The Sims 4

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  1. renynzea
    Sep 3, 2014
    6
    The game is fun and addictive, like its predecessors. However, it has several things that make it less fun than Sims 3. The first is that you can no longer walk around the town without loading screens. Gone are the days of jogging to the town square. Of wandering around and taking photos of landmarks from choice vantage points. Of sending one sim off to fish or collect rocks, whileThe game is fun and addictive, like its predecessors. However, it has several things that make it less fun than Sims 3. The first is that you can no longer walk around the town without loading screens. Gone are the days of jogging to the town square. Of wandering around and taking photos of landmarks from choice vantage points. Of sending one sim off to fish or collect rocks, while another sim works from home. You hit M to load the map, you pick a lot, the lot loads for several seconds, and you are suddenly, instantly there.

    I am sure this was done for performance reasons, but this makes the game feel way more claustrophobic. Now when I leave the house I have to weigh that decision against the cons: Do I want the loading screen? Do I want to take both my sims, or do I leave one behind to do nothing while the other one visits the lot?

    Likewise, Sims 4 adds a lot of click-bloat to the game. You simply have to click more to do the same things. Need to repair (way more often than in Sims 3)? Well first you repair. Then you have to clean up the mess afterwards, and if you want the salvage to upgrade plumbing/appliances later, you have to click for that too. What was previously a single action you queued up now becomes a multi-step hassle you have to handle one step at a time.

    Other actions (such as eating) follow suit.

    This combined with several other changes makes the game feel a lot less streamlined than its predecessor.

    Now for the good news: The game loads a lot faster, and runs better than Sims 3 (it would be all but impossible not to). Sims 4 also looks better and character animations are much improved. The emotions add additional depth. A lot of objects (computer, shower, work out equipment, etc) have more options, and some of those options are specific to your emotion. This adds a lot of layers.

    The real question is whether or not the annoyances (e.g. loading screens, extra clicks) are worth the new features. Currently, I am on the fence. It is fun, and aggrivating at the same time. The game could be better. If this was a stand alone title I would rank it much higher (closer to 8), but when you compare it to Sims 3 I think it is fair to say this game is currently a 6.    … Expand
  2. Sims4sucks
    Aug 3, 2015
    6
    I gave the game a 2 when it first came out . I think it is a 6 now after all the expansion pack.
    But I feel like it's still missing a lot the old sims effortless fun.
    For the next expansion pack , I think an interaction pack would really give the game a huge boost in terms of playability and fun. I want more sophisticated interaction between sims, i am getting tired of the current    I gave the game a 2 when it first came out . I think it is a 6 now after all the expansion pack.
    But I feel like it's still missing a lot the old sims effortless fun.
    For the next expansion pack , I think an interaction pack would really give the game a huge boost in terms of playability and fun. I want more sophisticated interaction between sims, i am getting tired of the current interaction menu . I am also hoping a little more creativity from the party events , e.g, sims are able to do certain things on a wedding ( such as guest making speech, walk down the aisle ), they can vomit , can dance on the counter , can be picked up by a limo, can drink drive and got busted ,I also really miss the
    paying for tab option .
    I honestly think there is still space for improvement, it's just expansion /stuff pack launched so far haven't been the game changer yet    … Expand
  3. THEUSERXP
    Sep 6, 2014
    6
    Hi all and thank you for taking time to read my review :-3. As this is my very first ever review please excuse any non constructive sentences etc, I am a hard to impress guy who believes that no perfect game / movie / tv show exists and through a modding community can we make games better for all!! (e.g Rome total war 2.)

    On to the the game, The SIMS 4............. I was excited to    Hi all and thank you for taking time to read my review :-3. As this is my very first ever review please excuse any non constructive sentences etc, I am a hard to impress guy who believes that no perfect game / movie / tv show exists and through a modding community can we make games better for all!! (e.g Rome total war 2.)

    On to the the game, The SIMS 4.............
    I was excited to experience the newest edition of The Sims as I have spent countless hours on all previous Sim games since I was a teen, drowning, burning and woohooing into the early dawn of next day.

    From the first load up and initial screens there is a sense of polished and refined flow to to the menu's, clicking start took me straight to Create A Sim "CAS" I spent about 25 mins creating myself and my partner from scratch and found the multiple options of clothing, sliders and traits can be easily flicked through to find the most appropriate.

    Next stage was to buy a lot / home or build from scratch to house my new sims, I chose to purchase a lot fully furnished with upgrading furniture / appliances in the future. I was now eager to see how the gameplay mechanics functioned,

    My first reaction to the overall look of the game was a small smile eclipsing my face as I moved around the lot to view it and take in the warm vibrant picture. I vaguely glanced at any tutorial message bubbles that popped up but truthfully I just kept hitting the next button as they tend to get in the way of what your sims next action, want or need, it is a slight annoyance but vital for any one who really has never played any sims game before.

    My sims interactions were flowing and occurring faster than previous sims games as they can now multi task but this led me to miss certain info bubbles that popped up on the right side of the screen for example "YOURSIM" has gained the following trait / skill I had to view the sims actual profile to remind myself of what had just happened.

    When visiting different lots the loading screen was approximately 3 to 5 seconds long, just enough time to stretch, adjust your sitting position before exploring said lot. When encountering and interacting with new sims again the actions flow smoothly and fluently. I was about 2 hours in and still felt excited about the overall game experience however it is very clear that the game is stripped down to allow new content and community modding to enhance in the future.

    My Pros & Cons are

    PROS
    - warm and vibrant graphics with a smooth running of lots with little to no shading issues
    - easy to use user interface and quick loading when changing appearance / clothing on sims
    - sims are true to there given traits and some sims just wont get along with one another
    - public / modding community will be promising given time

    CONS
    - game is lacking previous items pools / cars / careers
    - spotted some minor glitches but not enough to impact my gameplay
    - some pop up bubbles can be easily missed as they stick to the right side of the screen while you are watching the sim do its thing.

    My overall opinion on this game is that it will only get better over time and E.A / Maxis would be wise to offer some free content to mend bridges that all the negative reviews have burned with the people that matter the most, the players ME and YOU.

    Regardless of any biased stance that people will have against E.A they have given a game with a lot of potential and I personally feel that it is a game that will improve over the coming years. I am glad it is a rainy, cold and gloomy Saturday evening here in Sydney, Australia so now I can spend the evening playing more Sims 4    … Expand
  4. eeyk
    Sep 6, 2014
    6
    This game is a step backward but also a step forward.
    The loading screens are a step backward and the graphics and building engine are a step forward.

    The game has a lack of content you can see EA wants to sale expansions. There are not much cloths right now.

    But if you can ignore lack of content. Much loading screens.
    Less improvements then tje game is fine.
  5. omk358
    Sep 6, 2014
    6
    I've been a Sims player from the beginning, Sims 1, Sims 2 (still my favorite despite it's age) didn't really care for 3 (although it had some great features, I just didn't like it as much for reasons I won't go into here.) As far as Sims 4 goes, overall I like the game, it seems promising. Sure some things are missing, and in general when I pay $60 for a game I expect it not to crash asI've been a Sims player from the beginning, Sims 1, Sims 2 (still my favorite despite it's age) didn't really care for 3 (although it had some great features, I just didn't like it as much for reasons I won't go into here.) As far as Sims 4 goes, overall I like the game, it seems promising. Sure some things are missing, and in general when I pay $60 for a game I expect it not to crash as often as this game so far has. Out of everything this is my #1 complaint so far for this game. I think it's crashed more often than I've played it. I've managed to get play time up to about an hour so far before it crashes (losing everything.) Once it even crashed upon trying to save the game. I'm truly wanting to give it a chance and be able to play and give it time to grow on me but so far it's leaving me feeling disappointing because it's crashing far, far too often and that's no fun. Perhaps when the bugs are all smoothed out and there are one or two expansion packs available this will be a truly fun game. Right now it feels like a beta release and a day one patch I think confirms that (and it's still crashing...) A lot of people are sayings it's a fail, I don't think so entirely, but I do think it could have been and should have been better when your shelling out $60.… Expand
  6. Empathica
    Sep 7, 2014
    6
    I owned The Sims 2 + Expansions, but only TS3 & 1 expansion pack, but there were 11 main ones in total. A lot of fans have said TS4 is a step backwards. I can understand why they're saying it, but I don't think it's true. I think if you bought all of TS3 expansions, going back to a base game is going to seem incredibly limited. They're obviously not going to have EVERYTHING in a base gameI owned The Sims 2 + Expansions, but only TS3 & 1 expansion pack, but there were 11 main ones in total. A lot of fans have said TS4 is a step backwards. I can understand why they're saying it, but I don't think it's true. I think if you bought all of TS3 expansions, going back to a base game is going to seem incredibly limited. They're obviously not going to have EVERYTHING in a base game because they want to expand and make money off the whole franchise. I think they have pushed it a little too far however by removing swimming pools, dishwashers, garbage disposals and toddlers. I don't miss them personally, but to remove certain items from a base game that were in previous base games seems a bit ridiculous and milking it for all it's worth. Someone has called it The Sims 1 HD, and that seems relatively accurate.

    I think you have to compare base game to base game, to get a feel for the development of the franchise and to give a fair comparison, and to be fair, there are some good developments. Create a Sim is incredibly easy and user friendly. There's a decent amount of choice for hair styles etc. and you can adjust body parts by clicking on them and dragging them to get it to your desired proportion. The only thing that TS3 had was a colour wheel which allowed so much variety, which has been removed. That's a shame, but it may have been a lot for the game to handle. Similarly, build mode has never been easier. In the bottom left corner if you search by room it gives you a little diagram of a standard room that you've clicked, and you click on the items in it to get the options up. If you're searching for something in-particular, there's a search bar for you to type it in so it crops up. Such a simple yet effective feature. You can also see pre styled set up rooms. If you like that style in its entirety, you can drop the whole room design in, buying everything in it. If you only like certain things, you click them and drop them in. I'd say there's enough choice to create different styles in different houses. I love the new 'clutter' category to drop in knick knacks that you do have in homes.

    The sims moods and interactions are much more advanced. They can multi task, eating while watching TV and chatting on the sofa etc. Their mood changes frequently during the day and they want to do tasks based on that mood, and certain interactions will appear with people based on the mood they have. You can even 'take an angry poop' if you're mad or 'pee like a champion' if you're confident, which I thought was hilarious. The energy and development seems to be in the sims interactions/movements which takes time to recognise, but the overwhelming negativity is stemming from what people notice is visibly missing straight away.

    The camera is slightly difficult to navigate, but there is a feature that specifically says if you liked TS3's camera, you can change it to that. But it seems to chop and change with its controls but I think it's a question of getting used to it.

    The neighbourhood is where a lot of TS3 users are finding it difficult to adjust. The Sims 3 was one big, open world. You could go anywhere in that world and watch your sim drive there. The sims 4 has segregated neighbourhoods (like Sims 2 I think?). You have to pick one for your sims to move to. Once you're there, you can see that neighbourhood beyond your house and visit neighbours, but it comes with a loading screen if you're leaving your current lot. It's a bit annoying, but it only lasts a few seconds and I don't see it a huge thing to grumble about. I think it has more loading screens (little waiting time, more often) than TS3. When that loaded, it did take a very long time. Currently as well, there are very little community lots. There's a museum, a gym, a bar and a nightclub. I would have liked to have seen more, but again this is probably going to be in future expansion packs. At least there's something, but at the moment I'm disappointed you can't go shopping for clothes etc. Your sim can 'change appearance' at the mirror using any of the clothing you have in the game, where before it was fun to have your sim earn money and buy clothes from the shops, so not everyone had the same outfit choices.

