The Sims 4

 PlayStation 4
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4.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 315 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 59 out of 315
  2. Mixed: 91 out of 315
  3. Negative: 165 out of 315
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  1. rp2k18
    Mar 9, 2018
    9
    The game is amazing apart from the glitching from time to time.
    There is so much to do on it, addicted!
  2. Eulogy612
    Nov 17, 2017
    9
    As a primarily console user and avid sims fan, I'm use to getting watered down ports of the sims. In the past sims ports, the games often have major features missing and crazy build limitations among other things. This is not the case here, as this is the first one to one Sims port ever. I don't think that should be understated. Now I should mention there is no mod support or access toAs a primarily console user and avid sims fan, I'm use to getting watered down ports of the sims. In the past sims ports, the games often have major features missing and crazy build limitations among other things. This is not the case here, as this is the first one to one Sims port ever. I don't think that should be understated. Now I should mention there is no mod support or access to custom pc content as made by pc users, but honestly I wasn't expecting there to be. Many pc users have also made the argument that the controls are atrotious and that your better off sticking to the pc version. That is fine and dandy if your a pc gamer with the right pc to play but is entirely a moot point for us console gamers. With that being said the controls are not that bad, they are for the most part how you would expect them to be with a game designed for a keyboard and mouse. There was a pretty steep learning curve to them but after about an hour both me and my girlfriend had very little problems, in fact at this point the controls are second nature. At the end of the day I'm having a blast with it, well worth the price and I can tell you this is absolutely the best console port of the sims yet.… Expand
  3. Australian-Dark
    Oct 30, 2019
    10
    I love this game I'm addicted to it plus it takes my mind off my **** life at the moment the game has alot of bugs but other than that I really enjoy it I just wish the game had 0 bugs like my game crashes heaps and my sims freeze when I try to do things and sure it doesn't have a open world but I approve this game is my number one favorite game right now plus I own all it's dlcs aswell II love this game I'm addicted to it plus it takes my mind off my **** life at the moment the game has alot of bugs but other than that I really enjoy it I just wish the game had 0 bugs like my game crashes heaps and my sims freeze when I try to do things and sure it doesn't have a open world but I approve this game is my number one favorite game right now plus I own all it's dlcs aswell I have been playing the sims since I was 6 I'm 25 now I was born in1994 so I played every sims game and loved all of them… Expand
  4. whoischarlotte
    Feb 28, 2018
    8
    Very addictive, as are all Sims games. I thought this was a good console transfer (obviously not as a good as PC) but still enjoyable.
  5. apittman
    Jun 3, 2018
    8
    The Sims 4 doesn't have a story mode but you can create your own. For one of my sims, I chose to give him the geek, genius, and perfectionist traits as well as a job in the tech guru career. My goal with him was to work his way into the professional gaming branch. Using a combination of skill leveling and mood management, I was able to get my sim to the top of his field. Now all that simThe Sims 4 doesn't have a story mode but you can create your own. For one of my sims, I chose to give him the geek, genius, and perfectionist traits as well as a job in the tech guru career. My goal with him was to work his way into the professional gaming branch. Using a combination of skill leveling and mood management, I was able to get my sim to the top of his field. Now all that sim does is livestream games and go into the office occasionally. Right now I have four different saves and they all have different goals I want them to complete. The one I am playing right now is the Grand Vampire, Best Selling Author, Criminal, Mother sim. This is the first sims game where console players can play as a vampire, at least from my knowledge, and it definitely Improved my experience. There are so many pros to being a vampire that I find myself making all of my sims vampires now. When you are a vampire there is no bladder or food needs. So your main focus is hygiene, social, fun, thirst, and your vampire energy. Social, hygiene, and fun can become no issue when you level up your vampire high enough to purchase the vampire traits that would keep those needs filled, leaving you with only thirst and vampire energy. This frees up tons of time for your sim to level up their skills uninterrupted aside from the occasional “drink.”

