the sims 3 was...I have a high end computer and sims 3 was uneplayable thanks to the constant crash lag and routing issues...Anyways, Sims 4 has been very smooth the graphics are very neat and so are the sims, I find there is no need to use CC in order to make the sim look beautiful. I really like the gameplay and how they have been adding back a few missing features with free updates. The world is very beautiful. This game look like it has a potential, even though it has a few features still missing like toddlers, when they start adding EPs despite all the negativity and all the bad reviews people are leaving...Im so happy i can be playing for hours and my game doesnt crash or lags!!!!!!!!… Expand
  77. doncsoo
    Nov 28, 2014
    8
    I don't understand why is this game so underrated. Because it's don't have all features it"s not that bad. They have cool CAS and improved Building and emotions. That makes it a good game but too expensive!
  78. FSimmer
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    Disparado o melhor da franquia. Ele tem muitas inovações e é muito divertido, trazendo de volta as raízes da franquia. Tudo é novo, há mais vida neste jogo, os detalhes são surpreendentes. Tem algumas falhas, mas isso não significa que o jogo não merece nota 10, e todos os símmers sabem disso.
  79. babygirl22
    Nov 16, 2014
    10
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  80. AEcheverria123
    Nov 4, 2014
    10
    Juegazo, sin dudas, me atrevo a decir que el mejor de la saga y de su género. No sé que es pero este juego tiene algo que te tienta a jugarlo, las cosas que quitaron no valen nada, las que agregaron son lo mejor!
  81. thecoolguy5
    Nov 4, 2014
    9
    I am so happy that Maxis has put in these new updates! cant wait to see what's next. P.S cars would be nice a new map would as well.
  82. tuzenfouting
    Nov 4, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was a The Sims 2 lover and self-proclaimed pro (built an empire from zero to millionaires and no, I didn't cheat) and I was a The Sims 3 hater and quitter. If you are somewhat like me, you are going to love Sims 4. If you prefere the neighbourhood-focused, eagle-eye type of gaming (and did I mention nasty neighbourhood-focus?) that was in the Sims 3 you're probably going to dislike it... With the Sims 4 it depends on what your preferences were with the old games.

    I read many reviews before deciding on if I should put my hard earned money on this game and I wasn't so tempted to do so after I got so disappointed with Sims 3. But my oh my am I happy that I decided to buy. IT IS LIKE THE SIMS 2, but MUCH BETTER!

    WHAT HAS IMPROVED:
    The sims are much more complex, they can multitask, they are more fun to work with and develop. The architectural tools are precise and fullfilled, the build-your-sim-tool obviously the best so far with the minor letdown of no height adjustement (and strange fact that the teenagers are as tall as adults?). The many small tedeous details that were so time-consuming from earlier games have dissapeared, for example how easy the Sims pick up plates to how you can pay bills and choose to travel from your cellphone, you don't have to wait an eternity for a visitor, it's possible and easy to visit another lot and control your home-lot at the same time, people around your household also get older when you do (and you can switch that function off but I think it makes the game more real), you control music playing from the radio without the sim having to do anything, you can eazy breazy breastfeed your baby (yeye because I'm a momma!), I could go on and on. Simply improved and more fluent gaming!

    I've read many complaints about the personalization tools from Sims 3 being gone (well I think it's a big relief) and that you don't get much stuff in the game and I think that is incorrect. The Sims 3 personalization tool was too heavy, took forever to load, had too much to choose and after a while you would just say "f*ck it, I don't care" and stop using it. You get a lot of clothes, furniture and stuff with Sims 4 and many choices of colour and design for each product which makes the personalization of your home and clothing much more comfortable yet stimulating. I also like how much furniture gets unlocked depending on your sims development. The career climbs and assignements are much more fun then ever before and you have to lead a pretty complex fake-real life in the game to reach you goals!

    BIG plus for that your different households can interact with each other which makes it even easier to control the destiny of your family.

    WHAT I THINK NEEDS IMPROVEMENT:
    The career choices are far too few to match all the types of sims you can build. For example my bodybuilder-bro sportsloving guy, would he be a secret agent/astronaut/journalist irl? No, I think he would be a carpenter, a plumber, maybe working as a fitness guru. I mean come on, why can you be a stand-up comedian but not a doctor, teacher, handyman or even gold digger? Why can't you choose more current careers like personal trainer, reality star, fashion designer, office bearer aso. It will all probably (hopefully!) come with the expansion packages (since EA Games are greedy bastards....) but ultimately I think it was a case of "let's just pick it and run with it" when it comes to the careers you can choose. Somewhat rushed.

