The Sims 4 is free on Origin until May 28.In The Sims 4, you create the world where your characters live, designing their homes and finding their jobs. Give it a try and, if you end up liking the game, you can catch one of its expansions on sale to add more fun features like changing seasons and cats.

The game is perfect for de-stressing after a long day of work or school. Although it did take away some freedom with player-made modifications, the faster loading speed and smoother transitions can make it a worthy trade-off for a casual player. The same computers that struggled to play The Sims 3 could run The Sims 4 with far less trouble. The Sims 4, in comparison, feels almost instantaneous.

In fact, the loading times were so long that EA offered simple minigames to play while users were stuck waiting on the loading screen. But, unfortunately, it could also be remembered for its incredibly long loading times and painful slowdown during gameplay. 'The Sims 3' will always be remembered for its improvements to the game's graphics, introductions to new features like pets, and the vast array of modifications available for download. There's so much to do that players all over the world keep coming back for more, and the series as a whole has sold over 200 million copies worldwide.Īlso noteworthy is The Sims 4's faster and more optimized loading times. Every different personality and trait can affect a Sim's interactions with others, which makes this a fascinating simulator for players to tinker with.Īs is Sim tradition, you can still make a happy family of Sims or watch them die in silly or morbid ways. A Sim that loves being with his family will feel sad if he goes too long without speaking to them. A slob will leave dirty dishes behind in her wake, making cleanly Sims feel stressed from the gross environment. It also brings the latest in expressing Sims with different personalities and how it can effect a Sim's mood. The Sims 4 brings back the familiar feature of creating your own Sim from top to bottom, from hairstyles and eye color to body shapes and shoes. The Sims 4 isn't just a fun game to grab just because it's free - although that certainly helps! - it's also the best life simulator with the widest variety of customizable features.

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