The Sims 4

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  1. 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
  2. uhmbrellastandz
    Sep 2, 2014
    9
    Sims 4 reminds me of a hybrid of Sims 2 and 3, which were my favorites. I see a lot of negative comments and I understand why but at the same time I don't. Yes, there's stuff missing from it which is why I gave it a 9. However, all the negative reviews just seem to be because people are impatient.

    Yes, I was disappointed about the stuff that's not there at first, but I remembered that    Sims 4 reminds me of a hybrid of Sims 2 and 3, which were my favorites. I see a lot of negative comments and I understand why but at the same time I don't. Yes, there's stuff missing from it which is why I gave it a 9. However, all the negative reviews just seem to be because people are impatient.

    Yes, I was disappointed about the stuff that's not there at first, but I remembered that most of it is stuff that can be added later. I honestly, I forgot about all the small stuff that has yet to be added because I was having so much fun playing with all of the emotions Sims can have now and the multitasking. It's what I would expect from a base game to have, which is all the basic stuff and then all the complicated stuff later. Honestly, my main problem was the map but that can always be expanded/fixed later on and is what you would expect a base game map to be -- basic.

    My advice? Be patient and play Sims 3 until they release updates, expansions, etc. for Sims 4 and then try it. Then you'll have a reason to not like it if you still don't. I was the same way about Sims 3 but I played Sims 2 until they released expansions for it and I had a blast after that. Don't just return the game to the store because of all the basic stuff it offers right now because you may be missing out of this stuff later on or going back out to buy it again.    … Expand
  3. GowenGeter
    Sep 2, 2014
    10
    I have been playing for 5 hours straight and it's a lot of fun. I also like how the game runs better than Sims 3.

    There are people who hate EA and write reviews of games that they didn't even buy or play so that explains some of the negative reviews. In the end of the day, haters aren't going to stop me from enjoying the game.
  4. Mr_Rose
    Sep 6, 2014
    9
    Just like every other new game that is released, Sims 4 has its problems and negatives, sure, but what I see is a Sims game with enough potential to become a great sequel to the series. Instead of rating the game badly right away, wait a little bit, it might turn out that EA will release updates adding all the content Sims fans miss so much in the 4th part. For my part, I have fun playingJust like every other new game that is released, Sims 4 has its problems and negatives, sure, but what I see is a Sims game with enough potential to become a great sequel to the series. Instead of rating the game badly right away, wait a little bit, it might turn out that EA will release updates adding all the content Sims fans miss so much in the 4th part. For my part, I have fun playing Sims 4 how it is. :)… Expand
  5. shessodeviant
    Sep 6, 2014
    10
    GREAT game! if you stop looking at it as the Sims 3 with less stuff and the Sims 4 it truly is an amazing game.plus it makes sense that they had to release it and then put out expansions. its truly a great game and people just need to stop being negative.
  6. SmattyCore
    Sep 6, 2014
    10
    For me it's a big step forward. I believe the new game engine is wonderful. Not because it looks better to me but because it works better. In The Sims 3 I always had problems with animations and sometimes it stuck some seconds. That was, if you would ask me, because of all add-ons I had installed. So I believe in The Sims 3 the engine/game whatever, wasn't well coded to support add-ons.For me it's a big step forward. I believe the new game engine is wonderful. Not because it looks better to me but because it works better. In The Sims 3 I always had problems with animations and sometimes it stuck some seconds. That was, if you would ask me, because of all add-ons I had installed. So I believe in The Sims 3 the engine/game whatever, wasn't well coded to support add-ons. However, I think in The Sims 4 it works much better. I had no lags, never stuck, not a problem.

    The new interface/HUD looks just incredible, the Sims look much better and everything else too.

    I don't understand all the people. When The Sims 3 was released everybody said that they can't play it because of the high requirements. Now, the developers The Sims Studio changed it. They coded everything new, with loading screens so there is no open world now. And the result? Everyone is saying that they don't like the loading screens? So what do they want? Both things are bad? Then please learn coding and create your own game and find a way to NOT use loading screens but have open world and running on an Intel Pentium 3. There's NO way to do this.

    Of course there are some things missing, for example the cellar, pools, dishwasher and smaller children. But instead of that we have a completely new engine, a better game that is running on nearly every system doesn't matter how old it is and a new great game. We have a new camera, the control is better now, you can change and move each room or the whole house. You can upload and download to/from the gallery which also needs to be coded from The Sims Studio. And we can't forget the new Create a Sim feature which is just awesome and a lot of work to code.

    Everyone is complaining but compare with Sims 3. What if... we had open world = at least Intel Core i3/i5 What if... we had pools and cellar and smaller children = No new control, no new Create a Sim, no house/room moving and no gallery.
    And if this is the case what would we have? Simple. Another Sims 3. A remake or something but NOTHING new. And everyone knows EA and The Sims Studio: There will be add-ons. They're not coding a whole new engine just for a game and nothing more. So there will be add-ons which may contain pools and cellar and new, bigger worlds. I don't know that but this is probably going to happen.    … Expand
  7. Sagitta
    Sep 7, 2014
    9
    After a few good, solid das of playing, I can hnoestly say Sims 4 is the best in the series so far. Its a nice balance between the gameplay of Sims 2 and the open world-ness of Sims 3 (minus the agonizing load times and PC-choking requirements).

    I was actually shocked to find 4 plays *better* on my PC than 3 did - and I bought this machine not long after 3 came out. Overall the game    After a few good, solid das of playing, I can hnoestly say Sims 4 is the best in the series so far. Its a nice balance between the gameplay of Sims 2 and the open world-ness of Sims 3 (minus the agonizing load times and PC-choking requirements).

    I was actually shocked to find 4 plays *better* on my PC than 3 did - and I bought this machine not long after 3 came out.

    Overall the game is stable, and I keep discovering new thins hiding deep within the gameplay. I think a lot of the negative reviews are from people who played 15 minutes and then went PFFFt or - worse - haven't played the game at all.

