The Sims 4

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Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 2630 Ratings

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  1. Venge1155
    Sep 2, 2014
    9
    What this site has become is really sad. Most of the reviews on this game have never played the game and are just repeating things they have heard other people say just to feel like one of the in crowd. Anyway enough with that crap, The game runs great and the loading is SOOOO much better. I am really enjoying the building interface Create a Sim is fantastic and you can really see whereWhat this site has become is really sad. Most of the reviews on this game have never played the game and are just repeating things they have heard other people say just to feel like one of the in crowd. Anyway enough with that crap, The game runs great and the loading is SOOOO much better. I am really enjoying the building interface Create a Sim is fantastic and you can really see where they are going with the design of it for future updates and DLC. I think they clearly looked at the issues with Sims 3 and tried to work on them ( the "open" world is gone FINALLY) I have zero issue with babies being tied to cribs literally the only thing that changes is not accidentally leaving your baby somewhere... and the emotions? Holy crap they are perfect! So far I can tell I will greatly enjoy playing this game more than Sims 3.… Expand
  2. Ch_diego
    Oct 8, 2014
    10
    is a very good game, with new, more powerful tools, authoring tools and construction. Sims more emotional and expressive, the loading screens are very fast
  3. pollichops
    Sep 2, 2014
    8
    I don't think people are rating this game fairly for what it is. Most are saying "NO COLOR WHEEL, NO TODDLERS? 0/10!" Not to mention, this is self-inflicted on EA's part for pushing garbage for so long.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Score: 8.5/10

