The Sims 4

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Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 2630 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. 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...................
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. GleBaSV
    Mar 29, 2020
    8
    I like this game! More additions to buy, and in general it will be gorgeous. Here is my list: City Living, Cats and Dogs, and Seasons! Good.
  7. KepasaAmigo
    Jul 16, 2021
    8
    For me a better sims 3. many QoL features, its ultra easier for a guy like me that dont rly play those game. My wife tho is in love. and u get it for free on gamepass so 8/10
  8. YigidOx2
    Mar 16, 2021
    8
    Life Simulation is here. Of course in the Sim world. I think it's fine. Do not take himself seriously, his build is beautiful and often another life can be lived. I don't see any minuses other than bugs and nonsense.
  9. x56kot
    Nov 6, 2020
    8
    Nie przesadzajcie. The Sims 4 to całkiem niezła gra. Oczywiście względem TS3 jest nieco uboższe ale ma za kilka ciekawszych rozwiązań, a grafika stoi na lepszym poziomie niż poprzednik.
  10. 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.
  11. garagem2
    Nov 16, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is incredible. You have complete control over Sims, whether it's small choices (choosing a look) or big choices (choosing a career and building a family). For people who like to build houses or stores in a virtual way, The Sims 4 is a good recommendation. The graphics are excellent. Unfortunately, what I dislike about this game is not having an open world.… Expand
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. ellenanne
    Mar 17, 2021
    8
    though the base game was released perhaps too early, they have certainly redeemed themselves in the last few patches and updates. though if you're a simmer that likes to travel, or visit lots beware: the dreaded sims 4 loading screen. it's definitely not as interesting as the sims 3 loading screens, but sometimes they take just as long.
  15. defenz
    Aug 9, 2021
    8
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  16. UrbanEelf
    Jan 18, 2022
    8
    what are we talkin about basically one of the best games ever made!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  17. Guthraiel
    May 26, 2023
    8
    A really enjoyable game. However, not worth it as a base game- get a few expansions on sale, personally I'd recommend Seasons, Cats and dogs and Get To Work for starters.
  18. munster1975
    Sep 8, 2014
    7
    I understand the hate towards this game and whilst I agree in some ways its a step backwards sometimes you have to go backwards in order to take something forwards. The graphics are now so much clearer and the animations so much smoother everyone surely has to agree that they are an improvement. I suppose Sims 4 can depend a lot on your style of play if I'm honest. I tend to spend a lot ofI understand the hate towards this game and whilst I agree in some ways its a step backwards sometimes you have to go backwards in order to take something forwards. The graphics are now so much clearer and the animations so much smoother everyone surely has to agree that they are an improvement. I suppose Sims 4 can depend a lot on your style of play if I'm honest. I tend to spend a lot of time around the house so the loading times dont bother me as I dont move around so much. I've heard people complaining that they couldnt follow their Sims to work but in honesty who used to ? Just to watch an overview of a building !. Dont get me wrong can see that EA are going to milk this dry with DLC and totally agree that on price for what it is on comparison to its previous version its a complete rip off. In a strange way though I understand why they have simplified the game the way they have and although in my opinion not a vast improvement for me personally it's a welcome re-hash… Expand
  19. Reahunt
    Oct 11, 2014
    7
    Not entirely a bad game, but there is just a truckload of content missing, though the content already there is great. Unfortunatly it seems like another EA cash grab i am afraid.
  20. light487
    Sep 7, 2014
    7
    In some ways, it's quite an improvement but in others not so much and still in others it leaves me wondering "Why?!" but all in all, I am enjoying the game. I've played around 20 or so hours and still enjoying it. I dislike the loading times but being only 10 seconds at each one, I don't really find myself growing agitated when I see them. There's no toddlers but I've never really beenIn some ways, it's quite an improvement but in others not so much and still in others it leaves me wondering "Why?!" but all in all, I am enjoying the game. I've played around 20 or so hours and still enjoying it. I dislike the loading times but being only 10 seconds at each one, I don't really find myself growing agitated when I see them. There's no toddlers but I've never really been that kind of player that makes use of the toddler age group in the game. There's no pools but I've never had a pool in my own backyard and only ever used the public pools in Sims 3 as another location, of many, to meet people.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    So my final verdict:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Rating: 7/10

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    It's a Sim game, if you liked the previous installments you'll probably like this one too.    … Expand
  47. BillG08
    Sep 10, 2014
    7
    Before I get into the review I was to start by saying did not pre order and watched plenty of reviews, which were mostly mixed but being a fan I thought Id give it a go..Managed to grab it for £25 so not too bad! So I have had this game a couple of days and have already put 20 hours into it...If that doesn't say addictive I don't know what does! The new UI along with emotions multitaskingBefore I get into the review I was to start by saying did not pre order and watched plenty of reviews, which were mostly mixed but being a fan I thought Id give it a go..Managed to grab it for £25 so not too bad! So I have had this game a couple of days and have already put 20 hours into it...If that doesn't say addictive I don't know what does! The new UI along with emotions multitasking etc makes the game such breeze to play and feels so much more "real". The CAS is pretty good with many features available but I must say I'm disappointed at the lack of clothing choices but I'm sure knowing EA we will get more in 100 DLC packs...The Building is also really enjoyable as it offers new things for both new and old sims players; can be simple for new and advanced for old. I'm loving how the game is keeping up with the times with a great focus on tech even a TECH CAREER! :-) Sadly careers are quite limited and there isn't much choice...Once again more in DLC...The graphic style is another talking point and personally I really like it..I think of it as Marmite you're gonna love it or hate it. Most of the negativity I'm seeing is from people saying it's a step back..I personally see tons of potential in this game and look forward to the future. What am I not looking forward to is the fact a lot of things we hope to see will probably come in future expansions and DLC..I'm just hoping we get some free as EA is starting to take the P**s..I know Sims has always been about expansions but EA is terrible.. Worse company 3rd year running ? We shall see.… Expand
  48. ArshiaGamer
    Sep 11, 2014
    7
    not bad :( Sims3 is better than sims 4 it don"t have new thing besides it lost something EA its a good company but I want to better scores 71 is a good score for this game
  49. shaunas803
    Sep 14, 2014
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Despite some of the pretty bad reviews this had gotten, I still couldn't resist getting this game. I've been a Sims lover since Sims 1, which then carried on to Sims 2 and 3. First of all, I really did enjoy how much detail they put into creating Sims. You can detail everything - their cheek bones, nose, legs, stomach, every thing. I thought the clothes they had added into the game were nicer than the previous Sims games (more "fashionable", along with the hair.

    In live mode, the Sims emotions and the new interactions are awesome! This I really liked - they can multi-task and do tons more with other Sims than they ever have before. They can have conversations with more than one Sim, they can make food and talk to Sims at the same time. They get embarrassed, they get flirty, happy, playful, sad, angry, etc. This was a huge plus.