    Pros: Well... almost everything, gameplay wise. The menus and camera can be a bit confusing, but they have a couple settings to revert those to previous incarnations.

    Cons: I only have two. The first is the lack of a more robust autosave feature. While the game crashes very, very rarely (had it happen twice in a week), if you haven't saved, then you're going to be in trouble.

    The second is a bit more important - the first patch resulted in my game crashing on launch. It took me a good couple hours to realize that the game had to be run in administrator mode so the patch could be applied. I wound up uninstalling and sitting through a massive redownload via Origin before realizing what was going on.

    So is it perfect? No. But in the realm of Sims games, I think its a very solid foundation for the inevitable mountains of DLC to come. It's probably the best in the Sims franchise so far.    … Expand
  8. Tay
    Sep 3, 2014
    8
    I've been very impressed with the Sims 4. While there are things I'm not jazzed about (neighborhood system, for example), the game is impressive in many other aspects. It runs very well, for example, on non-gaming PCs (like my Surface Pro 2). Low-end computers still get an amazingly smooth, fast, and responsive game. The ability to scale that up to ultra settings on a gaming PC/laptopI've been very impressed with the Sims 4. While there are things I'm not jazzed about (neighborhood system, for example), the game is impressive in many other aspects. It runs very well, for example, on non-gaming PCs (like my Surface Pro 2). Low-end computers still get an amazingly smooth, fast, and responsive game. The ability to scale that up to ultra settings on a gaming PC/laptop (like a Razer Blade) shows some pretty awesome improvements in the program coding, and I think the developers deserve a lot of credit for what must have been a lot of fine tuning. I've been very impressed with the UI changes as well: it's not perfect (keyboard shortcuts, for example, need some work), but it's a marked improvement over the Sims 3.

    I think people would benefit from examining what expectations they have for this new game. Regarding content -- I don't think it's fair to compare it to the years-long content war chest of the Sims 3. When I compare the original Sims 3 release content to the Sims 4, I find them to be very comparable. The reaction of "the Sims 4 just didn't do it for me like the Sims 3 did" is, of course, valid, but I'd encourage those who feel that way to examine whether or not their impression comes from criticism of the Sims 4 or from burnout from the Sims playstyle mechanics. When I ponder about how they could have "shaken up" the core play mechanics, it doesn't take long for me to realize that there isn't a lot I'd want changed! Change for change's sake isn't always helpful, and fixing what isn't broke can put a lot of strain on a franchise.

    On the whole: I'm glad they kept the solid play mechanics from the Sims 3 because they were/are great. I don't fault the Sims 4 for having less content than the present-day Sims 3 behemoth, and it sounds like new content will come faster and more reliably to the new platform. I think we need to give credit where credit is due: the game itself runs orders-of-magnitude better than its predecessors on a huge swath of PCs (it runs so well on my Surface Pro 2, it's unbelievable) -- reflecting a better back-end coding platform which speaks well to the game's future -- and the user experience (UI, music, etc.) is markedly improved.

    If you love the Sims and don't mind a temporarily restricted content catalog (at least in comparison to what you're used to), you aren't going to regret jumping to the Sims 4. It's great, it's fun, and it's more of the Sims. (Which is exactly what you want!)    … Expand
  9. KingLeonaidas
    Sep 3, 2014
    10
    I am going to rate 10 not because I think the game is perfect but because the ratings of 0 are biased and not from players who own the game. There are a lot of new features that I enjoy although there are things I am frustrated about. The new features add a lot to the base game. Emotions are awesome and random. The lots are awesomely populated. The social features add alot to the game.I am going to rate 10 not because I think the game is perfect but because the ratings of 0 are biased and not from players who own the game. There are a lot of new features that I enjoy although there are things I am frustrated about. The new features add a lot to the base game. Emotions are awesome and random. The lots are awesomely populated. The social features add alot to the game. Sims look great and the world is pretty.

    The lack of cars sucks. Loading screens are a drag. Not enough lots.    … Expand
  10. ethancarter
    Sep 2, 2014
    10
    The Game has the best graphics of any sim game and its tactile honestly its nearly perfect. Its fun make sims and build houses but for those how to dont knw about the game i would wait until the first expanion pack
  11. Venge1155
    Sep 2, 2014
    9
    What this site has become is really sad. Most of the reviews on this game have never played the game and are just repeating things they have heard other people say just to feel like one of the in crowd. Anyway enough with that crap, The game runs great and the loading is SOOOO much better. I am really enjoying the building interface Create a Sim is fantastic and you can really see whereWhat this site has become is really sad. Most of the reviews on this game have never played the game and are just repeating things they have heard other people say just to feel like one of the in crowd. Anyway enough with that crap, The game runs great and the loading is SOOOO much better. I am really enjoying the building interface Create a Sim is fantastic and you can really see where they are going with the design of it for future updates and DLC. I think they clearly looked at the issues with Sims 3 and tried to work on them ( the "open" world is gone FINALLY) I have zero issue with babies being tied to cribs literally the only thing that changes is not accidentally leaving your baby somewhere... and the emotions? Holy crap they are perfect! So far I can tell I will greatly enjoy playing this game more than Sims 3.… Expand
  12. 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
  13. pollichops
    Sep 2, 2014
    8
    I don't think people are rating this game fairly for what it is. Most are saying "NO COLOR WHEEL, NO TODDLERS? 0/10!" Not to mention, this is self-inflicted on EA's part for pushing garbage for so long.

    Maybe I'm being a little lenient because of how much TS3 disappointed me. Clunky gameplay. Ugly sims. All around laggy game. Even after EPs, I couldn't bring myself to keep playing it.    I don't think people are rating this game fairly for what it is. Most are saying "NO COLOR WHEEL, NO TODDLERS? 0/10!" Not to mention, this is self-inflicted on EA's part for pushing garbage for so long.

    Maybe I'm being a little lenient because of how much TS3 disappointed me. Clunky gameplay. Ugly sims. All around laggy game. Even after EPs, I couldn't bring myself to keep playing it.