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

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

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

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

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

    I hope long time players (like I) give this a shot, maybe at least when the price is reduced, because it still is a great game and has a lot of potential to become the best in the series.    … Expand
  10. SkyLegend16
    Jan 22, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is awesome I love how they made upgrades for the games and I don't care if they took out pools or cars that doesn't lower how great the game is. I also love how it is similar to other sim games which means if your a sim fan like me then you would want that because we wouldn't want it to be completely different that means it wouldn't be considered a sims game. This is a great game even though there are some flaws but for you people who hate it for its upgrades then fine but if you hate it because of small things then why are you even a sims fan it's like other sims games so you're being irrational. I love this game and I hope it gets better ratings.… Expand
  11. Carlos1234
    Jun 25, 2016
    10
    The Sims 4 is the best game of the Sims. The new interactives possibilities and lots of more things you can do. Thats because I put a ten in The Sims4
  12. Pasinator666
    Sep 6, 2014
    10
    The game is good, even tough it lacks some features. The gameplay is smooth and it seems like an hibryd from sims 3 and 2. It's very fun to play.I know there are some negative reviews, but I feel they are unfair with the game. Most of the people bashing it are comparing this entrance to the series with the other ones, whereas there were expansions and alike. This is not the case. This gameThe game is good, even tough it lacks some features. The gameplay is smooth and it seems like an hibryd from sims 3 and 2. It's very fun to play.I know there are some negative reviews, but I feel they are unfair with the game. Most of the people bashing it are comparing this entrance to the series with the other ones, whereas there were expansions and alike. This is not the case. This game is very solid… Expand
  13. dkakdkkskk
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    I Love this game... The Best Sims Game Ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  14. queenbitterblue
    Sep 6, 2014
    10
    y'all hating on this game need to sit down. it's fantastic and you all only hate it because you expect the nostalgia you get from 2. the mood system and the way the sims look now is fantastic. it needs dlc yeah but it'll come in time and you'll be satisfied. that said, we do need options to change colors of clothes and things and a better camera.
  15. tatuguy
    Sep 2, 2014
    10
    a really Good Game its need a lot of things to add but right now I really enjoy the gameplay and the graphic is so funny the music the menu its beautiful
  16. onesim2014
    Sep 5, 2014
    9
    A step up from sims 3, CAS and build mode are less frustrating, the gameplay is finally back. The new interactions and emotion system make the sims 4 extremely fun to play. They have lots of goals and challenges for those who want a bit of direction,
    The load screens are very fast and not only does the game look great but it also runs very smoothly too.
    If you were a fan of sims 2 then    A step up from sims 3, CAS and build mode are less frustrating, the gameplay is finally back. The new interactions and emotion system make the sims 4 extremely fun to play. They have lots of goals and challenges for those who want a bit of direction,
    The load screens are very fast and not only does the game look great but it also runs very smoothly too.
    If you were a fan of sims 2 then you will love this game
    The only negative is their are no toddlers in the game    … Expand
  17. lancurvelo
    Sep 3, 2014
    8
    However is missing a lot of things, and this is normal in a The Sims base game, I really like this one. The game is amazing and beautiful. The clothes, hair, objects, is really pretty, CAS is so nice, the clothes transiction is faster compare to The Sims 3. The main loading is faster too, in The Sims 3 I ate, showered, ate again and the game is still loading, and my pc have an I7, 8gb Ram,However is missing a lot of things, and this is normal in a The Sims base game, I really like this one. The game is amazing and beautiful. The clothes, hair, objects, is really pretty, CAS is so nice, the clothes transiction is faster compare to The Sims 3. The main loading is faster too, in The Sims 3 I ate, showered, ate again and the game is still loading, and my pc have an I7, 8gb Ram, and a geforce 740m wtf, but not in The Sims 4, now is so quickly.
    And as the DLC, well The Sims are this way since The Sims 1, so guys lets appreciate that. I totally recommend this game for all the people.    … Expand
  18. mboner1
    Sep 4, 2014
    9
    I don't get all the zero scores. You people are being unfair and biased. Not sure if the reviews are written by children or trolls but the game isn't THAT bad. Maybe some people just have unrealistic expectations. If you are a sims fan that doesn't expect the sims 4 to change the world then give it a go cos it's a bit of fun. If you're expecting the sims 4 to be revolutionary then give itI don't get all the zero scores. You people are being unfair and biased. Not sure if the reviews are written by children or trolls but the game isn't THAT bad. Maybe some people just have unrealistic expectations. If you are a sims fan that doesn't expect the sims 4 to change the world then give it a go cos it's a bit of fun. If you're expecting the sims 4 to be revolutionary then give it a miss. I would have given it a 7, but to try and balance out the ridiculous zero scores I chucked on a couple of extra points.… Expand
  19. henriqueacribei
    Sep 8, 2014
    8
    It's true, Sims 4 unfortunally have lost some features that are present in every game of the saga, but it's, at the same time, the best Sims game ever made. And with EP and the free update to get the pool, this game could be a hit!
  20. spankipie
    Sep 12, 2014
    8
    Let me start by saying I've played all the sims games and have always bought them on release day, until Sims 4. The main reason was people were saying such negative things about it. In the end, I spent the money and I'm very glad I did. I've played for

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

    20 hours now and here are my impressions:

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

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

    The verdict:
    I'm very glad I bought this game. At 17 hours, I have still only scratched the surface. I have yet to see a sim die. There are so many things I haven't done yet and I'm looking forward to doing more. I'm actually excited for the expansion packs. I feel like the base game of TS4 is so much better than any base game yet and I think after it's not so trendy to bash the game anymore, people will come around and say this is the best sims game yet.    … Expand
  21. teemas2000
    Sep 13, 2014
    8
    The sims 4 has made a partial improvement from the sims 3 in terms of the visual interface, build mode and the actual sims themselves. I'm disappointed with the loading screens being virtually everywhere. If you want to visit your neighbours house, BOOM, you're stuck on a loading screen. However, by looking at the simulation game on a whole, there have been multiple improvements. I'mThe sims 4 has made a partial improvement from the sims 3 in terms of the visual interface, build mode and the actual sims themselves. I'm disappointed with the loading screens being virtually everywhere. If you want to visit your neighbours house, BOOM, you're stuck on a loading screen. However, by looking at the simulation game on a whole, there have been multiple improvements. I'm thrilled to see what is in store for the sims 4 in the near future with many expansion and stuff packs set to release, hopefully enhancing the game in various aspects.… Expand
  22. AdamF
    Sep 18, 2014
    9
    I want to start off by asking the question, how is this game getting such a bad rep?
    I'm an old school sims player, I've been playing since TSO. The sims 2 happened to be my favorite for the PC and I wasn't really into the whole neighborhood view at all when the sims 3 came out.
    This version of the sims is an awesome updated version of the sims. You can travel between different towns    I want to start off by asking the question, how is this game getting such a bad rep?
    I'm an old school sims player, I've been playing since TSO. The sims 2 happened to be my favorite for the PC and I wasn't really into the whole neighborhood view at all when the sims 3 came out.
    This version of the sims is an awesome updated version of the sims. You can travel between different towns with a loading screen of 5 seconds (Depending on your computer processor). Also you live on a lot, and on that lot you can travel between several different houses without loading screens, and so many people walk by your house and around the lot that you never miss traffic.
    What I do happen do dislike is there is NO dishwashers, nor pools. I'm sure it will come out on an expansion, but as for now that kind of upset me.
    I created an account just to let you know that you aren't wasting your money if you can enjoy a new era of The Sims. people don't understand where the Sims came from to be rating them such low points. The Sims 3 wasn't a step up in some peoples eyes (like mine), however The Sims 4 is really a great change in The Sims series. I Love the emotions, the worlds, the people and how they act, the multitasking, building, and so many more great feature this game has to offer. 9/10 because of no dishwashers or pools.    … Expand
  23. SEBeeGAMING
    Sep 19, 2014
    10
    Bought the game.... Loved it. People say that the game is not so good. But, people the graphics, emotions, are better.. That is why you should buy it. It is worth it.
  24. alehmarchiori
    Sep 24, 2014
    10
    I really can't understand why the people are nothing like, the game is just on he basic and the basic of the sims 4 is better than the sims 3 in all, the sims 2 is still the better but i think that I can change that with this new game!
  25. shadowhenry
    Sep 27, 2014
    10
    I think this game and all the others are serving there purpose I think this game is fun but there's some flaws I have but other then those this game is one of the best Sims game that has ever came out yet keep up the work EA
  26. JolieStewart1
    Oct 25, 2015
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I made an account just so I could let everyone know how horrible the wait time is to download this piece of poop game! i've been trying to download this game for 6 hours now and am still only at 46%! It is not worth the 60$. I wish I checked reviews before purchasing this game! if you did not make my mistake and decided to glance at reviews before buying, DO NOT BUY THIS GAME!… Expand
  27. Zink
    Sep 3, 2014
    9
    The Multitasking and Emotion features added to the game far outweigh the mostly boring content that has been removed or streamlined. Sims Veterans know that this franchise releases with a vanilla base and builds on expansions. Sims 4 is THE MOST STABLE FOUNDATION the franchise has ever had.

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

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

    ##PROS##

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

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

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

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

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

    ##CONS##

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

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

    * No Create-A-Style

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

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

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

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

    If you are unsure about buying this - wait a few weeks/months and then pick it up (give the developers a chance to tweak a few things/release updates).    … Expand
  29. MaikePAX
    Sep 17, 2014
    10
    Por mais que seja comum nos jogos bases da franquia virem faltando trocentas coisas, The Sims 4 mostra potencial principalmente nas ferramentas de criação e nas emoções dos Sims.
  30. ColeNubson
    Sep 19, 2014
    9
    The Sims 4, very similar to the previous Sims games, is a step forward. Although it takes more than 20 minutes to get used to all the changes, it's as much of a blast as the last games. If you really are a Sims fan, you won't mind having to do without some features likes cars or pools. I found that characters progressed more smoothly and realistically, in relationships and careers. IThe Sims 4, very similar to the previous Sims games, is a step forward. Although it takes more than 20 minutes to get used to all the changes, it's as much of a blast as the last games. If you really are a Sims fan, you won't mind having to do without some features likes cars or pools. I found that characters progressed more smoothly and realistically, in relationships and careers. I hardly found a single glitch while playing the game. The house customization was amazing and I love all the additional options I have when the game is in build mode. Anyone who is complaining about how bad this game is must not be giving it a chance, because once you get used to it, the options are unlimited.… Expand
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#7 Most Shared PC Game of 2014

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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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