    What I wasn't pleased with, was that they took out patterns. You can't customize the looks of clothes and furniture, and the colors that they give you to choose from aren't that much. There also is not an open world to roam around, so you do indeed go back to a loading screen, but I think they did that due to Sims 3 crashing on so many computers. It was just a lot to handle for some. The careers are not very in depth either. When you go to work, your Sim is gone and does not come back until after work. They don't give you very many places to roam around in your town. There's a bar, a gym, and a library (I think that's all?).

    It does seem like they had rushed the Sims 4, and although they did take a few steps back in some areas, in others they did succeed. Sadly, the game seems boring as of right now, just because it is the base game. It was 70 dollars, so I'm interested to see what kind of expansions they come out with to spice it up.    … Expand
  50. JinxednHexed
    Sep 15, 2014
    7
    The game feels like two steps forward and a step back at the same time. I love how much improvement has been done on the game. For instance, emotions are a lot of fun. For the first time I'm finding myself getting attached to my sims and actually caring about their needs, wants, and desires. My sims feel very much more alive than they did in the past.

    The interface has also seen an    The game feels like two steps forward and a step back at the same time. I love how much improvement has been done on the game. For instance, emotions are a lot of fun. For the first time I'm finding myself getting attached to my sims and actually caring about their needs, wants, and desires. My sims feel very much more alive than they did in the past.

    The interface has also seen an overwhelming update and while it took a little bit for it to grow on me, I do like it quite a bit now. As a veteran of all previous Sims games, I have to say that I very much like how they've done neighborhoods this time around. Loading screens are short, and there is a nice amount of places to visit. Not to mention that both neighborhoods included in the original game are quite stylish and aesthetically pleasing. I do wish, however, that we as players had the ability to edit neighborhoods outside of just the houses.

    There are a few things that I do not like about the game, however, and I feel its missing a lot of key features from past games. I do agree with the usual grumble of no toddlers, but I really don't mind that pools are missing from the game. What I am severely missing, however, is trash compactors and dishwashers. What gives? I do also miss the random chance of burglars and burglar alarms. It would be nice to see more services available for hire, like a repair man instead of being forced to fix or completely replace an item ourselves.

    All in all, the Sims 4 is just as fun as any of the previous games... however lacking quite a bit of content. Currently I don't feel like its worth its buying price, and provided they do reap our wallets with expansions, I doubt the game will much improve.

    I like it... but it seems to be a typical EA eats your wallet title.    … Expand
  51. azeitona
    Sep 19, 2014
    7
    There is a common saying in my country, that is "this isn't all this Coke". And that means "this is good, really good, but not really awesome". And this can really apply to The Sims 4.

    I guess you are tired of hearing what has been said like 8000 times now, so I'll try to keep it simple. The gameplay is slightly improved from previous iterations, and really to a good point. I've been    There is a common saying in my country, that is "this isn't all this Coke". And that means "this is good, really good, but not really awesome". And this can really apply to The Sims 4.

    I guess you are tired of hearing what has been said like 8000 times now, so I'll try to keep it simple.

    The gameplay is slightly improved from previous iterations, and really to a good point. I've been playing The Sims 4 rather frequently, and I'm enjoying the experience since day one.

    The graphics are amazing, and the game runs so much smoother than The Sims 3, that ran like crap after, like, 2 or 3 expansions. Of course, let's hope The Sims 4 will stay that way.

    The music is awesome, and some older tracks from previous games make a return on a "retro" radio station, and that is fantastic.

    Of course, the removed features hurt the score, a lot. But I will be quite sincere here. I don't really miss create-a-style (never used it so much) and the toddlers (that were so damn boring). The open world kind of bugs me, but I don't think the loading screens are that bad. In fact, they are quite fast. And many of the lots that we lost were rabbit holes anyway, so nothing has really changed at some points.

    Yeah, yeah, there will be space for DLC, but c'mon guys. By liking a game that is from a series that I love since I was a child doesn't mean that "HUUURR YOUR STUPID GIVIN MONYE TO EA DURR DURR DURR". Not at all. The money is mine, and I have the brains to spend it the way I want, and I will surely not buy the crappy expansion packs.

    After all, I think I summarized everything at the start of the review. The Sims 4 is rather good. It's not for everyone, and yeah, yeah, maybe it isn't worth its full price, but is by no means a bad game, and it doesn't deserve all this rage.    … Expand
  52. Karlone123
    Sep 23, 2014
    7
    The Sims 4 comes with a lot of disappointment, this product feels very bare bones and as it feels like it has little to offer to the player in terms of open freedom. I can accept there being no open world neighborhood if it could help reduce the performance problems sims 3 faced. And while the performance is good with few crashes, the fact that only one lot can be active in the part of theThe Sims 4 comes with a lot of disappointment, this product feels very bare bones and as it feels like it has little to offer to the player in terms of open freedom. I can accept there being no open world neighborhood if it could help reduce the performance problems sims 3 faced. And while the performance is good with few crashes, the fact that only one lot can be active in the part of the neighnorhood that your sims is in.

    This greatly disappoints me as your neighbors houses are inactive unless you visit them personally, I feel that other sims living in your part of the neighbothood should be active inside their own houses. This is step a bit too far. The game should be able to have more than one active lot just to give more essense of life other than sims wandering the street. I hope a future update make this so.

    I am glad the game has bars and mixology, this helps gives my sim to visit a pub and socialise with the patrons, it's just the nightclubs need improving on. Seeing many sims in the background does give a sense of a active neighborhood, such as being at the park and seeing sims jogging on by. Sim interaction and mood is a major plus, interactions are unlocked depending on your sim's mood if they are feeling frustrated or playful.

    I tried writing a review to be not so biased coming from playing the sims 3 with all the expansions, and the sims 4 does feel empty in many areas, I hope the game does receive the updates that are needed.    … Expand
  53. kamealex
    Oct 1, 2014
    7
    Good game, but terrible publishing techniques. EA is still in "the game". The game of considering money over the product. It's not a bad game. In fact, it's pretty good, but the bare existence of the two previous parts it's just too much to consider spending some money on this title.

    Hope there's a really valuable pack in the future with a lot more options, because this is a product    Good game, but terrible publishing techniques. EA is still in "the game". The game of considering money over the product. It's not a bad game. In fact, it's pretty good, but the bare existence of the two previous parts it's just too much to consider spending some money on this title.

