The Sims 4

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4.2

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 2630 Ratings

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  1. PenetratorGod
    Sep 1, 2023
    0
    Too much DLC. It's funny that the game is free on Steam. Because you have to buy 70 DLCs to get the actual game. I can't stand EA.
  2. HHaendchen
    Aug 31, 2023
    2
    Very pretty looking simulation but lacking gameplay features to an extent that I do not consider it a game. It is nice for building houses and creating sims but it is not actually playable as the Sims and worlds are very shallow, all alike and repetitive. The game can be very buggy as well. Also the DLC system is out of hand and way too expensive. You have to pay over 1000 US Dollar if youVery pretty looking simulation but lacking gameplay features to an extent that I do not consider it a game. It is nice for building houses and creating sims but it is not actually playable as the Sims and worlds are very shallow, all alike and repetitive. The game can be very buggy as well. Also the DLC system is out of hand and way too expensive. You have to pay over 1000 US Dollar if you want to play the whole game.… Expand
  3. Quazder
    Aug 22, 2023
    6
    Got bored after few hours, guess if i want to have fun i need to pay for their dlcs
  4. kiwigamerdedr
    Aug 6, 2023
    10
    its really cool and funny and you can make so much things i don‘t understand the rating its really good
  5. eplate2
    Jul 24, 2023
    4
    I guess i just don't really understand the appeal of a game like this. I think it's super repetitive to take over the life of a sim and live a standard human life while you build up a networth to buy more...furniture? I dunno, I hate it
  6. Bigwillyhaver69
    Jul 21, 2023
    7
    Its a decent game.Like i have played for hours and did not get bored.But you need dlc's to fully play the game
  7. gobou
    Jul 21, 2023
    10
    ・If you want to install the mod, you should buy it, if you don't, you shouldn't buy it
    ・You shouldn't buy some DLC, and even if you do, you should buy it when it's on sale
    ・Bugs happen quickly, so you should be patient, and on rare occasions, all data may disappear, so you shouldn't put too much thought into this game.
  8. zcat5
    Jun 26, 2023
    7
    A fun, virtual life simulation game. It improves upon previous Sims games. The pricing is up for debate, but for the purposes of this review, I did not take pricing into account.
  9. 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.
  10. tensioly
    Jun 6, 2023
    7
    Los Sims 4 es un juego muy divertido, un simulador de vida que escasea en este mercado. Esto provoca que sea uno de los factores más perjudiciales de este juego, ya que Electronic Arts (como suele pasar con EA los últimos años) no ha puesto suficiente empeño en este juego. Su incompleto y muy escaso contenido se ha ido saciando con contenido de pago que probablemente es mucho más caro deLos Sims 4 es un juego muy divertido, un simulador de vida que escasea en este mercado. Esto provoca que sea uno de los factores más perjudiciales de este juego, ya que Electronic Arts (como suele pasar con EA los últimos años) no ha puesto suficiente empeño en este juego. Su incompleto y muy escaso contenido se ha ido saciando con contenido de pago que probablemente es mucho más caro de lo que debería costar en realidad, por lo que si no quieres acabar aburriéndote con el juego (debido al poco contenido que ofrece el juego base) lo tendrás que terminar comprando. Quitando este importante factor, el juego es muy entretenido y accesible, y posee un apartado artístico muy bonito (a mi parecer) y una música y ambientación decentes. Recomendado para quienes les guste el género. 7,4/10
    (01/2021)    … Expand
  11. Guthraiel
    May 26, 2023
    8
    A really enjoyable game. However, not worth it as a base game- get a few expansions on sale, personally I'd recommend Seasons, Cats and dogs and Get To Work for starters.
  12. Resoul
    May 3, 2023
    5
    Worst then the sims three in pretty much every way and it kinda get worst with some of the dlcs, the base game is ok but doesn't have a lot going for it you're better off just getting the sims three as even just base game sims three has more to do then the sims four even with a few dlcs, the only thing that is better in the sims four over the sims three is the sims them selfs not the artWorst then the sims three in pretty much every way and it kinda get worst with some of the dlcs, the base game is ok but doesn't have a lot going for it you're better off just getting the sims three as even just base game sims three has more to do then the sims four even with a few dlcs, the only thing that is better in the sims four over the sims three is the sims them selfs not the art style tho the art style sucks, the sims in the sims three are outdated and don't hold up even on max settings and the same goes for shadows those are the only two things that the sims four is better then the sims three at other then that the sims three is better then the sims four in every way under the sun.… Expand
  13. chelseaxx
    Apr 15, 2023
    7
    On the surface, this is a good game, but when comparing it to its predecessors it is a hollow shell of what it could be. The Create a Sim and Build modes are considerable upgrades from the Sims 3, but the gameplay itself feels closed off without an open world and lacks the personality the previous games had. The Sims 4 is also much more dependent on DLC, and to this day, 5+ years after itsOn the surface, this is a good game, but when comparing it to its predecessors it is a hollow shell of what it could be. The Create a Sim and Build modes are considerable upgrades from the Sims 3, but the gameplay itself feels closed off without an open world and lacks the personality the previous games had. The Sims 4 is also much more dependent on DLC, and to this day, 5+ years after its release feels unfinished. No amount of DLC will fix a flawed cash grab of a game.… Expand
  14. levoxyl
    Mar 17, 2023
    7
    It's awesome. You can modify your character's face and have way too many ways to interact with your avatars. As much as I've seen ,people wish certain things from the past games to come back to this one (car)
  15. k1erx
    Feb 26, 2023
    9
    игра интересная если иметь все длс без них немного скучно но так игра довольно интересная и веселая
  16. 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
  17. arostislavna
    Feb 29, 2020
    4
    Good mod support which makes it the definitive way to play, awful DLC monetization, and awful neoliberal globalist propaganda.
  18. pjonsson
    Feb 1, 2023
    0
    Has been turned into woke trash. Should have an R rating now and definitely not for children.
  19. Giero
    Jan 4, 2023
    6
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  20. botardi
    Jan 1, 2023
    7
    its free, therefore there should be no complains
    kind of boring if you're not trying to murder rich people
  21. FiLToR
    Nov 26, 2022
    5
    В целом, не плохая игра, но почему так много DLS? EA, как будто специально вырезают контент из игры, для того что бы продать по дороже.
  22. Danikgamer
    Oct 27, 2022
    10
    This game is monopolist in category Life Simulator. The Sims 4 is fine in graphics but the best in gameplay. You can build any house what you want and every person what you can imagine. You have a 3 cities and a lot interesting place in it. Also you can have families in all that third cities. I love The Sims series, and this game is ultimate Sims!
  23. ElleKay83
    Oct 18, 2022
    10
    I love the Create-A-Sim new concept! Dragging, pulling, and reshaping the face and the body without slide bars, to create a unique Sims. Something that I love to do!