    It is quite disturbing as a gamer and viewer that the teenagers look exactly like adults and are of the same height... That should definitely get changed in the next update, with all the realness updates this is a backlash in the irl-departement. Also I was furious when I first read about the lack of toddlers before I bought this game, and now after playing and building a sims-family, I think it isn't as bad as I thought but also a stepback when it comes to the realness of the game. I mean if my life-ambition is a big happy family, how can I fully enjoy my ambition without having memories of having fun with little todleroos? I doesn't have to be that profound, it can be as easy as having babies but you simply have toddlers, please EA Games?

    The only tool I wish was more complex for personalization is the hair/eye colouring tool... Now I simply can't hit the spot when designing my favourite celeb, myself or real people I know.

    SO THERE YOU HAVE IT, a review by someone that focuses on MY family, MY empire, MY household, MY gaming. With the Sims 4 I have much more control and I can be more focused then with The Sims 3, yet the game is much more fluent and complex then the Sims 2.    … Expand
  83. LoneRangerZA
    Oct 29, 2014
    8
    It might not be perfect, but it does a pretty good job for a base game. Pools etc are coming back. Maxis has confirmed this, not having pools never bothered me.
  84. TheSecretEmber
    Oct 11, 2014
    10
    I love this game, even for being a closed world (which Im not saying Im enjoying but I never took my sims out of the house besides work). Now they really tried for customization in this game, you can go anywhere with the amount of colors in this game. The whole face customizing is brilliant. In sims 3 I never customized my sims face because I didn't like any of the faces provided andI love this game, even for being a closed world (which Im not saying Im enjoying but I never took my sims out of the house besides work). Now they really tried for customization in this game, you can go anywhere with the amount of colors in this game. The whole face customizing is brilliant. In sims 3 I never customized my sims face because I didn't like any of the faces provided and didn't like the face customize they gave. Also I may not like how you get promotions with the "make 10 friends" but it makes it difficult instead of sims 3 where you just had a certain skill level.

    So I do enjoy this game. there are down falls like closed world but there are many things you will like about the game. My suggestion if you are thinking about buying a game is to find a youtuber and watch about 5 parts of their lets play and see if you would like to stick with sims 3 or get sims 4.    … Expand
  85. Ch_diego
    Oct 8, 2014
    10
    is a very good game, with new, more powerful tools, authoring tools and construction. Sims more emotional and expressive, the loading screens are very fast
  86. Annoymous1
    Oct 4, 2014
    8
    I really am not sure what to think of Sims 4. It's a great improvement from Sims 3, but its generically the same thing. The worst part is the favt that whenever you take your date, you only got a bar. Hell, the place is extremely shabby. An open-world environment would be excellent, yet, this is over 9.60 GB of space on your PC. Its good if sorts.
  87. stranglehold
    Sep 29, 2014
    8
    This is a really great Sims game. Other than a couple bugs this is a great Sims game to add to the franchise. If you are a Sims fan you for sure have to pick this game up. The Sims 4 is an all round great game.
  88. LillyPutian
    Sep 28, 2014
    10
    The game feels very alive and dynamic. The Sims are different, more interactive and more reactive. There are countless charming little touches to the way they respond to one another and their environment. Still just a base game and it needs more stuff, but what is there is good for now. There are some fun items that haven't been seen before and lots of game play to be had.
  89. shadowhenry
    Sep 27, 2014
    10
    I think this game and all the others are serving there purpose I think this game is fun but there's some flaws I have but other then those this game is one of the best Sims game that has ever came out yet keep up the work EA
  90. alehmarchiori
    Sep 24, 2014
    10
    I really can't understand why the people are nothing like, the game is just on he basic and the basic of the sims 4 is better than the sims 3 in all, the sims 2 is still the better but i think that I can change that with this new game!
  91. bigtprime
    Sep 20, 2014
    10
    10 is not reflecting the quality of the game, but since everyone put stupid score for the game, my score is here for balance.
    Igive my opinion concerning the base games (no extensions) and since I never bought any extension for the sims3, it will be easy.
    As it's mentionned be everyone, the sims4 did have some cut fonctionnalit compared to the sims3, but these are not stepback only but    10 is not reflecting the quality of the game, but since everyone put stupid score for the game, my score is here for balance.
    Igive my opinion concerning the base games (no extensions) and since I never bought any extension for the sims3, it will be easy.
    As it's mentionned be everyone, the sims4 did have some cut fonctionnalit compared to the sims3, but these are not stepback only but the openworld. The sims game is based around simulating life, the core of the game is to have sims with personnality, capable of taking action from their own. That's were the Sims4 is a great improvement compared to the previous game.
    Personnaliy, the sims in the previous game bored me, just puppet just capable of random actions, here you got ones with caractère, not only traits to restrain them, but traits to give them preference in their actions or conversations. It's not perfect but it's a lot better.