    Hope there's a really valuable pack in the future with a lot more options, because this is a product that has been purposedly dismembered to make money. Don't pay this people. Not yet, because they, as publishers, don't deserve it.    … Expand
  54. gonzalosims
    Oct 6, 2014
    7
    It's an excellent game, is so addictive, very good graphics and sound. But: the swimming pools? The infants? The work places? I like the game, it's good, but it's incomplete. EA should have released the game when they completed the game a little more. It isn't bad, but it isn't very good. I like it.
  55. SuperkenGaming
    Nov 22, 2017
    7
    Sims 4
    Addictive Simulation
    Sims 4 is a simulation game where you live out the life of your created sim.. Though sims 4 introduces a genetics system to allow your sims to have babies that borrows traits from their parents.. I chose to live my sim life as a husband with my son and wife.. You start out by choosing 1 of 3 areas to live in, you then purchase a plot of land and get to    Sims 4
    Addictive Simulation
    Sims 4 is a simulation game where you live out the life of your created sim..
    Though sims 4 introduces a genetics system to allow your sims to have babies that borrows traits from their parents..
    I chose to live my sim life as a husband with my son and wife..
    You start out by choosing 1 of 3 areas to live in, you then purchase a plot of land and get to building with a small but decent budget, enough to get a house going with your essentials..
    Its then up to you to fulfill your sims needs based on their characteristics and traits you choose at the start…
    I was an athletic romantic husband with a smart and crazy wife, and a charming toddler..
    Eventually my wife and child would signal they needed certain items so it was up to me to get a job to afford entertainment for them to keep them preoccupied and happy..
    As my mai n character didn’t need too much.. he just needed to workout to keep his mind clear..
    But my wife needed mental support, she needed help with our child, cleaning the house, repairing items, while she took breaks to be with herself.. hide from the world a little bit, talk to herself to calm herself down, she had a need to make friends and discover, she has a dork so she needed to play video games to stay happy, another thing for me to take care of…
    I was surprised how invested I ended up being in my sim family, of making sure my wife was happy, that I gave her just the right amount of attention and free time…
    That I took her on dates and cheered her up by being dumb…
    Ending our days occasionally making sweet love…
    Which brings me to baby making.. your sims can get pregnant and have babies..
    And youll check on your wife constantly, feel her tummy, make her feel beautiful and wanted while you you wait for the baby to come out…
    this is how I chose to live my sim life, but you can live yours any way youd like.. you can start out single and go out into the world.. just focus on earning cash to build a massive house…
    Its all up to you..
    And you can go back and forth between the different members of your family and interact with eachother any way youd like, you can roll play, make them fight, or keep them happy… or just let the sims do their thing on their own..
    I enjoyed my first sims experience..
    I get why so many people get addicted to it..
    I got my fill of the sims in about 5 hours of fast forwarding and managing everyones needs
    but it was an enjoyable 5 hours
    I give the Sims 4
    a 7/10    … Expand
  56. moonlight_shado
    Oct 30, 2016
    7
    With all upcoming expansions it might be a great game at some point. . .
  57. Weltall_of_Id
    Jan 20, 2017
    7
    I think a 7 is fine, although rating games can be hard, since different numbers come from different angles.

    Sims 4 is a nice game, as long as the player is new or just a player that does not expect it to be like Sims 3 and better. Most reviews on here that are negative, are from players that when they got in their hands the initial game, were disappointed to see that a lot of things    I think a 7 is fine, although rating games can be hard, since different numbers come from different angles.

    Sims 4 is a nice game, as long as the player is new or just a player that does not expect it to be like Sims 3 and better.

    Most reviews on here that are negative, are from players that when they got in their hands the initial game, were disappointed to see that a lot of things were changed and in a way downgraded. By now Sims players knows that Sims 4 is more like a new version of Sims 2, rather than of Sims 3. The open-world part of the game was removed and now even if you want to visit a neighbor, you have to wait for a load screen. The map is split in neighborhoods, with each neighborhood having a couple of different buildings (houses and shops), but no matter what, you will see a loading screen when you even go to the next door house. I feel that is the biggest change from Sims 3 to Sims 4, indeed making it feel like Sims 2.

    I have no idea why people seem to find weird, the direction of Sims 4 being heavy DLC oriented. Sims 3 was and is THE game most people use a joke, when it comes to expansions and DLC and how games sell basic functions, along with some content. If someone went to buy all the content of Sims 4 from the Origin store right now, they would spend about 270 euro. It still has wait to catch up to the 580 euro cost of Sims 3 and all it's expansions.

    As a game I find it really nice and enjoyable. Sims can multitask, which I think it's the best point of it and you can see them squeeze close to others and move between others. I always hated how in SIms 3 and before, it felt like Sims were taking a large square around them, making it impossible for anyone else to pass. Now they move more fluidly.

    But always keep in mind; this is a downgrade from Sims 3. Even if the mechanics and physics work better, everything else feels lacking. It has some details lacking, that will make you feel like something goes wrong and it is missing. Like for example there is not firemen anymore and for the lack of firefighters, they added a second fire alarm that has sprinklers.

    Of course It has to be pointed out that even after 2+ years, the game is very buggy and at times I feel it is more buggy than Sims 3. Then again, there are not more pathfinding problematic maps.. since there are no maps in general.

    Really mixed feelings on Sims 4, when compared to Sims 3, but when compared to Sims 2, the game is great.    … Expand
  58. Hitanonym111
    Apr 18, 2015
    7
    Okay, I don't think, what game is so bad(3.7!)
    I can say some pluses and minuses:
    +
    Sim-creator, create your sim from plasticine,
    Sim's emoji.
    -
    No open world.
    Many things is disappeared.
    Sometimes it boooring.
    7/10
    65/100
  59. tucks
    May 27, 2015
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have two works to describe my feelings towards this game; not satisfied.
    I was itching with anticipation for the Sims 3 but the results were disappointing, especially considering I'm not a video games person and the one game that I am excited for, that I save up for, that I just cant wait for was a complete waste of time and money.
    The house building and create-a-sim aspect of it, PERFECT. If only they had of directed their brilliant thinking and creativity to some other aspects of Sims 4.
    The major let downs for me are:
    1) The camera angle- Being a major fan of The Sims 3 conditioned me to be accustomed with the camera angle flexibility. Sims 4 dished up a stiff and awkward camera ange which constantly frustrates he heck out of me!
    2) Inability to explore the world- This new feature makes me feel extremely restricted. I'm forced to go wherever my Sim is going, I may as well be a sim myself.
    3) The deathly loading screen- What were they thinking? Watching your fat Sim attempt to run all the way to the park was half the fun. I think this feature is a drag, it strips away the feeling of realness to the game and is a blatant reminder, 'oh that's rights its a game.' It really just ruins the consistency in the flow of sims.
    4) SWIMMING POOLS- why EA? Why would you take away my ability to watch my sims drown!