    This game, for starters, at least feels like a full game, even with what's missing from TS3, I really think it holds its own as a Sims base game. The UI is beautiful and the graphics, OH GOOD LORD THE GRAPHICS. I'm running on an NVIDIA GTX 770 and 16G of RAM. The game runs amazing and at extremely high framerates.

    While they cut alot from TS3, it was a lot of stuff that didn't matter to me. Toddlers were boring if not a chore after so long. Yeah, it added to the realism, but not enough to save it for me.

    The new build more is amazing. Window height, wall height, roofing tool, fences, etc etc etc. I don't like how almost all the doors are white, but aside from that its great. Very easy to use, which is usually a complaint I would have about EA dumbing down the game. This time, even if EA thinks I'm a monkey, they did it right. A huge improvement on a mode that hasn't seen a real update since TS2.

    Admittedly, I was disappointed in buy mode. Very limited, but the style selections are nice.

    I miss the 3D neighborhood, but I don't miss the open world. Going from place to place was like an in-game loading screen. Very boring to me.

    You have to understand... Everyone plays the sims differently. I really love building and creating the world around my Sims. Some people hate building and love raising families.

    The game is a solid installment, and even with whats missing from TS3, I really think the good outweighs the bad.

    At first I gave it a 9/10, but that's a little generous. If you liked any Sims game, this one is worth picking up. 8/10    … Expand
  14. dezcordero
    Sep 5, 2014
    10
    I think people are unfairly lowering their rating based on things this game doesn't have compared to items and features introduced to Sims 3 t through expansion and stuff packs rather than what the game actually has to offer. This is a base game and I rate it as such.

    This game doesn't lay everything out on the display and walk you through it, but the features we love are there. You can    I think people are unfairly lowering their rating based on things this game doesn't have compared to items and features introduced to Sims 3 t through expansion and stuff packs rather than what the game actually has to offer. This is a base game and I rate it as such.

    This game doesn't lay everything out on the display and walk you through it, but the features we love are there. You can work hard at work or slack off, etc. The jobs are different, but they're varied, and the flavor of them and mini events are more personable. There's no family tree, but they recognize relationships, and let's face it, the TS3 family tree broke after a few generations anyway. Despite the things miss, there are plenty of things to love.

    The rich graphics for one, and the Sims are much more personable this time. The babies are adorable, the children are perfect, band despite their heights, the teens are perfect too and I can easily tell a teen from an adult. Gone are maternity clothes, they just stretch now. Want to properly dress your new teen, you can update everyone else at the same time. No more lines at the dresser. There are a TON of recipes, old favorites a new ones, plus a new gourmet cooking skill separate from the main one. Promotions at school and work need to meet objectives, and so do aspirations.

    All in all, I was sick and tired of Sims 3 and it's broken family tree, crashes and long running bugs, and the need to move to new towns periodically just to refresh the game. Forget a 12 hrs session without lags and crashes. People are holding TS4 up to TS3 like it was a perfect holy trail, and it just wasn't. TS4 is stable, hasn't crashed yet despite long hours logged. It's the most stable release yet.

    I have heard it said as well that TS4 is a spiritual successor to TS2 and there is a lot of truth to that.

    For me? I loved and won't ever go back to TS3.    … Expand
  15. Quissah
    Sep 4, 2014
    8
    I'd like to start out by saying that I am no Sims veteran. I played the third installment of The Sims casually but never quite got into the game as much as say, Civilization V but that's just the result of personal taste. I was very excited for this latest installment of The Sims, though. This was primarily because I had begun to realize the depth of The Sims 3 and it looked like MAXIS wasI'd like to start out by saying that I am no Sims veteran. I played the third installment of The Sims casually but never quite got into the game as much as say, Civilization V but that's just the result of personal taste. I was very excited for this latest installment of The Sims, though. This was primarily because I had begun to realize the depth of The Sims 3 and it looked like MAXIS was going in a new direction with this game.

    Now that the game has released, I can say that I find it to be a rather good game. Sure, a large number of clothing customization features have been removed as well as free access to every area of the town and even the town size (which I was really surprised at how small the towns now are) But I feel that some of these "step-backs" were implemented for very useful reasons.

    My machine cost me over $2000 to build. It can run Battlefield 4 on ultra settings with super-sampling enabled. Though this is the case, I was plagued with extremely long load times, freezes, and lag that really didn't make much sense since the Sims 3 was a 2009 game and all of my hardware is top of the line from 2013. I can honestly say that in the Sims 4 I have never once experienced any noticeable performance drops which is very nice.

    I also feel that the graphics in the game are a nice change. Colors are much more vibrant and I honestly prefer the look of the sims in this game as opposed to those in The Sims 3. Often times I would get this uncomfortable "uncanny valley" feel while playing The Sims 3 as the graphics were relatively realistic but at the same time obviously not real life. The sims in The Sims 4 though, are much more cartoon-like and while this may not appeal to everyone, I feel that the exaggerated expressions and body language of these new sims is a pleasant step in a new direction that doesn't necessarily kill immersion while at the same time adding a gorgeous new approach to your sims. In fact, I think the whole game is darn pretty.

    I also feel that the customization is a big tradeoff. On one hand, you have the massive depth increase in creating your sims. I've found personally that the create-a-sim in the game is very open ended and just plain fun to mess around with making all kinds of characters. But on the other hand, you have a total lack of customization when it comes to clothes colors. In fact, this is probably one of the most frustrating parts of the game. Sure, you can still make thousands of clothing combinations but really, only about a quarter of those actually look good or make any sense at all. I've found myself styling all of my sims rather similarly and this is just boring. One of the best things about the Sims 3 was the amount of clothing options. Though I am guessing that in later updates (and inevitable "stuff" packs) there will be slews of new clothing which will make up for the general lack of customization in this area.

