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Review: The Sims 1 & 2 Legacy Collection Harks Back to a Simpler Time
Review: The Sims 1 & 2 Legacy Collection Harks Back to a Simpler Time For the 25th anniversary of the series, Electronic Arts released The Sims 25th Birthday Bundle , which compiles the Legacy Collection versions of the first two games of the long-running life sim franchise. You can also, of course, purchase each one separately. Aside from the overall dated nature of the unmodded games (especially the first one) and some occasional hiccups with resolution and odd bugs, the remasters play well despite the horror stories floating around on the Internet. While the classic stereotype of a Sims girlie features unhinged save files full of breeding farms, mpreg, and human experiments that would make an ethics board soil themselves, I’m actually very kind to my virtual families in The Sims 3 . I meet their every need, fulfill their life wants, and make sure they have a dream home to raise their children in. And let me tell you, I am trying my best to make sure my Sims and Sims 2 families receive the same royal treatment. But no matter what, it’s like they’re opposed to the very idea of happiness. Over a decade of playing The Sims 3 really spoiled me when it came to the older games. I have no idea how I had happy and accomplished Sims in these games as a kid or teenager. Screenshot by Siliconera The Sims (the first one) didn’t hold back in denting my confidence. This is a game that I don’t believe aged well at all if you’re serious about playing The Sims , and are used to the later entries in the franchise. It’s fun if you want to have a little trainwreck of a family, since it’s hard to keep these guys happy even if you’re trying your best. Between the lack of basic QoL features, no proper direction outside of making more money or speedrunning death, and poor screen resolution optimization, it doesn’t feel good to play at all. I’m playing The Sims on my laptop rather than my PC, and even on the smaller screen, I’m having real trouble reading a lot of the descriptions or seeing the lots on the neighborhood map. I’m sure it looks worse on a larger monitor. I never realized just how uppity the sims in The Sims are. I’m used to The Sims 3 , where they’re a lot more open to my directions, even if they’re not exactly happy at the moment. Chess and painting are activities that raise fun, so they usually do them without complaint, even if they’re in the red. But in The Sims , I had to let my sim goof off and nap for about two hours before they were okay to paint, and by then, bedtime rolled around. That’s pretty annoying, since that means they hardly have any time to maintain relationships with other sims. My sim was buttering up Bella Goth for days before she was willing to come over, because I could only call her in between trying to get him married to his intended belle while keeping him fed and clean. After getting enough money to build a nice mansion (a more difficult task than I imagined thanks to the lack of modern Sims conveniences like even the eyedropper tool), I figured that surely, it would be easier for them to make friends and fall in love. On one hand, it did. Better furniture recovered motives faster and kept them happier, which meant I could give them more tasks per day. On the other, it just felt so hollow. I’m basically stuck playing the same sims forever and ever. If I’m not helping them with their 9-5 and social lives, I’m watching them goof off with the luxuries I bought with their hard-earned money. It got pretty boring, but switching to a new family didn’t appeal to me either, because I knew I’d have to start that grind all over again. Screenshot by Siliconera As a kid, building the dollhouse was really fun. But nowadays, if I wanted to focus more on the building than the actual life sim aspect of The Sims , I can just pick up The Sims 4 . Despite all the scorn it receives from the community (and me), fans agree that its robust Build Mode is the best in the series. Even if I reach the top of my career in The Sims , the game will arbitrarily stick me into another job to climb the corporate latter again. There’s no aging, so I can’t start a family and try to keep it going for as many generations as I can. I can’t even create a love dodecahedron, let it implode, and laugh at the drama and tears because the game’s AI was simply not that advanced back then. It feels empty. That’s kind of the point, though. In a recent interview with the New York Times , series creator Will Wright said, “I never really thought of The Sims as inherently optimistic. I always thought of The Sims as slightly sarcastically nostalgic for a past that never really existed.” Technological constraints aside, it’s pretty brilliant to play a game where you can seemingly accomplish the American dream, only for it to be a hollow and unfulfilling victory. While The Sims certainly occupies a fond spot in my memories, I’m not sure if it holds up compared to other similar games in the genre. Life kind of sucks right now. So I’m not too enthused about playing a life simulator that seems to hammer home how futile the pursuit for happiness and wealth is. Screenshot by Siliconera And on that depressing note, that’s all I have to say here about The Sims . Maybe I just need a bit more whimsy in how I play, but I haven’t been the “be mean to your sim for shits and giggles” or “make sims of people I know IRL or characters from other media, and watch them do stupid things” type of player since I was in elementary school. Playing generations and specific families in a legacy style is all I know now. The Sims 2 is wacky, though, isn’t it? And I remember loving this game as a kid! So surely, nostalgia hasn't tainted my memories about this game. As a whole, I’m