    To sum up, I think the new Sims offers nothing but a mundane, day-in-day-out lifestyle for your sim/sims. The game is tasteless and unappetising. I am going to be sticking with Sims 3.    … Expand
  60. ZiltonReviews
    Oct 1, 2015
    7
    Game Rating (7.5): The Sims brings quality regarding better resolution, greater Create-A-Sim mode, and way better animations. The negative comes in when you're talking about reducing the options of customization and aging. The load screens became a problem here and there, but I was brought back in when there were two neighborhoods designed pretty nicely. The momentum was slowed but notGame Rating (7.5): The Sims brings quality regarding better resolution, greater Create-A-Sim mode, and way better animations. The negative comes in when you're talking about reducing the options of customization and aging. The load screens became a problem here and there, but I was brought back in when there were two neighborhoods designed pretty nicely. The momentum was slowed but not lost, game still has potential.… Expand
  61. JayBrarrrrr
    Dec 16, 2015
    7
    Waited a year so the game could iron out issues, got it on sale from Origin.

    The Short story, not worth retail price, pick it up on sale instead. It is a good game, not a great game. Longer more in-depth: Positives: - Create-A-Sim is by far the best ever, hands down. - The game runs like a dream, no frame drops or slowdowns from the 20 hours I've put in so far unlike Sims 3    Waited a year so the game could iron out issues, got it on sale from Origin.

    The Short story, not worth retail price, pick it up on sale instead. It is a good game, not a great game.

    Longer more in-depth:

    Positives:

    - Create-A-Sim is by far the best ever, hands down.

    - The game runs like a dream, no frame drops or slowdowns from the 20 hours I've put in so far unlike Sims 3 which would start to slog. I don't have an impressive machine, a 3 and a half year old laptop with i7 2.3ghz processor, 8gb of ram and 2gb GT630m gaphics chip, good but outdated now, and this game runs smooth with near max visuals.

    - Managing multiple households is back from Sims 2, and its very nice to switch between families and keep control when you're really getting into the personal storytelling.

    - Sim interactions are extremely well done, Emotions are interesting, sims can finally multitask, idle animations feel more authentic.

    - The gallery is awesome and convenient, so adding lots and/or households is very efficient, no more quitting the game and relaunching.

    - Babies aren't as annoying and have more interactions, and sims don't just leave them on the floor now that they're attached to the crib thing.

    -The multiple worlds being able to interact with each other, fluidly feels amazing.

    - Load times are not bad.

    Negatives:

    - Load times are annoying, end up staying at home more often then leaving.

    - Lack of open world makes you lose visibility and continuity feel of Sims 3. The neighbourhood system is a good idea, as it strains your PC less as the game world matures compared to Sims 3, but the neighbourhoods should have been open world within themselves, its odd to be able to walk down your street, only to have to go through a loading screen if you want to visit a neighbour.

    - Career choices feels lackluster so far.

    - Toddlers not being included is awkward, not missed too much, but very awkward...

    - Babies are just objects in all honesty, they have always been, but now its super obvious.

    - Navigating build/buy mode is a little odd to adapt to.

    - No Create-A-Style is annoying.

    - My biggest issue has been the lack of Story Progression. Non-controlled Sims age and interact. But don't marry, have kids or so on. Hell, of the 15 kids I've seen, 11 are from my Sim knocking up everyone, 4 are from the Gallery! There is a mod to correct this, much like NRASS mods for Sims 3, so I remedied that situation.

    - The sheer number of expansions, game packs and stuff packs within 1 year and 3 months is absurd, there are 9 in total!!!! At least they're priced a bit better than before (still not worth the cost though)

    So overall, the game is solid, but has WAY too much to improve. I have been enjoying it thoroughly, but I'd say not to buy it unless its on sale, I picked it up for 60% off, that pricing is much better than retail and I'd say equals its value more or less.    … Expand
  62. becster95
    Nov 22, 2015
    7
    Really not an awful game, just not as much control over Build/Buy stuff like in TS3. The Sims themselves are much more interesting to create. Lots in the worlds are verrrry limited, as are the places you can travel to. Traveling is difficult because there is always a load screen and then you spend your time just waiting.
    It's not awful, just not as good as I had hoped it would be. If you    Really not an awful game, just not as much control over Build/Buy stuff like in TS3. The Sims themselves are much more interesting to create. Lots in the worlds are verrrry limited, as are the places you can travel to. Traveling is difficult because there is always a load screen and then you spend your time just waiting.
    It's not awful, just not as good as I had hoped it would be. If you have TS3, stick with that.    … Expand
  63. rebeccaa
    Dec 8, 2015
    7
    I really like how the sims look. But there are so many annoying features about the game. For example, the recent update means that if you want your sim to take a shower and you have it in a queue with other things (e.g. shower, then go to the toilet, then cook breakfast) the game cancels out the shower. It seems to be specifically showers. Another thing is that when you want to cancel aI really like how the sims look. But there are so many annoying features about the game. For example, the recent update means that if you want your sim to take a shower and you have it in a queue with other things (e.g. shower, then go to the toilet, then cook breakfast) the game cancels out the shower. It seems to be specifically showers. Another thing is that when you want to cancel a conversation with other sims to talk to someone else, it takes up to an hour (sims time) to leave the conversation, which is extremely annoying. Also when I want my sim to do something (e.g. gardening), they often just decide to do something completely different, which is time wasting and especially annoying when you have a large family and are trying to make several sims build skills at once. It's a fun game, but without the (very expensive) expansion packs there isn't much to do.… Expand
  64. bearcats13
    Jan 10, 2016
    7
    I am torn regarding The Sims 4. So far i only have it and the Get To Work expansion. And, at the moment I don't think I'll be buying any more. There are aspects of the game I like: Create-A-Sim (once you get used to it); some of the new careers ; definately the ability to follow your cop, doctor, or scientist on the job. Maybe even getting to choose their walk( though it is affected byI am torn regarding The Sims 4. So far i only have it and the Get To Work expansion. And, at the moment I don't think I'll be buying any more. There are aspects of the game I like: Create-A-Sim (once you get used to it); some of the new careers ; definately the ability to follow your cop, doctor, or scientist on the job. Maybe even getting to choose their walk( though it is affected by mood). The chance to run your own retail business seems interesting (but you need so much money to do that, it seems like an impossible dream). But in many ways the actual gameplay feels like a step backwards. The Sims 3 has a much more free-flowing feel to it. And the ability to move anywhere in your town (and watch them do so) feels far better than having to sit through load-screens whenever you go past the end of the block. I wish some of the innovations had been added to The Sims 3, via one of the many updates. I much prefer The Sims 3 and will probably stick with it. I do like that Aspirations are not set in stone (unlike Life Time Wishes) and that you can give them new Aspirations when the have completed their currant one; or change easily at any time. But on the whole I am rather disappointed with the entire feel of the game. It feels more like The Sims 2, with a few innovations. Which is a shame.… Expand
  65. ernchii
    Mar 12, 2017
    7
    As someone who generally plays The Sims for house building and less on actually playing the game, I am going to base my review on that aspect of the game. On one hand, I love the graphics of Sims 4 and how there is generally less lag than Sims 3. The lack of customization options for furniture and how bare bones the base game furniture available in the game is severely disappointing.As someone who generally plays The Sims for house building and less on actually playing the game, I am going to base my review on that aspect of the game. On one hand, I love the graphics of Sims 4 and how there is generally less lag than Sims 3. The lack of customization options for furniture and how bare bones the base game furniture available in the game is severely disappointing. Thankfully, I do own some of the expansion packs so my enjoyment with the game is not totally hampered. I do still think that it is really easy to build houses in this game compared to past games. However, EA's horrible tactic of releasing overpriced expansion packs is still infuriating.… Expand
  66. Wake_loms
    Apr 27, 2017
    7
    Su punto bueno es una libertad de creacion que jamas habia existido en esta saga, pero es lo unico bueno, perdieron muchos elementos de entregas anteriores, casi no mejorando nada mas
  67. TheBlueFox
    Jan 19, 2018
    7
    This game is not bad, it's just gutted. It is exactly what you'd expect from the company behind Battlefront 2 - EA is looking to sell you every past feature of the Sims games bit by bit, via expansion and stuff packs. If you only played the base game, of course you'll hate it. There is nothing to do in it. Build up the whole collection, and you'll see how charming and entertaining thisThis game is not bad, it's just gutted. It is exactly what you'd expect from the company behind Battlefront 2 - EA is looking to sell you every past feature of the Sims games bit by bit, via expansion and stuff packs. If you only played the base game, of course you'll hate it. There is nothing to do in it. Build up the whole collection, and you'll see how charming and entertaining this game could have been, had they not broken it up across a hundred expansions that make the game experience you wanted cost a fortune. There are a few unforgivable features as well, no doubt, such as the loading screens replacing open worlds, as well as the complete inability to edit or create your own maps, which limits those of us who buy this game to build worlds. It also forgets that its target audience was pretty diverse - those who build, for example, were cut right out of the game. City Living brought apartments, but you can't build your own. There isn't even an option to place your own lot size on a map, as you have to work within the confined plots they give you, which are at a minimum as is. And even if you do buy expansion packs, many don't exceed what we already had in past iterations of the series. I really like Sims 4, but it is held down by its limited vision and won't have the longevity Sims 3 had.… Expand
  68. AnnieBitencourt
    Jun 19, 2018
    7
    Gráficos bonitos, um jeito mais fácil de criar os personagens.
    MAS
    falta praticamente tudo. Muitas DLCs e coleções de objetos caríssimas que já deveriam ter vindo com o jogo base. E aquela tela de carregamento, que eu entendo que é pra fazer o jogo rodar em mais pcs e tal, irrita demais.
  69. AidenDaniel
    Jun 18, 2017
    7
    It's not a bad game, But way too expensive

