Sims 4 feels exhausting to play.

I remember a while back there was a conversation about whether Sims 4 was a life simulation or a sandbox. It was a pretty interesting conversation. I found the game is predominantly sandbox with a little bit of life simulation. Sims 2 & 3 tend to be more balanced. The problem that I have with too much sandbox is it becomes too dull. It is missing the occasional chaos that makes the game interesting. The oversimplified trait system strips Sims of individuality and makes them all the same. It is the same phenomenon no matter who you play.