As a player of the Sims since 2000, the game has meant so much to me, and I have spent countless hours and sooooo much $$$$ on it. Will Wright should receive sainthood (joking, but not really).
It’s a fantastic game for exploring emotions, relationships, consequences and different approaches to living. As an introvert who is vulnerable to long bouts of depression, i play the Sims for a chance to relax, decompress, get creative, laugh, and find some peace in this crazy world (and also to plan how I’m gonna rearrange the furniture in my IRL house). I wish it had been around in my childhood. Even my therapist has acknowledged the benefits of the game, and she recommends it to many of her clients.
My main concern is if the game (TS5) becomes “online only” with no option to turn that on or off, I will absolutely stop playing new versions of the game. And that would bring me so much sadness.
I can’t imagine life without the Sims and its humor, music, and customizable gameplay. Please keep the original play style intact.
Oh, and please bring back the open world.
Thank you ?
EA Staff (Retired)