    The base game it self is OK, i spent hours on end playing it and it was decent But if you expect to have fun without paying here and there, it's definitely Not going to last very long.
    if you'll consider buying expansions and modding the game will be playable

    7/10
  70. Mateusamorim
    Jul 12, 2019
    7
    O jogo é legal, gráficos bonitos, mas o uso do mapa é muito limitado, pelo menos no jogo base. The Sims 3 segue sendo o melhor da franquia.
  71. Forsakenboy1
    Dec 27, 2017
    7
    Há um mix de erros e acertos, comparando com o anterior, que era mundo aberto, houve um retrocesso, algo entre a 2ª e 3ª Geração, possui telas de carregamento ao sair das vizinhanças, que para mim não é algo tão ruim, visto que a transição é bem curta, algo entre 3 e 5 segundos. Os gráficos são realmente muito bonitos, dando um visual moderno ao jogo, nesse ponto acertaram. Mas assim comoHá um mix de erros e acertos, comparando com o anterior, que era mundo aberto, houve um retrocesso, algo entre a 2ª e 3ª Geração, possui telas de carregamento ao sair das vizinhanças, que para mim não é algo tão ruim, visto que a transição é bem curta, algo entre 3 e 5 segundos. Os gráficos são realmente muito bonitos, dando um visual moderno ao jogo, nesse ponto acertaram. Mas assim como todas as versões anteriores do jogo, no modo base, sem DLCs, chega um momento em que não tem nada pra fazer, um verdadeiro tédio. Faltou de fato uma grande inovação, o jogo não saiu da mesmice de sempre.… Expand
  72. notbradyn_YT
    Jun 23, 2022
    7
    I don't see the problem with this game that everyone else does. I think it's actually not bad. I've spent countless hours creating people, in my opinion creating characters is my favourite thing to do. The graphics are a lot more cartoon looking for my liking. I also wish the DLC's were cheaper, $50 aud (as of this review) for the same old thing is getting really annoying.
  73. Mister_Jey
    Jan 12, 2021
    7
    → Jouer avec la vie !
    La première chose à souligner, c'est la très mauvaise politique signée EA, les développeurs sortent leurs jeux en kit et demandent de remettre la main au porte monnaie afin d'ajouter du contenu, c'est très onéreux et assez honteux. Heureusement de nombreux objets sont créés par la communauté, reste que si l'on veut jouer avec des animaux, des saisons ou bien encore    → Jouer avec la vie !
    La première chose à souligner, c'est la très mauvaise politique signée EA, les développeurs sortent leurs jeux en kit et demandent de remettre la main au porte monnaie afin d'ajouter du contenu, c'est très onéreux et assez honteux. Heureusement de nombreux objets sont créés par la communauté, reste que si l'on veut jouer avec des animaux, des saisons ou bien encore ajouter des lieux, il faudra de nouveau payer… Ceci étant dit, les Sims sont toujours autant rigolos et plus beaux que jamais. Au moins j'ai réussi à devenir astronaute à défaut d'y avoir été IRL !