    I do have to say that MAXIS really has done a great job of revamping the whole Build-Mode. Everything in it is much more accessible and fluid. Gone are the days of having to cheat to make half blocks. I feel that this is one area I was really pleasantly surprised to find different and better. House building has never been my strong suit especially because of the level of trivia that was necessary to really comprehend everything about house-making. But now it's been made a lot easier to use without taking away any of the depth that it had before.

    The new objective-based Lifetime Wish/Rewards system is really awesome. It no longer feels like just droning away with max-speed on like it was in The Sims 3. Now the game manages to incorporate a lot of the depth that wasn't necessarily apparent in The Sims 3 into your Lifetime Wishes without making it feel like you're being forced to meet specific criteria to complete objectives. I've actually found myself not checking the Lifetime Wish/Rewards panel as often as I did with the Journal in the Sims 3 but still completing objectives. This is really nice because it gives the player a level of autonomy while also guiding you to explore all the areas your sim's skills can be applied.

    To wrap this up I have to say that I am generally happy with the way The Sims 4 has released. Sure, it has it's problems but it is in no way deserving of some of the ratings it has received from users. In fact, I'd say a large portion of these reviews were heat of the moment, emotion-packed, rants the likes of which you'd probably get from a child who didn't get a cookie in his lunch. So I think it's safe to say that this game has improved in a number of ways but also leaves room for improvement that we will probably see in the dozens of expansions this game will have. So I would recommend this game to any veteran fans of the series as well as those who have never played The Sims before. Just keep an open mind.    … Expand
  16. hlvspomtactfr
    Sep 5, 2014
    9
    The game runs smooth, significantly better than its predecessor on the same system. The animations and non-binary emotions lead to more character depth. The world looks beautiful, albeit heavily stylized with a pixar-like aesthetic. Livemode is significantly more challenging than its predecessors.

    The aspirations and "whims" are more like the "wants" in Sims 2, where they're short term    The game runs smooth, significantly better than its predecessor on the same system. The animations and non-binary emotions lead to more character depth. The world looks beautiful, albeit heavily stylized with a pixar-like aesthetic. Livemode is significantly more challenging than its predecessors.

    The aspirations and "whims" are more like the "wants" in Sims 2, where they're short term goals generated by a character's personality and life goals. Don't mistake its cartoonish look for depth of gameplay, this is definitely a strategy game, where you have to manage time and manipulate social interaction to meet your goal. It's still a sandbox though. You choose the goals for yourself and the game doesn't punish you if you choose to ignore them.

    If you're reading this, it's likely you already know about "the big changes", but don't let the mostly inaccurate, totally inane lists fool you. Bottom line, this is a fun, high performing game, a game with substance and characters with depth.

    If they patch in moveobjects on, I'll knock the score up to ten.    … Expand
  17. bastrom19
    Sep 6, 2014
    9
    Normally I don't review games, but following all the bad press this game is getting, I decided to put my two cents out there. A more in depth explanation is after the bullet points.

    The Good: -A more stylized look -Attention to detail -Emotions -Load times -Music -Updated UI -Create a Sim The Bad: -No more open world -Strange conversation mechanics -No toddlers -Price    Normally I don't review games, but following all the bad press this game is getting, I decided to put my two cents out there. A more in depth explanation is after the bullet points.

    The Good:
    -A more stylized look
    -Attention to detail
    -Emotions
    -Load times
    -Music
    -Updated UI
    -Create a Sim

    The Bad:
    -No more open world
    -Strange conversation mechanics
    -No toddlers
    -Price

    Score: 8.5/10

    When I heard that EA was going to hold back review copies until release, I thought "wow, this game is going to be really bad". Upon launch I looked up user reviews and was bombarded with 0 and 1 out of 10's. I initially thought I had really dodged a bullet with this one, but after reading the explanation behind such poor reviews (the only things of substance being the toddlers and pools), decided to check it out to see if it really was as bad as the reviews say it was. I knew about the "Great Game Guarantee" from origin, so if it really was as bad as people were saying, I could return it no problem. I launched the game and was greeted by familiar sounding music. Before I say anything else, I just want to say that the music throughout all of the Sims games is really great, and although some might say its kind of silly to have that be a point in a review, It is a big part of the game. If you were in build mode and some garbage song comes on, you wouldn't be nearly as immersed. Moving on, when I clicked the play button I was met with the the Create a Sim area. I never played the Create a Sim demo, so this was a new experience to me. Although the constant tutorials were kind of annoying, those are only a first time thing, so I let that slide. They obviously put a lot of work into this part of the game. This is the first Sims game where all of the characters I made looked different from one another. After messing around with the tools for a little while, I made a sim that looked strikingly like myself. I moved into an empty lot to get acquainted with the build/buy modes of the game. Much like create a sim, I felt that the huge overhaul of the system made a difference. In a much shorter time than the Sims 3 I had my house all set up and looking nice. A lot of people are complaining about the lack of objects in the game, and I couldn't find the numbers anywhere online, but it seems to have just about as many things to choose from as vanilla Sims 3. I had a lot of fun with the integrated build buy, but the lack of Create a Style was a bit distressing. Although they had a lot of custom options for the furniture, I missed being able to get exactly what I wanted into the game, which was rather disappointing. I began the game, and had a short introduction the new UI, which is a nice improvement. I signed my sim up for work as an entertainer, and was slightly peeved I couldn't follow him to work, and had to stare at an empty home for a couple minutes. This is where the lack of an open world is most annoying, as in TS3 I was able to scroll over to the park and see what other sims were doing, or just explore the map really. Instead I clicked around the house, and I must say, the attention to detail is pretty impressive. The books and the descriptions are what really got me, but the entire game has attention to the littlest things that make it feel a lot more expansive. The next day I had no work, so I decided to take my sim out to meet some friends. I traveled to the park and started talking to one sim while playing chess. The animations really make the interactions feel natural, and the emotion specific actions are a really cool addition to the game. On the subject of emotions, I really like the fact that they now (more noticeably at least) impact how your sim preforms certain tasks. The fact that a goofy mood is better for writing jokes, and an inspired mood is better for painting, and these are just a few of them. I really appreciate the game mechanic, and it seems most people are completely overlooking this. After playing for a couple more hours the game didn't seem to lose any steam, and kept me wrapped up in my sims life, although having group conversations was rather strange, with people just kind of walking up and randomly joining/leaving. I think if the feature was worked on a bit more, it could really work well in the game, but for right now it's just kind of awkward. After a bunch more hours of game time under my belt, I decided to write this review. To cover a few points outside of the actual gameplay, I would like to say that the price is a bit steep. I understand that most games today are $60, as was the Sims 3, but with the knowledge that at least 10 new expansion packs and more stuff packs/DLC are coming, I think a price of $40 would have made the game reach a wider audience ($20 can make a difference). Overall, the game feels like a step up from The Sims 3 in a definite way, and I would recommend it to anyone on the fence about buying (although waiting for a sale couldn't hurt).    … Expand
  18. sarcasticcat
    Sep 6, 2014
    9
    The Sims 4 is a BASE GAME
    Rather than compare it to The Sims 3,with all the expansion packs, you should compare it to the Sims 3 BASE GAME
    Pros (Vs Sims 3 Base Game) CAS is miles ahead Smoother graphics and user interface More instruments to start off with Emotions Better movement of sims; no movement in grids Better and more realistic animations in general Movement between    The Sims 4 is a BASE GAME
    Rather than compare it to The Sims 3,with all the expansion packs, you should compare it to the Sims 3 BASE GAME