    All in all, it's still enjoyable and I think it has huge potential but I think personally you have to consider purchasing it based on what previous games you liked. If you loved TS3 and it's expansions, this will seem very limited. If you liked TS2, it's an upgraded version of that. I think the graphics are good (not that cartoony as some have said) and it does run very smoothly, if you have a PC that can handle the required specs. I just hope EA don't be very specific with it's expansions. I want a lot more features to come in 1 pack, and not leave us waiting for specific things for a long time. Considering the backlash from hardcore fans, they may need to reconsider what they're going to offer in the future TS4 games and for what price.    … Expand
  7. J2TheB
    Sep 7, 2014
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As an avid Sims fan from its humble beginnings way back in 2000, I've decided, rather than judging it just as a sequel to Sims 3, I'm just going to give my thoughts on Sims 4 for what it is at this time, and in a nutshell.

    Pros:
    - Stunning Music (for once. Sims 2,3's music were unbearable at times)
    - New improved and easy peasy designing and building. (You will love it!)
    - Good looking if slightly cartoony graphics.
    - Multi-tasking! (Finally, your sim can watch tv, have a cup of coffee and have a chat with a nearby sim, all at once)
    - Streamlined performance.
    - Interesting new take on emotions and how they affect your Sims and other Sims.
    - Awesome new Create-a-Sim.
    - Lots and lots of individual skills to be learned.

    So far so good right?

    Cons:
    - Insanely priced for what it offers! ($60 for the standard edition? that is a little greedy EA..)
    - No Open World (Sims 1-2 style loading screens and travel options are back...)
    - No "Normal" Jobs (No police, medicine, business or military careers are available or even present in the game..why!?)
    - Only 2 services available (Maids and Pizza delivery...repair or replace yourself it seems)
    - No Create a Style (If you liked this feature of the Sims 3, sorry to disappoint you.)
    - Limited places to visit (park, nightclub, gym etc.)
    - No Toddlers or pools (but I suppose you knew this already)

    In Summary - It feels like this Sims game has become less creative and yet not so...Building and designing has been improved, yet not in a very in-depth kinda way. If you loved Create-A-Style, Open Worlds and a much more in-depth experience, Stick to Sims 3. If you want to experience an HD "Sims 2" version of the game with a few new gameplay features and design capabilities, try Sims 4, if you have the money for it...Maybe when all those inevitable expansion packs come out, the game would improve...but that would have to be seen to be believed.

    6/10    … Expand
  8. beckysteele
    Sep 8, 2014
    6
    I'm very disappointed with The Sims 4. It looked very promising and I've waited a long time for it to be released only for it to be a let down!
    I'm getting extremely frustrated at the fact there is so many loading screens. My sim visited their neighbours house and it came up with a loading screen, unlike the sims 3 you could just walk to your neighbours, in fact you could walk anywhere.    I'm very disappointed with The Sims 4. It looked very promising and I've waited a long time for it to be released only for it to be a let down!
    I'm getting extremely frustrated at the fact there is so many loading screens. My sim visited their neighbours house and it came up with a loading screen, unlike the sims 3 you could just walk to your neighbours, in fact you could walk anywhere. The Sims 4 doesn't allow you to do that which doesn't give the game that sense of realism.
    Another let down is the lack of building in the worlds, it seems somewhat empty and hardly anything to do. It makes you feel bored even before the journey begins.. Even though you can travel from world to world it doesn't make up for the 'empty' feel and the lack of community buildings and plots.

    I'm very shocked to say that I would much prefer to play The Sims 3. Sims 4 is completely different to the rest of the sims generation but not in a positive way to say the least! I hope that they bring out patches sooner than later because all I've seen is bad review after bad review!    … Expand
  9. Vumdayen
    Sep 9, 2014
    6
    This game isn't nearly as bad as some people on here are making it out to be. The main issue right now is the fact that it has considerably less content than the Sims 3 if you own multiple expansions. Despite this I still find myself playing for hours and thoroughly enjoying myself. Build mode is much easier to use, house building is actually a lot of fun for those aren't asThis game isn't nearly as bad as some people on here are making it out to be. The main issue right now is the fact that it has considerably less content than the Sims 3 if you own multiple expansions. Despite this I still find myself playing for hours and thoroughly enjoying myself. Build mode is much easier to use, house building is actually a lot of fun for those aren't as architecturally inclined, and the Create A Sim, while not quite as amazing as EA is trying to claim it is, is still objectively better than the Sims 3. I think this game would be absolutely amazing if it had the amount of content as the Sims 3, but the problem is, that won't be for 3-4 years, and you'll be paying another $160-200 dollars. If you're a genuine sims fan you'll enjoy it well enough, otherwise I'd recommend waiting for 2-3 expansions to release.… Expand
  10. gayars
    Oct 1, 2014
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I gave a review earlier of 5, with a list of things I liked and didn't like about the game. However, in lieu of the fact that today they patched in ghosts for free, I am raising it. They have also announced pools are coming next month as well. As well as many more careers (probably the ones that are typically there, but were missing this iteration of the sims.), I will raise it again, when they patch in the pool, but won't give it a 9 or 10 till I get my toddlers!… Expand
  11. MRxYuri
    Sep 18, 2014
    6
    It's a good game but at the same time its bad too but first of all the game offers alot of new features like building, sim creating, multi-tasking and so on but ofcourse they took away some of the nice features too like can't visit ohter houses without exiting your own lot and no cars to drive it feels like the Sims 2 but Advanced and nicer looking maybe this is what EA wanted I have noIt's a good game but at the same time its bad too but first of all the game offers alot of new features like building, sim creating, multi-tasking and so on but ofcourse they took away some of the nice features too like can't visit ohter houses without exiting your own lot and no cars to drive it feels like the Sims 2 but Advanced and nicer looking maybe this is what EA wanted I have no idea but Im gonna have a feeling that theres gonna be lots of DLCs to add the features… Expand
  12. Noyo_Furious
    Sep 21, 2014
    6
    First of all; this game absolutely doesnt deserve 0 - 1 of enraged trolls, nor 8 - 9 of fanboys. Sims 4 is successful or not, it depends to ur point of view, as a sequel to Sims 3, many things disappeared, such as toddlers. Babies skipping toddler ageline, they aged directly to child, this is unacceptable. Plus Sims 3's sandbox mode is gone as well, towns in Sims 4 are too small, too manyFirst of all; this game absolutely doesnt deserve 0 - 1 of enraged trolls, nor 8 - 9 of fanboys. Sims 4 is successful or not, it depends to ur point of view, as a sequel to Sims 3, many things disappeared, such as toddlers. Babies skipping toddler ageline, they aged directly to child, this is unacceptable. Plus Sims 3's sandbox mode is gone as well, towns in Sims 4 are too small, too many and long, loading screens for travel are very frustrating. Sims stats are pointless; well, dear producer team who needs to know how many times "go here" ordered to the sim? However i would like to see stats about my sims skills, such as how many books written, how many tips earned, etc. Cant even see the family tree, is family tree hidden in a future expansion pack plan? Two additions are nicely created though: Emotions and new skills (i.e. rocket science, programming, gourmet cooking, etc.) Emotions change the gameplay, that is not bad at all. New UI, (easy to use) graphics,(colorful, shiny) smooth gameplay (with bloody loading screens though) are cool realy. As a Sims 3 sequel, its worse than "one step back" i must say, however as a separated game no point, plus no right to write hateful reviews. And the price (70$ , Limited edt. with %10 discount in my country) is obviously unfair. if the price was 35 - 40 $ i'd write more positive comments...… Expand
  13. SGAR
    Sep 27, 2014
    6
    Still a good game, even with some things removed since 3 such as pools. If you prefer to take a more backseat approach to the Sims this game will accommodate that nicely. And with the addition of multitasking the Sims feels more alive. The base that this game is built on is great, however there does seem to be something missing, I can't put my finger on what it is, but I'm sure that someStill a good game, even with some things removed since 3 such as pools. If you prefer to take a more backseat approach to the Sims this game will accommodate that nicely. And with the addition of multitasking the Sims feels more alive. The base that this game is built on is great, however there does seem to be something missing, I can't put my finger on what it is, but I'm sure that some DLC will deliver it.… Expand
  14. Gandpug
    Dec 29, 2014
    6
    The Sims 4 isn't the best but still holds potential in ways but still is missing features that I loved in the Sims 3 with it's expansion packs like: How you could send your Sims to the park can would get in his or her car and drive over there and you wouldn't have to wait for a loading screen, oh no you could switch between Sims even though they were in totally different areas. But in TheThe Sims 4 isn't the best but still holds potential in ways but still is missing features that I loved in the Sims 3 with it's expansion packs like: How you could send your Sims to the park can would get in his or her car and drive over there and you wouldn't have to wait for a loading screen, oh no you could switch between Sims even though they were in totally different areas. But in The Sims 4 even though your Sims are in the house next door if you had 4 Sims and you sent two Sims over you could only play as the Sims in the house next door and not switch between the two.........

    NOT COOL EA!
    Alot of features that I love are gone really........ the game can get boring with loading screens and your Sims just doing whatever
    NOT COO..... sorry
    But hopefully next year expansion packs and maybe they will change the game the map and MAKE IT FUNNER TO PLAY AND TAKE AWAY THE BLOODY LOADING SCREENS!. Let's just hope so!    … Expand
  15. Wolter19
    Dec 28, 2014
    6
    The customization on the game is over the top. There are a lot of options to customise your house. However, that is everything that is new. I see no need for you to buy the game if you have the other ones. But it is, indeed, a pleasant experience if you don't have them, like me, who played around 3 hours of the Sims 3 before game breaking bug happened.
  16. DoAllGames
    Mar 29, 2015
    6
    Sims 4 is a good game, it's just like any other sims game though and that's because there hasn't been many features added to it as of yet. They have only really taken away features that made the Sims 3 better than the Sims 2. I think they need to add things like toddlers and Co back into the game for it to be better than The Sims 3. But it is still a good game, I especially like create aSims 4 is a good game, it's just like any other sims game though and that's because there hasn't been many features added to it as of yet. They have only really taken away features that made the Sims 3 better than the Sims 2. I think they need to add things like toddlers and Co back into the game for it to be better than The Sims 3. But it is still a good game, I especially like create a sim as you can customise your sims much more, I also like the gameplay a lot more as there are more/different interactions that you can do.

    Let's start with the good points. Create a sim has been improved compared to the previous games. The tools and mechanics are different and you can now really go into detail and change everything. There's a wide range of different clothing and hair styles too which is pretty neat. The gameplay is solid and the graphics are sharp and pretty, even though they are more cartoon like however I prefer this. I also like the community/online features because you can share buildings and sims with other simmers from around the world. I also like how EA are adding conent and features for free with each update.

    However there is a big list of negatives as well. The loading screens are annoying, in Sims 3 there was an open town but now when travelling to places you are faced with a lengthy loading screen. They ned to sort out the marriage feature as well. The woman's name does not change when she gets married and some things with the relationships are annoying too. They also got rid of create a style which is annoying, especially when creating a sim because i'd always use it to change the eye colour or hair colour. There are no toddlers which further annoys me. You can age a sim up from a baby straight to a child which means it's missing a stage and no doubt EA will bring this out in a paid expansion!

    It is certainly an interesting game and can get you hooked for a while but I would not call it an improvement over the previous installments in the series.

    Interest Level: 7/10 - The game is interesting and can be a lot of fun but is not exceptional
    Sounds: 7/10 - The sounds are basic but that is no problem
    Gameplay: 6/10 - With all Sims games the gameplay is never outstanding and this new game proves that
    Graphics: 8/10 - I really like the sharp cartoony style to the game
    Physics: 6/10 - You cannot really rate this game on physics so it can have a six!