    Sortie en septembre 2014 / Développé par Maxis.    … Expand
  74. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    7
    два шага назад, один шаг вперёд. Часть серии, которую прокачали в одном и сделали хуже в другом. Даже с длс. Жду пятую часть. Это проходняк
  75. tensioly
    Jun 6, 2023
    7
    Los Sims 4 es un juego muy divertido, un simulador de vida que escasea en este mercado. Esto provoca que sea uno de los factores más perjudiciales de este juego, ya que Electronic Arts (como suele pasar con EA los últimos años) no ha puesto suficiente empeño en este juego. Su incompleto y muy escaso contenido se ha ido saciando con contenido de pago que probablemente es mucho más caro deLos Sims 4 es un juego muy divertido, un simulador de vida que escasea en este mercado. Esto provoca que sea uno de los factores más perjudiciales de este juego, ya que Electronic Arts (como suele pasar con EA los últimos años) no ha puesto suficiente empeño en este juego. Su incompleto y muy escaso contenido se ha ido saciando con contenido de pago que probablemente es mucho más caro de lo que debería costar en realidad, por lo que si no quieres acabar aburriéndote con el juego (debido al poco contenido que ofrece el juego base) lo tendrás que terminar comprando. Quitando este importante factor, el juego es muy entretenido y accesible, y posee un apartado artístico muy bonito (a mi parecer) y una música y ambientación decentes. Recomendado para quienes les guste el género. 7,4/10
    (01/2021)    … Expand
  76. Memessqn
    Dec 13, 2020
    7
    Fui bonzinho com o jogo,acho que deveria ter botado uma nota menor ----------------------------
  77. enro
    Feb 19, 2021
    7
    If you want to play this, make sure to get it with most if not all of the DLCs and download some good mods. Otherwise, you'll be bored in 30 minutes
  78. mariavkj
    Mar 15, 2022
    7
    Criação de personagem mt foda, mas depois disso fica desinteressante d mais
  79. Mythdon
    Nov 16, 2021
    7
    A huge improvement over Sims 3 in terms of performance and glitches. While it lacks many of the things that previous Sims games had, like Create-A-Style, Open World, Cars, burglar alarms, neighborhood customization, etc, it makes up for what it left out, by being playable with little to no lag on even low-end PC's (laptop mode is a godsend), much-improved body diversity in CAS, emotions,A huge improvement over Sims 3 in terms of performance and glitches. While it lacks many of the things that previous Sims games had, like Create-A-Style, Open World, Cars, burglar alarms, neighborhood customization, etc, it makes up for what it left out, by being playable with little to no lag on even low-end PC's (laptop mode is a godsend), much-improved body diversity in CAS, emotions, fast loading times, etc.

    It's neither a step-above nor a step-backwards from its predecessors and excels in ways its predecessors don't, but also lacking in many of the things its predecessors had. So I give it a 7/10.    … Expand
  80. levoxyl
    Mar 17, 2023
    7
    It's awesome. You can modify your character's face and have way too many ways to interact with your avatars. As much as I've seen ,people wish certain things from the past games to come back to this one (car)
  81. Kuzya_Zeleniy
    Apr 8, 2022
    7
    It will be interesting to play for a few hours, and then it will be boring. There are also additions that may be of interest. But mostly the game is boring and nothing.
  82. TomKing13
    Jul 17, 2022
    7
    c: ........................................................................
  83. botardi
    Jan 1, 2023
    7
    its free, therefore there should be no complains
    kind of boring if you're not trying to murder rich people
  84. chelseaxx
    Apr 15, 2023
    7
    On the surface, this is a good game, but when comparing it to its predecessors it is a hollow shell of what it could be. The Create a Sim and Build modes are considerable upgrades from the Sims 3, but the gameplay itself feels closed off without an open world and lacks the personality the previous games had. The Sims 4 is also much more dependent on DLC, and to this day, 5+ years after itsOn the surface, this is a good game, but when comparing it to its predecessors it is a hollow shell of what it could be. The Create a Sim and Build modes are considerable upgrades from the Sims 3, but the gameplay itself feels closed off without an open world and lacks the personality the previous games had. The Sims 4 is also much more dependent on DLC, and to this day, 5+ years after its release feels unfinished. No amount of DLC will fix a flawed cash grab of a game.… Expand
  85. zcat5
    Jun 26, 2023
    7
    A fun, virtual life simulation game. It improves upon previous Sims games. The pricing is up for debate, but for the purposes of this review, I did not take pricing into account.
  86. Bigwillyhaver69
    Jul 21, 2023
    7
    Its a decent game.Like i have played for hours and did not get bored.But you need dlc's to fully play the game
  87. Glic2003
    Sep 7, 2014
    6
    It's not the train wreck that many fans were expecting, but it's clear where many corners were cut in rushing this game out. While the actual Sims are more realistic and better animated than in previous games, TS4 lacks many of the little details that made its predecessors so loved. Omitting toddlers - when many players were asking for more life stages - is simply inexcusable. SwitchingIt's not the train wreck that many fans were expecting, but it's clear where many corners were cut in rushing this game out. While the actual Sims are more realistic and better animated than in previous games, TS4 lacks many of the little details that made its predecessors so loved. Omitting toddlers - when many players were asking for more life stages - is simply inexcusable. Switching back to loading screens feels like a big step back. And decorating your Sims' clothes and houses is aggravating when you can't even choose from a decent selection of colours. While there is a lot to do in the game, much of it feels like busywork. You'll be constantly telling your Sims to perform actions to offset their negative emotions or performing repetitive actions to get your Sims skilled up or ready for job promotions. Or you can always collect things... lots of things. In one of the most egregious examples of content padding, TS4 is packed with collectibles.

    Still, it can only get better. Wait until the price drops or they include the first expansion pack for free and you won't be quite as disappointed.    … Expand
  88. Icemelt
    Sep 3, 2014
    6
    Simply put, this game isn't as good as it's predecessor. Here is my list of what Maxis fixed until it was broken:

    The UI is too minimal. The Sims aren't as smart on their own. You can't use custom color on... ANYTHING! Not characters, not objects. No more "open-world". Everything is instanced to individual buildings. No more walking next door. Personality and Aspirations got a huge    Simply put, this game isn't as good as it's predecessor. Here is my list of what Maxis fixed until it was broken:

    The UI is too minimal.
    The Sims aren't as smart on their own.
    You can't use custom color on... ANYTHING! Not characters, not objects.
    No more "open-world". Everything is instanced to individual buildings. No more walking next door.
    Personality and Aspirations got a huge cut/minimization in character creation.
    Graphics on objects and structures got a HUGE cut. Grass and textures look BAD! Cut polygon count HARD!
    Everything has BLOOM!
    Graphics in general have taken a dive. Everything is instanced and computers are faster, but it took a dive.

    This ENTIRE game is based around character animation. It is the SINGLE and ONLY improvement over TheSims3. EVERYTHING else and I do mean EVERY SINGLE THING other than that has gotten a "cut" or "downgrade". It's obvious they're going to add TONS of DLC and micro-purchases. The question is, then, how much will one have to pay in total to get a game that is good as the vanilla TS3. What you purchase for this game will not make it "better", it will only bring it a small step closer to what you were playing BEFORE you spent AAA title money on THIS title.

