As we know, all four games have little touches that make the game interesting or endearing, but don't necessarily appear in other versions of the game. Think of Sims who were romantic partners snuggling together in bed in The Sims 2, for instance. Another example is that in The Sims 1, people who were invited over always brought something: a little box of chocolates or a vase of flowers, for instance. What other examples from the different games have you noticed?

Sims1: The potion to make the gnomes come alive. :) The chance cards for work. Sims2: The cut scenes for having a baby and the alien abductions. Sims3: Open world, CASSims4: Visiting any place without having to move to the town.

"Puddinroy;c-18257852" wrote:Sims1: The potion to make the gnomes come alive. :) The chance cards for work. Sims2: The cut scenes for having a baby and the alien abductions. Sims3: Open world, CASSims4: Visiting any place without having to move to the town. The only problem with TS1 chance cards is that they were pre-determined, so if you stayed in the right career slot for long enough (the IT start-up developer, as I remember) you could really make bank. I preferred TS2's more random cards. I never tried to make the gnomes come alive! My MM experience was really limited...I just liked making minigolf courses.

Sims 2 was definitely ahead of its time. If I could pick one, it would be the animations. If you pay close attention to the way your sims interact with each other or another object, it is far more detailed. They pull objects out of cabinets and pull the TV away from the wall to repair. The devs must have spent a lot of work on those animations, and it is a work of art! In later games, these interactions are much more dumbed down, which is unfortunate.Fun fact is someone did a few youtube videos a few years ago about all of the subtle features of the game. It is a good watch if you are interested.

"Anthonydyer;c-18258250" wrote:Sims 2 was definitely ahead of its time. If I could pick one, it would be the animations. If you pay close attention to the way your sims interact with each other or another object, it is far more detailed. They pull objects out of cabinets and pull the TV away from the wall to repair. The devs must have spent a lot of work on those animations, and it is a work of art! In later games, these interactions are much more dumbed down, which is unfortunate.Fun fact is someone did a few youtube videos a few years ago about all of the subtle features of the game. It is a good watch if you are interested.Have seen it at least twice and heartily second the recommendation. Even learned new things from it.

"Zerelth;c-18256417" wrote:I really miss the graphic details from the Sims 2, such as the couch moving when you jump or the waves in the water after diving from a board, Sims taking utensils from cupboards while cooking... and so much more And the 'pop' of lightbulbs in The Sims 1 when they blew! I don't think it happened with sconces or ceiling lamps, just the original table and floor lamps.

Little Details from Older Games You Miss

SimmingPuddin
Rising Traveler
2 years ago
Sims1: The potion to make the gnomes come alive. :) The chance cards for work.

Sims2: The cut scenes for having a baby and the alien abductions.

Sims3: Open world, CAS

Sims4: Visiting any place without having to move to the town.
Smellincoffee
New Adventurer
2 years ago
"Puddinroy;c-18257852" wrote:
Sims1: The potion to make the gnomes come alive. :) The chance cards for work.

Sims2: The cut scenes for having a baby and the alien abductions.

Sims3: Open world, CAS

Sims4: Visiting any place without having to move to the town.

The only problem with TS1 chance cards is that they were pre-determined, so if you stayed in the right career slot for long enough (the IT start-up developer, as I remember) you could really make bank. I preferred TS2's more random cards. I never tried to make the gnomes come alive! My MM experience was really limited...I just liked making minigolf courses.
anthonydyer
Seasoned Traveler
2 years ago
Sims 2 was definitely ahead of its time. If I could pick one, it would be the animations. If you pay close attention to the way your sims interact with each other or another object, it is far more detailed. They pull objects out of cabinets and pull the TV away from the wall to repair. The devs must have spent a lot of work on those animations, and it is a work of art! In later games, these interactions are much more dumbed down, which is unfortunate.

Fun fact is someone did a few youtube videos a few years ago about all of the subtle features of the game. It is a good watch if you are interested.
OldeSimsFan
Seasoned Rookie
2 years ago
"Anthonydyer;c-18258250" wrote:
Sims 2 was definitely ahead of its time. If I could pick one, it would be the animations. If you pay close attention to the way your sims interact with each other or another object, it is far more detailed. They pull objects out of cabinets and pull the TV away from the wall to repair. The devs must have spent a lot of work on those animations, and it is a work of art! In later games, these interactions are much more dumbed down, which is unfortunate.

Fun fact is someone did a few youtube videos a few years ago about all of the subtle features of the game. It is a good watch if you are interested.

Have seen it at least twice and heartily second the recommendation. Even learned new things from it.
Smellincoffee
New Adventurer
2 years ago
"Zerelth;c-18256417" wrote:
I really miss the graphic details from the Sims 2, such as the couch moving when you jump or the waves in the water after diving from a board, Sims taking utensils from cupboards while cooking... and so much more

And the 'pop' of lightbulbs in The Sims 1 when they blew! I don't think it happened with sconces or ceiling lamps, just the original table and floor lamps.
OldeSimsFan
Seasoned Rookie
2 years ago
There is soooo much in TS2. For now, will content self with the very many group activities available from children upwards, the adult dance with children being particularly cute.
SillyHartluv
New Spectator
2 years ago

Sims: I miss the random surprises like the dancer coming out the birthday cake, the bear going into your trashcan, the clown attached to the painting, etc.
Sims 2: The cut scenes and characters/scenarios that appeared during big events and motive/aspiration failures
Sims 3: Sliders (I do not like the clay molding)
Smellincoffee
New Adventurer
2 years ago
"Sillyhartluv;c-18257455" wrote:

Sims: I miss the random surprises like the dancer coming out the birthday cake, the bear going into your trashcan, the clown attached to the painting, etc.
Sims 2: The cut scenes and characters/scenarios that appeared during big events and motive/aspiration failures
Sims 3: Sliders (I do not like the clay molding)

The music that played when the sim came out of the cake was hilarious. I'd forgotten about the fun cutscenes! (For some reason, Sims 2 won't let me use ANY custom content on Windows 10, so I haven't played it since 2018.)
MaggieMae7276
Seasoned Rookie
2 years ago
@Sillyhartluv the tragic clown is in Sims 4. There is a painting with him that when viewed gives a sad mood and also a chance he will appear as NPC in the game. I believe there are gameplay videos on the tragic clown in Sims 4 on Youtube if you want to check into it.
SillyHartluv
New Spectator
2 years ago
@Smellincoffee I haven't played Sims 2 since 2010, but I remember the disappointment I felt when the cut scenes weren't in Sims 3.