    Final Score: 68 - Not really an improvement on the previous ones but is still a solid game.    … Expand
  17. Namaste6
    Oct 6, 2015
    6
    Not the best game from the Sims group. Obviously, for those who have been playing the Sims since day one, this was a necessity to the collection. Sadly, I sometimes find myself playing Sims 3 just to avoid the issues with Sims 4
  18. mallory676676
    Dec 25, 2015
    6
    so first of of all i love this game but i haven't got to play and make my family yet i have played it on a friends laptop and it was fun but my is taking almost a day to download
  19. thebestbarmy
    Sep 30, 2017
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um jogo extremamente razoável. Adicionaram muitas coisas novas e que não vou mentir, adorei, e estas coisas são a multitarefa (algo que gostei muito, por exemplo, agora você consegue comer um macarrão com queijo tomando uma água ao mesmo tempo, além de assistir TV) e as emoções (seu Sim pode ficar furioso, paquerador, feliz, inspirado entre outras emoções que afetarão muito a sua jogabilidade), além de terem revolucionado completamente o CAS e modo compra/construção. Mas o jogo não consiste apenas em "criar bonequinhos" ou "construir uma casinha". Dois aspectos que na minha opinião ferraram muito com o jogo e literalmente regrediram a franquia foi a falta do mundo aberto (algo que já existia no The Sims 3), que foi substituído por telas de carregamentos estúpidas. O outro aspecto é a progressão de história, que também já existia no The Sims 3, mas mudou completamente no The Sims 4. Agora os Sims não-jogados não criam sua história nem continuam sua vida por si só, apenas envelhecem. Uma coisa que pra mim contou muito ponto para o The Sims 4 foi a volta da planta-vaca, que chegou através do jogo base, que chegou à franquia primeiramente no The Sims 2 com o pacote de expansão Vida de Universitário, e simplesmente foi abandonada no The Sims 3, voltou apenas como um objeto pago da Store. Algo que simplesmente me chocou, foi que coisas extremamente básicas como os bebês, as piscinas, os fantasmas e até mesmo a árvore genealógica não chegaram na primeira versão do jogo, isso me fez sentir com que eu estivesse jogando um jogo beta. Tudo isso chegou através de atualizações gratuitas, mas é triste saber que atualmente um jogo da ilustre franquia "The Sims" depende de atualizações para realmente ficar completo. O jogo deveria ter sido lançado em 2017, já que pelo menos os conteúdos básicos chegaram este ano. Como dito anteriormente, é um jogo meramente razoável, nada de muito bom ou extraordinário. Se houver um The Sims 5, espero que sejam menos negligentes com o jogo e até mesmo com os Simmers de longa data, que compram esperando um jogo extraordinário.… Expand
  20. evii1975
    Jan 14, 2018
    6
    A very addictive game. Maybe it isn't as good as the previous Sims releases, however it is definitely worth a play.
    However, the base game doesn't come with much content, and if you want the full game experience, you have to pay hundreds of dollars for all the expansion, game and stuff packs they release. While they are worth getting if you play the game lots, they are really overpriced.
  21. DerekSCritic
    Aug 14, 2019
    6
    An average game at launch and still a very average game that can't fix its problems despite its new additions. The Sims 4 is a majorly disappointing sequel to the great previous titles. While all previous games in The Sims franchise improved the gameplay, this game takes a major step back. First, it gets rid of the open world and Create-A-Style present in The Sims 3. Second, the game wasAn average game at launch and still a very average game that can't fix its problems despite its new additions. The Sims 4 is a majorly disappointing sequel to the great previous titles. While all previous games in The Sims franchise improved the gameplay, this game takes a major step back. First, it gets rid of the open world and Create-A-Style present in The Sims 3. Second, the game was missing a ton of content at launch including pools and toddlers which is all content that should be in the base game. Despite the launch, this game in The Sims franchise has to have the worst DLC, the game is oversaturated with stuff packs and most of the other packs, expansion and game packs, don't add much noteworthy to the game either. Even though the updates have added necessary content, there is some additions that have annoyed me during gameplay: mostly the monster under the bed and death notifications. Fortunately, this game does make building easier, but it also isn't clear on how to place foundations on your household, something very easy to do in The Sims 3. Also, the Create-A-Sim mode has improved greatly and the emotions system, although too easily manipulated, is a great addition. Although the game is much better since its launch, The Sims 4 still has to be the worst game in the franchise. At this point, I'm ready to move on from this game and I'll instead play the previous versions as they were more fun, had more content, improved on the gameplay with expansions and don't annoy me with unnecessary gameplay additions from new updates. The Sims is one of my favorite video game franchises and it's very unfortunate that this game in The Sims franchise is a major disappointment.… Expand
  22. GabrielDG17
    Nov 17, 2021
    6
    Bom jogo, gráficos legais, e jogabilidade legal, porém não vale o preço, é muita expansão com preços abusivos, se quiser ter o jogo completo tem que desembolsar mais de 2 mil reais, sendo que o salário mínimo no Brasil é 1000 reais, lamentável a EA ser uma empresa tão porca assim.
  23. Bbplayer
    Jun 22, 2019
    6
    Pros: Worked out multi-tasking very well. Added a good amount of cool skills and social interactions, fixed loading times that the sims 3 was known for. Sims actually go to community events when you are there. Much better create a sim with sliders. First person Camera

    Cons: Got rid of the free-roam world, made the cites much smaller, Butlers are an added feature, No Fire fighters for    Pros: Worked out multi-tasking very well. Added a good amount of cool skills and social interactions, fixed loading times that the sims 3 was known for. Sims actually go to community events when you are there. Much better create a sim with sliders. First person Camera

    Cons: Got rid of the free-roam world, made the cites much smaller, Butlers are an added feature, No Fire fighters for some weird reason, No Cars or driving.

    Overall it is a big step down from The Sims 3.    … Expand
  24. AlexeySoltan
    Mar 18, 2022
    6
    too frequent and long loadings, less variability then in previous parts, too much of donation
  25. nosTeD
    Jun 12, 2020
    6
    Not so terrible, but good in it is not enough.
    Things I liked:
    - Emotions - Character Editor - Multitasking sims - Construction mode Otherwise, the previous game is either better, or at least not worse. Removing many things really disappointed me. Not everything was returned even at the time of 2020. And it seems it will not be returned. Most offensively for: - An open world    Not so terrible, but good in it is not enough.
    Things I liked:

    - Emotions
    - Character Editor
    - Multitasking sims
    - Construction mode

    Otherwise, the previous game is either better, or at least not worse. Removing many things really disappointed me. Not everything was returned even at the time of 2020. And it seems it will not be returned. Most offensively for:

    - An open world (what prevented it from being turned off - an optional option for weak PCs and consoles?)

    - Transport, those cars that are present - it's just a visual effect

    - The remote mode of changing the city, and what is connected with this - the lack of the ability to place the desired site in the desired location

    - Cut the functionality of pets. The inability to hire them or directly manage them. Cat training has not yet been returned.

    - Lack of elaboration of trifles, as in the Sims 2. For example, what prevented the characters from getting kitchen appliances from the cabinets? Or did chess really move during the game?

    - Even more fragmentation of the game into paid addons. For example, if in the Sims 3 with the expansion “Pets” you received a whole bunch of possible pets and items for them, then in the Sims 4 they managed to break it into two separate additions.

    - The possibility of free painting objects

    This is not a complete list. Personally, I think that the new parts of the games should get better, not improve only some things, taking away many interesting features in return.    … Expand
  26. LadyViper_23
    Jun 22, 2020
    6
    First of all I have to say that i am a big fan of The Sims' saga. I played all of them with all of the dlc and I really play most to create Sims and World (houses, lots), so I'm generally less interested by the "life" part. If I have to judge only the BASE game i cannot say that i wasn't disappointed. We have no pool, no basement, no cars, no open world, no free lots' positioning, noFirst of all I have to say that i am a big fan of The Sims' saga. I played all of them with all of the dlc and I really play most to create Sims and World (houses, lots), so I'm generally less interested by the "life" part. If I have to judge only the BASE game i cannot say that i wasn't disappointed. We have no pool, no basement, no cars, no open world, no free lots' positioning, no TODDLERS and NO COLOR WHEEL. It was a big step back from TS3. Yes, now with all the patch and expansions we have some of that but it's really not enought if we compare it to the 3rd chapter or even the 2nd. I like the CAS, expecially the direct mouse manipulation and there are some big improvement with the build mode. For these reason and also because I like the new graphic I continued play The Sims 4 instead to go back to TS3. But even now with same good packs and dlc I miss these things expecially the color whell because, (I don't know why, maybe just to troll us players), EA can't put colors consistent with each other. For a build/buy enthusiastic like me this is really, really, annoyng. What's the point of put a bed in wood color that doesn't match with the bedside table? It's a mistery. Anyway I resigned myself to play with what we have and I try to see also the improvement and make the most of it. But I cannot say that TH4 was not a big missed opportunity to make a great game (with all the good aspects of TS2 and TS3 combined).… Expand
  27. MRPCTV764
    Aug 25, 2021
    6
    It was good but without dlc it make me sad and the prices really not good. glad I didn’t buy this game. I got it free with EA play on Game Pass
  28. MrPajamas
    Apr 19, 2021
    6
    The Sims 4. Achjo. In my opinion, this should not have happened, and the developers, in my opinion, simply want more money. Instead of improving the triple, they preferred to embark on the fourth part, which honestly doesn't bring much. Right from the beginning, I was struck by the graphics, which in my opinion is worse than the one from the previous part, but that's my opinion. Not bad.The Sims 4. Achjo. In my opinion, this should not have happened, and the developers, in my opinion, simply want more money. Instead of improving the triple, they preferred to embark on the fourth part, which honestly doesn't bring much. Right from the beginning, I was struck by the graphics, which in my opinion is worse than the one from the previous part, but that's my opinion. Not bad. She is actually pretty and has her own style. However, I preferred the more realistic of the three. Well, the game didn't bring us much new. This is actually a reskin of a threesome, but for the full price, and to make matters worse, of course, there is also a paid DLC, which classically forces you to buy, because sooner or later you will find out that you have nothing to do in the game. For the previous episodes, although they were DLC, at least each episode brought something new and went to see progress. For example, such a work by Simík improved with each work, until in the trio I said unbelievable what my possibilities are, and here in the four, although there is perhaps a little more possibility of creation, there is really nothing dramatically different. So for me, this game is vulgar cash-grab. But if you like the series and long for this virtual life, you'd better stay with the trio or older part. It's not a bad game, but in my opinion it's not worth the money. Yes, we have more emotions, which is nice, but that's probably the only bigger change. For me, an above-average game that I do not recommend.… Expand
  29. Alekol
    Jan 14, 2021
    6
    DLC,DLC,DLC,DLC,DLC,DLC,DLC,DLC,DLC,DLC,DLC,DLC,DLC,DLC,DLC,DLC,DLC,DLC,DLC,DLC,DLC,DLC,DLC,DLC,DLC,DLC,DLC,DLC,DLC,DLC,DLC,DLC,DLC,DLC,DLC,DLC,DLC,DLC,DLC,DLC... If you want to change the season - pay. If you want animals - pay. If you want to work - pay. Okay, these additions are the most important. And for clothes, things - PAY, PAY, PAY.
  30. MrIslamic
    Apr 15, 2021
    6
    I have sold some of my organs to buy the Sims 4 with all DLC. In 2021 with all DLC this game is very good, I personally like it more than 3 mostly because it feels like it has the same if not more content and it runs way better (on modern systems the Sims 3 lags and takes up to 3 minutes to load) I would rate this very high but, right now the game, along with all DLC, are on sale. EvenI have sold some of my organs to buy the Sims 4 with all DLC. In 2021 with all DLC this game is very good, I personally like it more than 3 mostly because it feels like it has the same if not more content and it runs way better (on modern systems the Sims 3 lags and takes up to 3 minutes to load) I would rate this very high but, right now the game, along with all DLC, are on sale. Even with the major sale where everything is 50% off, it costs $500 to get all DLC which is completely unacceptable. If there was a season pass that was AT MOST $60 that would give you all DLC I would probably rate the game somewhere in 8-10 but because you have to buy all DLC separately it's a 6 at best.… Expand
  31. nazarkin123
    Mar 12, 2021
    6
    Haven't managed to grow sim successfully, coz looks like it's imbalanced a lot. And without a few DLCs, it looks empty.
  32. Osk12374839
    Feb 13, 2022
    6
    I like it mostly but it costs so much money... A game, made in 2014 i think, and it still costs like £30 to get anything! Buying it during a sale is the best idea.
  33. Kazahkstan
    Apr 10, 2022
    6
    Sims 4 is a step backwards in the vaunted Maxis flagship series. I have never understood sequels with less features than their predecessors. In a game with as straight-forward of a sandbox concept as The Sims, the only purpose of releasing sequels is significant expansion of the assets and functionality of the game, like Sims 2 open-world towns, greatly enhancing the now somewhat crampedSims 4 is a step backwards in the vaunted Maxis flagship series. I have never understood sequels with less features than their predecessors. In a game with as straight-forward of a sandbox concept as The Sims, the only purpose of releasing sequels is significant expansion of the assets and functionality of the game, like Sims 2 open-world towns, greatly enhancing the now somewhat cramped single-lot gameplay of the Sims 1. The Sims 4 deprives the player of the metropolitan shenanigans of the open-world town, undoing a full 14 years of game development undertaken by Sims 2 and 3.
    Yet, Sims 1 deftly sidestepped its single-lot limitations with huge expansions such as Makin' Magic. Sims 4 represents an ever-increasing frustration in the gaming industry, locking even basic features behind DLC paywalls. EA continues to drop consumers in a pool with no ladders (except Sims 4 lacks pools, a standard in Sims games since the base game for Sims 1) with its shady monopolizing sales tactics. Gamers are better off buying Sims 3 Complete Edition than reinforcing EA's banditry.    … Expand
  34. Chillich
    Jul 24, 2022
    6
    Gameplay - 6/10
    Graphics - 6/10
    Soundtrack - 7/10

