I haven't found a thread like this so far, so I apologise in advance if there already is one. I'm interested in what Simmers like in Sims 4 that wasn't in Sims 3?Firstly, I love the club system from Get Together. For a long time, I've wanted to set up a group of gardeners to share gardening tips and care for plants. Finally, communal gardens can be useful! I also love that this system can allow your sim to meet other sims with something in common. It's lovely and something I use in every game I play.Another plus for me is the developments for toddlers and children, especially with the Parenthood pack. It's little things, like being able to influence how the children grow up. It's reminiscent of Sims 2 in that it's important to teach those toddler skills to ensure they grow up well - in this case, encouraging the children to grow up well throughtout their toddler, child and teen years.Mainly, the developments for toddlers has been something I'm delighted about. Little things like this:https://i.imgur.com/HvQLoii.pngNot only actually having paddling pools for toddlers but allowing more than one toddler in there? Perfect <3 Anyone else have things that are present in Sims 4 that aren't in Sims 3?

I agree with the clubs! I wish I could make a costumised Uni Social Group in my Sims 3 game. I can't identify with Nerds, Rebels or Jocks. When I was at University in RL I was something I could describe as an Arty Bookworm, and many of the people I used to hang around with were the same.Also:- hats separate from hair in CAS- different types of teeth in CAS- smooth transition between animations

Multitasking, and the search bar in Build/Buy mode,

Emotions, multitasking, developed vampires, sims looking better, sims having personality, sims acting more realistic, some premades :heart:

My personal views:Sims seem more alive in Sims 4. They are much more expressive.The food looks more delicious.Everything is prettier and easier on my eyes - I, for one, love the cartoonish feel.Toddlers have much more life to them. I feel they are rather boring in Sims 3.Pets are better looking and you can do lots more stuff with them. You can be vet and have a clinic!Gardening plants look a lot better, too.Water looks and sounds more appealing.I enjoy clubs very much as well.Few routing issues. In fact, my computer runs Sims 4 a whole lot smoother, than it does Sims 3 with all its optimization and routing issues.Sims can be cheating in the same house without anyone noticing, unless they are in the same room.The bar and drink/drinking visuals are an improvement for sure.Romance interactions are so much better in Sims 4.Grim Reaper looks and sounds better.Mermaids are prettier.Vampires are cooler with two forms, customization, and have better and more immersive interactions.I could go on...So, all in all, there are a bunch of gameplay and visual features, as well as technical ones, that I find easily outdo the Sims 3 :)

Holiday system with seasons! I love being able to create how ever many random holidays whenever I want. I love it and enjoy it in all my saves.

What Do You Like In Sims 4 That Sims 3 Doesn't Have?

62 Replies

PalmArrow
Seasoned Ace
7 years ago
I agree with the clubs! I wish I could make a costumised Uni Social Group in my Sims 3 game. I can't identify with Nerds, Rebels or Jocks. When I was at University in RL I was something I could describe as an Arty Bookworm, and many of the people I used to hang around with were the same.

Also:

- hats separate from hair in CAS
- different types of teeth in CAS
- smooth transition between animations
LaBlue0314
Seasoned Ace
7 years ago
Multitasking, and the search bar in Build/Buy mode,
GamingTweety
Seasoned Ace
7 years ago
Emotions, multitasking, developed vampires, sims looking better, sims having personality, sims acting more realistic, some premades :heart:
Nindigo79
Seasoned Ace
7 years ago
My personal views:

Sims seem more alive in Sims 4. They are much more expressive.

The food looks more delicious.

Everything is prettier and easier on my eyes - I, for one, love the cartoonish feel.

Toddlers have much more life to them. I feel they are rather boring in Sims 3.

Pets are better looking and you can do lots more stuff with them. You can be vet and have a clinic!

Gardening plants look a lot better, too.

Water looks and sounds more appealing.

I enjoy clubs very much as well.

Few routing issues. In fact, my computer runs Sims 4 a whole lot smoother, than it does Sims 3 with all its optimization and routing issues.

Sims can be cheating in the same house without anyone noticing, unless they are in the same room.

The bar and drink/drinking visuals are an improvement for sure.

Romance interactions are so much better in Sims 4.

Grim Reaper looks and sounds better.

Mermaids are prettier.

Vampires are cooler with two forms, customization, and have better and more immersive interactions.

I could go on...

So, all in all, there are a bunch of gameplay and visual features, as well as technical ones, that I find easily outdo the Sims 3 :)
PinkBookGirl
7 years ago
Holiday system with seasons! I love being able to create how ever many random holidays whenever I want. I love it and enjoy it in all my saves.
MidnightAura86
Seasoned Ace
7 years ago
I like that skills are separate. I.e a sim can be level 10 in piano but only level 3 in guitar.

I like that Sims can travel between worlds without mods.
GalacticGal
Legend
7 years ago
The ability to create DNA parents and siblings from your Sim!
CaityTrina
7 years ago
Build mode (picking up and moving an entire house or room)
Search bar in catalogue
Gallery
Multitasking
luthienrising
Hero+
7 years ago
Not needing a new save to play a new pack (and no, the mod was not a substitute for rotational players)
Multitasking
Household Management
Build/Buy on the fly
The art style!
Make-your-own Clubs that are active when not played
The complex Vampire system
The more exaggerated, less naturalistic facial/body emotions - I find this more engaging in the game than a naturalistic/realistic style
Breastfeeding
More non-builder-friendly building (except roofs!!)
the Toddlers!
changeable + multiple Aspirations
the part-from-home Careers
fewer ways to get rich too quickly, easier to pause career progression
different animations for everyday tasks depending on emotion

Controversial Opinions:

Very little story progression (I want to be in charge of all the Sims)
Insta-transport (vs. open world getting one place to another)
the Semi-Open world (more lively neighbourhoods)
Being able to play multiple households in an apartment building, even if at the cost of building my own
Walking to work instead of being picked up by a car (don't make me use fuel-based transportation!)
DextroyerX3
7 years ago
Multitasking, Emotions, Easy World Travel, Rotational Play, Graphics, Traits, Gameplay, Worlds, Male Hair, Clothing, Build Tools, and Fast Loading Screens!