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New Spectator

7 years ago

Does anybody just play with the Sims 4 base game? Anybody?

I was thinking about how much content has been added over the years (or at least once a year lol) to the sims 4 base game and despite taking a long time for certain features to appear like terrain tools, I started to wonder what it would be like JUST to play the game with the base game.

This is coming from a person who owns every single piece of DLC (including the Prima Computer DLC that came with the guide) and pre-ordered Get Famous...in that I wonder what it would be like just to play the base game especially now. I suspect there is probably a lot more "game" and things to do then there was obviously when the Sims 4 was released.

Still...some expansions I can't imagine living without like seasons if just for one.

So, anybody here just play with the base game and maybe one or two packs at most?

expansion packs

janyses
New Observer
7 years ago
I honestly don't see how anyone could. Unless they just don't like the game much to begin with & barely play. I know some people play with a couple packs, but to have none at all and still play regularly? I can't see it.
simslover5678do
6 years ago
yeah i play with just base game and have since sims 4 came out I've just not got money to pay for expansion packs
Iyasenu
6 years ago
When I got the game, it came bundled with the Cats and Dogs expansion, so I've literally never been able to play with just the base game.
Nindigo79
Seasoned Novice
6 years ago
Let's not alienate those who just play with the base game. There may be several reasons why they don't play with packs and that is perfectly okay. It may be either very young people, elderly, or simply folks who just don't have a budget for game related things. Or perhaps they don't have an interest in extras.
GalacticGal
Seasoned Ace
6 years ago
To put it simply, no.
comicsforever
6 years ago
the base game needs work
simsimsere
Rising Scout
6 years ago
I was happy with the base game (+ eventually two stuff packs) for half a year. It was during the first year TS4 game was out. With all the additions I don't see it impossible at all that someone would enjoy just the base game. Plenty of good DLC has been released though and I would recommend getting the base game & Seasons bundle if possible.
Blu3Glasses
6 years ago
I have a friend who does, because she just isn't interested in DLC, although she is considering buying Cats and Dogs.
bsozz
6 years ago
I can’t imagine anyone doing this by choice.
SimsFinest1
6 years ago
I have no idea how I could. The packs are just too fun to limit to a base game! I do base game builds for the gallery from time to time but even those are a challenge!