    Pros (Vs Sims 3 Base Game)
    CAS is miles ahead
    Smoother graphics and user interface
    More instruments to start off with
    Emotions
    Better movement of sims; no movement in grids
    Better and more realistic animations in general
    Movement between neighbourhoods. I can see in the future a World Adventures like expansion pack adding new neighbourhoods. And if they have a Late night like expansion you could have your sims go to "Bridgeport" in the evening for the night clubs. Or if there's a "Showtime" there could be a Hollywood neighbourhood where the celebrities live
    Better clothes, hair and accessories than SIms 3 base
    Much faster and slicker.

    Cons:
    No toddlers
    No pools
    No create-a-style
    Loading screens/no open world
    Glitches, however the Sims 3 started off with billions of glitches and I still discover new glitches now.
    No rabbit-hole locations, instead sims just go off the map, however since there is no open world there seems little point for rabbit holes anyway.

    Overall Verdict:
    As a base game, The Sims 4 provides a brilliant BASE for the future. I can see lots of things that could turn it into a great game. It's just a shame they removed some features that had been available in base games since day 1. Personally I recommend waiting either a couple of months for glitches to be discovered and fixed, or even a couple of years and wait for expansion packs if lack of content is annoying you.    … Expand
  19. Orlandude
    Sep 9, 2014
    8
    I seem to be one of the few who thinks this game is great. Although not perfect it is still a great game. What the sims is is still there and that at least is still promising. CAS is fantastic and is the best ive ever seen for creating a character in any game. Build mode alows you to build AMAZING houses no matter what skill. In previous sims games my houses were horrible and compared toI seem to be one of the few who thinks this game is great. Although not perfect it is still a great game. What the sims is is still there and that at least is still promising. CAS is fantastic and is the best ive ever seen for creating a character in any game. Build mode alows you to build AMAZING houses no matter what skill. In previous sims games my houses were horrible and compared to other simers they were garbage but in sims 4 I am able to build houses that match those even with the most skill. Emotions add a fantastic new depth to the game never reached before and tied with the muilty-tasking make it a great game. Also this is the most beautiful Sims game to date. With these reasons is why if I ever go back to Sims 3, I feel that the emotions and muilty tasking and its cartoonish art style will be very missed if going back to sims 3. I feel more connected to my sims and it is something I though sims 3 lacked, while sims 2 got that just right, and it finally returned with sims 4. Unfortunally, the only reason why this is not a 9, or even a 10 is because it is missing stuff. I did love the open world of sims 3 and I actually have been very forgiving of the loading screens in sims 4 since they are very short and sims 2 is my favourite sims game and it had loading screen so it is not a problem. But if it has to load the house right beside me that is in the same area. I can literally walk up to a house but to step into the lot I need to load the house. I feel if it was just open world for just the area you were in, it would have been improved immensely. Also I dont see what all the fuss is about cars, there is really no need for them and walking is fine. I dont care about toddler's though, in both sims 2 and 3 I tried to rush that stage as fast I could because I thought it was boring and unconnected me from the rest of the game so I am glad it was not included but I do not accept the way a baby is an object(what is this sims 1?). Pools will be missed though since they were greatly fun especially at parties. Also create a style. I loved making new styles for my sims, and to match their personality and the pasterns and colours feel limited.

    Sims 4 is still a great game though, it is challenged by problems yes but for me the pros outweigh the cons making this my Favourite sims base game to date, and not to Mention how much smoother it runs then sims 3. On the same computer I can run sims 4 on ultra and get 60 FPS while sims 3 was on medium and it was lucky if it reached 30.