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

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

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

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

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

    The game is another great addition to the franchise and I am happy to have it next to The Sims 3.    … Expand
  24. jsommer7345
    Sep 10, 2022
    5
    I could never really get into this game. I think part of it was the playstyle, laggy graphics, and other things. I tried to paly the game many times, but it wasn't like the The Sims 2 or The Sims 3 for me. The game got boring fast. Character creation was nice in The Sims 4. House building had some merit in this game too.
  25. Jolien
    Aug 23, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good game. If you don't know any better is the base game fantastic, but after a while you want more. Buying the Seasons expansion pack is a must. It makes the game soo much better. It is also quite expensive to buy extra things, so I recommend buying when there's a sale (it happens quite often) Overall playing The Sims 4 is like going to your own therapy. It feels soo good and it'll give you the best feeling ever.
    You can build, create sims and make amazing stories. You'll definitely find something in the game that is for you!    … Expand
  26. MNecromancer
    Jul 31, 2022
    2
    It's just worse than Sims 3 in every way and all of the content seems to be locked behind these weirdly expensive expansions. I don't know who's buying these though. I'm a couple of days in and I don't feel the need to ever pick this one up again.
  27. Fuwerzar
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    This is actually a good game, everybody says that is bad because the older sims game had some features and this don't, but is not bad. The updates did better the game and now it's getting more fun.
    The CAS and Build Buy are better andthe actual features are good
  28. 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.
  29. Heos_PL
    Jul 18, 2022
    0
    It is just big machine to earn money from underage gamers, nothing more.
    You can add ever 999+ genders but it wont change that this is s$%^y game.
  30. TomKing13
    Jul 17, 2022
    7
    c: ........................................................................
  31. Swimming4Ten
    Jul 15, 2022
    0
    Sims 4, isn't the Sims any more, it hasn't been for years, this game feels like a micro transaction, the base game, and the rest of the expansion packs. The game has no replayability, and it will get boring eventually, if you need to watch a YouTube video that says "10 ways to make the Sims 4 fun again" the game isn't fun to begin with. While the newest generation of Sims players whoSims 4, isn't the Sims any more, it hasn't been for years, this game feels like a micro transaction, the base game, and the rest of the expansion packs. The game has no replayability, and it will get boring eventually, if you need to watch a YouTube video that says "10 ways to make the Sims 4 fun again" the game isn't fun to begin with. While the newest generation of Sims players who haven't played the past games will gladly spend thousands on a broken game. I will wait for paralives. Cause we all know it's gonna steal the Sims audience.… Expand
  32. notbradyn_YT
    Jun 23, 2022
    7
    I don't see the problem with this game that everyone else does. I think it's actually not bad. I've spent countless hours creating people, in my opinion creating characters is my favourite thing to do. The graphics are a lot more cartoon looking for my liking. I also wish the DLC's were cheaper, $50 aud (as of this review) for the same old thing is getting really annoying.
  33. PaulJazz24
    May 31, 2022
    6
    Cartoonish graphics are wonderful, but closed world not so much.
    Build mode is improved a lot but gameplay feels a little boring after a while.
    Game mechanics and the "strategic" side of the game is always fun, that's because The Sims series is genius. Anyway Sims 3 is way better.
  34. BlackWidow
    May 26, 2022
    1
    Despite this game being the best selling game in the series, it is the "worst" game in the series. Everything that simmers loved about TS2 and TS3 are gone. Here is just a small list of how EA butchered TS4...

