Hey guys, what is the biggest "flop" in the sims series? By flop, I mean things that are considered highly controversial. Please keep in mind that things you may find awful, someone else may actually enjoy or even love. This entire thread is all opinion-based and contains a list of controversial subjects in sims history. That being said, try to respect each other's opinions. This thread is meant to be light hearted and funny, please do not let it derail into flaming.

Eco lifestyle. I’m not excited about Star Wars, but I’ll probably buy it for items. The entire premise behind EL is horrible. It’ll be the only one I absolutely won’t get.

If I had to pick solely controversial, I'd have to say 4's GP9. I have not seen anything quite like the backlash on this one for the Sims. It kind of reminds me of the original Sonic movie trailer. Not even EL went like this. Sure, some people like it, but there is that someone for everything.However, if we are talking about a "flop" in the broader sense, then it is the base game. As someone that has played since the first entry, I've restarted with every base by itself and 4's is the worst in my opinion-- and I abandoned 3 until the pets expansion. I played 3, ignoring 4, until I switched over to my laptop full time and had to give it up.Even though Sims 4 has sold well, it is a flop because of its limitations. It has become a bit of a defense now that the game simply cannot do the things its predecessors could because of its fragile foundation, which is a little confusing for me, but I digress. Even with each chunk of missing content added through patches, it feels like it is always trying to play catch up rather than setting ambitions for 5 and these limitations restrict the scope of all the produced packs. Much of the disappointment can be traced back here, so the base game has to shoulder the burden of its packs being "flops", wherein lies the excuse of a poor foundation.In short, the apple does not fall far from the tree. Bad decisions will always be bad decisions, but packs will find it difficult to shine without a proper foundation.

Don't forget the 20th anniversary patch

Star Wars isn't even out yet though, so we don't know for sure it will flop? There's a ton of views on the trailers that didn't like or dislike so there's a lot of people not saying yet. ;) I don't think anything is actually a flop for the sims though to be fair. Everything they do seems to sell well, even if there is some backlash to some concepts or packs. I did vote for the base game though just because for me, it took until they added toddlers before I'd even pay attention to this version. I was initially excited for TS4 but as information came out, and so much was missing, and I was happy with my TS3 at the time, I just waited and played that game until the base for TS4 was update to something I felt more worth my money.

"Camkat;c-17646993" wrote:Star Wars isn't even out yet though, so we don't know for sure it will flop? There's a ton of views on the trailers that didn't like or dislike so there's a lot of people not saying yet. ;) I don't think anything is actually a flop for the sims though to be fair. Everything they do seems to sell well, even if there is some backlash to some concepts or packs. I did vote for the base game though just because for me, it took until they added toddlers before I'd even pay attention to this version. I was initially excited for TS4 but as information came out, and so much was missing, and I was happy with my TS3 at the time, I just waited and played that game until the base for TS4 was update to something I felt more worth my money. By flop, I just mean controversial things. We all know that they could release a 10 dollar pack with only 5 items and it'd still sell like hot cakes ?

Biggest "flop" of the sims series?

Bluegayle
Hero
5 years ago
Only because of like others have said it was controversial. I enjoyed playing it once I got used to the setup. Although I do remember the huge mashup when Sims 3 babies came without legs, especially after the awesome babies in Sims 2. Was not a happy time on the forums.
OEII1001
New Spectator
5 years ago
The replacement of the personality matrix with traits beginning in The Sims 3.

I should add that I don't think it is even close by comparison to any other change when it comes to a shift in the overall direction of the series.
jess1z1
5 years ago
Ooh I think I misread, I don't know whether these were flops (one of them was certainly poorly received) but my least favorite packs have been Eco Lifestyle and Realm of Magic, I think they're the only ones I pretty much never play with, though the latter I was really anticipating.
Luckylunayre
New Spectator
5 years ago
"Nindigo;c-17647027" wrote:
Just one pack from TS3 ain't very much fair...

I mean... There weren't any other controversial packs in sims 3 though. I can't help it the sims 4 team likes to make a controversial pack every year :D
Sharooonia
New Spectator
5 years ago
It's kind of hard to say without knowing sales figures. I hope Star Wars though so they will hopefully not make anymore of this kind. :D
Scobren
5 years ago
It was Katy Perry for me and I like her music.
Chicklet45368
Rising Traveler
5 years ago
I voted for MFP because I don't like DLC for DLC and I think that it should have all been included (and more animals) in C&D.

Star Wars is not out yet, so can't really have a clear idea if it was a flop, even tho a big majority of players don't like the theme.

Althought KP did not have anything useful in it so it was really a toss up for me, but in the because of the DLC for DLC MFP got my vote.
elemmele
5 years ago
I say it with a heavy heart, because I really do love TS4 -- it's my favorite in the series so far. However! The fact that pools and toddlers (and so many other things) weren't in base game is still astonishing to me. There's a reason it became kinda a meme, because... Like...c'mon... they were basic...sims staples... (for the most part...you know what i mean)
simgirl1010
Hero
5 years ago
Thank goodness I now have a game that brings me much enjoyment. ?
JamesDeanSQ
New Novice
5 years ago
I vote for the entirety of The Sims 4. While its definitely making EA money, I just think The Sims 4 from start until now has just been one big miss of the giant target.