The Sims 4

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4.2

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 2630 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 680 out of 2630
  2. Mixed: 543 out of 2630
  3. Negative: 1,407 out of 2630
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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
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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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