right about that. I really loved the blast to the past, as well as how well it ran on a modern machine. When I was in elementary and high school, I played The Sims 2 on a Toshiba laptop with less storage than my friend’s iPod. The loading screen to move between lots could take five minutes, and the game stuttered every time my sims did anything. Ironically, that’s kind of how I still live today when playing The Sims 3 thanks to Reshade and my mods, but I digress. The Sims 2: Legacy Collection boasts fast save and load times, as well as smooth animations, even when on max speed. I’ve done basically everything I can think of—vacations, university, kids, pets, ghost murder, and businesses—without encountering problems like crashing or whatnot. Short of doing things I know would hurt my game (like reviving Knut Futa or marrying in a Hula Zombie), I’ve not personally encountered major bugs with The Sims 2: Legacy Collection . While I ran into odd glitches here or there, they didn’t actively take away from my experience. At this point, I kind of expect the occasional hiccup from The Sims , though. One could argue Electronic Arts should’ve perfected the code for the remaster, but if modders—a community that fixes issues faster than EA can get to them—couldn’t work out every kink in this game, I don’t know what EA could’ve done. I’d also like to note the majority of my playtime was on a Windows 10 laptop. Since The Sims 3 had issues with Windows 11 if you didn’t run the Alder Lake patch from LazyDuchess (or install a later build from Electronic Arts), the performance problems other users reported could stem from that. His dormies just watched him die, so that was cool of them. Screenshot by Siliconera The Sims 2 feels a lot more manageable after The Sims . I’d installed The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection ages ago, and found taking care of everyone a lot harder than in 3 . It feels a lot closer to the life sim I'm used to. I just had to remember that the AI in The Sims 2 is a lot more stupid than in The Sims 3 , and motives decay much faster. This is a lesson I had to learn the hard way, as I had a pregnant sim straight up die on me while I was watching her ugly husband play with the family dog. I didn’t even notice she died until I wanted to send her off to sleep thanks to how small the UI. She was asleep, alright, but alas, ‘twas a slumber she would never wake from (until I exited without saving). I’ve long advocated that Electronic Arts should’ve implemented the personality, memories, and turn-ons/turn-offs systems of The Sims 2 into The Sims 3 . A combination of Traits and personality points would’ve opened up a lot of fun combinations and possibilities. The terrible attraction system in Sims 3 only made Sims 2 ’s seem so much more polished in comparison, even if it can feel shallow. I also really missed the little “Yay!” or “Ugh, really ?” animations they’d sometimes do when directing them, even if they sometimes contradicted with what their actions and Wants panel tell me. Like, why are you complaining at me? I’m telling you to flirt with the guy you’ve wanted to fall in love with for the past three days. There’s something so The Truman Show about these little movements that makes them feel visibly alive in a way beyond the new games, which rely so much on flavor text and windows. 2 captures life as the average person knows it. Though it lacks the bombastic presentation of 4 , as well as the open world and customization of 3 , it does its main conceit of presenting a life sim so much better than the others. Not everyone’s going to own a guinea pig planning world domination or travel to the future. But the experiences of opening a home business or passing out into your pasta while cramming for an exam are much more relatable. The world in The Sims 2 felt richer thanks to the details and care put into the interactions and content, and I'm glad the Legacy Collection can give newer players the opportunity to experience that. The one thing I really don't like is the missing IKEA pack for Sims 2 . Apparently, Electronic Arts couldn't renew the license for the re-release, so it's not a purposeful snub or oversight. If some day in the future, it decides to do something like this for The Sims 3 , I'm guessing that the Katy Perry pack may suffer the same fate. Unlike the Katy Perry pack, though, the IKEA pack featured a lot of really useful items when decorating your home. The ubiquitous Swedish furniture store is a place I love going to and shopping at in real life, so it's too bad that I can't use its items in the base version of this re-release. The Sims 25th Birthday Bundle is a nostalgic blast to the past that gives newer players the chance to explore more options beyond the third game, as well as offers older players the opportunity to relive their childhood. Compared to the conveniences of modern entries, some of the older titles might feel frustrating to navigate. It’s almost like a metaphor for real life. The Sims: Legacy Collection and The Sims 2: Legacy Collection available on Windows PC. The post Review: The Sims 1 & 2 Legacy Collection Harks Back to a Simpler Time appeared first on Siliconera .
Mar 8
Robbery alarm at The Sims 4: Meet the new thief Robin Banks!
Robbery alarm at The Sims 4: Meet the new thief Robin Banks!After 10 years, the legendary thief Robin Banks, who returned to The Sims 4, began to release fear into the players' homes. Now, it's time to neutralize the thief with the new "thief alarm"!
Feb 28
What Will the New Sims 4 Expansion Involve
What Will the New Sims 4 Expansion InvolveThe Sims 4 is a life simulation game that allows users to create and control virtual characters. With each new … The post What Will the New Sims 4 Expansion Involve appeared first on PlayStation Universe .
