I fear for the future of the Sims. Not because of the news I’m about to reveal, but because it is looking likely that Darryn will review the game for us. You thought what he did to his Miis during Tomodachi Life was weird, you have no idea – he has all kinds of torture planned, and I believe it includes replicating all of us.
The guys and gals over at GamesRadar got some hand on time with The Sims 4 and they’ve shared some new tidbits about the game. Remember that you can still register for the demo of “Create a Sim” – all you need to do is send an email and you could get some early play time creating yourself and those you love or hate in Sim form. So, what’s new in the game?
First all, there’s an all new environment to place your Sims. Contrasting with the lush biome of Willow Creek there is Oasis Springs, a district similar to suburban Las Vegas. It’s filled with desert-themed set-pieces like cacti and massive air conditioners. Hmm, I wonder if Sims will now get overheated in Oasis Springs and become unhappy without their precious air conditioning.
Enjoy making your Sims families grow but worried that everyone looks adopted? Well, the Sims 4 has introduced a stream lined genetic matching tool that lets you grab features from both parents to create a new and bizarre looking child, just like real life. Ah, nothing like combining dad’s receding hairline with mom’s hook nose.
Traits have become more organic. Most of my Sims were bookworms because I am, but that didn’t make for the most social Sims. Now, they can actually talk about their favorite authors. Made your Sim athletic? It won’t just be about working out at home – they can have all kinds of interactions with other Sims at the gym. You can even create misanthropic gamer Sims that will insult over Sims’ gaming cred – yes, your Sim could be a troll.
Speaking of trolling, gone are the days when you couldn’t change the fridge or TV because your Sims were obsessed with staring at them. You can pull objects out from under your stupid Sims and build around them as you so please. Plus, you can customize far too much in build mode, including the width of a house’s eaves. Or, if you’re lazy like me, you can just import entire rooms and be done with it.
Sims 4 also promises to be a lot more difficult – letting your power and water bills stack up could mean getting cut off. Also, tough economic times aren’t just present in the real world – prepare for your Sims to struggle at first; they don’t start with a lot of cash and you probably won’t be able to afford the plot of your dreams when you kick off playing. However, to make things slightly easier on you, at least your Sims can’t die all that easily. In fact, a family member can even slap down the Grim Reaper’s iPad and demand the dead be resurrected. Don’t ask us how, but apparently confidence and love can cause your lost love ones to revive, just like in the movies.
The Sims 4 is shaping up to be exactly what fans were looking for… minus the pools, of course.
Last Updated: July 16, 2014
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 16, 2014 at 10:10
If they get overheated you can just build a pool for them. Just remember to put a safety fence around the pool or else the kids could fall in. Oh… wait…
Kensei Seraph
July 16, 2014 at 10:13
You also need to include a ladder or else they’ll drown. Oh, wait a moment…
Hammersteyn
July 16, 2014 at 10:19
“Also, tough economic times aren’t just present in the real world” buying all the DLC planned for this game doesn’t help either. But like Peter said, it’s probably us that need to adapt
Her Highness the Hipster
July 16, 2014 at 10:27
this says it best (refresh)
http://i.imgur.com/GEV2quY.jpg
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 16, 2014 at 10:30
True story.
Admiral Chief Fairburne
July 16, 2014 at 10:33
Still a better story than twilight?
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 16, 2014 at 10:34
You think DLC, P2W & EA are better than Twilight? O_o
Admiral Chief Fairburne
July 16, 2014 at 10:39
Yes. And you know how much I hate/loathe/detest P2W and forced DLC and EA. That gives you an idea. I’m SOOOO glad my wife stopped watching that poop
Hammersteyn
July 16, 2014 at 10:33
Indeed it does
*Chokes on bile, burning, bitter, murderous, rage filled bile.
Sir Rants A Lot Llew
July 16, 2014 at 10:40
I think they need to split the garbage up in DLC as well
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 16, 2014 at 11:03
Dust, Litter & Crap?
Sith JJ
July 16, 2014 at 11:05
Sadly this is true for many gamers, and they’re the only reason why it won’t get any better.
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
July 16, 2014 at 12:52
Oh my hat… The truth has been spoken!!!
Sith JJ
July 16, 2014 at 10:39
Origin?
Dutch Matrix
July 16, 2014 at 10:40
Yes. Origin. It works. Now be quiet! 🙂
Sith JJ
July 16, 2014 at 10:41
I just want to know. If it forces you to use Origin then I can tell everyone I know not to bother getting it. That’s all.