    We can argue than when MAXIS give us a new iteration, it could come with much features regarding what they already developped in past extensions, that it is to few for such a long developpement. But here, i'm juging what's in this game, and the content and the improvements of the game toward it's predecessor (the basic game), and it's good.    … Expand
  92. Spezz
    Sep 20, 2014
    9
    The Game is really different from the last chapter (Sims 3), but it's not bad. Not more Open World, not pool and toddler. Also there is not any item or npc (like police, robbers, etc). But there is emotion. There is customization, and there is a lot of interaction and strange situation. It's a game you have to play for a while for like it. If you are a Sims 3 lover, you may not like this.The Game is really different from the last chapter (Sims 3), but it's not bad. Not more Open World, not pool and toddler. Also there is not any item or npc (like police, robbers, etc). But there is emotion. There is customization, and there is a lot of interaction and strange situation. It's a game you have to play for a while for like it. If you are a Sims 3 lover, you may not like this. If you are a Sims 1 or 2 lover, you may love this :) try it! It's fun :D
    In any case, also the base game of ALL the Sims have any gap, the future expansion will fill it :)    … Expand
  93. SEBeeGAMING
    Sep 19, 2014
    10
    Bought the game.... Loved it. People say that the game is not so good. But, people the graphics, emotions, are better.. That is why you should buy it. It is worth it.
  94. ColeNubson
    Sep 19, 2014
    9
    The Sims 4, very similar to the previous Sims games, is a step forward. Although it takes more than 20 minutes to get used to all the changes, it's as much of a blast as the last games. If you really are a Sims fan, you won't mind having to do without some features likes cars or pools. I found that characters progressed more smoothly and realistically, in relationships and careers. IThe Sims 4, very similar to the previous Sims games, is a step forward. Although it takes more than 20 minutes to get used to all the changes, it's as much of a blast as the last games. If you really are a Sims fan, you won't mind having to do without some features likes cars or pools. I found that characters progressed more smoothly and realistically, in relationships and careers. I hardly found a single glitch while playing the game. The house customization was amazing and I love all the additional options I have when the game is in build mode. Anyone who is complaining about how bad this game is must not be giving it a chance, because once you get used to it, the options are unlimited.… Expand
  95. Babyloft
    Sep 18, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So before I purchased this game I had read numerous reviews about how horrible it was and how there was only few positives to the game. After doing some reading around, I came across the Sims 4 walk through on youtube and that made me decide to buy it despite all of it's negative comments, and it was worth it. I have never in all of my sims playing from the first to the third had so much fun socializing with other sims. This is the first time you actually get reactions based on what was said or done. Every sims game is different, and if you really liked the way the sims 3 was set up then play the sims 3, or if you liked the first sims (which I still play) then buy it and play it because it's still available to buy. I choose which to play depending on my mood. This base game already has so many features, i'm beyond excited to see what they do with the expansion packs, especially pets! Your also able to talk to the bartenders and other people sims that were just there before, you can sing in the shower, talk while you dance, eat, etc, and you can even choose your walk! This is just a few new positives out of a whole bunch I haven't discovered yet. This is an upgrade, they just let go of little things that took up space. If you liked decorating based on color the Sims 3 is ideal for you. Of course there are some glitches at the moments and some bumps here and there that i'm sure will be fixed with time, but this is a huge upgrade to me. I haven't hardly decorated because there is so more to do besides make your house, and I don't spend so much time customizing my sims i'm done playing the game by the time i'm out of create a sim like the sims 3. I quit the game just so I could go online and write a positive review about it. I'm glad they are finally upgrading it in a way it needed to be upgraded in. Don't compare this base game to 10 expansion packs in the Sims 3, it will never be as good.… Expand
  96. AdamF
    Sep 18, 2014
    9
    I want to start off by asking the question, how is this game getting such a bad rep?
    I'm an old school sims player, I've been playing since TSO. The sims 2 happened to be my favorite for the PC and I wasn't really into the whole neighborhood view at all when the sims 3 came out.
    This version of the sims is an awesome updated version of the sims. You can travel between different towns    I want to start off by asking the question, how is this game getting such a bad rep?
    I'm an old school sims player, I've been playing since TSO. The sims 2 happened to be my favorite for the PC and I wasn't really into the whole neighborhood view at all when the sims 3 came out.
    This version of the sims is an awesome updated version of the sims. You can travel between different towns with a loading screen of 5 seconds (Depending on your computer processor). Also you live on a lot, and on that lot you can travel between several different houses without loading screens, and so many people walk by your house and around the lot that you never miss traffic.
    What I do happen do dislike is there is NO dishwashers, nor pools. I'm sure it will come out on an expansion, but as for now that kind of upset me.
    I created an account just to let you know that you aren't wasting your money if you can enjoy a new era of The Sims. people don't understand where the Sims came from to be rating them such low points. The Sims 3 wasn't a step up in some peoples eyes (like mine), however The Sims 4 is really a great change in The Sims series. I Love the emotions, the worlds, the people and how they act, the multitasking, building, and so many more great feature this game has to offer. 9/10 because of no dishwashers or pools.    … Expand
  97. MaikePAX
    Sep 17, 2014
    10
    Por mais que seja comum nos jogos bases da franquia virem faltando trocentas coisas, The Sims 4 mostra potencial principalmente nas ferramentas de criação e nas emoções dos Sims.
  98. drclawixp
    Sep 16, 2014
    8
    It seems to me that most people are comparing The Sims 4 Base Game to The Sims 3 plus all the expansions, and that doesn't seem very fair. In comparison to the base game of The Sims 3 (or Sims 2 for that matter), this game holds its own. With the additions of a much improved Create-A-Sim and Build Mode, I think that once Sims 4 gets a few expansions under it's belt, it will start to feelIt seems to me that most people are comparing The Sims 4 Base Game to The Sims 3 plus all the expansions, and that doesn't seem very fair. In comparison to the base game of The Sims 3 (or Sims 2 for that matter), this game holds its own. With the additions of a much improved Create-A-Sim and Build Mode, I think that once Sims 4 gets a few expansions under it's belt, it will start to feel like a much better game.