    Відмова від відкритого світу та курс на мінімалізм зробили цю гру занадто нудною, базова версія майже немає цікавого контенту.
    The Sims 4 - це ідеальний приклад того, що раніше було краще.
  35. Giero
    Jan 4, 2023
    6
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  36. nejnej55
    Feb 10, 2023
    6
    I have spent so many hours playing this game, and the only reason I continue to play is mods and cc. The expansion packs are expensive and lackluster, most of them contain stuff that should have already been in the base game. The character creator is good, better than the previous sims games. There are loading screens literally everywhere, the most annoying ones are the loading screens inI have spent so many hours playing this game, and the only reason I continue to play is mods and cc. The expansion packs are expensive and lackluster, most of them contain stuff that should have already been in the base game. The character creator is good, better than the previous sims games. There are loading screens literally everywhere, the most annoying ones are the loading screens in the apartments.… Expand
  37. OrangeRood
    Jun 10, 2023
    6
    It's just sims, the change being, ea got greedier and i don't want to have to spend 1064,33€ for all DLCs it's ridiculous.
  38. Quazder
    Aug 22, 2023
    6
    Got bored after few hours, guess if i want to have fun i need to pay for their dlcs
  39. broflmao
    Sep 14, 2014
    5
    I feel the game deserves a solid 5. I just don't understand why they would shrink the world, throw load screen all over the place, and cut beloved features in a sequel for a game that was doing things right. Sims 3 was not a perfect game, but it was a lot of fun. I guess they are planning DLC to improve a lot of the complaints, but I have to rate the game at launch and it's aI feel the game deserves a solid 5. I just don't understand why they would shrink the world, throw load screen all over the place, and cut beloved features in a sequel for a game that was doing things right. Sims 3 was not a perfect game, but it was a lot of fun. I guess they are planning DLC to improve a lot of the complaints, but I have to rate the game at launch and it's a disappointment. You will have fun playing if you are new to the series, but to veterans of the franchise, there isn't enough to warrant purchase.… Expand
  40. heime2003
    Nov 16, 2014
    5
    its better than sims 3 but fans have expected more
    it looks better and more charming everything buildings, objects in houses, including little sims
    peronally i didnt like sims 3 on how emotions of sims changes and affects their lives now more simpler and straight forward. yes, a lot of features are removed and it angered people who have loved the franchise overall decent game .. still    its better than sims 3 but fans have expected more
    it looks better and more charming everything buildings, objects in houses, including little sims
    peronally i didnt like sims 3 on how emotions of sims changes and affects their lives
    now more simpler and straight forward. yes, a lot of features are removed and it angered people who have loved the franchise
    overall decent game .. still i think the series needs more refreshing formulas that will sims gamers get excited once more    … Expand
  41. gnilbert
    Sep 3, 2014
    5
    This is actually a really good game, but it's a little hard to *enjoy* playing it. Why? Its most innovative new features are subtle and largely overshadowed by the sense of loss from conspicuously absent content from earlier (base) games in the series. The streamlined interface creates the illusion that it has even less content, and the smarter AI... isn't.

    **** Others are describing    This is actually a really good game, but it's a little hard to *enjoy* playing it. Why? Its most innovative new features are subtle and largely overshadowed by the sense of loss from conspicuously absent content from earlier (base) games in the series. The streamlined interface creates the illusion that it has even less content, and the smarter AI... isn't.

    **** Others are describing what's missing and broken, so I'll tell you why you should buy it when there's a sale or the price comes down. (-1-) Multitasking is HUGE, and even though it's quirky, it's such a step up from the previous Sims that I wouldn't want to go back. But when you see them watching tv, eating, and talking with multiple people at the same time, you'll get it. (-2-) The building tools are insanely more powerful than they were before. Being able to pick up your entire house and shift it over a tile or rotate the whole thing is awesome. (-3-) Moodlets were my favorite thing from the Sims 3, and "emotions" are a nice extension of them. Basically, it gives you a *variety* of "good moods" and "bad moods" that have special effects. (-4-) The character models and animations are a big step up - especially given that the animations for many activities (subtly) change in response to the Sim's mood.    … Expand
  42. KaizerAlex
    Sep 4, 2014
    5
    I guess in 4-5 years it will be a complete and good game. However, right now, you can smell those 20-30 expansion packs ahead of us, each one for 30$.

    Make yourself a favor and do not buy this game. Get it in several years when all the features (that are probably already created and good to go) are implemented.
  43. Jacethegamerman
    Sep 6, 2014
    5
    Could be worse. I'd by it if its your first Sims game, but if you played Sims three or two don't pick up. As a big Sims fan its disappointing and a huge down grade form three.
  44. danglingshrimp
    Sep 7, 2014
    5
    look at all those little scores..angry gamers and journalist fools...reminds me of a time back when..my Sims games used to have POOOOOLLLLS.

    Fun..fun lost long ago! It was special then..it's over now! WHERE will all of my cars go? There's no garage..W0W W0W W0W..
  45. leanthony87
    Sep 5, 2014
    5
    I seriously have mixed feelings when it comes to The Sims 4. Sure the sims are a little smarter than before, and yes there are new features that are great but that's where most of the positive ends. I made a mistake of buying the horrible version of The Sims 3 on a console and traded it in quickly. I hated the limited lot space,I hated having a load screen in-between visiting differentI seriously have mixed feelings when it comes to The Sims 4. Sure the sims are a little smarter than before, and yes there are new features that are great but that's where most of the positive ends. I made a mistake of buying the horrible version of The Sims 3 on a console and traded it in quickly. I hated the limited lot space,I hated having a load screen in-between visiting different areas, and I especially hated the world map. When the free to play version came out, I knew we were going to get that crappy experience and I was right! The small lot space and loading in between areas are just horrible and a HUGE step backwards! There's hardly anything to do this time around(I know it's a base game), for every good new feature they added, they took away 10 important ones we had before! The world map is just sad! I feel like they spliced the console version,the free to play version,The Sims 2,not much of the Sims 3 and just said lets go for it! I do believe The Sims 4 has potential to grow with expansions in the future like it's predecessor, I don't however think I'll be doing anything more than creating characters for the time being. Call it buggy all you want, but the Sims 3 will remain the better game. I'd even choose 2 over 4 and it's old! I'm not looking forward to any of the DLC we will have to pay for either! I spent so much money on The Sims 3! We could've gotten a finished product in a year or so, instead we got a half-baked product that deserves no more than a 6/10 at best!… Expand
  46. TheExtraGuy
    Sep 14, 2014
    5
    The games biggest problem is that both the Sims 2 and the Sims 3 exist. It feels more like Sims 1.5 with the amount of things missing and dumbed down from both of those base games. The only things that save this are the emotions, the Multitasking, CAS and Build mode. But with no Create a Style, no pools, no todlers, no cars, no terrain tools, no lot placement or overworld map like that ofThe games biggest problem is that both the Sims 2 and the Sims 3 exist. It feels more like Sims 1.5 with the amount of things missing and dumbed down from both of those base games. The only things that save this are the emotions, the Multitasking, CAS and Build mode. But with no Create a Style, no pools, no todlers, no cars, no terrain tools, no lot placement or overworld map like that of Sims 2 or 3, this game is just bare bones and not worth full price and certainly not worth another full priced expansion which will certainly be coming. EA's worst blunder to date and you can certainly see the disregard they have for the consumer with the way they have treated this release along with that review embargo. Now we see why...… Expand
  47. PHJ
    Sep 10, 2014
    5
    Innovate, innovate and innovate, that's what we've been wanting for a long time from Electronic Arts, the most surprising part is that it's clear that EA really tried to innovate the game, to imrpove the franchise, but they need to learn something with The Sims 4, you never change what is working, you only improve, that's what they didn't do and that's why Sims 4 may be weird, confusing,Innovate, innovate and innovate, that's what we've been wanting for a long time from Electronic Arts, the most surprising part is that it's clear that EA really tried to innovate the game, to imrpove the franchise, but they need to learn something with The Sims 4, you never change what is working, you only improve, that's what they didn't do and that's why Sims 4 may be weird, confusing, annoying and frustating for most of the players.

    The AI in Sims 3 was pretty good, the Sims answered nice your commands, they act like real people, so you never get tired of playing it, otherwise in The Sims 4 the IA is trully bad, the Sims took too much time to do simple things like eat, cook, take a piss and principally, they took a lot of time to change from an action to other, for an example, your Sim was playing on the computer, than you command him to go to the bath, he took almost 30 min (in the game) just to go to the f*cking bath, I mean, what?

    The game just stills with 50 out 100 by some nice improvements, like the Sim creation and the House Bulding, which are pretty improved and pretty good, the graphics are lighter, brigther and more friendly, ah, and the Sims emotions are better expressed.

    Conclusion, well, EA trully needs to learn how to improve in something.    … Expand
  48. okutox
    Sep 2, 2014
    5
    Good thing the sister bought it and not me. Is it awful? Not terribly; the create a sim is nice, build tools are interesting and the game runs decent. However its not great either, its very bare bones, there isn't alot of choices, the world outside your bubble is tiny and overall it feels like a incomplete game. Just save your money and stick to Sims 3/2....you aren't missing out onGood thing the sister bought it and not me. Is it awful? Not terribly; the create a sim is nice, build tools are interesting and the game runs decent. However its not great either, its very bare bones, there isn't alot of choices, the world outside your bubble is tiny and overall it feels like a incomplete game. Just save your money and stick to Sims 3/2....you aren't missing out on much besides the prettier sims themselves. Though what did really expect?… Expand
  49. TabulaRasa
    Oct 15, 2014
    5
    This is the base game of the Sims stripped down to the absolute bare minimum. Nearly all content that has been part of the series from the very beginning has been removed for seemingly arbitrary reasons, and now it's being sold for full price.

