It's safe to say that I've played The Sims 4 enough to be able to give you a full review and opinion on it so if you're a Sims fanatic- keep reading.
Like The Sims 3, I found this game quite difficult to get to grips with and get used to at first, but after that, I fell in love with the game. It's graphics are very different, but it's still a great addition to The Sims series.
Personally, I love the new graphics and layout of the game. It's different without being unfamiliar. The controls to manoeuvre around are slightly different, but there's an option to revert back to 'Sims 3' style controls (props to EA for adding that option!)
I think build and buy mode and create-a-sim were the two main focuses for the new game. CAS offers new innovative controls making it really easy to create any type of Sim. It still features, traits, aspirations, voice changer and other familiar things, but also provides a whole new way of creating. You can push and pull on any part of the body to easily shape your Sims. It also offers a great range of clothing and hairstyles and overall, I found CAS a lot of fun to play around with.
Build/Buy mode has improved massively. Firstly, building buildings is now so much easier, because you can drag and move rooms and walls as you please. I also find the features much easier to use. It also comes with furniture and décor that is so much nicer than in any other Sims game.
One thing I've noticed in the game, is that promotions, aspirations and skill-building are all more fulfilling. Promotions require the completion of set goals, as do aspirations. Skill-building also provides you with a sense of accomplishment. Climbing the career ladder is also beneficial, as you can unlock new items that weren't previously available. There are also many things to collect like postcards, frogs, fossils, trophies, aliens and more which add an element of interest and something to do in the game.
One major addition is the fact that your Sims can now multi-task. For example, they could watch TV, whilst talking to a friend, whilst eating. Being able to do up to 3 things at once is really helpful. There are also little improvements that make the game better to play. Pregnancy is very cute in this game and I'm not sure how or why, but I love it!
Finally, onto the negatives. There's quite a few glitches with the game, but I expected that. The only things that really are disappointing are the fact that there are no toddlers, pools or create-a-style. Personally, I don't feel the need to use create-a-style very often, but I wish they had a colour wheel- I can cope without patterns. Hopefully pools and toddlers will be introduced eventually. It's also quite sad that there is no open world, but I'm getting used to that now, but if it did have that it would probably be the best sims game by miles!
I hope this long, rambly post made sense to you all!
Question of the blog: Have you played The Sims 4?
Quote: All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.
Shona x