    Just like everything else Maxis has come out with in the last decade, it's a huge disappointment. I don't know what happened to my favorite childhood computer game brand, but it's not the Maxis I once knew. Not even close.    … Expand
  89. Loler13gr
    Sep 8, 2014
    6
    This game is not the best sim game out there... I still believe The Sims 2 is the best one but I things could change should the first few expansions add some things like university , pools , vacation and the ability to start your own business...
  90. Watersson
    Nov 26, 2014
    6
    I'm a big fan of The Sims series, but unfortunately I have to say-TS4 is boring! EA cut a lot of content for the expansions. Where are the animals? Events on the town? Newborns? Cars ...? Well, they have added at least pools and ghosts ... But nevermind, let's talk about the present state of the game. The graphics are "plastic", but the sound is quite pleasant. Say what you want, butI'm a big fan of The Sims series, but unfortunately I have to say-TS4 is boring! EA cut a lot of content for the expansions. Where are the animals? Events on the town? Newborns? Cars ...? Well, they have added at least pools and ghosts ... But nevermind, let's talk about the present state of the game. The graphics are "plastic", but the sound is quite pleasant. Say what you want, but building houses and create a sim has been done very well. The same can be said about emotions Sims. The biggest problems of the game are predictable, boredom, loading screens, future DLC .... Ohhh EA. You destroyed a game that had a chance to be a good thing. To summarize- TS4 made one step forward and two steps back.… Expand
  91. PaulJazz24
    May 31, 2022
    6
    Cartoonish graphics are wonderful, but closed world not so much.
    Build mode is improved a lot but gameplay feels a little boring after a while.
    Game mechanics and the "strategic" side of the game is always fun, that's because The Sims series is genius. Anyway Sims 3 is way better.
  92. Towern
    Sep 7, 2014
    6
    Far from the blindly positive 9's and far from the blindly raged 0's, The Sims 4 isn't the game the fans deserved or the game the best sold PC series deserved, I can't help to feel frustrated with this missing opportunity EA had. For me The Sims 3 are now the top of pyramid of this series, but lets through parts:

    --> (++) For most people the biggest change is in the graphics, first you    Far from the blindly positive 9's and far from the blindly raged 0's, The Sims 4 isn't the game the fans deserved or the game the best sold PC series deserved, I can't help to feel frustrated with this missing opportunity EA had. For me The Sims 3 are now the top of pyramid of this series, but lets through parts:

    --> (++) For most people the biggest change is in the graphics, first you strange but then you accept. With a more "cartoonish" look, the game never ran better. The greatest flaw in the third Sims was bad optimization, even in my gaming PC textures were awful and took ages to load, the lag rotating the camera and when you saw the all town from above... that's all gone. The Sims 4 run as smooth as you could want. But at what cost?
    The Sims are a bit more "real", they can multi-task, have emotions according to the situation and surroundings. Basically, the social features are a lot better, fast and responsive with always the results you would expect, but most important, it is a lot more fun to have a group talk or any kind of chat being that for me the highlight of this game. Which is not surprising since EA kinda admitted the social focus in their marketing campaigns. But at what cost?
    The Create a Sim and Building mode are also better, with more options and accessibility, even though it could use a few touches there and there, I'm not going to extend in this matter cuz my guess is you already know the features.
    The Aspirations... well that's subjective, either you love it or you hate it. They took the professional or epic focus out of it, instead they made some sort of social (and professional) accomplishments, but with a lighter feeling, they're easier and more accessible, and once you achieve it you can move on to another.
    That's about it for the positive things in the game...
    --> (--) What a shame EA, what a shame... let me just bring out all my thoughts before getting to the game.
    Money, money, money, you just don't care anymore EA, Maxis could have done here the GREATEST Sims ever, but you cut them down didn't you...? Cuz you have a schedule to keep, you have to keep making money, money, money. But yeah, we the consumers are the stupid ones right? Sure, we keep buying your **** after all... And that's where it hurts, you have no values no moral to realize that you created great series that hooked us up and have no problems exploiting who love them. You'll dry out EA, some day you will...
    Now for the game. This is how you describe The Sims 4 in one word: miss-opportunity. You had it EA if you had just put down that greedy feeling... If you had granted Maxis a few more months... You could had right here the greatest social simulator ever. And it would have been easy actually, you just had to take The Sims 3, implant the new graphics/engine and the creation features... THAT WAS IT!
    But no, you took down the open city, the shopping features, the workplace... hell, the pools, the new born babies! It's ridiculous, to me this is more like Sims 2 than 3!!! This is The Sims 2.7!
    Seriously, I wanted a new Sims, I wanted to play this game again in a new way... I guess I'll just stick to The Sims 3. You took that amazing feeling of innovation and revolution when The Sims 3 came out. I wanted that... I was expecting that, goddammit, YOU HAD IT ALL! WHAT YOU NEED MOOOREEE MONEY EA?!!!
    It's just... **** I would have given an 8 score, if the ****ing city was free to explore! Cuz thats what I loved about Sims 3, getting out of the house in the morning for a run to the park with the sunshine! Looking back... damn, it has optimization problems, but it's gorgeous. The city feels empty, it's no fun, no where to go without a ****ing loading screen, they put random people in your neighborhood when you're home just to give you the illusion that the city is alive! When it's dead!
    And I'm not even going to talk about personalization option (clothes, hair, objects...) it screams expansions... DISGUSTING.
    Such a shame... My god this game pisses me off, I just can't believe that NO ONE, NO ONE from the developer team said this is step back to you suits of EA. You that forward is the way to go right? No. I guess not.    … Expand
  93. Hecatone
    May 29, 2017
    6
    The games is alright. Most of the UI is an improvement and things like dating have been dramatically improved, even interactive. The AI is much better, my sim's date actually shows up on his own fairly often. At the moment the neighborhoods are just too small and without more content the game is just mediocre. There isn't really anywhere to go or anything to do.
  94. Blackdragon666
    Sep 6, 2014
    6
    The game is basically Sims 1 HD.

    EA decided to cut half of the features, and realism to make The Sims 4 run well even on the worst PC's, and get as much MONEY as possible. They will be adding bunch of DLC's later to make even more MONEY.

    The experience is the same with a $200 and a $5000 PC.
  95. rmcfc1988
    Sep 6, 2014
    6
    I'll be honest this game is not worth the £49.99 that origin is asking for the standard edition. It is quite frankly a bare bones offering that is missing several features that have been popular in past games. Despite this I feel that this game has potential the new emotion system is a step forward, the UI and build mode have seen vast improvements since 3 and the loading times are muchI'll be honest this game is not worth the £49.99 that origin is asking for the standard edition. It is quite frankly a bare bones offering that is missing several features that have been popular in past games. Despite this I feel that this game has potential the new emotion system is a step forward, the UI and build mode have seen vast improvements since 3 and the loading times are much better.

