The Sims 4

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4.2

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 2630 Ratings

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  1. naticat3927
    May 5, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love the Sims 4 and 3 but I think they made the sims4 a bit simple when you are buying items, you cant create your own design and well it can get boring, the cities are too small and really the lots are usually only 20x30 at the most I only found one lot that had 40x50 I like big homes and I would like to see the school or a beach and some tall buildings, but no they made it a simple town with nothing in it, the towns also need more houses. if you put the cities from the sims3 in the sims4 game it would be better. the people are great you can make them better but the clothes and the traits really make me mad. so make the towns bigger and better and give more traits and clothes for them and they are good to go. :)… Expand
  2. 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.
  3. Hitanonym111
    Apr 18, 2015
    7
    Okay, I don't think, what game is so bad(3.7!)
    I can say some pluses and minuses:
    +
    Sim-creator, create your sim from plasticine,
    Sim's emoji.
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    No open world.
    Many things is disappeared.
    Sometimes it boooring.
    7/10
    65/100
  4. femmefatal
    Apr 17, 2015
    1
    Have you noticed a lot of AAA titles are now just junk releases? Taking away what we love an enjoy and putting in crap like this with pretty pictures in it's place. Take games like Rome II and that new ELITE and Dangerous game and Beyond Earth by Firaxis and the X3 new game 4x in space.....just to name a FEW.

    It's these new indie games that are actually making headway because they are    Have you noticed a lot of AAA titles are now just junk releases? Taking away what we love an enjoy and putting in crap like this with pretty pictures in it's place. Take games like Rome II and that new ELITE and Dangerous game and Beyond Earth by Firaxis and the X3 new game 4x in space.....just to name a FEW.

    It's these new indie games that are actually making headway because they are probably hungry and starving not fat cats like EA and CA and DA and QA lol.

    Don't buy this piece of crap and wait for the reviews of ALL AAA titles before you buy them if you buy them as they are just producing milk money and donkey milking games and not worth the price of an out house.    … Expand
  5. iduncan91
    Apr 15, 2015
    0
    Don't trust any review that rates this game over a 5. This game, and the reboot of Sim City represent the dying days of EA and Maxis. I didn't think it was possible for the old EA games to be better than the new releases, but that is the case. EA did very little to update the Sims. The newest Sim City is a trainwreck, with very small towns that have less area than the original sim city.
  6. ajames600
    Apr 15, 2015
    9
    I'm a Simmer Since the age of 8 YEAH IT started with SIMS 1 then Sims City and SO on!!! Im Actually 19 NOW!

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

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

    SO SHUT UP TO THOSE MOTHER **** WHO KEEP ON BLABBING ABOUT THE GAME.......BECAUSE A REAL GAMER NEVER LOOSE HOPE TO THE GAME THEY LOVE!!!! IM A SIMMER FOR 11 YEARS!!! AND SIMs FRANCHISE HAS PROVEN A LOT OF IMPROVEMENTS!!! THE THING I HATE IS THE OVERPRICED SELLING... haaahhahah 60-80$$?    … Expand
  7. Leediamond
    Apr 6, 2015
    1
    Where do I start, the sims 4 is a huge disappointment. This is like sims 1 , you don't have a car, a pool, a bigger town.The town is so small and boring. The only thing good about the entire game is that you can design your character like an actually human. They should have just kept making expansion packages for sims 3. Guys Please don't waste your money this game is a huge step down fromWhere do I start, the sims 4 is a huge disappointment. This is like sims 1 , you don't have a car, a pool, a bigger town.The town is so small and boring. The only thing good about the entire game is that you can design your character like an actually human. They should have just kept making expansion packages for sims 3. Guys Please don't waste your money this game is a huge step down from all the other sims. They should have made the sims talk English that would make a huge difference then all the other sims. I want to find the creator of this game and tell them they were lazy when they made this new version. Seriously you can't do anything on this. Thumbs down!… Expand
  8. SasukeKun
    Apr 3, 2015
    2
    The sims 4 is the best game ever.
    I have the sims 4 get to work and i have to say that it's perfect, BUT, There Are No Toddlers in the game and i cant play it like this just cant and I hope that some day they will add it and then i will play the sims 4.
    :)
  9. bateman94
    Apr 3, 2015
    1
    I fail to see how this is in any way a step up from the previous sims? If anything it's almost a step-down. There's nothing to do, there's no restaurants or shopping areas? This is so basic and boring. And if I even want to go anywhere I have to wait 5 minutes at a loading screen! I wish I would have just bought sims 3 again and all the expansion packs for the the same price I paid for this.
  10. MostlyOkay
    Apr 3, 2015
    0
    A poor game compared to its predecessors. Even with updates, missing a lot of base game features found in 2 and 3.