    No. Gone is the open world, Gone is the Create-A-Style, Gone are the Law Enforcement, Business, and Medical careers, Gone Is the story    This is the base game of the Sims stripped down to the absolute bare minimum. Nearly all content that has been part of the series from the very beginning has been removed for seemingly arbitrary reasons, and now it's being sold for full price.

    No.

    Gone is the open world, Gone is the Create-A-Style, Gone are the Law Enforcement, Business, and Medical careers, Gone Is the story progression that let other sims get married, have children and live their lives, the 5 personality traits from the previous game are down to 3, Gone are toddlers...

    It's all gone.

    Technically, it's proficient. It gets the job done and I ran into almost no bugs or glitches during my playtime of the game. The game runs well, but since only one lot is rendered at any given time, that's not really an accomplishment. The interface is streamlined and more efficient, but since most of the features are missing, I don't suppose there was a lot to even put on there in the first place. Graphically, I suppose the Sims look slightly better, but a slight graphical improvement doesn't justify repackaging everything and telling us to start over.

    Save your money, stick with the Sims 3, which is cheaper, better, significantly more fulfilling.    … Expand
  50. death12123
    Apr 22, 2019
    5
    The Sims 4 is a huge step down from Sims 3.
    The good things are
    > Much better Create-A-Sim > Ease of building with premade rooms > The emotion system is kinda fun Now for the bad things > Lots are locked and traveling around is basic like SIms 2. > Removed open world > Expansions are split between Expansion Packs, Game Packs and Stuff Packs. None and I mean NONE OF THEM give the    The Sims 4 is a huge step down from Sims 3.
    The good things are
    > Much better Create-A-Sim
    > Ease of building with premade rooms
    > The emotion system is kinda fun

    Now for the bad things
    > Lots are locked and traveling around is basic like SIms 2.
    > Removed open world
    > Expansions are split between Expansion Packs, Game Packs and Stuff Packs. None and I mean NONE OF THEM give the amount of stuff Sims 3 gave. In fact many of them give WAY LESS.
    > No cars, just teleporting.
    > Neighborhoods are small and BORING
    > The lifetime rewards are just plain broken.
    > CAS has no color options
    > Lack of good jobs
    > Things that were free in last games ended up coming as updates later proving it was unfinished
    > Game is stripped of all it's content in base game
    > More game breaking glitches than ever. Lots of the time I find my sim stuck next to beds.
    > Terrible graphics at many places
    > Basic Sims features that are missing from this game
    > Load screens everywhere
    > Much less life states
    > Pets are uncontrollable...
    > Cats and Dogs. 40 Dollars for just Cats and Dogs. Sims 3 Pets gave you WAY MORE than just that including controllable animals, horses, stray animals, raccoons, small pets, etc.
    > Over priced DLC especially compared to what Sims 3 offered on every expansion and stuff pack.
    and so many more problems.

    The base game had me playing for only 10 hours before dropping it. Sims 3 had me on for weeks. There isn't even that much to do in Sims 4 and if it is, it's the most boring thing ever.

    This is basically Sims 2.5. It's not even good enough to be 4 and even with all the DLC included, it's still a boring game especially compared to 3. I mean this game was like it was made with 2004 standards with somehow less content and more to pay for. The only people I'd recommend this game to is people with low end PCs. That's all it's for. Everyone else might as well skip over this and go back to grabbing 3 or 2.    … Expand
  51. Garfoodle
    Sep 2, 2014
    5
    Meh, its alrite. At this point, you know what to expect when you get the Sims. Some stuff has been removed, other stuff added. The better version of creating your Sim and build tool are nice, but then again...is that really worth spending $60 for?
    I mean, if your a fan of The Sims, you already own it and have been playing it since midnight. If you're not, then I'd say wait until it drops    Meh, its alrite. At this point, you know what to expect when you get the Sims. Some stuff has been removed, other stuff added. The better version of creating your Sim and build tool are nice, but then again...is that really worth spending $60 for?
    I mean, if your a fan of The Sims, you already own it and have been playing it since midnight. If you're not, then I'd say wait until it drops down in price, or gets into another good Humble Bundle    … Expand
  52. Pvn
    Sep 13, 2014
    5
    Giving it a 5, may just be too nice.
    But the gameplay wasn't entertaining, it felt more forced on my part.
    I enjoyed going around in a car, sims 3 was where this shined. They just killed off too much of the fun things from the previous games. While there are some neat features, it's just not the same as it used to be. The fact that you have to buy all those DLC's again is just    Giving it a 5, may just be too nice.
    But the gameplay wasn't entertaining, it felt more forced on my part.
    I enjoyed going around in a car, sims 3 was where this shined.
    They just killed off too much of the fun things from the previous games.
    While there are some neat features, it's just not the same as it used to be. The fact that you have to buy all those DLC's again is just laughable. Just stick to The Sims 3, you'll probably be better off.    … Expand
  53. AdrianChan
    Sep 2, 2014
    5
    Sims 4 is not a really bad game, but not a good one either. I like the new Create a Sim, it is a little bit easier than Sims 3. Build tool, I like it and hate it at the same time. Firstly, you can enlarge objects like plants. In Sims 3 I always struggle to find a good plant so this is a pretty good feature. Windows can be placed and roof and wall can be dragged more easily now (Sims 3’sSims 4 is not a really bad game, but not a good one either. I like the new Create a Sim, it is a little bit easier than Sims 3. Build tool, I like it and hate it at the same time. Firstly, you can enlarge objects like plants. In Sims 3 I always struggle to find a good plant so this is a pretty good feature. Windows can be placed and roof and wall can be dragged more easily now (Sims 3’s roof is irritatingly hard), But what I don't like is that the house is built based on rooms, at least not for me (I prefer building a house than rooms), and your house always limits on the surface of the lands given. Live mode, your sim can do multiple things at the same time which is good. Interaction between your sim and other NPC is also improved, I sort of like the emotion they added, but I don’t really care about that, but there is no more open world as it was broken up into different neighborhoods, every time you access a neighborhood a loading screen will pop up. The loading time is pathetic, and it is unacceptable. More marks is deducted because of all the missing features from Sims 3 (you know what I am going to mention don’t you), pools and toddlers, car etc. but EA is probably going to flood us with 200 DLCs and put those in again. At last, the graphics, I do not hate the super cartoony graphics, but this feel like a step back from Sims 3 since Sims 3 looks more realistic. Sims 4 is basically a bit easier than Sims 3, but as a sequel, features in previous games should be already featured in the based game. People who already played previous Sims game should probably still enjoy playing this game, since they play like the same and Sims 4 runs smoother than Sims 3, but if you are new to the franchise, I recommend you to buy it after all DLCs is released. 5/10 for the base game and probably 75-80/10 when all the DLCs come. (I hate DLC but it is probably the only way to get a full Sims experience) (Remember EA is a greedy company. DLC is not free-update they are not free add-on. If you don’t have that much money, go back to Sims 3)… Expand
  54. Larry223
    Oct 14, 2014
    5
    Por que no esta en steam? Si pones el anterior juego en steam pues pon el siguiente en !!steam!!. Es como Mass Effect pusieron los 2 primeros con sus DLC pero no el tercero. Que idiotas, no lo comprare. Por eso le doy un 5, por que al no poder probarlo no puedo decir si es bueno o malo.
  55. thepedrovital
    Sep 3, 2014
    5
    Looks great, but take thousand steps back in the series. The purpose of The Sims is to recreate our lives in a amusing way, but in The Sims 4, the sims are stuck in their homes with a lot less to do than in the other base games. In order to make it more appealing and make it seem more realistic, developers sacrificed most of the things that make The Sims a great game. Not a bad game, butLooks great, but take thousand steps back in the series. The purpose of The Sims is to recreate our lives in a amusing way, but in The Sims 4, the sims are stuck in their homes with a lot less to do than in the other base games. In order to make it more appealing and make it seem more realistic, developers sacrificed most of the things that make The Sims a great game. Not a bad game, but games aren't supposed to improve in every new edition?… Expand
  56. gonzalo123
    Feb 16, 2015
    5
    It hasn't expansion packs, so is normal that it's uncompleted like The Sims 3. It's a good game, it has boring times, but the soundtrack was excellent, and I'll add that they are working on toddlers. Is a good game, and the updates were so cool, they really work hard for this game, but, another time, my expectation was other. It is a good game, but they said that the hair will move withIt hasn't expansion packs, so is normal that it's uncompleted like The Sims 3. It's a good game, it has boring times, but the soundtrack was excellent, and I'll add that they are working on toddlers. Is a good game, and the updates were so cool, they really work hard for this game, but, another time, my expectation was other. It is a good game, but they said that the hair will move with the wind, and would grow. Now, it's like The Sims 3 with emotions, multitask, new and best CAS ever, new build mode, new lifestyle, etc. Very good, I wll change my mark for all this I said.… Expand
  57. mattaust
    Sep 2, 2014
    5
    Here is a clear-cut unbiased review by Mattaust:

    Ok to start with, when reading up on reviews, don't jump on the bandwagon and just read all all the 0's and 1 reviews, they are protest reviews in disgust comparing it to The Sims 3. In comparison to the base game of Sims 3 and Sims 4, Sims 4 is more robust, it is a much neater engine, and we will be thanking the devs for this effort    Here is a clear-cut unbiased review by Mattaust:

    Ok to start with, when reading up on reviews, don't jump on the bandwagon and just read all all the 0's and 1 reviews, they are protest reviews in disgust comparing it to The Sims 3.

    In comparison to the base game of Sims 3 and Sims 4, Sims 4 is more robust, it is a much neater engine, and we will be thanking the devs for this effort come to the time when we have 10 expansions. packs installed.

    DO NOT compare this new title with the sims 3 with all expansions. I personally feel they have brought the game back to it's roots for what it's really about. For what made the Sims 1 so successful, as well as no. 2.

    The emotions in the characters are a nice touch, but you can see that they fell short by marketing this as the main feature, that was a big no-no. That's where this title falls flat on its face. We needed more content, a bit more depth, not to the simulation part, but towards the story. I.E. Sims Progression etc.

    People need to realize that they removed the open world map view (no loading screens) as this is what made The Sims 3 laggy, even on high performance computers. There was no solution to fix the lag, but I'm glad they made this decision as I'd rather a quick loading screen over lag anyday of the week.

    So for a simple Pro and Con List:

    + Greatly Built Game Engine
    + Nicer art style
    + Good simulation mechanics
    + Lag Free

    - Needs more content
    - Missing key features that we successful in The Sims 3, I.E. Story progression.
    - No CAS

    +- No open world, lag free (take it as a positive or negative as you wish)

    Is it worth $60? Not yet. Let's wait to see how EA responds.    … Expand
  58. rausabb
    Sep 2, 2014
    5
    I just bought this and was really hoping for more, but was let down. Don't get me wrong this game has a lot of potential to be awesome, but I still prefer things about The Sims 3 over The Sims 4. I wish when they made the newest Sims, they would take the good stuff from the previous game and improve further.

    I have owned all the Sims games, and every time you play a new Sims game you    I just bought this and was really hoping for more, but was let down. Don't get me wrong this game has a lot of potential to be awesome, but I still prefer things about The Sims 3 over The Sims 4. I wish when they made the newest Sims, they would take the good stuff from the previous game and improve further.

    I have owned all the Sims games, and every time you play a new Sims game you need to learn how it works.

    I think they spent too much time on how to customize the look of your Sims body, that they didn't keep in mind about all the other things you can customize like clothes, objects, wallpaper, etc. It would be nice if they had more traits for sims, and hair color choices like they had in the sims 3. I hope they do an update or something where they can add all of that and soon.

    Otherwise there are some features that are better than the sims 3 like the roof is much easier to use. You can place windows either low, in the middle, or high on a wall. You can also change the wall heights. Also being able to move a whole room around is a great feature.