    I hope long time players (like I) give this a shot, maybe at least when the price is reduced, because it still is a great game and has a lot of potential to become the best in the series.    … Expand
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. Pasinator666
    Sep 6, 2014
    10
    The game is good, even tough it lacks some features. The gameplay is smooth and it seems like an hibryd from sims 3 and 2. It's very fun to play.I know there are some negative reviews, but I feel they are unfair with the game. Most of the people bashing it are comparing this entrance to the series with the other ones, whereas there were expansions and alike. This is not the case. This gameThe game is good, even tough it lacks some features. The gameplay is smooth and it seems like an hibryd from sims 3 and 2. It's very fun to play.I know there are some negative reviews, but I feel they are unfair with the game. Most of the people bashing it are comparing this entrance to the series with the other ones, whereas there were expansions and alike. This is not the case. This game is very solid… Expand
  23. dkakdkkskk
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    I Love this game... The Best Sims Game Ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  24. queenbitterblue
    Sep 6, 2014
    10
    y'all hating on this game need to sit down. it's fantastic and you all only hate it because you expect the nostalgia you get from 2. the mood system and the way the sims look now is fantastic. it needs dlc yeah but it'll come in time and you'll be satisfied. that said, we do need options to change colors of clothes and things and a better camera.
  25. tatuguy
    Sep 2, 2014
    10
    a really Good Game its need a lot of things to add but right now I really enjoy the gameplay and the graphic is so funny the music the menu its beautiful
  26. onesim2014
    Sep 5, 2014
    9
    A step up from sims 3, CAS and build mode are less frustrating, the gameplay is finally back. The new interactions and emotion system make the sims 4 extremely fun to play. They have lots of goals and challenges for those who want a bit of direction,
    The load screens are very fast and not only does the game look great but it also runs very smoothly too.
    If you were a fan of sims 2 then    A step up from sims 3, CAS and build mode are less frustrating, the gameplay is finally back. The new interactions and emotion system make the sims 4 extremely fun to play. They have lots of goals and challenges for those who want a bit of direction,
    The load screens are very fast and not only does the game look great but it also runs very smoothly too.
    If you were a fan of sims 2 then you will love this game
    The only negative is their are no toddlers in the game    … Expand
  27. lancurvelo
    Sep 3, 2014
    8
    However is missing a lot of things, and this is normal in a The Sims base game, I really like this one. The game is amazing and beautiful. The clothes, hair, objects, is really pretty, CAS is so nice, the clothes transiction is faster compare to The Sims 3. The main loading is faster too, in The Sims 3 I ate, showered, ate again and the game is still loading, and my pc have an I7, 8gb Ram,However is missing a lot of things, and this is normal in a The Sims base game, I really like this one. The game is amazing and beautiful. The clothes, hair, objects, is really pretty, CAS is so nice, the clothes transiction is faster compare to The Sims 3. The main loading is faster too, in The Sims 3 I ate, showered, ate again and the game is still loading, and my pc have an I7, 8gb Ram, and a geforce 740m wtf, but not in The Sims 4, now is so quickly.
    And as the DLC, well The Sims are this way since The Sims 1, so guys lets appreciate that. I totally recommend this game for all the people.    … Expand
  28. mboner1
    Sep 4, 2014
    9
    I don't get all the zero scores. You people are being unfair and biased. Not sure if the reviews are written by children or trolls but the game isn't THAT bad. Maybe some people just have unrealistic expectations. If you are a sims fan that doesn't expect the sims 4 to change the world then give it a go cos it's a bit of fun. If you're expecting the sims 4 to be revolutionary then give itI don't get all the zero scores. You people are being unfair and biased. Not sure if the reviews are written by children or trolls but the game isn't THAT bad. Maybe some people just have unrealistic expectations. If you are a sims fan that doesn't expect the sims 4 to change the world then give it a go cos it's a bit of fun. If you're expecting the sims 4 to be revolutionary then give it a miss. I would have given it a 7, but to try and balance out the ridiculous zero scores I chucked on a couple of extra points.… Expand
  29. henriqueacribei
    Sep 8, 2014
    8
    It's true, Sims 4 unfortunally have lost some features that are present in every game of the saga, but it's, at the same time, the best Sims game ever made. And with EP and the free update to get the pool, this game could be a hit!
  30. spankipie
    Sep 12, 2014
    8
    Let me start by saying I've played all the sims games and have always bought them on release day, until Sims 4. The main reason was people were saying such negative things about it. In the end, I spent the money and I'm very glad I did. I've played for

    20 hours now and here are my impressions: The Good: - Performance! So much faster, even with the loading screens - Build Mode is    Let me start by saying I've played all the sims games and have always bought them on release day, until Sims 4. The main reason was people were saying such negative things about it. In the end, I spent the money and I'm very glad I did. I've played for

    20 hours now and here are my impressions:

    The Good:
    - Performance! So much faster, even with the loading screens
    - Build Mode is awesome! I can finally build something nice looking. The re-sizable rooms help a lot for remodeling.
    - Multi-tasking allows me to FINALLY manage all my sims' needs and wants in a large household.
    - I play the game more slowly - I really enjoying actually playing my sims for once. Instead of just speeding through on ultra speed, I find myself taking my time and wanting to fulfill the sims whims and aspirations. and relationship interactions are great.

    The Bad:
    - Obviously less content and I should at least be able to change colors of things
    - Lack of family tree and memories
    - Feel like the sims can get away with too much. I had a sim who was living with and having woohoo with two brothers, one of which she was married to. No one said a thing...

    The verdict:
    I'm very glad I bought this game. At 17 hours, I have still only scratched the surface. I have yet to see a sim die. There are so many things I haven't done yet and I'm looking forward to doing more. I'm actually excited for the expansion packs. I feel like the base game of TS4 is so much better than any base game yet and I think after it's not so trendy to bash the game anymore, people will come around and say this is the best sims game yet.    … Expand
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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.
  34. 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!
  35. 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
  36. Zink
    Sep 3, 2014
    9
    The Multitasking and Emotion features added to the game far outweigh the mostly boring content that has been removed or streamlined. Sims Veterans know that this franchise releases with a vanilla base and builds on expansions. Sims 4 is THE MOST STABLE FOUNDATION the franchise has ever had.

    Sims was not built on pools, or toddlers, or 'Create-A-Style' (which was not convenient and felt    The Multitasking and Emotion features added to the game far outweigh the mostly boring content that has been removed or streamlined. Sims Veterans know that this franchise releases with a vanilla base and builds on expansions. Sims 4 is THE MOST STABLE FOUNDATION the franchise has ever had.

    Sims was not built on pools, or toddlers, or 'Create-A-Style' (which was not convenient and felt more like a developer tool than a widget). Sims was built on Sims interacting with other Sims and the wild, fun, sad, unexpected events that would unfold. With the new emotions and multitasking Sims 4 does what the franchise has been trying to do better than it ever has before!

