Do you think the Sims 4 & its DLC is too US/euro focused?

I do feel like it is. Especially when other games in the genre are much more diverse with everything than the Sims 4 is. I just feel like Sims 4 is stuck in the past and tries to do simple modern furniture to make up for it, but just ends up enhancing how US/Euro focused this version of the Sims is compared to its counterpart PC, console, and mobile versions.

I figure since most of the devs are probably located in the United Stares, that they can more accurately portray places in the U.S. But like others said, we have North and Middle/South America, Japan, a few packs in England and the EU, and the South Pacific. I live in the U.S. but, haven’t even seen some states, or much of the ones I have been to. I doubt EA is paying many devs to go to other countries to capture the look of other countries, so much of it is likely based on research on the internet ( or books ). And I’m wondering how much time they are even given to do that. I think they have done a pretty good job trying to capture other cultures with clothes and furniture, even if they can’t include every country. I would love to see a romantic French pack, a Mediterranean world, I would love to see a cruise around the Mediterranean with the ship visiting ports around it. An African Safari world would be really neat too.

"SERVERFRA;c-17985922" wrote:
We have England, Japan, Mexico, Eastern European with the US. So, it's not a problem. However, I wouldn't mind Canada to be included in the game considering I'm Canadian. But no worries. ;)

I second this! Bring on the toques, hockey, and beavers ASAP! :smile: (don't be mad, just gentle teasing. I LOVE Canada!)

EDIT: Realized I didn't comment on the OP's question. My bad. No, I don't think so, at the moment. When it was just basegame, sure. But now we have a (fictionalized, I suppose) South Pacific world, a South American world, a Japan world, etc. And now that they've released the new kits, I honestly wouldn't be mad at all about a Korea world and an India world. I also agree with those wanting an Africa world. I think a world based on Kenya would be cool.

I think it is US/euro focused, just not too US/euro focused. It is as i would expect it, a US game focused in life. But it tries to represent other cultures here and there, which imo is good, as long as it doesn't becomes the focus which should always be a game about life.

If you would asked if they are us/english centric I would say 'yes with a but', that they included more hints of cultures now. But since it's an us/euro question, I say no, because the european culture with all it's food, clothes, festivities and sightseeing has very much more to offer, than what we have gotten ingame.

It is US/European focused. I want some part of Africa next. That has an arab and african influence. In fact, maybe livable South American world other than Selvadorada.

"Simmingal;c-17986052" wrote:
erm.
I'm just gonna say:

CAS: too crop top/basic focused.
(not enough unique looking alternative fashion or occult gear or cultural stuff or grandma wear or... basically anything more fun and exciting than shorts and croptop)

B/B: too modern/basic/mid century/basically ikea focused.

and too many items are huge machines where it does not make sense
(like the mighty cupcake machine)

Worlds: too much green lawn and blue sky similar weather and effects

i think we shall have some other world types by now like cities,deserts, african world, fantasy places, creepy forests, underwater, space, historical/cultural ones... just no more "here have lawn" enough lawns :neutral:

Gameplay: too much... lack of it? :sweat_smile: but also avoiding new animations seems to be a problem

Food: do not care tbh my sims have plenty to eat like yeah okay they add new culture inspired pack sure add few of that culture but its not like im out here feeling like i lack food options

mannerisms: well it would be lovely to have more options always

I like the way you've broken it down. I don't feel qualified to answer because I'm US/Euro centred by default, so I won't necessarily see any deficits. However, you've identified some things that could definitely be improved.

- The crop tops and sleeveless shirts. Not every culture is comfortable with this, and as we age, many of us are definitely not comfortable with showing that much skin. But mostly, I worry about my Sims getting cold. We don't all live in California.

- B/B: Yes - we could definitely use more antiques, though I think this has improved with recent packs. And I'd really like some smaller options for the telescope and microscope. You know, stuff that would fit in an average person's home. Not everyone lives on a half-acre with a McMansion.

- Fewer lawns, for sure. More xeriscaping options would be nice - that should have been part of the eco pack. More gardens for locations that do get rain.

- Food: my main issue with foods is that we do have some options, but the options don't count toward the healthy lifestyle. More Mediterranean and grain-based options would be nice.

I see there have been a number of responses now, but I didn't happen to see which you voted for, OP. Where do you fall on the issue?

"Calico45;c-17986129" wrote:
I see there have been a number of responses now, but I didn't happen to see which you voted for, OP. Where do you fall on the issue?

Oh you noticed? ? I'm not sure where I fall. I think it does have a focus on US/Euro culture, but im fine with that because thats the target audience and where its based. I cant expect it to be everything to everyone, thats unreasonable. But my greediness wants me to have so much more focus on more cultures ? so ultimately, no, its not "too" focused because I think the focus is appropriate. But in an ideal world, the focus is balanced evenly between all countries ?

But im also interested in what others think too, especially since some have said it is focused too much on US/Euro, hence the poll. Im also one of those who want a new world to be based from an asian or african country

Im also one of those who want a new world to be based from an asian or african country

If they plan to include a village or a tiny town based on an african country, I expect a massive outcry from the sim community. Whatever they will do, something will be wrong in the eyes of the players and then there will be no forgiveness. If I'm wrong about the sim community, I'm happily wrong.

Imagine an overrepresentation of white and asian-based sim in a centralafrican-based sim village, reverse to HoB. I can already see whole socialmedia channels burning, rightfully in my eyes. The same people who don't care about HoB-overrepresentation, will be definately explode if this happen on an african-themed village. I would be really cautious, especially after the japanese dlc incident. I know an overrepresentation won't happen, but I really asking myself would the PoC-player accept it if a white family would live in an african-themed village or would they be angry, because the white/asian sim ruined the immersion?