    No Open World. No Burglars. No Story Progression. No cars. No Teen Prom. No High School Diploma. No Private Schools. No Auto Roof. No Grocery Shopping. No School Buses. No    Despite this game being the best selling game in the series, it is the "worst" game in the series. Everything that simmers loved about TS2 and TS3 are gone. Here is just a small list of how EA butchered TS4...

    No Open World. No Burglars. No Story Progression. No cars. No Teen Prom. No High School Diploma. No Private Schools. No Auto Roof. No Grocery Shopping. No School Buses. No Create-A-Style. No Real Consequences To Actions. No Astrology Signs. No Street Addresses. No Emergency Services Beyond Fire Dept. No Cemeteries... and lastly; No Real Difference Between Teen, Young Adult & Adult. All 3 age groups are exactly the same; Same Height. Same Voice. Same Appearance. What a ******* Joke!

    The "only" thing TS4 has going for it is "Create-A-Sim" and "Building." That's it. The actual gameplay is boring, shallow, and unrealistic. If it weren't for all the TS4 modders, House builders, and YouTubers, TS4 would be dead. No one would even play it.

    As for updates, it's all garbage. They are trying to implement Story Progression, but it's not working. It's still lame. And guess what EA is releasing for TS4 this summer... more kits! Yay! NOT! Move on EA. Give us TS5 already and make it like TS4 should have been.    … Expand
  35. 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
  36. Kuzya_Zeleniy
    Apr 8, 2022
    7
    It will be interesting to play for a few hours, and then it will be boring. There are also additions that may be of interest. But mostly the game is boring and nothing.
  37. AlexeySoltan
    Mar 18, 2022
    6
    too frequent and long loadings, less variability then in previous parts, too much of donation
  38. mariavkj
    Mar 15, 2022
    7
    Criação de personagem mt foda, mas depois disso fica desinteressante d mais
  39. cezar88augusto
    Mar 13, 2022
    9
    I confess that I haven't played version 4 of The Sims much. I can say that the ones that impressed me the most were version 1 and 2. After the third version, I noticed that the game lost its enchantment, despite being considered a good game.
  40. 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.
  41. vicos341
    Feb 12, 2022
    0
    EA's decision not to release the GP in Russia is a spit in the face of the Russian LGBT community, support for discriminatory laws and playing on the side of homophobia. LGBT people need visibility
  42. MaximRay
    Feb 12, 2022
    1
    Решили не выпускать дополнение потому что в России есть законы против ЛГБТ но я то живу в Украине и у нас не запрещено. Разработчики называют Россией все СНГ страны.
  43. VanyaBarsch
    Feb 12, 2022
    0
    #weddingsforrussia
    EA is a vile Russian company. They are canceling the game set in Russia and the CIS countries, referring to supposedly laws that do not exist. This is just disgusting behavior! There are many LGBT people and those who support them in Russia and the CIS countries. To cancel this set in the CIS and Russia means to offend them all.
    Shame on EA! A shame!
  44. seventh_day
    Feb 12, 2022
    0
    EA is a company of hypocrites and liars! Russophobes who do not care about their players from the CIS countries. #weddingsforrussia
  45. Wolfroz
    Feb 12, 2022
    0
    I like the game itself, but i don't like EA policy. You can't just ripping off a huge part of your community and think that they will be ok with that. Read the law or explain youself better to us!
    We deserve the proper answer!
  46. DARWIN200102
    Feb 12, 2022
    0
    When did it become normal to infringe on an entire country?! Deprive a huge and important part of the content, like weddings? #Sims4 we also want to develop our history, create families!
  47. fluffy_persik
    Feb 11, 2022
    0
    EA had no problems releasing The Sims 4 in Russia, where a player can have gay couples. They had no problems releasing many packs with gay couples and pride content too. This is kinda hypocrite to deprive Russian players of this pack now. If you really wanted to show your support to LGBTQ+ people in Russia you would release this pack no matter what. Now people who supported you for yearsEA had no problems releasing The Sims 4 in Russia, where a player can have gay couples. They had no problems releasing many packs with gay couples and pride content too. This is kinda hypocrite to deprive Russian players of this pack now. If you really wanted to show your support to LGBTQ+ people in Russia you would release this pack no matter what. Now people who supported you for years and who loved your game (including queer Russians!) are punished for something that non of us did. The Sims 4 in Russia was rated 18+, so it's totally legal to have there gay couples and so on, like Brant and Brent in Cats and Dogs are pretty much gay in the Russian version, we have all Pride flags and so on. I'm so sorry for those Russian queers who had an opportunity to represent themselves in one of the fewest games where it was possible, but it seems like EA doesn't care about them.… Expand
  48. Imateo
    Feb 11, 2022
    0
    EA BANNED my country for reason you wanted to show some homo lovestory but on stream shown hetero story... EA has no legal restrictions on the release of a new game set in Russia, as they tried to convince the entire gaming community of this! STOP LIE! EA fight for the inclusion of LGBT, BUT EXCLUDE WHOLE NATIONS!!! Fight for the minority by victimizing a majority. EA contradicts its ownEA BANNED my country for reason you wanted to show some homo lovestory but on stream shown hetero story... EA has no legal restrictions on the release of a new game set in Russia, as they tried to convince the entire gaming community of this! STOP LIE! EA fight for the inclusion of LGBT, BUT EXCLUDE WHOLE NATIONS!!! Fight for the minority by victimizing a majority. EA contradicts its own rules of positive play, prescribed on their website by such Russophobes actions! #weddingforrussia ❤… Expand
  49. UrbanEelf
    Jan 18, 2022
    8
    what are we talkin about basically one of the best games ever made!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  50. Wondux
    Jan 3, 2022
    4
    Honestly, the 3rd game was better than this. It was boring to me. Areas to explore are very limited. The game only added new graphics in order to make easy money and removed some good aspects in the process.
  51. aelleana
    Dec 9, 2021
    1
    Please stop making the DLCs, focus on sim5 with an open world. Make a game worth the price please EA.
  52. SweetTato
    Dec 8, 2021
    3
    The Sims 4 is quite a stepdown from the previous Sims games. I am disappointed by the amount of features that are missing here but were present in past entries. It seems like EA has shifted their focus towards the creative side of things, such as the Sims creation and building, and has left the day-to-day gameplay side of things dry. I love looking at the game, but not playing it myself...
  53. Nightue
    Dec 7, 2021
    9
    เกมดี ลื่น ขึ้นเยอะจากภาค 3 การเคลื่อนไหว อารมซิม ทำออกมาได้เกือบดี แต่พวกการแสดงออกกับซิมอื่นแย่กว่าภาคเก่า โดบเฉพาะ ปฏิสัมพันกับคู่รัก หลายๆอย่างโดนตัดไปเยอะ การสร้างซิมโคตรดี สร้างได้ง่ายและปรับได้แทบทุกจุด การสร้างบ้านยังไมม่เป็นอิสระเท่าที่ควรแต่ทำได้เยอะขึ้นกว่าภาคเก่าเยอะมาก หรือเพราะ มันแพทมาเยอะแล้วเลยดีขึ้น ตอนปล่อยออกมาตอนแรกการสร้างบ้านอย่างแย่ทำนู่นทำนี่ไม่ได้เกมดี ลื่น ขึ้นเยอะจากภาค 3 การเคลื่อนไหว อารมซิม ทำออกมาได้เกือบดี แต่พวกการแสดงออกกับซิมอื่นแย่กว่าภาคเก่า โดบเฉพาะ ปฏิสัมพันกับคู่รัก หลายๆอย่างโดนตัดไปเยอะ การสร้างซิมโคตรดี สร้างได้ง่ายและปรับได้แทบทุกจุด การสร้างบ้านยังไมม่เป็นอิสระเท่าที่ควรแต่ทำได้เยอะขึ้นกว่าภาคเก่าเยอะมาก หรือเพราะ มันแพทมาเยอะแล้วเลยดีขึ้น ตอนปล่อยออกมาตอนแรกการสร้างบ้านอย่างแย่ทำนู่นทำนี่ไม่ได้
  54. Rnoviok
    Dec 5, 2021
    1
    this game is a joke with hundreds of dlc's that do nothing in general this game is crap
  55. 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.
  56. Mythdon
    Nov 16, 2021
    7
    A huge improvement over Sims 3 in terms of performance and glitches. While it lacks many of the things that previous Sims games had, like Create-A-Style, Open World, Cars, burglar alarms, neighborhood customization, etc, it makes up for what it left out, by being playable with little to no lag on even low-end PC's (laptop mode is a godsend), much-improved body diversity in CAS, emotions,A huge improvement over Sims 3 in terms of performance and glitches. While it lacks many of the things that previous Sims games had, like Create-A-Style, Open World, Cars, burglar alarms, neighborhood customization, etc, it makes up for what it left out, by being playable with little to no lag on even low-end PC's (laptop mode is a godsend), much-improved body diversity in CAS, emotions, fast loading times, etc.