    You'll find many little annoyances, such as everyone being exactly the same height, and lots of big ones, such as no more open world and families dying out through no Story Progression.

    Overall a huge step back.
  11. CammTheGreat08
    Mar 30, 2015
    9
    No this isn't sims 3. This is the sims 4. Although they took away a lot of the features that the previous entry had, it's still a fun and enjoyable game. And with EA and Maxis patching the game, and eventually add expansion packs, it'll be even better! If you don't like it, just don't play it, it's that simple!
  12. 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
  13. glowy01
    Mar 28, 2015
    10
    This is the new entry to the Sims whether you like it or not. It is not as good as The Sims 3 but it is what we have. So stop complaining and get a life.
  14. anicoebaker
    Mar 24, 2015
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game has positives and negatives, the positives being multi-tasking & the emotion stimulator & in my opinion I really do like the graphics Also, a lot more Food options!. However, its definitely not worth the price! This game is probably worse than Sims 2 (which was actually really good & the transition between 2 & 3 was outstanding by EA).
    The Negatives:
    - Create-a-sim , its completely pathetic the Sims don't look like real-life people. the hair is all clumpy & the bodies are very unrealistic, there is no height difference between teenagers, young-adults, adults or elders.
    - The traits are also very basic & boring.
    - There are no Toddlers?! and the Baby literally can't do anything and can barely be interacted with by other Sims.

    - NO OPEN WORLD! its just a bunch of loading screens after loading screens, can't see the Sims school, work & if you want to go anywhere... ALL is just loading screens.
    - There is also no Create Tool, you cannot personalize your Sims houses as much as compared to Sims 3...
    - LAME! No cars, & the neighbourhood is sectioned.
    - RANDOM SIMS WILL CONSTANTLY JOIN YOU CONVERSATION AND CUT OFF OTHER INTERACTIONS WITH SIMS YOU WANT TO TALK TOO!
    - NO STORY PROGRESSION    … Expand
  15. armorbullet
    Mar 21, 2015
    1
    Being a huge fan of sims playing since sims 2 on the gamecube then the huge leap too sims 3 on the computer with tons of dlc that took your money but it was still a good game and i enjoyed it played for hours on end and then a bug ruined it for me where all my guys turned invisible now playing sims 4 which is a downgrade with the town the graphics look super cheesy and close to a cartoonBeing a huge fan of sims playing since sims 2 on the gamecube then the huge leap too sims 3 on the computer with tons of dlc that took your money but it was still a good game and i enjoyed it played for hours on end and then a bug ruined it for me where all my guys turned invisible now playing sims 4 which is a downgrade with the town the graphics look super cheesy and close to a cartoon and there are still bugs my game crashed within an hour of playing after this frustration i stopped playing this game because its obvious that ea is only after money… Expand
  16. bbglop
    Mar 20, 2015
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is an insult to the Sims franchise! Seriously EA?!
    You can't explore the world.
    You can't place lots.
    You can't edit town.
    And it doesn't even have half the features of Sims 3.