    As far as the gameplay goes, it is pretty much the same as the previous Sims. Compared to The Sims 3 on console, they have added a number of new skills and that does change the game up some. The different neighborhoods is also nice because each neighborhood has its own personality and feel to them. When it comes down to the gameplay as a whole, it feels like the previous versions of The Sims that I grew up playing and that is not necessarily a bad thing. Like the old saying, "if it ain't broke, then don’t fix it" and I personally think what the developers are doing with The Sims is working just fine. If there is something that I do not agree with, it is the prices of the expansions. When you look on the PSN Store, you will see that getting all of them will cost you over $100. But then again, that's just me when it comes DLC and expansions in general. I have no issue with people spending additional money on a game if they are enjoying it and can afford it.

    There are multiple games that I have yet to play in my backlog but I still find myself playing The Sims 4. Even though I am enjoying myself with this game, there are some issues with it. The main issue I have is that there are various glitches. Some glitches that I encountered while playing were tasks getting stuck in queue, the choice wheel not coming up when selecting an object, and traveling as a bat. When trying to cancel a task, it would get stuck and not remove from the queue. The task would just sit there no matter how many times I tried to cancel or overwrite it by selecting a new task. As for the choice wheel not coming up, it would happen at random times and there did not seem to be any specific actions that would trigger it. In order to get past these two issues, I would have my sim travel somewhere using their phone. When it comes to vampires, they have three alternative ways of getting around. I experienced no issues with the super speed or mist form, but when it came to moving as a bat there was one major problem. My sim would fly to work during the day and when they arrived it was like they were still standing outside because their energy would continually drop. Luckily my sim did not die, but it was annoying to have to hibernate to get all that energy back. One extra thing I have an issue with is the loading screens. There is a loading screen for everything. I can understand them needing a  loading screen for visiting different neighborhoods but there is a loading screen for visiting your neighbor that lives on the same street. These are just some of the issues I came across while playing. I found myself keeping my sim at home and buying things just to avoid a loading screen a lot of the time. Hopefully in future iterations they find a way to reduce the number of loading screens, I do not recall The Sims 3 having so many loading screens but maybe that is just because I have not played the game in a long time.

    I do enjoying playing The Sims 4 because there are so many different ways that you can play. The base game alone gives you 10 different careers to choose from and the expansions only further those options. From being able to choose your career path to creating different backstories and looks for you sim, I would say that The Sims 4 is definitely worth a play. Even with the various issues I came across during my playthrough, I would say the good definitely outweighs the bad. So if you are a fan of The Sims franchise or just someone looking for a casual simulation game, then I would say that The Sims 4 is a game worth picking up.    … Expand
  6. AsalCristian
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    En cinco minutos lo voy a platinar, y os digo, este juego parece que no fue hecho por EA. Con eso lo digo todo. Después de 2 años de haberlo comprado, lo voy a platinar. Juego familiar y divertido. Me encanta.
  7. xWicketx
    Jul 5, 2020
    8
    While it isn't my favorite sims game (that going to sims 2), I'm quite happy with Sims 4. I prefer the camera over Sims 3 camera and build mode has highly improved. Live mode is fun, though there is room for improvement in that area. All in all, I spend much time playing this game.
  8. Lycanthropunk
    Jan 4, 2019
    8
    I can only assume that they have fixed a lot of issues since some of these reviews come out as I haven't encountered any problems with saving my game, not experienced any game breaking lags. Sure, the controls are clunky and take a while to get used to, and the camera is not always your friend, but it's a gently paced game and isn't as big a deal as it would be with a fast paced actionI can only assume that they have fixed a lot of issues since some of these reviews come out as I haven't encountered any problems with saving my game, not experienced any game breaking lags. Sure, the controls are clunky and take a while to get used to, and the camera is not always your friend, but it's a gently paced game and isn't as big a deal as it would be with a fast paced action game. If the camera isn't being co-operative (which tends to be while I'm moving it away from my main Sim to locate another Sim to interact with in another room), I simply pause the game and that way I can take my time, make my selection and then resume play. It's a mild inconvenience, not a game breaker. The tutorial is especially clunky, with pop-up message boxes sometimes staying on screen getting in the way. But stick with it. Get the tutorial out the way and it's no longer a problem. The controls do become second nature after a while, and you get used to the camera. After a few hours in, you'll be utterly hooked.

