The Sims 4

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  1. bonidex
    Sep 8, 2014
    10
    I don't get why so many people hate this game. It's fantastic! I play the sims series since the first and it's been a great part of my life. I didn't like 3 so much and this game brought me back in. It's so simple my sister can't stop playing. But there are so many layers that make it much more complex. I love the game objectives, that are much simpler and quicker to get with much betterI don't get why so many people hate this game. It's fantastic! I play the sims series since the first and it's been a great part of my life. I didn't like 3 so much and this game brought me back in. It's so simple my sister can't stop playing. But there are so many layers that make it much more complex. I love the game objectives, that are much simpler and quicker to get with much better rewards.
    It's simple enough to get you going and with future expansions I believe it's gonna only get better. It's nice to start with a smaller game so you get to learn it well, then expand. I'm loving every minute.    … Expand
  2. Adriaan
    Sep 5, 2014
    10
    This is ridiculous. It's Civilization 5 all over again. Maxis tries to pour in it's vision and heart to move the franchise forward, at the cost of fluff (that can easily be added afterwards) and the backlash is once again off the charts.

    You can't make a real change without investing something in it. That will be at the cost of some other things. I believe Maxis had their priorities    This is ridiculous. It's Civilization 5 all over again. Maxis tries to pour in it's vision and heart to move the franchise forward, at the cost of fluff (that can easily be added afterwards) and the backlash is once again off the charts.

    You can't make a real change without investing something in it. That will be at the cost of some other things. I believe Maxis had their priorities straight.

    I admit I miss the open world. I also slightly miss the color pallet and the pools. The content is a little thin for the price. But the core has become so much better. Multitasking is something that I wanted for ages, and the emotion system has made me laugh quite a few times. The character creation and building is definitely a lot better too, just genius. Also, many people here are telling how you can only default to standard styles in sim and house creation, which is just blatantly not true, but it's simply the standard edit mode you enter.

    People will be people and always look at what they lost instead of what they gained. If you're openhearted, you will have a great time. The origin version is a little pricey though, which I was happy to pay, but the bar is pretty high.

    All in all I'm having a ton of fun, and I'm looking forward to the DLC's to pour my euros into. I trust you'll make the core flourish to new heights with those additions, Maxis!    … Expand
  3. SuRathanil
    Sep 3, 2014
    10
    I have enjoyed the game. I am a big sims fan. While the sims 4 doesn't offer all things sims 2 or 3 offers with expansions included, its still a very fun game. The base game sims 4 vs sims 2 and sims 3? The sims 4 wins hands down. A lot of people where expecting to much and now they're disappointed, but don't let that fool you its a nice game. If you don't want to pay $60, wait for aI have enjoyed the game. I am a big sims fan. While the sims 4 doesn't offer all things sims 2 or 3 offers with expansions included, its still a very fun game. The base game sims 4 vs sims 2 and sims 3? The sims 4 wins hands down. A lot of people where expecting to much and now they're disappointed, but don't let that fool you its a nice game. If you don't want to pay $60, wait for a sale in about 6-8 months from now and pick it up with a couple expansion packs. You won't regret it because its a quality title. The game is MUCH improved over the sims 3 base game. The further of the sim series has never looked brighter.… Expand
  4. bearnold15
    Sep 3, 2014
    10
    First up lets talk about what Sims 4 does add, since by now you read a hundred whiny reviews of what's missing. Multitasking- you can now do things like read books and talk at that the same time. Which is great when you're focused on skill development and someone comes up to you trying to talk. The emotions for the Sims are so great, because now there is some type of strategy you canFirst up lets talk about what Sims 4 does add, since by now you read a hundred whiny reviews of what's missing. Multitasking- you can now do things like read books and talk at that the same time. Which is great when you're focused on skill development and someone comes up to you trying to talk. The emotions for the Sims are so great, because now there is some type of strategy you can employee when trying to talk to people. On the creation side the new create-a-sim tools are great, yeah there aren't 50 different swatches and stuff for each item but still give it a few updates and that will be back for sure. On the tech side - I have a laptop with a core i5 processor and decent video card and can run on Ultra settings which is extremely smooth, if you really can't run this game at all you need to buy a new computer. And one person who said the camera views suck, uh yeah check the controls and learn how to press ctrl+a or ctrl+d the camera is fine it's not exactly the greatest thing ever but it's not going to stop me from enjoying the game.

