I grew up on sims 1, moved on with ease to Sims 2, and didn't hesitate to jump to Sims 3 leaving all other makes behind, but Sims 4 is such a struggle to play. I was so excited for Sims 4 to come out ...
Matter of opinion, of course. Sims 4 isn't going to get much better, not with the baked-in limitations. My opinion (I have to say that, as some get all plum-hurt if you don't say 'my opinion).