The Sims™ 4 review

Sims 4 is a strategic life simulation video game developed by Maxis and The Sims Studio and published by Electronic Arts. The Sims 4 was originally announced on May 6, 2013, and was released in North America on September 2, 2014 for Microsoft Windows. A Mac release has been confirmed, but a specific date has not yet been announced. 

Gameplay

Sims 4 gameplay is similar to that of its predecessors, The Sims 3 and The Sims 2. Players create a Sim character and control their life to explore different personalities that affect how the game turns out. Sims can multitask such as talk while doing a job. Sims' moodlets also change the gameplay. For example, a Sim can be inspired and gain the "Genius" moodlet, which allows the Sim to do their homework faster.

Graphics

Graphics-wise, Sims 4 has made significant improvements since Sims 3. The Sims 4 uses a brand new engine called "Sims 4 Graphics Engine", which allows for more realistic lighting and shadows. The Sims 4 also uses new animations and "emotion" facial expressions.

Replayability

Sims 4 is more replayable than ever before, due to the addition of new features and game modes. Sims 4 also has a new "Create A Sim" mode which allows players to create more realistic and detailed Sims than ever before. The Sims 4 also includes a new "Build Mode" which allows players to build homes more easily and efficiently.

Conclusion

Sims 4 is a great game for those who enjoy strategic life simulation. The game is packed with new features and game modes that make it more replayable than ever before. The Sims 4 also has amazing graphics that significantly improve upon those of its predecessors. While Sims 4 does have some disadvantages, such as a lack of content and buggy gameplay, overall it is a great game that is sure to provide many hours of enjoyment.

Pros:

• is more realistic than ever before, thanks to the new "Sims 4 Graphics Engine";
• is more replayable than ever before, due to the addition of new features and game modes;
• includes a new "Create A Sim" mode which allows players to create more realistic and detailed Sims than ever before;
• also includes a new "Build Mode" which allows players to build homes more easily and efficiently;
• has a new "Emotion" system which allows Sims to express their feelings more realistically;
• has improved upon the already great "Moodlet" system, making gameplay more strategic and fun;
• is available on PC, Mac, and Linux, making it one of the most accessible life simulation games ever.

Cons:

• does not include a "Sims 3" compatibility mode, so players who want to use Sims 3 content in Sims 4 will have to use mods or third-party tools;
• has a smaller number of pre-made homes than Sims 3, which may make it less appealing to players who want to jump right into the game.