    I haven't really had much time to play more with this, but I do wish they would bring back the customization of each item. Also I wished the camera/ screen would move more like the sims 3 where you can navigate it at different angles so you can get different views of the house.    … Expand
  59. MistyDW
    Sep 3, 2014
    5
    As someone who played the original Sims when it came out, I am a big fan of the franchise. I didn't expect Sims 4 to offer everything Sims 3 did (how would it, Sims 3 was massive), but for every "oh wow" moment I had an "oh no" moment follow. The emotion system is very intriguing and the sims feel much more...alive. However, the downside is a huge step backward in flexibility. The gameAs someone who played the original Sims when it came out, I am a big fan of the franchise. I didn't expect Sims 4 to offer everything Sims 3 did (how would it, Sims 3 was massive), but for every "oh wow" moment I had an "oh no" moment follow. The emotion system is very intriguing and the sims feel much more...alive. However, the downside is a huge step backward in flexibility. The game tends to box you in. You can't edit colors, you don't call a babysitter, the baby just "disappears" and goes to daycare until an adult arrives home. Worst of all, you are confined to small areas of the town and not only have to go through a loading screen to visit, for example, the "rich" part of town or the part of town that has shops, you have to go through a loading screen to visit your next door neighbor!

    I do love the multitasking aspect that has been brought into the game. Sims are much more social and do lots of little thing that make them feel more interesting to watch. The addition of a pregnancy test, the stand up comedian career track, and the much nicer interface are definite pluses.

    Final assessment? The developers had a target in mind and I think they achieved it with the emotions and multitasking; however, they completely missed the boat on the "community" feel that the Sims 3 had from launch. Customization is what made the sims unique and that seems to be gone (hopefully not for good). In general,    … Expand
  60. LaPetiteRenarde
    Sep 4, 2014
    5
    While the Create-A-Sim tool is amazing, the rest of the game falls short. The build/buy mode tools are clunky, and the camera is difficult to work with. In live mode, there isn't much for your sim to do; no restaurants, too many bars, a museum, a library, and a couple parks. While EA has proven their addiction to add-ons later, that does not excuse the lacking nature of the Sims 4 baseWhile the Create-A-Sim tool is amazing, the rest of the game falls short. The build/buy mode tools are clunky, and the camera is difficult to work with. In live mode, there isn't much for your sim to do; no restaurants, too many bars, a museum, a library, and a couple parks. While EA has proven their addiction to add-ons later, that does not excuse the lacking nature of the Sims 4 base game. I want to enjoy this game. I love the sims I've created, but the world I've put them into is simply lackluster. I am extremely disappointed.

    Also, no firefighters or police? That's just lazy!    … Expand
  61. CapybaraMadness
    Sep 5, 2014
    5
    The Sims 4 is not as bad as most people say it is, but there is no doubt that EA and Maxis could have done a better job on the game. The Create-a-Sim demo was amazing, I though EA might be releasing a high-quality game, but really they might have just done it for the hype. When I got into the actual game, I found it okay. It is not the worst out there, but it felt different to the Sims 3The Sims 4 is not as bad as most people say it is, but there is no doubt that EA and Maxis could have done a better job on the game. The Create-a-Sim demo was amazing, I though EA might be releasing a high-quality game, but really they might have just done it for the hype. When I got into the actual game, I found it okay. It is not the worst out there, but it felt different to the Sims 3 in good and bad ways.… Expand
  62. Leon354
    Sep 5, 2014
    5
    Graphics 2004 shame they are not ashamed to Sell Now (!!!!!!!!!!!!! game is very razrcherovalo expectations !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Added one innovation emotions for the new part is very, very little is more of an addon than a new part for the years razrobotki sdalt only where it spent the money to develop? what did you do Razrobotchik drinking, vacationing in Hawaii, instead of creating a new game?
  63. Spirashun
    Sep 5, 2014
    5
    Most of what they have is good: buildling tools, create-a-sim, emotions.

    But there's just so little in the game- teens are identical to adults, cutting out toddlers, etc. They did so much to cut corners rather than make a game that feels complete.
  64. Zach94
    Sep 6, 2014
    5
    This certainly is not a horrible game. After spending awhile playing it, I think a lot of people are overreacting. However, I only give this game a five because it doesn't feel like it is finished. Having played Sims for the past decade, I have experienced Sims 2 and 3 as base games. The Sims 4 feels like it has less features than both of those BASE games. It's really unfortunate that EAThis certainly is not a horrible game. After spending awhile playing it, I think a lot of people are overreacting. However, I only give this game a five because it doesn't feel like it is finished. Having played Sims for the past decade, I have experienced Sims 2 and 3 as base games. The Sims 4 feels like it has less features than both of those BASE games. It's really unfortunate that EA has taken a series like The Sims that had so much promise and innovation and turned it into a huge cash grab.

    That all being said, the new build mode and create a sim systems are pretty great and definitely push the series forward in those avenues. Although I am a huge Sims fan, I can confidently say that I will not be purchasing any more of The Sims games unless EA and Maxis can demonstrate that they care about the qualities of their games and not just their paychecks.    … Expand
  65. Awkwardskittle
    Sep 7, 2014
    5
    First off, Why are there no toddlers? It goes baby then child. The towns are really small and lacking options. I mean its a good start but they need to finish the game.
  66. shallahan
    Sep 8, 2014
    5
    I review games based on the following: Story, Multi-Player/ Cooperative, Creativity, Entertainment Value, and Replay Value. I give a rating of +1, 0, or -1 in each category and every game starts at a 5 out of 10. I want to state in the very start of this review that I am not comparing The Sims 4 to any previous installment in the series however I will talk about new things it has added toI review games based on the following: Story, Multi-Player/ Cooperative, Creativity, Entertainment Value, and Replay Value. I give a rating of +1, 0, or -1 in each category and every game starts at a 5 out of 10. I want to state in the very start of this review that I am not comparing The Sims 4 to any previous installment in the series however I will talk about new things it has added to the series. I am not biased for or against The Sims 4 and EA; I am doing this as a professional review not a biased one.

    To start off, The Sims 4 is the definition of a make your own story kind of game, it allows you to make your own character, make your own house, and essentially make your own story. The slogan for The Sims 4 is "Smarter Sims, Weirder Stories" and that is exactly what we were given. The Sims 4 introduced multitasking, smarter autonomy, emotions, and more individualized skills. They have also added many new ways for Sims to interact and to live their life including dying from hysteria and becoming so inspired they create a masterpiece. EA delivered on their promise for smarter Sims and weirder stories, for these reasons I give the Story category a +1.

    It is very easy to give a rating to the Multi-Player/ Cooperative category for this game simply because it does not have, does not need to have, and was never meant to have a multi-player function. I will not penalize a purely single player game for not having a multi-player therefore I give The Sims 4 a 0 in this category.

    Their is a lot of debate and negative feelings towards The Sims 4 and do not worry readers, I share some of the same convictions as you do. However I must acknowledge the creativity that EA has pulled off in creating this game. The amount of depth that is included in the create-a-sim mode is astounding, they have basically revolutionized character creation by simply removing sliders and giving you complete control of your creativity. They have also created an interesting graphics engine that sort of goes along with the whole weirder stories thing they got going on. I like the direction they tooke with this game in terms of creativity and I have to give it a +1 in Creativity.

    Now lets get down to the nitty gritty, Entertainment and Replay Value. The Sims 4 is entertaining, that is a fact, however is it $60 worth of entertaining... definitely not. The Sims 4 has the same core game play that players have loved for around a decade however it takes away some of the features that made the previous games so great such as an open world, the ability to change the colors of objects and clothing, and the ability to call services to make your sims' life easier. The lack of colors and customization to choose from leaves the player feeling detached from their creations and not fully taking on the role of their sim. This game has stirred up a lot of controversy and pissed off a lot of dedicated fans and they have good reason to be pissed. EA took away great game play mechanics and included barely enough content to make the game worth $20 let alone $60. Overall if I was describing the Sims series in general I would give it a +1 in Entertainment Value but we are talking about The Sims 4 so I have to give a -1 for its frustrating lack of customization and the annoying amount of loading screens the player must deal with just to leave his home. Along with this comes it replay value, which yet again The Sims franchise provides TONS of but The Sims 4 falls short. I have to give The Sims 4 a -1 for Replay Value due to the lack of content and the closed ended game that they have created.

    Overall due to the above factors I must give The Sims 4 a 5 out of 10. Personally, I do not recommend the game as it is now, for me to wholeheartedly recommend it there must be a significant price drop or a whole **** ton of free content for the base game. I am a huge fan of The Sims franchise and this was a huge disappointment to me, I wish I could say it was worth it but it just wasn't.    … Expand
  67. florentian
    Sep 8, 2014
    5
    I didn't find this game as bad as many other users are saying, though there are definitely areas where the game feels straight-up incomplete. Essentially if you liked the play style of The Sims 2, you're more likely to enjoy this game — that would be me, since I didn't use the open world of The Sims 3 all that much except as a novelty, and I missed being able to switch back and forthI didn't find this game as bad as many other users are saying, though there are definitely areas where the game feels straight-up incomplete. Essentially if you liked the play style of The Sims 2, you're more likely to enjoy this game — that would be me, since I didn't use the open world of The Sims 3 all that much except as a novelty, and I missed being able to switch back and forth between households just like save files. You just have to consider The Sims 4 as its OWN game (difficult, of course, since the name implies a direct progression), and adjust your expectations accordingly.

    There are things that are really, really good — socializing in a group feels very natural, as does multitasking. I had a delightful moment where a Sim cooked himself food, then carried the plate past the dining table and into the study so he could sit, eat, and talk with another Sim who was playing video games. Build mode is also really fun.

    Then there are things in the game that are very obviously cut corners (besides toddlers and pools). When you go to work, there's no carpool (one of the best parts of getting a promotion was seeing your new ride), you just walk to your mailbox and vanish. There are fires but no fire department, and no burglars or police. I would argue that the burglar has been a defining characteristic of the series, on the covers of boxes and whatnot, but now he's gone. There's no repairman; you have to fix everything yourself.

    Furthermore, I feel as though the emphasis on short term emotions have firebombed attention to long term relationships. For instance, I experimented and had a Sim cheat on his spouse with a neighbor. No indication whatsoever that it was cheating — all the interactions and moodlets made it look like an adorable, budding new romance. There is no family tree, so generational lineage doesn't mean much.

