Lack of Long-term gameplay in TS4

"SimAlexandria;c-17560105" wrote:

"Duvelina;c-17560097" wrote:
Even if there was no chemistry, you could still match sims up though. It was just harder because they were incompatible. I don't think that's unrealistic either.

You could... BUT my particular stories (which I prewrite) called for it to not be hard and a quick connection. But anyways, it didn't work with my stories. I don't wnat any challenges in my game, my play style is easy, fun and relaxing with everyone happy 100% of the time and telling prewritten stories. Plus, SIms 2's UI (ugh with the horrible blue and cluttered loading screens)make it unenjoyable now too haha. Great animations, but just can't enjoy it anymore.)

For me, Sims 4 is better in terms of long term play because I don't get bored of it, SIms 1-3 I get bored quick so can't play them long term.

So the answer to the question is basically Yes, Sims 4 is good in terms of long term play... but not for everyone. Depends on play style.

I wouldn’t call game mechanics and simulation a challenge, because that’s not what made any of those games challenging. They were just simulation games, the outcomes to your actions and your choices were the main appeal and eliminating that has led to where we are now. A subset of players who are unhappy with the game being stripped of it’s identity, and a subset of players happy that it was. EA messed up because they could have easily made a spin off game that catered to storytellers using the same engine, same designs, etc. Instead they forced their players to accept a different kind of game, and when they didn’t they got new players.

If there is a Sims 5 they should focus on making a good simulation game first. They can turn off the AI and leave it a blank slate for players who want that, but making a blank slate and expecting everyone to settle has not been healthy for the community.