    ##PROS##

    * Multitasking is game changing! This alone elevates Sims 4 to the Best in Franchise!

    * Sims are smarter! (Sims will manage themselves far better.)

    * New Create-A-Sim! More powerful, more fun, and easier!

    * Build Mode is more powerful and easier. (You will have to re-learn a bit.)

    * Looks, Sounds, and Runs better than ever! (Gone are the looong load times and instability of Sims 3!)

    ##CONS##

    * Missing some 'legacy' content. (Toddlers, pools, dishwashers. None of this content was particularly fun or exciting, except MAYBE pools.)

    * Too Frequent Load Screens - A load screen to visit your neighbor is annoying. At least they're short.

    * No Create-A-Style

    * Some Bugs - Fire Dept. never seems to show up. 'Pee Like a Champion' does nothing different from normal toilet use. Paintbrush may stick to Sims hand (Reload to fix this). (All of this is patchable.)    … Expand
  37. OhNoMyTurn
    Sep 5, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For those of you who don't remember, The Sims 3 launch initially didn't have many features/items either. Maxis/EA eventually added them later in expansion packs/updates.

    Now as for The Sims 4 - the Create-A-Sim function is vastly improved - the sheer amount of sim customization is mind-boggling. The ability to change clothing & furniture textures and customize clothing colors is absent at the moment (will probably be released later in some kind of free update) but this is adequate for the time being.

    The new Build mode is also a huge upgrade. Gone are the days of spending 6+ hours building and furnishing a massive mansion for your sim. Build mode now allows a player to plop a fully furnished room and drag out the sides to either increase or decrease the size of the room.

    Another huge improvement is the graphics - woohoo baby! The sims look like real people (gone are the unrealistic jagged edges from The Sims 3) The lighting inside homes and buildings is spot on fantastic.

    If you are unsure about buying this - wait a few weeks/months and then pick it up (give the developers a chance to tweak a few things/release updates).    … Expand
  38. 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.
  39. 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
  40. Skullz
    Sep 2, 2014
    10
    I remember playing playing the original so long ago and have been a fan of The Sims since then. A solid title in the series and not nearly as bad as people say. While some features were stripped from the game in my opinion it makes for a much better game play without them. Also some features are lacking that should be in game but they're not really anything that ruin the game. Nowhere nearI remember playing playing the original so long ago and have been a fan of The Sims since then. A solid title in the series and not nearly as bad as people say. While some features were stripped from the game in my opinion it makes for a much better game play without them. Also some features are lacking that should be in game but they're not really anything that ruin the game. Nowhere near as buggy as 3 was and nice looking. Have no idea how people can say it's boring after playing a few hours....I don't think these people have played a sims game before because this game is exactly what you'd expect a sims game to be. Multitasking is a huge plus for the game and it has an awesome social system among sims. Camera controls are different but can be switched to sims 3 controls with the press of 3 buttons. CAS is awesome and the clothing options in this one are really good, emotions are fun but working around them can be tricky that's the point though. I'm a long time Sim fan and most other fans I know have really enjoyed the game so far, but people's hate for Ea is giving the game a bad rep it doesn't deserve. I'd say get the game and play it for yourself if you're really interested. IT'S AMAZING AND WORTH IT!… Expand
  41. Fiever
    Sep 5, 2014
    8
    I think this is an 8/10. There are some issues but they're few and far between in some cases. I did recently encounter 1 bug where relationships got all screwy and people ended up not how I set them but they did say they're looking into that issue along with many other issues that people have found.
    I think the majority of the users downvoting this are either "trolls" and people who hate    I think this is an 8/10. There are some issues but they're few and far between in some cases. I did recently encounter 1 bug where relationships got all screwy and people ended up not how I set them but they did say they're looking into that issue along with many other issues that people have found.
    I think the majority of the users downvoting this are either "trolls" and people who hate on EA for no reason other than to hate... because HEY they wont get in trouble and who cares?

    The game needs to be looked at as a base game where they are going to be building on it for the next few years or so and not as a full game. Sims1,2,3 base games all are very barebones with little to do in them but as they got expansions the game grew more and more to be fuller and fuller.

    I would say that if you are wanting more content, wait for a few EPs to come out, if you want to hop right on in and get your feet wet and learn some of the cool new features and understanding how things are working, then by all means purchase this.    … Expand
  42. Mordaith
    Sep 7, 2014
    10
    Not sure what all the hate is about. I'm not one to make prop of a S*** company like EA, but I've got about 30 hours in so far. Been playing since 20 min after launch. No problems. Really really enjoying the game. The Sims are way more interesting to interact with. They are smarter. I have not been bored. My sims always have something to do.
  43. blushinplumbbob
    Sep 5, 2014
    8
    As a long time simmer, I love the newest installment to the Sims franchise. The game seems much more believable and easy to get lost in. Though there are some features that I feel are lacking, toddlers and pools, I believe the overall game is fairly good. Base games in the Sims series have always been a clean slate as compared to its predecessors so you have to look at this gameAs a long time simmer, I love the newest installment to the Sims franchise. The game seems much more believable and easy to get lost in. Though there are some features that I feel are lacking, toddlers and pools, I believe the overall game is fairly good. Base games in the Sims series have always been a clean slate as compared to its predecessors so you have to look at this game subjectively. When bad reviews are given on the precedent of lacking features from previous iterations with all EP/SP ect. it is unfair and extremely bias. I suggest watching live streams of game play via youtube or twitch if you are still on the fence about the Sims 4. No review or article can replace first hand experience. Just because one review likes or doesn't like something doesn't mean that you yourself will also hate it. I had to give this game and 8 out of 10 for the missing features (toddlers and pools) because that is the only thing that has annoyed me thus far. The loading screens I prefer over the Sims 3 due to the fact of less freezing and having to rely on modders to fix my borked game. I typically have loading times of 10-15 seconds.… Expand
  44. squintlicker
    Sep 7, 2014
    9
    I'd like to start by saying I love the game. I got Sims 1 when it first came out and I haven't missed a release since (skipped an expansion or two). There are two types of people who wrote reviews about the Sims 4. There are people who are disappointed because they don't have everything they want, and there are those who can see where the game is headed. To me, the good outweigh the bad.I'd like to start by saying I love the game. I got Sims 1 when it first came out and I haven't missed a release since (skipped an expansion or two). There are two types of people who wrote reviews about the Sims 4. There are people who are disappointed because they don't have everything they want, and there are those who can see where the game is headed. To me, the good outweigh the bad.