    As this game stands I would recommend it to those new to the series (The sims 3 bundled with some expansions would be better though) however those that have played 3 and its expansions should wait till the inevitable expansions are released and wait till they are bundled together and put on sale. This is however what I felt about 3 when I initially bought it the base games are always lacklustre and really need the expansions to really improve things.

    All in all this is not a bad game it is nowhere near perfect though and EA and Maxis need to reintroduce features fast and not rip its customers off too much in doing so.

    Given that I only spent £25 on the game I'm not too let down and look forward to the (inevitable onslaught of) expansions which I hope will be more reasonably priced than the base game.    … Expand
  96. Bensterbas
    Sep 5, 2014
    6
    Sims 4, two steps forward 3 steps back. Just got the sims 4 today from amazon and have played for four hours so far, here are some of my thought on the game so far. The game does a great job with social interactions with the other sims, allowing them to talk to other sims when doing something e.g. On the phone, on the computer etc. This is a great plus for the game as I felt sims 3 lackedSims 4, two steps forward 3 steps back. Just got the sims 4 today from amazon and have played for four hours so far, here are some of my thought on the game so far. The game does a great job with social interactions with the other sims, allowing them to talk to other sims when doing something e.g. On the phone, on the computer etc. This is a great plus for the game as I felt sims 3 lacked in this area. Also the music and build mode have been perfected in the sims 4 allowing for intuitive builds while listening to some inspiring music, again another great addition to the franchise. There are many more great things about the sims 4 but I want to talk about some of the bad so far to. No open world.... its a big let down for fans and one that shouldn't have happened as it is a huge feature in sims 3 and should have been brought forward and improved in the sims 4 but instead we get the neighborhood system that compresses the games potential and is a massive let down for players coming from the sims 3. I know many other reviewers have said this already but taking out pools and toddlers... seriously, again a massive letdown for sims fans and overall a bad move. Overall I think the games shows alot of potential and has the possibility of being a great game but taking out core features and items from game is a big mistake on EA's part and I just hope that its a fixable one. We will have to wait and see what the expansions have to offer but paying 49.99 or 60 dollars is another kick in the teeth and in my opinion making the game not worth the price at this current time. Hope this review helps! -Ben… Expand
  97. DSX714
    Sep 2, 2014
    6
    The sims 4 isn't necessarily a 'bad' game but compared to previous iterations it's a huge step back. Most of the features from past game are pretty much gone. I mean all those iconic features you remember...GONE. No burglars, repair man, carpools, dishwashers, newspapers, toddlers, pools, etc. If it wasn't for the core gameplay and new features such as multi-tasking and emotions, ItThe sims 4 isn't necessarily a 'bad' game but compared to previous iterations it's a huge step back. Most of the features from past game are pretty much gone. I mean all those iconic features you remember...GONE. No burglars, repair man, carpools, dishwashers, newspapers, toddlers, pools, etc. If it wasn't for the core gameplay and new features such as multi-tasking and emotions, It wouldn't be nearly as good. The worst thing is probably the fact that the game feels so empty. Public places are more like chat rooms there's almost nothing to do besides talk to people, sometimes you can dance or play guitar for tips or tell jokes and play chess, but that's about it. The buy mode is so very limited as well. There's not even a video game console category the closest thing you have is computers, a tablet or your phone. One thing I can't get over is that teens looks nearly identical to young adults, young adults have broader shoulders...that's about it. Sims 4's pros rely on socialization, multi tasking and more realistic socialization, neighbors hang around the district outside your house alot so its very easy to meet people and I like the small touch that friends randomly knock on your door and if you're busy working on your writing skill you can talk to them while doing so. The loading screens may be frequent but theyre not that much longer than a sim driving across town in sims 3. Overall it has its good parts and it bad parts but I can't accept it has a serious successor to sims 3. If youre looking for a new sims game to play my advice would be wait for a bundle like the sims 3 starter pack for sims 4. $60+ is definitely not worth it, just stick to sims 3 for now, sims 3 will probably still be better by the time the sims 4 era ends and sims 5 is announced anyway. I can only hope EA adds alot of features in the first expansions pack.… Expand
  98. Tbo128
    Sep 18, 2014
    6
    After playing this game for a few days I've decided that it is the best one in the series. Without going into specifics I've found that the look, feel, and playability of the game is excellent and far superior to anything that came before it. Yes it's different but every new TS is. Yes I miss the open world of TS3 but I think they've reached an adequate compromise between game play andAfter playing this game for a few days I've decided that it is the best one in the series. Without going into specifics I've found that the look, feel, and playability of the game is excellent and far superior to anything that came before it. Yes it's different but every new TS is. Yes I miss the open world of TS3 but I think they've reached an adequate compromise between game play and performance. Where EA has missed the mark is the price point. I'd give the game a solid 9 but value only gets a 3. This is by far the most stripped down base game yet. I think EA is going for the jugular this time. If this amount of content goes for $60 the what will a dishwasher cost? TS3 was bad enough, this game will be an even bigger money pit.… Expand
  99. panacea23
    Sep 3, 2014
    6
    Eh. I've been playing the Sims since the original and the best I can say about this release is, 'eh'. On the one hand, the graphics and high performance are lovely. On the other, it seems EA has left out several features that made previous games so enjoyable - create a style being the most notable in my eyes. Some of the new skills/aspirations are interesting and I do like the new buildEh. I've been playing the Sims since the original and the best I can say about this release is, 'eh'. On the one hand, the graphics and high performance are lovely. On the other, it seems EA has left out several features that made previous games so enjoyable - create a style being the most notable in my eyes. Some of the new skills/aspirations are interesting and I do like the new build mode. However, it's painfully obvious that EA plans to cash in on DLCs to make the game complete. The gameplay is only barely above what you'd get with the Sims 3 so I suggest you don't waste your money on it until it's on sale or there's an interesting DLC.… Expand
  100. triwolf
    Sep 3, 2014
    6
    Compared to the Sims 3, there isn't much improvements. On the opposite, there are many aspects of the game that feel inferior to the Sims 3. Two things in particular disappointed me: the "worlds" are much, much smaller in the Sims 4 and there are loading screens between differents terrains. What I had loved in the Sims 3 was that the neighborhood was quite big and lively, and could beCompared to the Sims 3, there isn't much improvements. On the opposite, there are many aspects of the game that feel inferior to the Sims 3. Two things in particular disappointed me: the "worlds" are much, much smaller in the Sims 4 and there are loading screens between differents terrains. What I had loved in the Sims 3 was that the neighborhood was quite big and lively, and could be navigated freely. On the good side, emotional states and interactions between Sims are more complex than in the previous games, but it would have been better if the Sims 4 had expanded from the features in the Sims 3 rather than cutting them short to add other stuff.....… Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 75 Critic Reviews

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