    It's neither a step-above nor a step-backwards from its predecessors and excels in ways its predecessors don't, but also lacking in many of the things its predecessors had. So I give it a 7/10.    … Expand
  57. Danil_L
    Nov 13, 2021
    0
    неа , не, НЕТ! не куплю это барахло, эго тупо создали чтоб доить деньжищи.
  58. 40mangunshot
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Best Sims game in the franchise. I can play this game for hours and hours without getting tired of it.
  59. 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.
  60. 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
  61. defenz
    Aug 9, 2021
    8
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  62. KepasaAmigo
    Jul 16, 2021
    8
    For me a better sims 3. many QoL features, its ultra easier for a guy like me that dont rly play those game. My wife tho is in love. and u get it for free on gamepass so 8/10
  63. Ragegoberts
    Jul 2, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. trash vane made only if you ean a spend all your money on stuff that was in previous games, kill ypursleves EA i hope you'l families die of a bad disease and your children die too trash… Expand
  64. Phuz
    Jul 1, 2021
    10
    It cost 4 quid and my daughter loves it. Nuff said.
    It cost 4 quid and my daughter loves it. Nuff said.
  65. KevLooney
    Jun 30, 2021
    8
    I got the game for free. The game is simple and easy to play. I looked at a guide for some parts though. It is still a passable experience.
  66. GutiOut
    Jun 20, 2021
    0
    June 20, 2021. CLP$ 678.600. Reportable. They only need to add loot boxes or "packs".
  67. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    7
    два шага назад, один шаг вперёд. Часть серии, которую прокачали в одном и сделали хуже в другом. Даже с длс. Жду пятую часть. Это проходняк
  68. Robims
    May 28, 2021
    5
    It's boring, get Sims 2 or Sims 3 if you would like to have a nice game....
  69. Eldoreth
    Apr 23, 2021
    0
    An embarrassment and a shame. Inferior in almost every way to two previous generations of the game.
  70. BFG-1337
    Apr 21, 2021
    1
    Only good thing about this game is the sim creation tool, everything else is just garbage, why?
    The gameplay consists of "eat, shower, job, repeat"
    The sims are constantly stressed and constantly need something, JUST SHUT UP!
    Sims 1 is better than this in every aspect, its only outdated
  71. 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
  72. 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
  73. cernael1
    Apr 12, 2021
    2
    I remember the first time I launched Sims 3 . I was astonished, it was awesome! The ability of walking in the world freely was the best part of the game. And they took it away from us. I was both angry and sad when I started to play Sims4, I thought it is just a bad joke. The animations can be better but it does not make the game better. The only better thing is a building mode. But thisI remember the first time I launched Sims 3 . I was astonished, it was awesome! The ability of walking in the world freely was the best part of the game. And they took it away from us. I was both angry and sad when I started to play Sims4, I thought it is just a bad joke. The animations can be better but it does not make the game better. The only better thing is a building mode. But this is a life-simulation game primarily, not a building game! The game does not contain any big challenges (and no, it is not much improved with the buying of the other packs) and one gets bored soon, it is incredibly boring.… Expand
  74. fordfan8800
    Apr 11, 2021
    0
    a good idea but horribly executed, likely i got mine through gamepass ultimate through EA desktop but the interface is completely and totally complicated. just trying to build a basement was like trying to control a nuclear reactor and requires you to watch a video on youtube about how to build a basement. it should work like this:
    1. set a room as a staircase for the basement
    2. build    a good idea but horribly executed, likely i got mine through gamepass ultimate through EA desktop but the interface is completely and totally complicated. just trying to build a basement was like trying to control a nuclear reactor and requires you to watch a video on youtube about how to build a basement. it should work like this:
    1. set a room as a staircase for the basement
    2. build the basement, following the floorplan to the staircase room
    3. put what you want into the basement

    the video didn't even help, it just confused me even more.

    likewise the sim's are basically robots. they don't do what they need to, surely if they need to go to the toilet or have some food they could do it themselves instead of me sending them a command. what's this i hear about "autonomy" and how the sims can run themselves, sometimes they will do things on their own, such as sleep... on the couch. despite there being a bed.