    If you can accept the game for what it is aiming for, you get a game that is pretty fun but that is also just clearly not done. I am really hoping that, like with SimCity, they release some free updates to add missing content before starting up the endless DLC machine.    … Expand
  68. melcat
    Sep 8, 2014
    5
    So I'm a big fan of the Sims when you a little bit of free time. I have The Sims 3 along with a load of expansion packs. I was super excited about The Sims 4 after the create a sim demo even though I knew a lot would be taken out from the other sims games. Create a sim is a better experience than the one in sims 3 although no likes, zodiac signs or life wishes. Then you pick a house, firstSo I'm a big fan of the Sims when you a little bit of free time. I have The Sims 3 along with a load of expansion packs. I was super excited about The Sims 4 after the create a sim demo even though I knew a lot would be taken out from the other sims games. Create a sim is a better experience than the one in sims 3 although no likes, zodiac signs or life wishes. Then you pick a house, first of all, the world is FLAT. No hospitals or schools. You have to load to a different screen every time you decide to go do something which is between a bar, lounge, gym and a museum. Fun, right? NO. I like the new multitask feature, along with the sims seeming more "life-like". But sims 3 wins with all of the creativity, raising a family is actually normal, you have cars, normal jobs and you feel like you're in a real world. I don't completely hate this game, but I didn't keep an interest in me. I'd much prefer The Sims 3 due to having much more things, besides the glitches (just suck it up and delete the custom content). The Sims 4 is way too boring and do not buy the premium version because it comes with party hats (yay?) and a tiki bar (I don't really need that). Because you barely party in the sims 4, including its hard to make friends. Also, you have tons of bars already in the game to select from so why do you need a tiki bar? I have no idea. Stick with The Sims 3, and if you do plan on wanting to play The Sims 4, wait until it gets somewhat cheaper and for EA to hopefully add in more features without paying (HIGHLY DOUBT IT).… Expand
  69. Binabea
    Sep 9, 2014
    5
    I read all the reviews before I decided to purchase my own copy. Like most I have been a huge Sims fan since the very beginning. I went into the idea of playing Sims 4 for the first time that I was going to be very disappointed. After playing for a few hours I can see both sides of the spectrum on where the game improves and where it is definitely lacking. I was so sad when I could notI read all the reviews before I decided to purchase my own copy. Like most I have been a huge Sims fan since the very beginning. I went into the idea of playing Sims 4 for the first time that I was going to be very disappointed. After playing for a few hours I can see both sides of the spectrum on where the game improves and where it is definitely lacking. I was so sad when I could not fully roam the world with my Sims and had to load between each time I wanted to go to the lounge or library. Another thing that completely annoyed me was each time one of my sims had a dish they had to go to a sink to wash it. When you have a family of six sims this can get pretty ridiculous. I do miss the toddlers and feel like there is a lot of room for improvement on the Sim Family side of things. Another thing I think I miss most from Sims 3 was the control we had over the exact color of pretty much any item from eyeliner all the way up to the design on the wall paper. I hope that they can come up even with a basic color wheel to change colors of items. What I was excited for was the vast variety of clothing that actually seemed plausible. No longer is there horrible clothing that would just clutter the categories. I like the idea of having more flexibility towards the shaping of each Sims body whether your adjusting the chest or even the just the bridge of the nose. The building option I think has improved in the right direction. I personally like the by room feature. Another thing I like is how I can open the gallery right there and then and just drop a random Sim into my families home. Overall I think they made a mediocre attempt to do what they could in the time span they were given. I'm hoping they can salvage up some more options in expansion packs. I rated this a 5 because I do feel like they could have done a stellar job but just fell short. Would I recommend buying the game? I think that with the expansion packs and custom content to follow I feel like this could potentially turn out to be a great game.… Expand
  70. gabnel1991
    Sep 10, 2014
    5
    I liked the graphics, they were ok and it seems they focused more on the Sims and their emotions and left out everything else.

    Create-a-Sim is great even though the color limitations for the items surprises me. The build mode is by far the best out of their make overs. It appears the NPC Sims do not evolve and everything else seem so easy. Basically it improved some of the Sims aspect    I liked the graphics, they were ok and it seems they focused more on the Sims and their emotions and left out everything else.

    Create-a-Sim is great even though the color limitations for the items surprises me. The build mode is by far the best out of their make overs. It appears the NPC Sims do not evolve and everything else seem so easy. Basically it improved some of the Sims aspect of The Sims 3 but fell short, excluding many good aspects of The Sims 3.

    With the exception of the emotions and multitasking everything else seems to have gone backwards.    … Expand
  71. eldumloido
    Sep 11, 2014
    5
    Sims 3 is better in every way. heck even sims 2 is better if u have all the dlc. The game is technically worse with no 3d world map. The game also pauses to load (ssd hd 16g of ram). It's clearly a blanket for dlc and nothing more. When all the dlc is released ill give it another go.
  72. kyusha
    Sep 27, 2015
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is so inconsistent. In many ways. Some features are so polished while others are just there. I'm not talking about obvious missing features like toddlers, open world, cast, etc. I can play my style without them. But sims themselves. Sometimes I feel that connection trait-action-emotion doesn't exist at all. And sometimes I think 'Oh, that's a nice touch!'. Other problem is that game shows steps to reach a goal. I'm more or less OK with goal-oriented play, but knowing what exactly I get if I do this and that in advance kills desire to reach that goal. No surprise element. Another huge problem to me is inconsistency through game life-cycle. One would wonder what else will be broken after a patch. You start to play a sim who wants to become a friend of the world and the next patch break social status' system of the game.
    CAS and multitasking are the only absolute positives to me. I have mixed feelings about all other. Emotions for example could be great. But they are so unbalanced that they become meaningless. Building is awesome but why all my whole lot has to have same foundation height. And it's too easy to make simoleons and there's not enough ways to spend them. Price which you could sell fruits of high quality is ridiculous. A blueberry for 6 900 simoleons... There are so many other things that neither good or bad. So it's a game that I bought but wish I spent my money on different things.    … Expand
  73. andrew2080
    Sep 30, 2014
    5
    Average reviews aren't highly rated these days. However I claim the actual real deal with this game is: Too few features and too high price. Details: It's a good fundament for a social sim game, most of the basic features are there, basic neigbourshood, basic householditems, and sims are less "robots" thanks to more focus on emotions. Some basic features lack, like many have pointed outAverage reviews aren't highly rated these days. However I claim the actual real deal with this game is: Too few features and too high price. Details: It's a good fundament for a social sim game, most of the basic features are there, basic neigbourshood, basic householditems, and sims are less "robots" thanks to more focus on emotions. Some basic features lack, like many have pointed out toddlers, swimingpools and dishwashers are missing. Alas they will probably show up in expansions, making people that have paid the full price for this game feel like they have been played by marketing. Final point: With the lack of features compared to the sims1,2 and 3 then if the price was about half, this would be a reasonable deal.… Expand
  74. necrodancer
    Oct 4, 2014
    5
    Like any "The Sims" game, this looses the attention of the player really easy. When you get that feeling, "Wait, this is all i do?", the game is already over. Still, much better then The Sims 3; much better graphics, great character customization (the only reason why this game can be considered good), more freedom in gameplay (you can play as other lots unlike The Sims 3" etc. But if ILike any "The Sims" game, this looses the attention of the player really easy. When you get that feeling, "Wait, this is all i do?", the game is already over. Still, much better then The Sims 3; much better graphics, great character customization (the only reason why this game can be considered good), more freedom in gameplay (you can play as other lots unlike The Sims 3" etc. But if I had to choose one The Sims game, I would choose Sims 2 all over those.… Expand
  75. whave
    May 3, 2015
    5
    Revised rating as they added some nice features in the patches. Still, the game is not nearly as immersive as the previous ones. But not a 0 any more, it's OK.
  76. Deroni76
    Oct 21, 2014
    5
    Lemme just start out by stating that The Sims 4 is not the worst game in the world. It's disappointing, but disappointment almost never means 'bad'. People who rate this game 0s and 1s are completely dishonest and/or blinded by the disappointment.

    With that being said, yes, there are tons of features removed from previous installments, leaving us with only the skeletal structure for The    Lemme just start out by stating that The Sims 4 is not the worst game in the world. It's disappointing, but disappointment almost never means 'bad'. People who rate this game 0s and 1s are completely dishonest and/or blinded by the disappointment.

    With that being said, yes, there are tons of features removed from previous installments, leaving us with only the skeletal structure for The Sims 4. The 'badness' of this game is not because of one thing, but many things being stripped down at once. It feels like a watered down version of The Sims 2.    … Expand
  77. rebeccaandisaac
    Nov 1, 2014
    5
    To put it simple, EA are up to their old tricks again. My fiance (Sims enthusiast) told me that EA made the Sims 4 smaller than the Sims 3 to allow owners of a laptop to have the same experience. So with that being said i understand why its limited. But its inexcusable. This game is too empty and not satisfying enough to be a successor to the Sims 3. And charging full price for expansionsTo put it simple, EA are up to their old tricks again. My fiance (Sims enthusiast) told me that EA made the Sims 4 smaller than the Sims 3 to allow owners of a laptop to have the same experience. So with that being said i understand why its limited. But its inexcusable. This game is too empty and not satisfying enough to be a successor to the Sims 3. And charging full price for expansions with DLC that should have been in the base game will not make things right. The ability to do two things at once, model character faces and build houses with my detail and ease are some fine additions to this sequel, but not enough of an addition to make it acceptable. The Sims 4 gets thumbs up for its Sim character additions, such as the moods, although they do change too frequently.
    Overall, not bad for a Sims game, but not worthy to call a sequal to Sims 3. Expect tp keep your wallets open for EA to dig their hands in and take all of your money, just so you can have a dog, swimming pool and the occasional rain. Things that should already be in the game.    … Expand
  78. King_Scorpion
    Nov 3, 2014
    5
    This game is a shame. An epic fail. There is no fun in the gameplay. to childish this game is. the graphic did not improve at all after all these years. the only good part of the game is creating sims and houses.
  79. oldtimegamer
    Nov 19, 2014
    5
    How you like to play the Sims will determine how much you like this game. I've played over 200 hours and just had to give up because I don't like rotational gameplay. In case you don't know, there is now no story progression. There is only 1 active lot at a time, all other lots are inactive. The lack of customization (no color wheel, no CASt - create a style from Sims 3) really frustratesHow you like to play the Sims will determine how much you like this game. I've played over 200 hours and just had to give up because I don't like rotational gameplay. In case you don't know, there is now no story progression. There is only 1 active lot at a time, all other lots are inactive. The lack of customization (no color wheel, no CASt - create a style from Sims 3) really frustrates me as I like to build houses. There is only one style of interior door that is not white! All other interior doors are white (well sort of, it's kind of a grayish white). The hair styles are limited with only a limited range of color options. So if you enjoy rotational gameplay and don't care about generational type play you'll probably enjoy TS4.

    The positives: the new emotions system (not that big of a deal) and the multitasking (which is the only shining part of TS4 to me). Your Sim can eat while watching TV and having a conversation with their friends or family members. Also, when you can bear to go through the loading screen to a community lot, you will see many Sims who are actively interacting with each other which is a big improvement over TS3.

