I was really hoping that the Sims 4 for console would be a different game entirely, like how back when The Sims 2 was out on consoles they each had their own story modes. I'm very fond of The Sims 2 for PSP, it had lots of heart and great humor and a nice plot. Back then its graphical capabilities were on par with the PC and it was really fun being able to play the Sims on the go and control your Sims directly and not queuing tasks via point and click. Even the home console PS2/Xbox/GC versions had a story mode.I'm not saying that The Sims 4 for consoles is necessarily bad, this is, after all, the first full port of the PC game made for consoles and I guess that's great! Although reviews suggest that there's much to be desired in the aspect of controlling the game; the way it's mapped out it's obviously a direct port of the PC game, mouse pointer and all. Wish they could've done something better for the UI on consoles.Anyway, sorry about that segue. I can't be the only one who misses the console story modes, right? Would you like to see something like The Sims Castaway/The Sims Medieval/The Sims Stories made in The Sims 4 engine? Thanks for reading, good day to all!

Life Stories, Medieval, etc. Are just Spin offs the main games. So that is why they will have a different gameplay compared to the original game. Like you had said the console version is a port this time around and not a stand alone game with the same PC name name like the previous entries did. So this is to be expected. I however like you, would also like to see a spin-off. Maybe something that we never saw before, has a story mode. The only thing I don't see that happening is EA. They are all multiplayer now, and aren't a fan of single player games. So I don't think they will allow Maxis to create a Sngle Player standalone game. Still a spin off will be awesome!

"TS1299;c-16459329" wrote:Life Stories, Medieval, etc. Are just Spin offs the main games. So that is why they will have a different gameplay compared to the original game. Like you had said the console version is a port this time around and not a stand alone game with the same PC name name like the previous entries did. So this is to be expected. I however like you, would also like to see a spin-off. Maybe something that we never saw before, has a story mode. The only thing I don't see that happening is EA. They are all multiplayer now, and aren't a fan of single player games. So I don't think they will allow Maxis to create a Sngle Player standalone game. Still a spin off will be awesome!Oof, that's very true. I guess the closest thing we have to a spin-off is the Sims Mobile, but this isn't a very good example. I'm just hoping they inject a bit of some lore into the future Sims game, even if it's through expansion packs or something! I love the Sims as a sandbox game but also, you've gotta give me something to play with, haha.

I mean the previous games were okay on console, but I’m glad we got a port of the same game this time. Just because not everyone can afford a good gaming pc. But i see your point. The sims bustin, urbz, sims2 for console were my jam. But since my computer plummed out, I’m glad i can still enjoy the game that i once had without having to worry about ugrading a pc component or things of that nature.

@llamaking88 Oh I wouldn't want a story mode in the main game either, I was talking more of something along the lines of the pre-existing console spin-off games like The Sims 2 for PSP, The Sims 2 Castaway, Urbz, etc.

"NorthDakotaGamer;c-16460038" wrote:So you prefer spin offs, which is what all previous console versions essentially had been. That is how I am reading the post. Welcome to the sandbox version of gameplay where you make your own story. A bit of a sardonic reply but yes, I am posting this on the console discussions after all. I do enjoy the core sandbox gameplay of The Sims 4 -- this is why I own the games on PC, anyway. Though I was kind of looking for a different experience when it came to the console games, given its history. I don't really want to buy the same game a second time, although I suppose this is now targeted to those who don't have computers/laptops. (Maybe I wouldn't be really complaining as much if it wasn't for how lazily this game was ported, but that's another thread for another day!) But I suppose I'm in the minority here since I don't really see threads discussing this.And that's exactly why I opened this thread to see if anyone else shares my opinion. Thanks!