    i really wanted to like the sims. it would seem like my kind of game, a game where you didn't need to do much aside from upgrade the house and send commands to do more complicated things such as deciding what they will eat so when i tried it i only played a few hours before giving up.    … Expand
  75. 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.
  76. Roosa
    Mar 28, 2021
    1
    After playing the sims franchise since 2007 and having been playing the sims 4 on and off since 2014 when it first released. The sims 4 even after all these years feels lacking to it predecessors. Completely unplayable for me now. If you want to play a life simulation game I'd say you're better off with the sims 2 or 3.
  77. Twerkingcat
    Mar 25, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is good but is a downgrade from The Sims 3, which can be good or bad, less features in life simulation and is more simplified if that's what you want but looks new and refreshed and is not laggy. Its more like the sims 2 with updated graphics but there are some small details missing from that game, oh well (I guess you can't top a classic). Fun to play for a while but then gets bland after you exhaust everything you can do in your sims life. The sale price of $5 is good and is worth it, and it would be ok if the expansions and game packs were the same sale price but they aren't and seem overpriced with the small amount of content they add, (I've played the game with all of the additional dlc), don't even get me started on the stuff packs that add some new items and costs more than the base game LIKE WTH. You should be able to get expansion packs for like $5, $3 or $4 for game packs and $1-2 stuff packs NOT $15 or whatever it is, even some sort of bundle deal for all of the dlcs, but that would be a long shot and EA with the reputation they have i couldn't see them doing that with one of their current games, I wouldn't recommend buying the dlcs if your not rich. And after 7 whole years they have come out with 50+ dlc, I think enough is enough at this point and Maxis and EA should start creating a new sims game which they are rumored to be doing, that is much better by including more features you would find in a life simulation game like the direction the sims 3 was headed, that and not being atriousously laggy would be great.And the sims fans make a big deal whenever there is a small update to the game like when an object is added to the game, the "sims community" somehow makes a whole article about their opinion about bunk beds being added to the game.… Expand
  78. ellenanne
    Mar 17, 2021
    8
    though the base game was released perhaps too early, they have certainly redeemed themselves in the last few patches and updates. though if you're a simmer that likes to travel, or visit lots beware: the dreaded sims 4 loading screen. it's definitely not as interesting as the sims 3 loading screens, but sometimes they take just as long.
  79. YigidOx2
    Mar 16, 2021
    8
    Life Simulation is here. Of course in the Sim world. I think it's fine. Do not take himself seriously, his build is beautiful and often another life can be lived. I don't see any minuses other than bugs and nonsense.
  80. 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.
  81. LindaRavz
    Feb 27, 2021
    0
    Worse than The sims 3 and that's for sure! Sims are too much stupid, too much just standing around somewhere, and they're always trying to communicate with someone they don't know, which looks strange. Still in the game is very, very boring.
  82. Game_Matrix
    Feb 26, 2021
    4
    Got it for 4 euros on sale. And absolutely regretting it. It's because, all the content that I wanted in this game is in form of an overpriced DLC, and i don't like playing incomplete games.
  83. Frankeyowski
    Feb 22, 2021
    1
    Druga najgorsza gra i najnudniejsza w jaką grałe. Nie polecam nikomu, ta gra powinna kosztować 10 złotych. Jak mogłem kupić tą grę
  84. enro
    Feb 19, 2021
    7
    If you want to play this, make sure to get it with most if not all of the DLCs and download some good mods. Otherwise, you'll be bored in 30 minutes
  85. Drewmeadyy
    Feb 17, 2021
    4
    The sims 4 base game is missing a lot of content, where's the open worlds, why are the babies just objects and where are the cars? I want to like this game as there are many aspects of it which i do like which makes it addictive and can play hours on end. The expansions packs are pricey and some fail to add much to the game. 6 years and minor improvements. The game isn't awful by an meansThe sims 4 base game is missing a lot of content, where's the open worlds, why are the babies just objects and where are the cars? I want to like this game as there are many aspects of it which i do like which makes it addictive and can play hours on end. The expansions packs are pricey and some fail to add much to the game. 6 years and minor improvements. The game isn't awful by an means , but the game has so much potential and its a shame its being wasted. 44/100… Expand
  86. m148
    Feb 2, 2021
    3