    So overall the game's new multitasking and emotions features are going to keep me playing until new expansions(which haven't even been announced to be free or premium yet people) come out.    … Expand
  5. Skullz
    Sep 2, 2014
    10
    I remember playing playing the original so long ago and have been a fan of The Sims since then. A solid title in the series and not nearly as bad as people say. While some features were stripped from the game in my opinion it makes for a much better game play without them. Also some features are lacking that should be in game but they're not really anything that ruin the game. Nowhere nearI remember playing playing the original so long ago and have been a fan of The Sims since then. A solid title in the series and not nearly as bad as people say. While some features were stripped from the game in my opinion it makes for a much better game play without them. Also some features are lacking that should be in game but they're not really anything that ruin the game. Nowhere near as buggy as 3 was and nice looking. Have no idea how people can say it's boring after playing a few hours....I don't think these people have played a sims game before because this game is exactly what you'd expect a sims game to be. Multitasking is a huge plus for the game and it has an awesome social system among sims. Camera controls are different but can be switched to sims 3 controls with the press of 3 buttons. CAS is awesome and the clothing options in this one are really good, emotions are fun but working around them can be tricky that's the point though. I'm a long time Sim fan and most other fans I know have really enjoyed the game so far, but people's hate for Ea is giving the game a bad rep it doesn't deserve. I'd say get the game and play it for yourself if you're really interested. IT'S AMAZING AND WORTH IT!… Expand
  6. AmyImpact
    Sep 2, 2014
    10
    The game has improved a lot. The lots are full of people. The build mode is awesome. Multitask is the most interesting thing in this game and the gallery is very great. They made The Sims 4 like a social network.
  7. LucianoMendes
    Sep 2, 2014
    10
    I think the game's very nice... well, of course there are some things missing, but it didn't bother me at all, because the places are full of Sims to talk and have fun, the game play is great (you can actually do lots of things in the same time)... by the way, funny is how people used to complain about TS3, the problems with the game play and etc and now the think it is an amazing game.
  8. The_X_Filess
    Sep 2, 2014
    10
    I've played it a couple of hours yesterday. My first impressions are actually really good.

    (-) The game runs very smooth on my PC, 60 fps on Ultra settings. + load and save times are much shorter. Graphics look great! (-) The new UI looks amazing. It's much easier to find a certain object in Build mode. (-) I like the new possibilities in Build mode. There are TONS of new options to    I've played it a couple of hours yesterday. My first impressions are actually really good.

    (-) The game runs very smooth on my PC, 60 fps on Ultra settings. + load and save times are much shorter. Graphics look great!
    (-) The new UI looks amazing. It's much easier to find a certain object in Build mode.
    (-) I like the new possibilities in Build mode. There are TONS of new options to create unique houses. And the controls are easy.
    (-) Multitasking is amazing. This is a big improvement. My Sims feel more human because of this. It's very cool to see them talking while they're playing games for example. Though they tend to change (seating) positions a lot when they're in a conversation, which is kinda annoying.
    (-) Emotions are awesome! Again, a huge improvement. Now you actually notice that your Sim is angry, sad, emotional and so forth. It's so much fun to see you're Sim hiding in his bed when he's embarrassed. Again, they feel more like humans.
    (-) Public places are fun! I never really like public places in The Sims 3, because they were kinda chaotic. In The Sims 4 this changed a lot. It's a lot of fun to go to the gym and talk to other Sims during your workout. And I like that when you're sitting in the bar talking to another Sim, other Sims can join the conversation.
    (-) Promotions. Even though the new careers are not really my thing I do like the new system. You have to complete certain tasks to get a promotion. When you actually get a promotion you'll also receive a gift like a new PC when you're a blogger.
    (-) The world is beautiful. Yes, we don't have an open world like in The Sims 3 anymore. But because of this the game runs very smooth. And the world looks much nicer now. My Sim was eating in the backyard yesterday and the view was amazing. I could see a fast food restaurant and a highway and beautiful hills. Really nice.

    So far great impressions. It really feels like a new Sim game and it's a very solid base game!

    What I don't like so far are the careers. It's cool to be an astronaut but not very realistic. I miss the business, medical, political, law enforcement careers and so forth. I don't understand why the developers removed those.

