Carl's Guide: A History of the Sims 4
And why the game isn't likely to get better. https://youtu.be/kC2fda9k0yc
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As someone who primarily enjoys the gameplay aspect of the Sims, I agree with Carl. I like certain things about the Sims 4, but I miss the challenge, personality, and lore that was present in Sims 1 and 2 (I skipped Sims 3). I came to the Sims 4 late in its release, and despite the updates that have been made since launch, and the now 40 available DLCs, I find the gameplay of Sims 4 to be lacking when compared to the prior iterations. Most of my current Sims feel largely the same, no matter what traits I give them, and when new gameplay is added, it is not particularly unique or engaging. As a result, I tend to become bored with the Sims 4 rather quickly, and I frequently take long breaks between play sessions. My personal frustration with the Sims 4 started to grow with Island Living, which has a beautiful world and nice BB, but to me, extremely lackluster gameplay. It is one of the few packs that I have purchased for the Sims 4 that I regret buying even at 50% off. Since then, my disappointment with the Sims 4 has gradually continued to grow, with a only few bright spots in between.
To me, with the Sims 4, it seems like the developers take one step forward and two steps back. Most recently, they went from the creation of Paranormal Stuff, which appears to be the best stuff pack to date, to making kits, which are essentially stuff packs broken up into three overpriced components. I think that one of main problems of the Sims 4 is the parsing of content, and the continuous addition of "stuff" without equal attention being paid to gameplay and bug fixes. If the numerous bugs and the gameplay aspect of Sims 4, were given as much attention as BB, and to a certain extent CAS (CAS is still lacking for life stages other than adult/young adult female), the Sims 4 could easily become my favorite version of the Sims franchise. But, this late in the Sims 4's release, it looks like that is not meant to be. Based on how the Sims 4 has progressed, and the rumors that I have read about Sims 5, I doubt that I will carry on with the series once the Sims 4 is finished, and that makes me very sad, since I have loved the Sims for over 20 years. So, I suppose I am a member of the Castaway club.
To me, with the Sims 4, it seems like the developers take one step forward and two steps back. Most recently, they went from the creation of Paranormal Stuff, which appears to be the best stuff pack to date, to making kits, which are essentially stuff packs broken up into three overpriced components. I think that one of main problems of the Sims 4 is the parsing of content, and the continuous addition of "stuff" without equal attention being paid to gameplay and bug fixes. If the numerous bugs and the gameplay aspect of Sims 4, were given as much attention as BB, and to a certain extent CAS (CAS is still lacking for life stages other than adult/young adult female), the Sims 4 could easily become my favorite version of the Sims franchise. But, this late in the Sims 4's release, it looks like that is not meant to be. Based on how the Sims 4 has progressed, and the rumors that I have read about Sims 5, I doubt that I will carry on with the series once the Sims 4 is finished, and that makes me very sad, since I have loved the Sims for over 20 years. So, I suppose I am a member of the Castaway club.
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