    The Sims 4... where do I start? I started playing Sims games when The Sims 3 just launched and I loved that game to death. I do not want to compare The Sims 3 and 4, because they are two different experiences, however The Sims 4 IS a successor to The Sims 3 and it should be treated accordingly. Before I get into the negatives of The Sims 4, I want to talk about the positives. First of all,The Sims 4... where do I start? I started playing Sims games when The Sims 3 just launched and I loved that game to death. I do not want to compare The Sims 3 and 4, because they are two different experiences, however The Sims 4 IS a successor to The Sims 3 and it should be treated accordingly. Before I get into the negatives of The Sims 4, I want to talk about the positives. First of all, create-a-sim and build/buy mode are both amazing. If you are looking for a game in which you want to build houses and create detailed looking people, then The Sims 4 is your game. Secondly, the gallery aspect of the game is also a very nice touch. In the gallery you can download sims, houses and community lots from other people. This is a nice feature to have, because it really allows you to share your creations with the world. These are the two positives I can name if I talk about The Sims 4. Now I need to talk about the bad parts and there sure are enough to talk about. So what are the issues with The Sims 4 ? The big problem with The Sims 4 for me is shallow game play. This can be divided into several categories, but the shallow game play is the main point in which The Sims 4 fails miserably. The lack of an open world, 90% of worlds are set dressing, the sims which do not have a personality at all, the budget cuts in animating simple stuff like opening an elevator door, sims 's actions have zero consequences, relationships between sims feel shallow, etc. These points help make the game play less and less realistic and also less interesting. I am not interested in a SIMULATION game if this game is not realistic. The Sims 4 feels like a game that was meant to make money by doing as little as possible. This can truly be seen in the $300+ USD worth of expansion packs. If these expansions actually gave a ton of content, I would not complain, but even with ALL the content installed, The Sims 4 still is an extremely boring game if you bought it for the game play. I think The Sims franchise has lost that bit of magic that it once has. Now it's just a part of EA 's money grabbing machine.… Expand
  87. mdang90
    Feb 2, 2021
    4
    being a simmer since 2001, I've been playing from The Sims for over 15 years and I have to say The Sims 4 is a mess :) Everytime 1 single new content released, I gave it a chance and I felt so disappointed over and over and over again.... Just because The Sims 4 is not The Sims anymore!
    a boring gameplay, meaningless content, bunch of decoration only items, no charming NPC .... everything    being a simmer since 2001, I've been playing from The Sims for over 15 years and I have to say The Sims 4 is a mess :) Everytime 1 single new content released, I gave it a chance and I felt so disappointed over and over and over again.... Just because The Sims 4 is not The Sims anymore!
    a boring gameplay, meaningless content, bunch of decoration only items, no charming NPC .... everything makes me get bored super quickly. I nearly have nothing to do with this game although the create-a-sim and build system are cool and easier to catch up!
    All the production care about seems to be money    … Expand
  88. Koricito
    Jan 22, 2021
    0
    Es sin dudas, el peor de la saga. Es un retroceso a lo que las sagas anteriores ofrecieron. Sin mundo abierto, poco gameplay, y sims que parecen robots. EA realmente ha lucrado con esta entrega dando pack de expasiones realmente vacios y malos, vendiendo todo por separado. Espero que en los sims 5 logren mejorar todo el mal que le han hecho a la saga de los sims. Mientras tanto seguiréEs sin dudas, el peor de la saga. Es un retroceso a lo que las sagas anteriores ofrecieron. Sin mundo abierto, poco gameplay, y sims que parecen robots. EA realmente ha lucrado con esta entrega dando pack de expasiones realmente vacios y malos, vendiendo todo por separado. Espero que en los sims 5 logren mejorar todo el mal que le han hecho a la saga de los sims. Mientras tanto seguiré jugando a los sims 3 y 2.… Expand
  89. 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.
  90. Mister_Jey
    Jan 12, 2021
    7
    → Jouer avec la vie !
    La première chose à souligner, c'est la très mauvaise politique signée EA, les développeurs sortent leurs jeux en kit et demandent de remettre la main au porte monnaie afin d'ajouter du contenu, c'est très onéreux et assez honteux. Heureusement de nombreux objets sont créés par la communauté, reste que si l'on veut jouer avec des animaux, des saisons ou bien encore    → Jouer avec la vie !
    La première chose à souligner, c'est la très mauvaise politique signée EA, les développeurs sortent leurs jeux en kit et demandent de remettre la main au porte monnaie afin d'ajouter du contenu, c'est très onéreux et assez honteux. Heureusement de nombreux objets sont créés par la communauté, reste que si l'on veut jouer avec des animaux, des saisons ou bien encore ajouter des lieux, il faudra de nouveau payer… Ceci étant dit, les Sims sont toujours autant rigolos et plus beaux que jamais. Au moins j'ai réussi à devenir astronaute à défaut d'y avoir été IRL !