    Maybe my opinion will change after playing it again later today, but for now I'm impressed. Yes, they removed some big things like pools and toddlers, and I'm not happy about that but they've added many new cool things. Too bad nowadays all people do is hate on gamedevelopers that dare to change things.    … Expand
  9. Goldman77
    Sep 8, 2014
    10
    First let me just say that on the whole I am a professional review and have very authoritative credentials.
    Lets me tell you that when EA came to my door step and asked me to review this game that I knew that EA wanted my credentials, my expertise applied to the honest and unbiased review of this game.
    First lets look at the music, the music for this game is amazing. The moment I hit    First let me just say that on the whole I am a professional review and have very authoritative credentials.
    Lets me tell you that when EA came to my door step and asked me to review this game that I knew that EA wanted my credentials, my expertise applied to the honest and unbiased review of this game.

    First lets look at the music, the music for this game is amazing. The moment I hit start I was meet with a grand montage of scenes and music from the game. Each piece of music I listened to gave me the feeling of creativity.

    The Interface is astounding, the supplementary tutorial it had filled me with confidence and gave me the tools to begin my virtual creation. I felt that I could do almost anything.

    The interactions between the Sims is great and I could see the importance of ensuring that features are thinned down so all of the unnecessary clutter from Sims 3 that came about from the endless content of expansions.

    Truly EA has brought there innovation and creation forward from there critically acclaimed Dungeon keepers iOS game and has began the next generation of virtual reality.    … Expand
  10. 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
  11. Franky3121
    Jul 13, 2015
    10
    People are saying this game is terrible because it's not like Sims 3. I'm gonna say it now, this game may not be as good as sims 3, but it's still a good game. The loading screens and some less features do nothing for the game. Theyre only done cause the big maps were slowing the game down when you had too much population. I think sims 4 is equally as good. Those poor reviewers haventPeople are saying this game is terrible because it's not like Sims 3. I'm gonna say it now, this game may not be as good as sims 3, but it's still a good game. The loading screens and some less features do nothing for the game. Theyre only done cause the big maps were slowing the game down when you had too much population. I think sims 4 is equally as good. Those poor reviewers havent really given the game a fair chance… Expand
  12. Mordaith
    Sep 7, 2014
    10
    Not sure what all the hate is about. I'm not one to make prop of a S*** company like EA, but I've got about 30 hours in so far. Been playing since 20 min after launch. No problems. Really really enjoying the game. The Sims are way more interesting to interact with. They are smarter. I have not been bored. My sims always have something to do.
  13. angarvin43
    Sep 2, 2014
    10
    Fantastic! Every body, EA did that again! After the great success of reboot in Sim City, fans of simulation games are wondering what the next simulation title will be launched by EA. I can't imagine how bad the gaming industry will become if EA doesn't exist in this world. For starters, EA is currently one of the best simulation developers in the world, and in general it is the leader inFantastic! Every body, EA did that again! After the great success of reboot in Sim City, fans of simulation games are wondering what the next simulation title will be launched by EA. I can't imagine how bad the gaming industry will become if EA doesn't exist in this world. For starters, EA is currently one of the best simulation developers in the world, and in general it is the leader in trends of development of various games around the world.

    Sim City has already drawn so much attention and become a legend of simulation games in modern era. Today, another legend has born, which is this wonderful game.

    Sims 4 has significant improvement over its predecessor. It has an improved UI, which is more user friendly. Its graphic is superb and oustanding. On a technical side, the optimization is perfect, the game is running extremely smoothly. The game play elements also bring the simulation of life to a new level. It has a lot of elements added, and offers a great variety of game play choices for players. Also, it is very realistic, which is an outstanding life simulator.

    All in all, the game has a lot of innovative and creative improvement, which is a must-have for all fans of simulation.