    Bad:
    -Have to load every lot, even your next door neighbor. (This actually makes all load times faster).
    -Some things that have been in the core games have been left out. [Pools, basements, dishwashers]
    -Fewer color options
    -Slow, monetized release of material via DLC. The Sims 3 did this. Sims 2 did this. Every Call of Duty does this now. If you want a long lasting, ever expanding game universe, expect to pay for it. It's the norm in modern video games.

    Good:
    -Incredibly intuitive character creation. Easy and effective.
    -Emotions give more options and create more thinking about your actions.
    -The whole game is more flavorful, and this mostly centers around the emotions and how emotional states will change everyday things (ex: Pee like a champion).
    -Load times are about 3x faster than Sims 3 (see above)

    Overall: I can see why people are complaining. But I can see the skeleton that EA Maxis built, and it's going to be able to hold the weight of the project they are building. It's going to be great.

    Another note: If I can put 20 hours into just one family so far, I know I'm going to get my money's worth from this game.    … Expand
  45. haylsro
    Sep 8, 2014
    9
    I genuinely cannot understand where all the bad reviews are coming from, it seems to me like people are reading reviews and noticing 'problems' they would never have bothered about before. For example, the load screen when travelling between places. Surely you aren't basing your entire opinions on something so small which, if you ask me, is a major improvement? Why would you want to watchI genuinely cannot understand where all the bad reviews are coming from, it seems to me like people are reading reviews and noticing 'problems' they would never have bothered about before. For example, the load screen when travelling between places. Surely you aren't basing your entire opinions on something so small which, if you ask me, is a major improvement? Why would you want to watch your Sim glitch from place to place (as the Sims 3 was slow to the point it was almost unplayable) when you can travel there within seconds? Granted, there are a number of things missing that I would like to have seen in the Sims 4, such as swimming pools and a larger variety of clothes etc. however i'm fairly sure those things will come in time. It seems to me, the original game was made to be so simplistic with the intention of adding more expansion packs than with the previous games,which I can only assume to be a way of making more money. Wouldn't you? Overall, I would say I am very pleased with the game and I'm glad I ignored the negative reviews, The Sims 4 is a smoother, tidier and all round better looking version of the Sims 3 with tons of added features and a Sim that is much more interactive than before. Please ignore all the negative comments and bad reviews, it's well worth the money!… Expand
  46. rubrub
    Sep 8, 2014
    9
    This The Sims 4 released is really awesome. The new features that made it easier to play the game rocks. Hopefully I would be able to write a review at these pages as well Best IGN Free Game of the Month and Best Collections of Weird and Bizarre Stuffs! .
  47. Prisqua
    Sep 11, 2014
    8
    I like it. Loads of things are missing yes and yes EA will probably sell it as store content or expansions but nothing new there, I think we got quite accustomed to that by now.
  48. 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
  49. 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.
  50. Dredzy
    Sep 8, 2014
    8
    Astoundingly fun with tons of initial content for CAS and Build mode. In many ways, this is the best Sims yet. But it is overshadowed by the step back Maxis took with the small neighborhoods, loading for every lot, and the lack of autonomy in the townies. Actually, all the Sims are stupider than ever. Example: when a Sim dies, there is NO reaction to it by any other Sim whatsoever.Astoundingly fun with tons of initial content for CAS and Build mode. In many ways, this is the best Sims yet. But it is overshadowed by the step back Maxis took with the small neighborhoods, loading for every lot, and the lack of autonomy in the townies. Actually, all the Sims are stupider than ever. Example: when a Sim dies, there is NO reaction to it by any other Sim whatsoever. Also, npc's make no effort to keep their families going or to improve their situations. Aside from the Sim you are playing, they are all more mindless than ever. Sure, the emotions are entertaining but they really don't add much to the game play. Sacrificing autonomy for simulated emotions was a tradeoff I could have done without.

    Content wise, I'm very pleased with the massive amount of things to build with and activities to do with your Sim. There is a ton of items to build and decorate with. The new build mode and CAS are more intuitive and powerful than ever.

    Great looking game, fun game play, nice creative tools, ridiculously tiny neighborhoods with boring, lifeless npc's. All in all, worth the money but continues to show the power EA holds over once revered developer, Maxis.    … Expand
  51. 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.
  52. 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
  53. 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
  54. 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.
  55. 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
  56. 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!
  57. 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
  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. 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.
  60. babygirl22
    Nov 16, 2014
    10
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  61. 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.
  62. 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
  63. 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
  64. 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
  65. 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
  66. 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
  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. 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
  69. 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
  70. 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
  71. 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.
  72. 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
  73. 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
  74. 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.
  75. 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
  76. 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
  77. 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
  78. 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
  79. 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
  80. 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...................
  81. 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!
  82. 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.
  83. 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
  84. 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.
  85. 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
  86. 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.
  87. 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.
  88. 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
  89. yungwallnut
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    Had 12 kids with 8 different women, became president, then died when I tried cooking spaghetti. 10/10
  90. 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.
  91. 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
  92. 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.
  93. 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
  94. UrbanEelf
    Jan 18, 2022
    8
    what are we talkin about basically one of the best games ever made!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  95. 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
  96. 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.
  97. 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
  98. 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
  99. 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!
  100. 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.
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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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