    If it had the Karma feature of Sims 3, as well as better controls and camera, I wouldn't hesitate giving this a 10, but as is it deserves an 8. It's fun, addictive and like all Sims games, utterly charming. All the cons I mention are mildly annoying and certainly don't get in the way of a great game, especially at the price it currently is in the January sale.    … Expand
  9. ColorsChat
    Nov 16, 2022
    8
    It really is an amazing game. I love that it has so much content, so many ideas, so many zones, etc. It is a game that, in my opinion, fails in only one thing: little customization. It is true that the personality traits of our Sim is incredible, but I think it would lack many more human facets. Also, it needs more objects.
  10. joel_tdl
    Feb 22, 2020
    8
    La última entrega del mejor juego de Simulación Social.

    JUGABILIDAD: Solo de empezar, Los Sims 4 nos mostrara todas sus buenas herramientas de personalización física, que en esta entrega son mucho más amplias y precisas. No obstante, en los demás aspectos de Crear un Sim, se queda un poco corto siendo indudable que pretendían vender el contenido por separado. Podemos elegir entre    La última entrega del mejor juego de Simulación Social.

    JUGABILIDAD:
    Solo de empezar, Los Sims 4 nos mostrara todas sus buenas herramientas de personalización física, que en esta entrega son mucho más amplias y precisas. No obstante, en los demás aspectos de Crear un Sim, se queda un poco corto siendo indudable que pretendían vender el contenido por separado.
    Podemos elegir entre algunas aspiraciones pero tampoco es que exista una variedad tan amplia como podría esperarse.

    El simulador es sencillamente asombroso, es vivir una segunda vida: como queramos.
    Los Sims 4 es un juego que necesita de nuestra imaginación para crear historias y que, con la abrumadora cantidad de cosas por hacer que ofrece, podemos llevarlas a cabo sin ningún impedimento.

    Pese a lo que acabo de decir tengo que aclarar que, una vez más, y como es tradición desde Los Sims originales, el modo Construcción se lleva de calle el modo Vivir. En lo personal lo encuentro más adictivo, divertido e interesante y, por sus opciones básicamente ilimitadas, esto no era de extrañar.
    Con algo de paciencia podremos crear cosas brillantes.

    El aspecto negativo es que usar un DualShock 4 en lugar de un Mouse puede ser un dolor de cabeza al principio, pero una vez que te acostumbras la jugabilidad no difiere demasiado de su versión en PC.
    El juego tiene lag en algunas ocasiones y claro que puede llegar a desesperar. Es más notorio cuando colocamos una gran cantidad de objetos en una habitación.

    Los Sims 4 es un juego infinito y sus posibilidades lo son también. Incluso sin carecemos de imaginación, en internet podemos encontrar Retos para el juego que nos darán aún más cosas por hacer.

    GRÁFICOS:
    Son pasables y con un estilo de arte caricaturesco. Las animaciones cumplen con su objetivo sin ser demasiado pretensiosas.
    El nivel de detalle es muy bueno, y la gama de colores que EA ha utilizado es la apropiada para darle vida al juego.

    SONIDO:
    Los efectos de sonido cumplen también, pero la escases de música de fondo es algo que no se puede pasar por alto en algunas escenas y, pese a ser posible el escuchar música con los propios artefactos In-Game, la verdad es que se echa en falta.

    Dicho lo anterior, es justo también decir que el tener música todo el tiempo sería cansino. Así que tal vez fue la decisión correcta.

    El Simlish… perfecto lol.