    I am already looking forwards for more DLCs to come. Please do not release expansions again like the old-days, as this takes too much time for development. Fans want new contents as soon as possible. Developers, please try to release more and more DLCs on a weekly, or if possible, on a daily basis. Fans are eager to pay for more FUN! ;)

    Every one, please join me to celebrate the great launch day of such fantastic title!    … Expand
  14. 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.
  15. Milolosz
    Sep 6, 2014
    10
    t's a great game, is full of details, it has nice graphics, a little innovation BUT there is one small ale.But in game lack CHILDREN CAR POOL PRESS and many other things..Ale this is still a great game but not least 5-10 owned DLC there's no way ... But I would still recommend to play the Sims fans and new players would also :)
  16. supersonic250
    Sep 2, 2014
    10
    Disparado o melhor jogo da serie, a unica coisa que ficou faltando foram as piscinas, mas tenho certeza que em breve elas apareceram em novos pacotes de expançao(EA everywhere).
  17. schrodingoether
    Sep 2, 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
  18. RuaCon
    Sep 2, 2014
    10
    It's totally cool! I don't know why some give an negative review. The Sim 4 base on the success of 'Sim Family' game. I can see that have a lot of improve and so fun in gaming. I play it on 10 pm 1st - Aug when it release. until now.
    Graphic so fantastic, it's update that run well with new Display Card. I can run Ultra setting in Sim 4 but in SIm 3 a only can run at Medium and with lag.    It's totally cool! I don't know why some give an negative review. The Sim 4 base on the success of 'Sim Family' game. I can see that have a lot of improve and so fun in gaming. I play it on 10 pm 1st - Aug when it release. until now.
    Graphic so fantastic, it's update that run well with new Display Card. I can run Ultra setting in Sim 4 but in SIm 3 a only can run at Medium and with lag. The camera control give you more option to view - control sim with new way. Sim can do more than 1 task at the same time. in Sim 4 I can play chess and chatting with friends. control sim sit down and... 'do somethings'. The programmer must do more more work when sim can do 2 task or more at same time. Sim act as real person that use can control but sometime can't because Sim don't need to do that.... at lot of think. with me. It's perfect for a Sim 4 Base... waiting for first expansion ^_^    … Expand
  19. 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
  20. lippolis
    Sep 2, 2014
    10
    I give Sims 4 a ten out of ten for making me want to play in regular speed and to actually work on relationships. i used to start out married in the game, but now i start single to see the relationship evolve. this is an amazingly wonderfully epic adventure that must be had for all. my only grub is that there is no toddlers, but with all its greatness it makes up for it in sheer impressiveness
  21. LucianoPaulo
    Sep 2, 2014
    10
    Graphics look great! I really liked how they changed all the menus. Also the create tools are really intuitive. The highest points in this game are definitely the multitask and the new online gallery.
  22. AdrianoFox
    Sep 2, 2014
    10
    The game is great. The only missing feature that really bothers are toddlers. Besides that, The Sims 4 is very fun, fluid, soft and beautiful. The world is full of life, with lots of Sims walking around and interacting with each other. There are lots of cars on the streets, a boat and a train on the background, making everything even more alive. The Sims 3 had a open world, but it wasThe game is great. The only missing feature that really bothers are toddlers. Besides that, The Sims 4 is very fun, fluid, soft and beautiful. The world is full of life, with lots of Sims walking around and interacting with each other. There are lots of cars on the streets, a boat and a train on the background, making everything even more alive. The Sims 3 had a open world, but it was really dead.

    The emotions of the Sims work really well. They make sense and aren't exaggerated at all. The animations look really good and expressive, The multitasking is awesome, it really optimizes the time. The lighting is just AMAZING, i have no words to describe it! Now light goes through every room and floor, and the sun ray lights are perfect!

    The Sims 3 was just disastrous at launch. Dead world, dumb Sims, awful lighting, lots of bugs and a very heavy look. The only advantage it had was Create a Style, but what's the point of having a great function and a terrible gameplay? The Sims 4 enhances the gameplay, you can have real fun playing. The missing content are coming. With the expansion packs the game will be even better.    … Expand
  23. GowenGeter
    Sep 2, 2014
    10
    I have been playing for 5 hours straight and it's a lot of fun. I also like how the game runs better than Sims 3.

    There are people who hate EA and write reviews of games that they didn't even buy or play so that explains some of the negative reviews. In the end of the day, haters aren't going to stop me from enjoying the game.
  24. tiberij1
    Sep 2, 2014
    10
    Honestly I don't know why everyone is scoring it so low. I wasn't too sure about it after hearing all that has been removed, but honestly, once you play the game you don't think about that. The interactions between sims are great, and there isn't any lag. The graphics are good as well. No complaints so far
  25. Chengalang
    Sep 2, 2014
    10
    Great game. Love it and already hooked. Yes, there are some features missing but there also aren't already 11 expansion packs and 9 stuff packs.