    Supposedly the reason that EA has given for dropping the open world and going back to the single active lot was to have a more stable game that would run smoothly on lower end computers. Which might be acceptable if it worked that way but unfortunately it doesn't. There are bugs and glitches galore. More disturbing are the core problems that will always be with TS4 like Sims walking through each other. I'm not kidding, they walk completely through another Sim. There is also a lot of clipping like hands passing through another Sim or a desk or counter. Just go to the official Sims forums and check out the posts in the technical discussions section and you'll see what kind of issues people are having. My game on a $1600 custom build desktop that exceeds specs for the game crashes to the desktop every few hours of gameplay. The price has dropped and if you look around you can buy it online cheaper than in the stores (I paid $43 for a Limited Edition version the week after it came out). Or if you're not certain about it, buy it through Origin early on a day that you can spend hours playing it and return it in less than 24 hours and get your money back if you don't like it. If you like the open world of TS3 and the customization of TS3 and if you don't like rotational gameplay, stay far, far away from this game as you'll end up like me just removing it from your hard drive and forgetting about it.    … Expand
  80. bacontea
    Dec 25, 2014
    5
    I like the sims4 its just that I with it was more like sims3.because sims3 gives more options. Like just installing it without having to log in all the time, open worlds where you can drive around
  81. xenbaloch
    Feb 5, 2015
    5
    I use to enjoy The Sims 3 as much as I can, but this one is ... this one is quite disappointment. Sims 4 having more emotions, new CAS and Flexible Building Tools is a modified form of Sims 2. As far as graphics are concerned, Sims 3 was quite realistic whereas Sims 4 is cartoon-ic with somehow more polished graphics and faster processing. The only positive thing about Sims 4 that mayI use to enjoy The Sims 3 as much as I can, but this one is ... this one is quite disappointment. Sims 4 having more emotions, new CAS and Flexible Building Tools is a modified form of Sims 2. As far as graphics are concerned, Sims 3 was quite realistic whereas Sims 4 is cartoon-ic with somehow more polished graphics and faster processing. The only positive thing about Sims 4 that may appeal everyone is it loads and saves much faster as compared to Sims 3, but at the same time it lacks many features that Sims 3 may have.
    Overall, the game is still playable for those who really wants to kill their time.    … Expand
  82. LifeWizMonkey
    Mar 14, 2015
    5
    This game is okay. I mean, yes the new features in build mode and create a sim are highly helpful, but it's extremely lacking. No basements? A 3-floor limit? NO OPEN WORLDS!?!?!? No toddlers? Limited interaction with babies? No create-a-style? This game was very rushed and definitely needs some major improvements if the creators want the series to live on.
  83. TheLadyLace
    Jan 8, 2016
    5
    I see a lot of negativity for this game, and truth is I'm also a little bit disappointed. True, there are some good aspects. More emotions. More job opportunity... a more human approach to it, in a way. Now I am an avid user of all things Sims. From Sims 2 all the way to this one. Along with many, many, many expansion packs and stuff packs I have purchased over the course of many years. InI see a lot of negativity for this game, and truth is I'm also a little bit disappointed. True, there are some good aspects. More emotions. More job opportunity... a more human approach to it, in a way. Now I am an avid user of all things Sims. From Sims 2 all the way to this one. Along with many, many, many expansion packs and stuff packs I have purchased over the course of many years. In a lot of ways Sims 4 is akin to Sims 2, normally there'd be nothing wrong with going back to the roots, but in this case I didn't expect them to take away everything from the game that made the Sims 3 so incredible. It disappointed me in the worst way. There was... so much they could have done for the Sims 4 that would have made it far surpass its predecessors. Instead, it chose to ignore all the great things of 3 and simply went back to a new, better version of 2. If the Sims 4 had the flexibility in design, in everything, that the 3 does... they would have had an extreme bestseller on their hands. When 4 was first introduced I was soooo excited. I was excited for the new graphics, for the more humanization of the Sims; I was thrilled. And then I got the game as a gift and couldn't wait to play it. I think the new owners of this game unintentionally set themselves up for failure, and it breaks my heart a little bit because I hold this game so near and dear. If they had combined Sims 3 with 4... well I think this game could have been brought up to #1. Perhaps Sims 5 (if there is one) will hold up to my high standards that I hold for this game, simply because I am and always shall be a Simmer. Maybe an expansion pack would solve all the problems I have. It probably would, if the game-makers ever decided to make one like that.… Expand
  84. yourarse
    Mar 6, 2016
    5
    Where is the open world? Where is the Create A Style tool? This game had a lack in content. Pretty much the worst title in the series. In the other Sims games we had new stuff with every game. But this time they didn't give us anything.
  85. rizkirafu
    Feb 12, 2016
    5
    When I tried it in my cousin's Pc, I was impressed with the graphic, especially for the sim characters. However, I also disappointed because the game is no longer an "Open World" game. I must re-consider to buy this game since I still prefer the Sims 3 over this one.
  86. PedroLvPs
    May 27, 2016
    5
    The game is really cool, but 90% is going to come in DLC's that together are going to cost more than $500. Unfortunately there is no other game like The Sims avaible, so we will still have to play TS2.
  87. miccael
    May 27, 2019
    5
    I have just played this game after so many years for the first time. I have played Sims 3 and 2, and big fan of Sim City 4. Game works well, technically speaking, but there are so many DLCs that it feels like game is missing half of its content that you should have gotten without paying extra. Yet here we are.
    I pretty much never review games, started to do so recently. But I hate to    I have just played this game after so many years for the first time. I have played Sims 3 and 2, and big fan of Sim City 4. Game works well, technically speaking, but there are so many DLCs that it feels like game is missing half of its content that you should have gotten without paying extra. Yet here we are.
    I pretty much never review games, started to do so recently. But I hate to review this game as 5 because it is technically great game, but has so many limitations without DLCs that it feels empty, and now much to do. Why are there only parks gyms nightclubs and museums to visit? Seems like a lot places could have been easily made with editor, like restaurants, cinema, amusement park, cmon, where is your imagination? Graphics are good but Loading screens everywhere.
    Game had poor support from what I read in other replies and frankly makes me sad.    … Expand
  88. hermai
    Jul 26, 2016
    5
    Not a horrible game, but the problem with The Sims 4 is that The Sims 3 and 2 came before - and they're better.
    First the pros:
    - The building and Create-a-Sim tools are more intuitive and fluid, and a lot more pleasurable to use. You can move rooms, or the entire house around in the lot anytime you want. - The graphics are beautiful, the sims are more cartoony but they don't have that    Not a horrible game, but the problem with The Sims 4 is that The Sims 3 and 2 came before - and they're better.
    First the pros:
    - The building and Create-a-Sim tools are more intuitive and fluid, and a lot more pleasurable to use. You can move rooms, or the entire house around in the lot anytime you want.
    - The graphics are beautiful, the sims are more cartoony but they don't have that pudding face they suffered from in TS3. But it is a cartoony art style, keep that in mind
    - Multitasking is fun and allows for more realistic simulation. You can watch TV on the treadmill while talking to your friends.
    - The emotions are a new feature, but I find them a mixed bag. One one side, they make the sims more vivid, but on the other, they make all of them react the same way to everything. It is a neat feature, nonetheless.
    - The game is more stable and easier on computers than TS3.

    The cons:
    - There is no toddler life stage (babies go directly to a child and are confined to the crib), teens, young adults, adults and elders all have the same height
    - The are no Create-a-Style or Create-a-Pattern tools, meaning you cannot customize objects and clothes like before. All you can do is choose from premade options by the developers. No way to customize hair or eye color either, you can only choose from the options they give.
    - The world is closed, there is no open world. The base game comes with two worlds, each containing some neighbourhoods inside, witharound 3-5 lots inside each. Your sim can walk freely inside these neighbourhoods, but cannot freely visit the lots. That means: if you want to visit your neighbour's house, close by your house, you have to go through a loading screen.
    - The worlds are also 100% fixed, meaning they are not editable in any sort of way. In TS2, wqe could add and move lots arounds, add neighbourhood decorations as we pleased. In TS3, the worlds were also almost completely editable, and there are hundreds of custom player-created world to download. In The Sims 4, you can't even move the lots. You can't touch the world. And there is no tool to create a new one. So if you want to create new worlds for your stories, well, you won't.
    - Sims now have only 3 trait slots, ands the selection of traits is pretty limited. Also, traits feel very watered down and sims don't usually behave like their traits say they should. Mostly, the way they behave is overcome by the emotions system, making every sim feel less unique.

    Overall, I think this game is really mediocre. It was a very disappointing experience for me; it isn't horrible, but it isn't good and there are barely any features in it that make it more worth buying than The Sims 3 or 2. As of now, there's been 2 years since the base game launched, and the expansions and stuff packs released didn't do anything to change the cons I've pointed. So, I wouldn't recomend this game. I say, go buy TS3 and skip TS4.    … Expand
  89. reviewfrom19842
    Aug 30, 2016
    5
    A good game that's it.................................................................................................................................
  90. tweety23v
    Oct 5, 2016
    5
    Sims 4 came as a complete disappointment for me, and avid Sims lover. Where they have advanced in wonderful ways they have taken away what made the franchise so enjoyable. Rudimental items were not included, color mashing and customizing has been minimalized. Learned skills do not pass into adulthood. Sims will stall an hour in between using the toilet and washing hands, making it nearlySims 4 came as a complete disappointment for me, and avid Sims lover. Where they have advanced in wonderful ways they have taken away what made the franchise so enjoyable. Rudimental items were not included, color mashing and customizing has been minimalized. Learned skills do not pass into adulthood. Sims will stall an hour in between using the toilet and washing hands, making it nearly impossible to get things done during parties. Neighborhoods are way to small, no cars for transportation, and anytime you want to do something outside of the 4 house neighborhood you have to wait for a loading time for there to be travel now. With all the advances that were made, these basic tasks causes the game to not be enjoyable, and I have reverted back to Sims3, hopefully Sims 5 will be right again.… Expand
  91. rena95
    Oct 1, 2021
    5
    The Sims 4 has been a disappointing experience for an older simmer like me that saw this franchise getting bigger and bigger everytime a new game was released. Newbies will never understand because they never saw how good the older games are and don't even bother to try because it's old technology.
  92. derHausmeister
    Mar 17, 2019
    5
    An sich ist Sims 4 kein schlechtes Spiel, aber es ist so viel schlechter als die Sims 3.
    Es ist ein Rückschritt. Allerdings hat Maxis hier sehr performantes Spiel gebastelt. Man muss es nicht wie Sims 3 auf einer SDD installieren um ein überaus flüssiges Spielerlebnis zu erhalten. Ebenfalls wurden die Online-Features besser eingebunden als in den vorigen Teilen.
    Ich spiele es nur auf dem    An sich ist Sims 4 kein schlechtes Spiel, aber es ist so viel schlechter als die Sims 3.
    Es ist ein Rückschritt. Allerdings hat Maxis hier sehr performantes Spiel gebastelt. Man muss es nicht wie Sims 3 auf einer SDD installieren um ein überaus flüssiges Spielerlebnis zu erhalten. Ebenfalls wurden die Online-Features besser eingebunden als in den vorigen Teilen.
    Ich spiele es nur auf dem Laptop unterwegs, aber selbst dann greife ich auf Grund der vielen DLC's lieber zu die Sims 2.

    Sims 5 bitte so performant wie Sims 4, aber mit dem Gameplay von Sims 3. Bitte danke!    … Expand
  93. YukineUchimaki
    Nov 8, 2019
    5
    Juego vendido por partes que te quieren cobrar por un objeto decorativo que no tienen ninguna función sobre tu sims con dlc's aburrimos a excepciona de algunos que si valen la pena.

    Si no fuera por los mods este juego kk para alguien que se pille la standar edition, como hice yo.
  94. Nico49
    Jun 28, 2020
    5
    I'm a big Sims-Fan and I like this game also. But I can't give a good rating. The biggest reason are the DLC's. When you want see the full version of the game, you must invest a lot of money in expensives. With "a lot" I say up to 600€. And this is to much. Sims 4 is a big rip off. The game has also a lot of bugs. Sims walk through the objects. When the Sims touch another, then the bodysI'm a big Sims-Fan and I like this game also. But I can't give a good rating. The biggest reason are the DLC's. When you want see the full version of the game, you must invest a lot of money in expensives. With "a lot" I say up to 600€. And this is to much. Sims 4 is a big rip off. The game has also a lot of bugs. Sims walk through the objects. When the Sims touch another, then the bodys are inside the other. This looks creepy. The Sims 4 makes fun, but because of the many bugs and expensive DLC's, the game is only average, no more and no less.… Expand
  95. Demodestroier
    Aug 11, 2020
    5
    Fun game but it’s almost forcing you to buy the dlc that comes out in total as £400
  96. Mafaghafos
    Jul 10, 2020
    5
    No começo é divertido. Porem, depois de algumas horas de jogo, ele fica bem enjoativo! com uma gameplay mecânica, principalmente se você só tem o jogo base. O que te força a comprar uma DLC. A construção do game é bem limitado, principalmente nas paredes. Se podesse construir paredes fora de grade, já seria muito bom
  97. kayrakaanonline
    Aug 17, 2020
    5
    Vanilla Sims 4 had nothing. No toddlers, no pools, just nothing. Also no open world and No cars. It was a bad, buggy and boring game.
  98. marcuskaktus
    Aug 20, 2020
    5
    My sister play this game a lot, this game is not that bat but dlcs and this game is made more for girls, boys will get bored playing this game.
  99. pizzalover2788
    Nov 2, 2020
    5
    El juego base es el peor que han hecho sin duda. Solo mejora con el conjunto de expansiones, packs, etc., actualizaciones del juego base y todos los mods y contenido personalizado que crea la comunidad. Sin todo eso, no es nada.
  100. CompleteIdiot
    Apr 5, 2021
    5
    If you could play Sims 4 with all its DLC right now for a reasonable price of 60 euros or so, then this would be a great deal. Its a fun simulator, added elements after Sims 3 work well and its great fun for 20 hours or so. But the price... its too much.
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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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