    INNOVACIÓN:
    Los Sims 4 potencializa todo lo que ya hemos visto y amamos de la saga, aunque tristemente hace recortes también.
    Puede no ser un gran salto en innovación, pero pule detalles y lo hace muy bien.    … Expand
  11. Nico49
    Jun 13, 2020
    8
    The game is cool and funny. But that you must buy DLC's for 600€ is really bad, and then you have the full game content.
  12. Nitsu
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    El juego no es tan malo, parece ser incompleto pero a pesar de eso no lo consideraría "malo". Tiene muchas maneras de usarlo y de igual manera puedes jugar felizmente. Desde la primera vez que jugué, me gustó, hacer retos o simplemente explorar cómo funciona lo hace bueno,
  13. Sciza
    Nov 21, 2020
    9
    i really liked this game, it took me away lots of hours, personally I preferred The Sims 4 to The Sims 3.
  14. arashmirzai
    Dec 26, 2020
    8
    I have fun time when play this game. This game have well graphics and have lot of happens but is hard control on console but best real life simulator. Play this game and teach what must you do on real life and choice best Decisions.
  15. iCampoRamil
    Nov 12, 2021
    9
    Siempre será de mis sagas favoritas, horas y horas de entretenimiento, no necesito más.
  16. nicolasburle08
    Sep 29, 2021
    10
    Very fan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  17. SauceBox6
    Nov 26, 2022
    8
    10 - Masterpiece
    9 - Amazing
    8 - Great
    7 - Good
    6 - Okay
    5 - Mediocre
    4 - Bad
    3 - Awful
    2 - Painful
    1 - Unbearable
  18. rasler
    Dec 11, 2022
    10
    Los Sims en general, es un juego que no es conocido por sus gráficos, por sus físicas, por su historia conmovedora, ni porque tenga personajes inolvidables, pero tiene algo que a muchos juegos de hoy en día le faltan, y es la jugabilidad.

    Es un juego que nunca te va a aburrir, que aunque pasen años siempre que lo vuelvas a abrir te vas a enganchar, la libertad de edición, de toma de    Los Sims en general, es un juego que no es conocido por sus gráficos, por sus físicas, por su historia conmovedora, ni porque tenga personajes inolvidables, pero tiene algo que a muchos juegos de hoy en día le faltan, y es la jugabilidad.

    Es un juego que nunca te va a aburrir, que aunque pasen años siempre que lo vuelvas a abrir te vas a enganchar, la libertad de edición, de toma de decisiones, de cosas por hacer, es simplemente maravilloso. Además EA ha hecho muy bien en dejar la puerta abierta a los mods, aspecto que se agradece porque las empresas siempre se molestan con los mods. Y si ya los Sims 4 sin mods es divertido, con mods es adictivo. Además de que puedes poner 100 mods que no te van a crear problemas, y si algún mod no funciona lo quitas y ya está, y normalmente es porque el modder no lo ha hecho bien. Yo creo que tengo 400 mods y el juego me va muy bien.

    Y es que a los SIms 4 solo le faltan gráficos, aunque por otra parte esos gráficos son su esencia, pero el solo imaginar este juego con gráficos más realistas me explota la cabeza.

    ¿Cosas malas? Hombre, son pocas e insignificantes, quizás más cámaras, porque a veces es un poco molesta, quizás mundos más grandes y que no tengas que desplazarte todo el tiempo y esperar al tiempo de carga. Quizás el que los npc no se metan todo el rato en tus conversaciones. Quizás un sistema educativo más interactivo, más profesiones interactivas, quizás más climas, pero en verdad, todo lo que he dicho es para un siguiente juego de los sims. Que la espero con ansia.

    Eso si, pido que los packs sean menos, no me importa tanto que sean de pago o gratis, pero el fallo de este sims 4 es que hay 300 packs a precios altos, entonces por favor, menos packs, pero más grandes, y ya si son gratis o de pago me da igual, pero no quiero que cada mes saquen otro pack y luego otro y luego otro. No. Que sean 5 packs y en cada uno de ellos pues que haya mucho contenido.    … Expand
  19. lonepi6180
    Dec 10, 2022
    8
    I don't understand that why people don't like this game. In my opinion, it is a very fun game. Also, it is one of it's kind.

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66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 27
  3. Negative: 2 out of 27
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Feb 6, 2018
    60
    On its own merit, The Sims 4 is enjoyable enough, particularly with its rich customization. Compared to its predecessor, though, it's a life simulator that...well, lacks life. [Jan 2017, p.86]
  2. GamingTrend
    Nov 30, 2017
    60
    As a whole, The Sims 4 can be a great game to lay on your couch and sink hours into, but many things hold it back from being the great game that is is on PC. From bugs and technical problems, to a horrible control scheme, there is a great game buried beneath problems.
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  3. PlaySense
    Nov 28, 2017
    65
    A decent port, that nevertheless suffers from a number of technical issues, chief among which a number of framedrops, long loading times and a cursor that doesn't exactly work as intuitively as it should.
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