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The Sims™ 4

Review

The Sims 4 is the latest edition in the popular Sims series by EA and Maxis.

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The Sims™ 4

The game was released for Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X in September 2014 and for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 in November 2014.

Gameplay

The Sims 4 is a Life Simulation game in which players control their Sims in various activities and form relationships. The game starts by creating a Sim out of various physical and personality traits and then provides the player with a house. From there, the player may choose to explore the house and the surrounding town or start a family by clicking on one of the pre-made Sims.

The game enables the player to interact with various features within the home environment, such as kitchen appliances and floorings, in connection to meeting the needs of their Sims. Within the gameplay, the Sims necessitate nourishment, a spot to sleep, bathrooms, and a source of income to oversee their livelihood. In order to manage these needs, the gamer needs to either summon a Sim at a specific time slot during the day or use game objects that give Sims the autonomy to oversee their conditions.

However, in marked contrast to former editions of the game, there is no compulsion for the gamer to purchase items for the purpose of their Sims' happiness; rather they just need to streamline their Sims' routine requirements while the rest of the time, they would stay content.

Graphics

The Sims 4 has a vastly improved graphics engine. The game's world is much more detailed and is more vibrant than previous editions. The game also has an improved lighting system and a much better particle engine. The game's framerate is also much improved from previous editions.

Replayability

Since the game is life-based, it is replayable. The player can create a new Sim, explore a new house and town, or start a new family. The player can also choose to play with a different set of rules, such as the amount of needs their Sim has or the way careers work.

Conclusion

The Sims 4 is a great game that surpasses its predecessors in almost every way. It has a vastly improved graphics engine and an increased variety of gameplay. My only problems with the game are the bugs and a failure to fix the needs system.

Pros:

  • New and Improved Graphics Engine
  • Greater Detail and Vibrant World
  • Improved Lighting and Particle Engines
  • Unlimited Sims
  • Virtual Reality
  • Improved Framerate
  • More Varied Sims

Cons:

  • More Bugs
  • Failed to Fix Needs System
  • Generic Gameplay
  • More Variations in Live Mode
  • More Variations in Create-A-Sim

Graphics 9

Sound 9

Gameplay 8

Lasting Appeal 10

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