    To the people who claim Sims 4 isn't worth the $60 because it doesn't compare to your apparent purchasing of all expansions. $60 vs $460 and it's doing just a-okay.
  26. srbee91
    Sep 2, 2014
    10
    Love this game! Love the Sims! People are just too picky. Love the look of Sims and it runs and plays great! I will never turn my back on sims!!! BUY IT TODAY!
  27. jmac2727
    Sep 2, 2014
    10
    Exactly what you want to see in a base game. Game runs perfectly smooth, been playing over 8 hours now and haven't run into a single bug. The important features that make a Sims game a Sims game are still there, you really start feeling attached to your Sims. The loading screens are as close to nonexistent as you can get and are not a distraction at all. I give it a 10 with absolutelyExactly what you want to see in a base game. Game runs perfectly smooth, been playing over 8 hours now and haven't run into a single bug. The important features that make a Sims game a Sims game are still there, you really start feeling attached to your Sims. The loading screens are as close to nonexistent as you can get and are not a distraction at all. I give it a 10 with absolutely no hesitation.… Expand
  28. ethancarter
    Sep 2, 2014
    10
    The Game has the best graphics of any sim game and its tactile honestly its nearly perfect. Its fun make sims and build houses but for those how to dont knw about the game i would wait until the first expanion pack
  29. robours
    Sep 3, 2014
    10
    I've played all Sim games, and I want to point out that some of the negative reviews are laughable. "Not enough content!" is hilarious, considering that the older games have always started with less content. That is an over-time thing, and it hasn't changed. I've accepted that, everyone else should too. It's called a business model.

    Now on to the game! UI Complaints - People who do    I've played all Sim games, and I want to point out that some of the negative reviews are laughable. "Not enough content!" is hilarious, considering that the older games have always started with less content. That is an over-time thing, and it hasn't changed. I've accepted that, everyone else should too. It's called a business model.

    Now on to the game!

    UI Complaints - People who do not like the new UI, simply don't like new things. The new UI is better, but more complex, which makes it more difficult to maneuver. You'll use buttons and movements more than 10 mouse clicks. The people who don't think there are as many options, are simply too impatient to give it a try and learn the different menus.

    Cars / Open World / Loading Times - What exactly was the purpose of cars? Look! My sim gets in the car and goes to work. Same thing, different day. It's called an unnecessary time consuming animation. Next. The previous games had some difficulty with the larger worlds and lag. I'm totally okay with trading more, quite short, loading screens. Thaaank you. The only one downside is the fact you'll switch "back and forth" between lots where different Sims are. Still not a huge deal to me.

    Toddlers - Gone. Who cares? I have better things to do.

    Pools - Again, what was their purpose? Sims in bikinis! Don't care. I only used them to make homes pretty. Next.

    Multitasking - I find this awesome. I can get my socialization up while painting, running on a treadmill, just about anything.

    Graphics - Some of the people here say the graphics aren't better. HA. They're crazy.

    Tutorial Mode - It isn't the best, and yes the tips are a little random. Again, just explore and get used to things. Use your brain and tinker around a little.

    Create-a-Style - I am a designer and enjoy building homes/design. But I will not miss this feature. If you want your walls to match your bedspread, simply wait some new items and add-ons to come out. Honestly it wasted too much of my time waiting for the loading process.

    Camera Controls - Yes they're minorly different. You actually have even prettier views when you're zoomed all the way in. Less control overall, but better visuals. I'm fine with that. Accept some change, people. Next.

    If you enjoy the "silly" side of Sims that actually make you laugh, you'll love this game.

    If you enjoy building homes and making pretty things, you'll also love this game. But, it will be better for this later on - I'm certain.

    If you enjoy the visuals, you'll also love the game as there are many more interesting aspects of that.

    As mentioned before there are a couple items and such missing. Honestly it's not a "problem" for me at the moment. There are still so many new and interesting parts of the game, I could care less about a dishwasher. Make a loser sim to follow you and do your dishes for you. Problem fixed. :)    … Expand
  30. f3l1p3
    Sep 7, 2014
    10
    Este jogo é espetacular. Ele tem muitas inovações e é muito divertido, trazendo de volta as raízes da franquia. Tudo é novo, há mais vida neste jogo, os detalhes são surpreendentes. Tem algumas falhas, mas isso não significa que o jogo não merece nota 10, e todos os símmers sabem disso.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 75 Critic Reviews

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