Missed Opportunity? (Console story mode)

TS1299
7 years ago
Life Stories, Medieval, etc. Are just Spin offs the main games. So that is why they will have a different gameplay compared to the original game. Like you had said the console version is a port this time around and not a stand alone game with the same PC name name like the previous entries did. So this is to be expected. I however like you, would also like to see a spin-off. Maybe something that we never saw before, has a story mode. The only thing I don't see that happening is EA. They are all multiplayer now, and aren't a fan of single player games. So I don't think they will allow Maxis to create a Sngle Player standalone game. Still a spin off will be awesome!
superuncool
7 years ago
"TS1299;c-16459329" wrote:
Life Stories, Medieval, etc. Are just Spin offs the main games. So that is why they will have a different gameplay compared to the original game. Like you had said the console version is a port this time around and not a stand alone game with the same PC name name like the previous entries did. So this is to be expected. I however like you, would also like to see a spin-off. Maybe something that we never saw before, has a story mode. The only thing I don't see that happening is EA. They are all multiplayer now, and aren't a fan of single player games. So I don't think they will allow Maxis to create a Sngle Player standalone game. Still a spin off will be awesome!

Oof, that's very true. I guess the closest thing we have to a spin-off is the Sims Mobile, but this isn't a very good example. I'm just hoping they inject a bit of some lore into the future Sims game, even if it's through expansion packs or something! I love the Sims as a sandbox game but also, you've gotta give me something to play with, haha.
MsYouniquee
7 years ago
I mean the previous games were okay on console, but I’m glad we got a port of the same game this time. Just because not everyone can afford a good gaming pc. But i see your point. The sims bustin, urbz, sims2 for console were my jam. But since my computer plummed out, I’m glad i can still enjoy the game that i once had without having to worry about ugrading a pc component or things of that nature.
superuncool
7 years ago
@llamaking88 Oh I wouldn't want a story mode in the main game either, I was talking more of something along the lines of the pre-existing console spin-off games like The Sims 2 for PSP, The Sims 2 Castaway, Urbz, etc.
superuncool
7 years ago
"NorthDakotaGamer;c-16460038" wrote:
So you prefer spin offs, which is what all previous console versions essentially had been. That is how I am reading the post. Welcome to the sandbox version of gameplay where you make your own story.

A bit of a sardonic reply but yes, I am posting this on the console discussions after all. I do enjoy the core sandbox gameplay of The Sims 4 -- this is why I own the games on PC, anyway. Though I was kind of looking for a different experience when it came to the console games, given its history. I don't really want to buy the same game a second time, although I suppose this is now targeted to those who don't have computers/laptops. (Maybe I wouldn't be really complaining as much if it wasn't for how lazily this game was ported, but that's another thread for another day!) But I suppose I'm in the minority here since I don't really see threads discussing this.

And that's exactly why I opened this thread to see if anyone else shares my opinion. Thanks!
Simsfan991111
7 years ago
It would still be cool to get a spin off, I am glad this console version is the same as pc this time.
simoleanj
7 years ago
One of the best thing about SIMS games is that you create your own story. I love the SIMS. Unfortunately I was not able to buy SIMS4 for the computer, because I don't have a computer capable of holding the game, and all the expansions. I was stoked with they announced a direct port to console. I'd be fine with spin off games being released, but this needed to happen first. I prefer making my own story.
Berad88
7 years ago
I would not want a story mode. I like that they game is totally open to being played however you want. You can always create your own stories.
Simfeliz
7 years ago
> @llamaking88 said:
> I would not want a story mode. I like that they game is totally open to being played however you want. You can always create your own stories.

You would have the option to turn it off. You can’t really create a story with a family you don’t play.
Simsfan991111
7 years ago
"LR31O;c-16466474" wrote:
@llamaking88 Oh I wouldn't want a story mode in the main game either, I was talking more of something along the lines of the pre-existing console spin-off games like The Sims 2 for PSP, The Sims 2 Castaway, Urbz, etc.

I'm still gutted that the urbz 2 got cancelled and that happened years ago. I loved the urbz and I literally used to be glued to the TV screen.