Review

The Sims 4 is the fourth installment in the popular life simulation video game series of the same name, developed by the company Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. In this gameplay, players manage their Sims in a variety of tasks and have the ability to build relationships. The Sims 4 is the latest installment in the popular Sims video ga...

The Sims™ 4

  • Fiona Walker

The Sims 4 is the fourth installment in the popular life simulation video game series of the same name, developed by the company Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. In this gameplay, players manage their Sims in a variety of tasks and have the ability to build relationships. The Sims 4 is the latest installment in the popular Sims video game franchise and the first Sims game to be released for the eighth generation of video game consoles. The game was released in North America on September 2, 2014 and in Europe on September 4, 2014.

Gameplay

It`s a life simulation video game. The players control their Sims in various activities, such as building, getting a job, or forming relationships. There are various different types of Sims, all with different personalities. The Sims 4 offers new features such as the emotion system, multitasking and moodlets. Players control their customized Sims in various activities and form relationships in a manner similar to real life. The game, like its predecessors, does not have a defined final goal; gameplay is nonlinear.

Graphics

The Sims 4 offers new graphics. The Sims are now more detailed and more realistic than in the previous installments. The Sims 4 also offers new lighting and textures, which makes the surroundings more realistic. Graphically, the Sims 4 is a step up from the previous game in the series, The Sims 3. The game includes a new lighting engine that allows for more naturalistic light during the day and during nighttime.

Replayability

The Sims 4 offers lots of replayability. The Sims 4 offers many different types of Sims to play as, so the game will always be different. The Sims 4 also offers many different clothes, so players can design their Sims. There are a number of different modes in the Sims 4, that can be played in both single player and multiplayer modes.

Conclusion

The Sims 4 is a life simulation video game in which players control their Sims in various activities and form relationships. It includes a variety of new features and graphics.

Pros:
  • A step up graphically from The Sims 3 with a new lighting engine that allows for more naturalistic light during the day and during nighttime
  • Includes a new multitasking system that allows the player to run many different tasks simultaneously
  • An enhanced player-creation system with a variety of different body shapes and skin tones to choose from
  • Includes a new mood system that allows Sims to have their moods impacted by events in their lives
  • Includes a new emotion system, which allows Sims to have a variety of different emotions that can be impacted by events
  • Has a variety of new features that allow the player to create and share content with other players
  • Has a number of different modes that can be played in single and multiplayer modes
Cons:
  • Is not available on any Nintendo platforms
  • Only includes a few pre-made neighbourhoods
  • Is only available for purchase on the PC and Mac
  • Does not have a defined final goal
  • Does not have any offline modes
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