I am a HUGE sims 4 fan. And Ive been playing ever since the age of 10, way back in the year 2000 with The Sims 1 . Nobody's opinion on the sims game holds more weight than mine. NOBODY is more of a real simmer than I am. So I don't let the hate affect me. People have been trying to knock the sims 4 since it came out.
To me it is an amazing game and I literally could not go without it! I hate not playing sims 4 :D I own each and every pack and I always will o:)
Personally, it is the best sims game yet, in my eyes. Are there some points that were stronger in other games yes? Are sims 2 and Sims 3 a better playing experience overall, than sims 4? My answer is no. I find the sims in TS4 to be the most believable and endearing sims we've ever had.