    Sortie en septembre 2014 / Développé par Maxis.    … Expand
  91. vomov
    Dec 25, 2020
    0
    Initially, EA made the Sims 1, which was a good base game. Later, they expanded on the game, for which people were happy to pay.
    When the Sims 1 got bloated, they went to Sims 2; new engine, graphics, possibilities, etc. And they added expansions later. People paid, EA wins.
    When the Sims 2 got bloated, they went to Sims 3. Again, new, better, etc., with the addition of some odd    Initially, EA made the Sims 1, which was a good base game. Later, they expanded on the game, for which people were happy to pay.
    When the Sims 1 got bloated, they went to Sims 2; new engine, graphics, possibilities, etc. And they added expansions later. People paid, EA wins.
    When the Sims 2 got bloated, they went to Sims 3. Again, new, better, etc., with the addition of some odd mechanics. However, it had less content, so it required some expansions to be fun. People complained, sales dropped

    Now, EA had a choice:
    1) Make a great game with new everything, and expand on it later. This would be the obvious, money-making choice.
    2) Continue with the Sims 3 idea, without enough content. This would be the bad choice.
    EA went for option 3: make the basic architecture of a game, but don't fill in anything. Then charge money for everything. The result is obvious; low sales, low reviews.

    It's not that we're spoiled after playing the other Sim games with all the expansions, it's that this new thing is practically unplayable; there's nothing to do. It is not fun. After seeing sales drop in Sims 3, I'm surprised they went this way.

    The answer to the current state of EA is simple; fire the managers, and let game designers make the choices again. Managers want money, now. They want Origin, because they don't want to pay Valve for putting games on Steam, but they also ignore the massive sales Steam brings. They want copy protection, and ignore that pirates will always find a way, while normal (non-pirating) people are the victims aggressive protection (also, note that Steam lowers piracy). They finally expect people to pay NOW for possible DLC LATER. Seriously, fire all of them, and start over making proper games.    … Expand
  92. fatbird-ratesga
    Dec 22, 2020
    1
    the game is lacking for gameplay. build mod and create a sim is the best in all of the sims games but without a gameplay what's the point of "like simulation"?
  93. neckezz
    Dec 22, 2020
    4
    This game is a big miss, it's just leagues down from Sims 3, **** expansion which costs a lot of money.
    The only good thing about this game is sim creation. Also, the graphics can be better.
    If you want to play sims, and you don't care about music and graphics, download Sims 3.
    Shame on EA, money-hungry bastards.
  94. Fallconex
    Dec 17, 2020
    4
    I can't think of anything NEW that this game brings to the genre. The only point of 4th part is to make more profit and bring newcomers.
  95. FadedInMN
    Dec 14, 2020
    9
    Sims has always been an amazing game but it has also always lacked having many things people want in their games. The amount of game expansions and game packs is a bit much also instead of just being in the base game. CC makes Sims a much better experience and once I started using it I could never go back and that is one thing they could work on also for the next and last sims. It hasSims has always been an amazing game but it has also always lacked having many things people want in their games. The amount of game expansions and game packs is a bit much also instead of just being in the base game. CC makes Sims a much better experience and once I started using it I could never go back and that is one thing they could work on also for the next and last sims. It has always been an amazing life game though, I love the building experience although certain small changes would make it run even smoother. Will forever be a Sims fan.… Expand
  96. kaana948
    Dec 14, 2020
    4
    not gonna lie: playing this easier than playing sims 3 because game works wery well