    How dare you charge us so much for this crap?!
    You suck EA!    … Expand
  17. Simsilikesims
    Mar 19, 2015
    8
    There are still a lot of missing features but pools & ghosts, & the business and athletic careers have been patched in. This game runs smoothly on older computers (like those running Win XP) & laptop computers, provided you do not add too much custom content to your game (always a risk with the Sims series). The loading screens between lots are shorter than the ones in Sims 2, althoughThere are still a lot of missing features but pools & ghosts, & the business and athletic careers have been patched in. This game runs smoothly on older computers (like those running Win XP) & laptop computers, provided you do not add too much custom content to your game (always a risk with the Sims series). The loading screens between lots are shorter than the ones in Sims 2, although many will find this a step backwards from Sims 3's open world. Family oriented players will find their play style is limited by the absence of toddlers, & the fact that babies are tied to their bassinets and cannot be carried around. Players wanting to play medieval neighborhoods are limited by the fact that the phone is a integral part of the user interface (every Sim has a smartphone in Sims 4).… Expand
  18. 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.
  19. slreed
    Mar 12, 2015
    0
    I have played the Sims since the first game, and sims 4 game is so disappointing. I am mad I spent money on it. I am trying to figure out what is so great about this game. To me, Sims 3 was the best. How can you backtrack from that. In sims 3 you could roam the entire world freely. Go places, knock on other people's doors, and go to community events posted in the news papers, takeI have played the Sims since the first game, and sims 4 game is so disappointing. I am mad I spent money on it. I am trying to figure out what is so great about this game. To me, Sims 3 was the best. How can you backtrack from that. In sims 3 you could roam the entire world freely. Go places, knock on other people's doors, and go to community events posted in the news papers, take classes etc. Sims 4 has none of that. I liked Sims 3 because you were always meeting new people randomly as you went through the worlds and it was never hard to socialize or make friends. Sims 4 it is hard to socialize and much time is wasted trying to do so. Sims 4 world is small with like three places to go and little room to build your own community lots. When you want to go somewhere, its like Sims 1 all over again, going to the load screen and then picking a place you can't do anything in. In Sims 3 when you had a child the child turned out depending on how you treat it as a baby and toddler. In Sims 4 the baby can be aged up as soon as you have it no toddlers. I will say that in Sims 3 the baby and toddler seem longed, by they could have just shortened it as oppose to getting ride of it all together. Even if they come out with really good expansion packs I do not see how this game can be saved. They should have started from Sims 3 and went up from there. I am not even sure if this is better than Sims 2. The interactions are better, I guess and that is about it. But you are confined to your house, I did not see any cars you can buy. And if you want to go to somewhere else then you have to wait until the games loads. I am sorry, but I fail to see the improvements from Sims 3. I mean the graphic are better and you can make a more detailed sim, but I rather have better game play that those things. What a waste.… Expand
  20. Michaeln810
    Mar 10, 2015
    1
    I tried this game during the 48 hour demo a while ago. I've been playing the Sims since the Sims 2 and well the Sims 4 feels like a cheaper version of the Sims 2.

    The Positives: Multi-tasking is so helpful Runs better on computers Build/Buy aren't separate And that's about it.... The Neutrals: Create a Sim is vastly improved but due to the lack of create a style it wasn't as    I tried this game during the 48 hour demo a while ago. I've been playing the Sims since the Sims 2 and well the Sims 4 feels like a cheaper version of the Sims 2.

    The Positives: Multi-tasking is so helpful
    Runs better on computers
    Build/Buy aren't separate
    And that's about it....

    The Neutrals: Create a Sim is vastly improved but due to the lack of create a style it wasn't as intuitive as the Sims 3.
    Build/Buy: I'll admit the moving a room around never interested me mostly because i know where a room is going to go when i build it. Sadly due to lack of Create a Style possibilities are limited.

    The NEGATIVES (there's a lot of them):
    Create A Style is GONE!
    Emotions don't do much (I prefer the mood meter)
    Too many unlock-able items( I just want to buy a nice TV but nooope!)
    Very Small Town(s)
    No toddlers
    Warp Work is back
    No Open World (probably the biggest asset of the sims 3)
    Lack of clothing options (mainly due to no Create a Style)
    Making friends seems to take very long compared to the sims 3
    LOADING SCREENS EVERYWHERE (Short but very annoying)
    The graphics would look good... if I were playing on a mobile device

    Overall I think The Sims 4 is a massive step backward compared to the Sims 3. I do understand the Sims 3 was a bit rough on the computer, but that's no excuse to cut out so much content. Never have I felt that I needed custom content in a Sims game, but here I do. EA is ruining The Sims name just like they ruined many others like Burnout and Need For Speed. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS. Go buy Sims 3 and 2 expansion packs instead. At least that's worth the cost    … Expand
  21. guitarmaniac004
    Mar 2, 2015
    3
    Ok, so giving this game above a 0 was hardenough but I'll give it some amount of credit. I like the game to an extent. It's fun to play while the internet is down and it's nice to build a neat house or create the sim that you've always wanted to be. The thing is, this game doesn't supply all of that. The create-a-sim is better than it used to be because it interactsbetter with theOk, so giving this game above a 0 was hardenough but I'll give it some amount of credit. I like the game to an extent. It's fun to play while the internet is down and it's nice to build a neat house or create the sim that you've always wanted to be. The thing is, this game doesn't supply all of that. The create-a-sim is better than it used to be because it interactsbetter with the userface. The build mode would be alright if it didn't constantly bombard me with DLC, as if this game wasn't entirely based on DLC!