Dutch Matrix
July 16, 2014 at 10:46
Look, I have a few games that “force” me to use Origin, much the same way that Half Life 2 forces me to use Steam.
I have no issues with Origin. It downloads the games I bought online, and it allows me to play said games.
And it does have an offline mode too…
Sith JJ
July 16, 2014 at 10:48
That’s fine. My issue is with it forcing you to use Origin, the same way Ubisoft games forces you to use U(don’t)Play. I don’t want 100 clients. I want one. It just makes logical sense.
Oh, and I hate EA.
Dutch Matrix
July 16, 2014 at 10:52
No I get the hate for EA. But you asking for one client (Which I assume is Steam) is about the same as you expecting our Prez to admit Nkandla was a mess and he will pay for it
Sith JJ
July 16, 2014 at 10:56
I know. You’re right. But if there was some other client that offered the same as Steam, and allowed you to play EA and Ubisoft games without having to use their clients I’d switch to that in a heartbeat.
One thing about Origin that I’ll give them is that the games (the ones that actually work and EA actually finished before releasing) don’t give issues with the client, whereas I have two Ubisoft games that don’t work.
Dutch Matrix
July 16, 2014 at 10:59
See, I hate Steam. that interface is too busy for me. Origin is simple. Log in, there are your games, download and go play. I am old school like that. But PC gaming would be heaven if I did not need any client to download and play my game. I miss the good old days of going to CNA and getting your game from the shelf… No client needed.
Sith JJ
July 16, 2014 at 11:04
I suppose that’s where people differ. I love all the available info on Steam. I get all my news, per game and everything I need right there without needing to open a browser and Google stuff. The reviews are damn helpful and saves my pocket quite a few times and there’s a feel of a community on Steam that Origin and UPlay will never be able to match.
That said, I also miss the old days before clients, with the exception that I love having everything in one place now without needing a billion icons on my desktop.
Dutch Matrix
July 16, 2014 at 11:32
I hid my desktop Icons many moons ago. And the sad thing is, I have two friends on Steam. And we never interact…
KRiot
July 16, 2014 at 13:40
Origin will never be good until EA actually invest into it properly. I tried to use it two nights ago to purchase a gamegame (what can I say… 70% off Sim3 EP)… it timed out when I went to the store, when I went to my cart, when I went to check out and when I tried to enter my billing information. In the end I gave up… it just wasn’t worth it when I could buy a hardcopy for only $9 more. I also dread to think how long a game would take to download on that piece of crap client, especially if it was timing out every 5 seconds. I’m sure it’s fine to play games through, but for actual online purchasing and downloads, I’d pick Steam any day.
Sith JJ
July 16, 2014 at 14:31
Eish. I also hide my icons, because I like a clean desktop. Hence why I want them all on one client.
Herve Shango
July 17, 2014 at 14:21
yes you have to use origins in order to use the sims in general but you can also use it while you are offline.
Sir Rants A Lot Llew
July 16, 2014 at 10:42
It works alright…. For the government…. Dun dun duuuuuuuuuun
Sith JJ
July 16, 2014 at 10:42
Even the government isn’t as money-hungry as EA.
Sir Rants A Lot Llew
July 16, 2014 at 10:48
yooooooooh
Her Highness the Hipster
July 16, 2014 at 10:45
yes. don’t remind me 🙁
VampyreSquirrel
July 16, 2014 at 11:24
Will probably still get the base game… sad I know.
Sith JJ
July 16, 2014 at 12:03
Not at all. I would myself if I was not EA-blocking at the moment.
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
July 16, 2014 at 12:53
That’s ok EA, I have Sims 2 and 3. Don’t need 4.
Miguel
July 17, 2014 at 19:16
….you sound like a stupid little boy……
Rags
July 16, 2014 at 17:39
She needs to trim her bush.
Tong Zou
July 17, 2014 at 06:59
Yet everybody probably still has the same height. No 7’0 basketball players or 4’0 midgets here.
Herve Shango
July 17, 2014 at 14:19
i have actually tried the sims 4 on my pc and it is completely amazing, also that is just a prototype of me in the sims, since then i have made more improve since then.
erykah
July 17, 2014 at 19:15
The game is not even out yet…..
Herve Shango
July 17, 2014 at 20:48
but i have the demo already i got chosen by ea