    but thanks to the ea, the game and sims themselves lost their soul they don't feel like real characters and ea literally tries to sell everything like seasons? pay for it pets? pay for it? and worst things is that they are not good than the old sims games' dlc's
  97. Vasharal
    Dec 14, 2020
    9
    Love the series and this review is for the overall game with the DLC included. The game itself feels empty if played with the deluxe edition. It might not be liked by others and the 3rd one seemed more open world, but I do love that the sims are more intelligent and there's more stuff to do.
  98. Memessqn
    Dec 13, 2020
    7
    Fui bonzinho com o jogo,acho que deveria ter botado uma nota menor ----------------------------
  99. GODSPEED7
    Dec 6, 2020
    1
    This is, as usual with EA, a very barebones experience. To get ANY kind of complexity or interesting features, EA has made certain to strip it out of the base game and offer it in one of their expansion packs.

    There are (as of this review), 10 Expansion packs, costing 52 $ each. Add an Extra 31 other minor Game Packs and Item Packs costing anywhere from 26 $ to 13 $ each.. I only    This is, as usual with EA, a very barebones experience. To get ANY kind of complexity or interesting features, EA has made certain to strip it out of the base game and offer it in one of their expansion packs.

    There are (as of this review), 10 Expansion packs, costing 52 $ each.
    Add an Extra 31 other minor Game Packs and Item Packs costing anywhere from 26 $ to 13 $ each..

    I only have a couple of the expansions, because at that point I got sick and tired of EA's way of milking its player base. Even with a few major Expansion packs and about a dozen minor ones and item packs... the game is lackluster. You never really feel you can really customize your character to something you want. Everything just feels barebones to the max, EA has done EVERYTHING to give you the bare minimum.

    I had not played any of the Sims games since the Sims 1. That one only had 8 Expansion packs... the Sims 2 had more, the Sims 3 had more than the Sims 2 and now the Sims 4 has more than the Sims 3... yet it feels even more barebones than the Sims 1 was.

    The Sims 4 is one of those big money makers for EA; you can tell, because they don't even include Expansions or packs in EA Play service. Even EA Play Pro only has 2-3 packs. So even if you pay their monthly service, they are too cheap to offer you a full Sims 4 experience.

    I'm sick and tired of EA's bullcrap capitalist ways. I'm done with EA.

    Even if this means I won't get the Mass Effect Remastered experience, I decided EA is a blacklisted company in my books. They do not give a crap about the games they make, all they care is to rip you off and make you pay big money for what is litteraly very much nothing.

    F*** OFF EA!    … Expand
  100. bhkben
    Nov 27, 2020
    8
    compared to its predecessors, it leaves much to be desired. still, some of its expansion packs and content are innovative, and are worthy of praise. overall, it's a good one.
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  1. Positive: 31 out of 75
  2. Mixed: 42 out of 75
  3. Negative: 2 out of 75
  1. Cubed3
    Jul 23, 2020
    60
    While an enjoyable title that has been polished up and seems generally very modern, it cannot be expected that The Sims 4 is not going to be compared to The Sims 3. In this respect, it seems that while the game took a few steps forwards, it also took a few steps backwards by abandoning features that were very helpful and appreciated in the previous versions. It does have new features that people have been waiting for, such as emotions and more personality for the Sims. As for now, for some players it may not quite be worth to abandon The Sims 3 for it, but for new players looking for a first experience with the franchise, they may have an easier time navigating than former The Sims 3 players. People that have previously enjoyed the latter may be disappointed by the menus (Sim creation, building, or navigating town), as they have been so massively oversimplified that they are now actually confusing.
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  2. Pelit (Finland)
    Oct 25, 2014
    80
    The Sims 4 is once again a new beginning. Needs more content and soon, please. [Oct 2014]
  3. CD-Action
    Oct 24, 2014
    40
    The Sims 4 is just a foundation of a game. How would you react if you bought a new Elder Scrolls game and realized that half of the cities are unavailable (because TES6: World Adventures is around the corner), there are only 4 weapons (TES6: Accessories), you can’t ride horses (TES6: Pets), there are only 12 quests (TES6: Careers), 2 guilds (TES6: Friends) and 3 spells (TES6: Supernatural)? [Nov 2014, p.50]
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