    As opposed to gameplay, this game has taken a definate setback. They slightly improved the graphics (yay I guess?) while removing access to the entire game without loading screens. This really ticked me off. The idea of bringing out a new game to a franchise isn't to just slap an extra number on there and to strip most of it's features. You're supposed to have a HOOK! Something newthat people can grab on to to make ther game new and exciting. This game did not supply that. I felt like I was playing The Sims 3 with a lot of removed features. I don't know what was going through EA's/Maxis's mind when they thought the next intallation of The Sims was going to be a success. This game sucks donkey balls but some features are ok... but it still sucks balls    … Expand
  22. apanos7
    Feb 28, 2015
    0
    DO NOT BUY THIS GAME! I wish someone had told me this!

    A HUGE step back for the Sims, what a shame. Something I loved about the Sims 3 was the ease of walking down the sidewalk to the neighbor's house, or driving to the park - now we've gone back to a closed world? Also, remember how you could adjust your effort at work, or complete opportunities to improve your work rating or    DO NOT BUY THIS GAME! I wish someone had told me this!

    A HUGE step back for the Sims, what a shame.

    Something I loved about the Sims 3 was the ease of walking down the sidewalk to the neighbor's house, or driving to the park - now we've gone back to a closed world?

    Also, remember how you could adjust your effort at work, or complete opportunities to improve your work rating or skills? Not anymore.

    You can't even use Speed Option 4 (fastforward through current action), and extremely useful feature in previous Sims games.

    Romantic interactions have been getting less and less steamy since Sims 2.

    Some people are saying this is more like Sims 2 - I say it's more like Sims 1 with beautiful graphics.

    Terrible, awful game.    … Expand
  23. sims
    Feb 23, 2015
    8
    The Sims4. Firstly, I would like to say the Create A Sim is fantastic! It's 1000 times faster than the laggy sims 3 (plus the variety of clothes has improved.) I'm annoyed at the fact that there is not Create A Style but it takes 20 seconds to load up so I can't really argue, speed wise, the game is a lot less laggy and smooth. I like the new graphics, its a new angle. One thing that hasThe Sims4. Firstly, I would like to say the Create A Sim is fantastic! It's 1000 times faster than the laggy sims 3 (plus the variety of clothes has improved.) I'm annoyed at the fact that there is not Create A Style but it takes 20 seconds to load up so I can't really argue, speed wise, the game is a lot less laggy and smooth. I like the new graphics, its a new angle. One thing that has annoyed me is to see your neighour you have to go through a loading screen. Going out to another part of town I understand, but just going across the road to see your neighbour!? This review is a lot later because its Feb (whoops) but I wanted to write a late review because I wanted to wait till EA has fixed the important bugs and added new stuff e.g. Pools and new Jobs. I'm SUPER excited for the get To Work Expansion Pack coming out soon. Anyways, BUILD MODE IS AMAZING! I started building a starter home on my sims 3 and the roofs were so hard to master:( We're a bit low on furniture but oh well!

    Overall I loved this game and I think that I'm glad to have spent £20 on this game (I got it on sale.) It is an upgrade from the sims 3 but not a massive one..    … Expand
  24. Skulb
    Feb 23, 2015
    0
    Compared to Sims 3 this game is basically missing everything that made its prequel good. And the list is too long to even remember and too long to write down expecting others to read. It is a travesty. I am glad I long ago made the decision to never buy ANYTHING from EA without first assuring myself that it is good by waiting for community feedback. After I had thus assured myself thatCompared to Sims 3 this game is basically missing everything that made its prequel good. And the list is too long to even remember and too long to write down expecting others to read. It is a travesty. I am glad I long ago made the decision to never buy ANYTHING from EA without first assuring myself that it is good by waiting for community feedback. After I had thus assured myself that Sims 4 was trash I tried a cracked copy (And I am not ashamed. EA deserves no support for crap like Sims 4 from anybody.) and rage quit/uninstalled after about 20 minutes, if it was even that long. Creating a sim was OK, but then the actual game started and by Helm it is bad!
    All I can say is that people who prepurchased this turkey are the real problem, not EA. They are the ones keeping companies like this alive and still able to prey on the consumer. If everyone would do what I do EA would either go out of business (Good riddance btw) or it would have to change its ways and offer quality and value for money when people buy their games. And no, not 400$ worth of heroin pump DLC releases, 12 expansions and 1500 patches later, but the base game you buy in the box. If that isn`t good you should go out of business. And Sims 4 is about as bad as it gets.