    And given that I can run this game with absolutely no system lag, it gets a major plus over The Sims 3 in my book.    … Expand
  99. SylaxSYN
    Sep 15, 2014
    9
    I was hesitant on getting Sims 4 after all the negative reviews, but being a fan of the series since the original I had to try it. Compared to the other core Sims releases, Sims 4 stands out as the best so far. While Sims 3 decided to go big with massive content, it ended up hurting itself in the long run with horrible performance issues and a drain on computing power. Sims 4 isI was hesitant on getting Sims 4 after all the negative reviews, but being a fan of the series since the original I had to try it. Compared to the other core Sims releases, Sims 4 stands out as the best so far. While Sims 3 decided to go big with massive content, it ended up hurting itself in the long run with horrible performance issues and a drain on computing power. Sims 4 is completely refined down to it's main elements and the improvements to the Sims themselves are mind blowing. Sims 4 has excellent graphics and the game as a whole runs smoother and performs better than any game I've ever played on a PC. Running on high settings and it's less than a strain on my computer than Sims 3 on low settings.

    The lack of some features from previous games definitely hurts it, but ultimately what they did add balances it all out. The new Sim emotions, AI and multitasking are absolutely phenomenal. This is the first game in the series where I've left free will on, because this is the first time it's actually worked properly and intelligently. Multitasking is very interesting and can be very comical at times. But the new emotions is what really cemented this game as the best for me. It adds an all new depth to the game. And the more I discover about the emotions, the more depth I find. Each emotion has mood modifiers and balancing them out can sometimes feel RPG-esque. Certain objects have emotional mood modifier auras, almost every action you make in the game will affect these modifiers. And this becomes important to balance because the emotions limit or open activities, choices and dialog options.

    This game blew my expectations out of the water, the extremely smooth and fast game play has me awestruck and the game is just plain fun. Sims 4 definitely needed another year or so in development to actually add the stuff that was cut (it was mostly cut due to time constraints). But there's still a chance it'll be implemented in with future patches and expansions.    … Expand
  100. teemas2000
    Sep 13, 2014
    8
    The sims 4 has made a partial improvement from the sims 3 in terms of the visual interface, build mode and the actual sims themselves. I'm disappointed with the loading screens being virtually everywhere. If you want to visit your neighbours house, BOOM, you're stuck on a loading screen. However, by looking at the simulation game on a whole, there have been multiple improvements. I'mThe sims 4 has made a partial improvement from the sims 3 in terms of the visual interface, build mode and the actual sims themselves. I'm disappointed with the loading screens being virtually everywhere. If you want to visit your neighbours house, BOOM, you're stuck on a loading screen. However, by looking at the simulation game on a whole, there have been multiple improvements. I'm thrilled to see what is in store for the sims 4 in the near future with many expansion and stuff packs set to release, hopefully enhancing the game in various aspects.… Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 75 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  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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