Unlike the Sims 3, which opened up free play, we are limited to a smattering of buildings. The worst part of all has to be the neighborhoods. And the fact that there is no dishwashers is a minor annoyance. Also, there are no pools and there is no auto roof >.< There is a glitch with the foundation in which I had to build random rooms where I had to then delete walls to get the foundation to form correctly so I could build a deck. There is virtually no room for artistic license. While some of the features and pieces are arranged more thoughtfully and logically, several features are noticeably missing, again with Create-A- Design. I am somewhat of an Build-A-Mode buff, but this one is terrible. I can no longer make my Sims have unconventional hair colors or strange eye colors. While I did enjoy the sliders in Create-A-Sim, the lack of control over colors, (ie: the Create-A-Design tool) is missing.
The lack of a toddler life stage, takes away an important aspect of the game. Most of the features which made Sims 2 and Sims 3 great, have been removed. An avid Simmer since age ten (now age 23), I found this to be my least favorite of all three. While I did enjoy the sliders in Create-A-Sim, the After a year and a half of waiting, I was sorely disappointed with this latest Sims game. … ExpandĪfter a year and a half of waiting, I was sorely disappointed with this latest Sims game. If you've only been playing Vanilla Sims 2 for the last 10 years, then you'll look at this as a worthwhile upgrade. TLDR: If you enjoyed Sims 2 and hated Sims 3, you will like this game in a few months when it has DLC. Time to try to request a refund from Origin. But if it's some obscene $150 price tag for the game it should have been at launch you can be damn sure I will not buy it. Maybe in a few years when there's actually content in the game, it'll be worth a purchase. Which is probably for the better since there's only a handful of items in the entire game. You build a decent kitchen, get a nice bed, and some entertainment and you're done. There's no need to keep making your home better. Your phone can basically do everything your sim needs. In this version you basically just send your sim to a job, keep all their needs sated and wait until you accomplish your goal.
The older Sims games were great, it seemed like you had to work to achieve things, there was progression. But when you realize you have to go through a load screen just to visit you neighbor, you will just turn off the game. The game looks great, the ability to multitask, and to move rooms is a HUGE improvement. It's honestly Vanilla Sims 2, (yes, 2 not 3) with improved graphics. I'll be more likely to buy it when the price drops dramatically and when EA releases an EPIC EP that fixes all the flaws the base game has. I bought it on Origin away just to try it out and have already sent in my request for a refund.
I read the reviews the day after it came out and was on the fence. HOWEVER, that does not mean the game is worth $60.00. Liked the Orleans atmosphere, CAS molding feature, and easy build tools. Honestly, there wasn't much difference from Sims 3. Aside from the bar, there's nowhere to take your date.
Testingcheats code has to be put in every time your sims change lots. Sims 4 does not have an easy access camera angle dial like 3 does. You want to be a businessman? Or a scientist? Too bad. Why is there no graveyard by the Goths? THAT'S ICONIC EA! SHAME! -No rabbitholes for jobs. GIVE US AN OPEN WORLD EA! -NO CAS COLOR CUSTOMIZING FEATURES AT ALL. Testingcheats code has to Sims 4 = Sim 2.5 -Load screens everywhere. Why is there no graveyard by the Goths? THAT'S ICONIC EA! SHAME! NO CAS COLOR CUSTOMIZING FEATURES AT ALL. Sims 4 = Sim 2.5 -Load screens everywhere.