    PS: I love how the corrupt game reviewers (Who are undoubtedly getting bribes from EA.) are scoring this calamity of a game in the 70s while the actual customers are below 4 across the board. It actually deserves the big, fat zero I am just now going to give it.    … Expand
  25. AJWatson95
    Feb 22, 2015
    3
    The whole thing is a let down. I prefer the Sims 3 much more than the Sims 4. The fact that there is no open world and you have to load between lots reminds me of the Sims 2. I feel like everything is a step back and although there are more building options, it still just seems like a huge step back. There isn't even an option for a garage door in build mode... My biggest annoyance thoughThe whole thing is a let down. I prefer the Sims 3 much more than the Sims 4. The fact that there is no open world and you have to load between lots reminds me of the Sims 2. I feel like everything is a step back and although there are more building options, it still just seems like a huge step back. There isn't even an option for a garage door in build mode... My biggest annoyance though is the game play. The non open world feature just really annoys me. Honestly I think EA could have done a lot better than this. If you're thinking about buying it, I would say don't do it. Stick to the Sims 3.… Expand
  26. alliehue
    Feb 21, 2015
    1
    Let me just say I don't like it at all. I have tried to like it too, but I just don't like it at all. Why could they not expound on the good features of 3 instead of recreating the wheel? Building is easier, but not worth the money for an entire game. I don't like more about 4 than I hated about 3. So it's back to TS3 for me.
  27. eddroos
    Feb 21, 2015
    2
    No an interesting game!

    Without talking about the bad changes from Sims 3 to Sims 4, which were a lot!, I think this game is not that good. The only interesting part is making your avatar, or design any Sim you want, because when you start the game you only can select what your Sims are going to do, something that first is interesting but later is so boring. And you can't "invent    No an interesting game!

    Without talking about the bad changes from Sims 3 to Sims 4, which were a lot!, I think this game is not that good.

    The only interesting part is making your avatar, or design any Sim you want, because when you start the game you only can select what your Sims are going to do, something that first is interesting but later is so boring.

    And you can't "invent stories", always is the same even with expansions, is just real life but in a game. I don't want to make that somebody feel bad, but The Sims are for people who hate real life o itself and wants to make a different life in the game!    … Expand
  28. Henri123
    Feb 21, 2015
    4
    For me The Sims 4 was done lazily. It was sold incomplete and surrounded by excuses. Not counting the reported bugs, average graphics for myself and others. They had hurry to sell the game but ought to have given more time for producers. They also ought to have prioritized some important things for the players. Still for me they were more motivated in The Sims 2 that had few bugs, but itFor me The Sims 4 was done lazily. It was sold incomplete and surrounded by excuses. Not counting the reported bugs, average graphics for myself and others. They had hurry to sell the game but ought to have given more time for producers. They also ought to have prioritized some important things for the players. Still for me they were more motivated in The Sims 2 that had few bugs, but it was fun and with a strong base game.… Expand
  29. rprentice3
    Feb 20, 2015
    0
    Just stick with Sims 3! Sims 4 is such a step backwards in comparison to Sims 3. Sure the graphics are better, but it doesn't make up for the lack of features. Sims 4 has decided to delete cars, the entire toddler age, certain careers, general ease of play (such as key buttons ie camera angles) and many more. Really disappointed. I have owned all the Sims in the past and their expansionJust stick with Sims 3! Sims 4 is such a step backwards in comparison to Sims 3. Sure the graphics are better, but it doesn't make up for the lack of features. Sims 4 has decided to delete cars, the entire toddler age, certain careers, general ease of play (such as key buttons ie camera angles) and many more. Really disappointed. I have owned all the Sims in the past and their expansion packs and wish that Sims 4 wasn't part of my collection.… Expand
  30. ReviewScope
    Feb 19, 2015
    8
    The most controversial game in the series. I can see why, but does it deserve a user score of 3.7?

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

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

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

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

    7/10 (Original Score)
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Awards & Rankings

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#3 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
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#7 Most Shared PC Game of 2014

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Metascore
70

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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