Feb 25
The Sims 4: A Deep Dive into the Most Popular Life Simulation Game
The Sims 4: A Deep Dive into the Most Popular Life Simulation GameSince its release in 2014, The Sims 4 has become one of the most successful and beloved life simulation video games worldwide. The post The Sims 4: A Deep Dive into the Most Popular Life Simulation Game appeared first on COGconnected .
Feb 24
The Sims 4 2025 Roadmap: Upcoming Events & Packs For the 25th Anniversary of The Sims
The Sims 4 2025 Roadmap: Upcoming Events & Packs For the 25th Anniversary of The Sims
Jan 17
The Sims 4 Unveils New Comfy Gamer Kit
The Sims 4 Unveils New Comfy Gamer KitThe Sims 4. The post The Sims 4 Unveils New Comfy Gamer Kit first appeared on Kakuchopurei .
Jan 17
New Festive Updates for The Sims 4: Spreading Holiday Cheer
New Festive Updates for The Sims 4: Spreading Holiday CheerWe are now in the midst of the holiday season, and this means a fresh update full of cheer. The post New Festive Updates for The Sims 4: Spreading Holiday Cheer appeared first on COGconnected .
Dec 11
Baldur’s Gate 3 Gets an Unexpected Crossover in The Sims 4 Life & Death DLC
Baldur’s Gate 3 Gets an Unexpected Crossover in The Sims 4 Life & Death DLC For over two decades, The Sims franchise has captivated players with its engaging world, where they can control and shape the lives (and deaths) of virtual characters, from the mundane to the extraordinary. One of the most fun aspects of its latest installment, The Sims 4 is its tendency to include hidden Easter eggs. These […] This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire
Nov 7
PlayStation Plus Say Goodbye to Major Titles on November 18, 2024
PlayStation Plus Say Goodbye to Major Titles on November 18, 2024PlayStation Plus, subscribers, monitor your calendars: a significant lineup of games is leaving on November 18. Among the departures are legends like Red Dead Redemption 2, GTA: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition, and The Sims 4: City Living. This latest rotation, while disappointing for some, reflects PlayStation Plus’s dynamic content strategy. The service regularly […] The post PlayStation Plus Say Goodbye to Major Titles on November 18, 2024 appeared first on WePlayGames.net .
Oct 20
EA’s Latest $40 Sims 4 Pack Spells Death For Your In-Game Characters, Quite Literally
EA’s Latest $40 Sims 4 Pack Spells Death For Your In-Game Characters, Quite Literally The Latest Sims expansion is set to expand your horizons beyond life by giving you a chance to experience death in never-before-seen ways. This pack will allow you to look at death in the game in a completely new light. This is a paid pack and will be priced at $40. It will be available […] This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire
Oct 4
Alleged Sims 5 Leaks Are So Out Of The Place It Leaves The Horror Of The Last of Us 2 Biting The Dust
Alleged Sims 5 Leaks Are So Out Of The Place It Leaves The Horror Of The Last of Us 2 Biting The Dust While The Sims 4 continue to remain as popular as ever, many have grown tired of its limitations and eagerly await the arrival The Sims 5. After nearly a decade of DLCs and content drops, it would, of course, make sense that fans are hungry for something new. Unfortunately, new leaks have surfaced regarding the […] This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire
Oct 3
The Sims 4 Embraces Horror On Halloween With Life & Death Expansion Pack
The Sims 4 Embraces Horror On Halloween With Life & Death Expansion PackWith no better time all year, The Sims 4 has announced their latest Life & Death Expansion Pack will launch with the best timing, on Halloween.
Oct 3
“Translation: we are still making a lot of money from Sims 4”: EA’s Reason Behind Canceling The Sims 5 Sounds Like a Weird Excuse to the Die Hard Fans
“Translation: we are still making a lot of money from Sims 4”: EA’s Reason Behind Canceling The Sims 5 Sounds Like a Weird Excuse to the Die Hard Fans Sims 4 is the longest-running game from the franchise. It has been 10 years since the game was released, and it looks like the game is going to stick around for another 10 after EA confirms that a Sims 5 is not in the works. The reason for discontinuing the ongoing tradition of adding a […] This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire
Sep 18
The Sims 4 to Introduce Official New Kits with Content Creators
The Sims 4 to Introduce Official New Kits with Content CreatorsOn-trend aesthetics and styles. The post The Sims 4 to Introduce Official New Kits with Content Creators first appeared on Kakuchopurei .
Sep 18
There Won’t Be Sims 5, But There Will Be a Sims Movie
There Won’t Be Sims 5, But There Will Be a Sims Movie Electronic Arts announced that there are currently no plans to work on or release a Sims 5 . Instead, it will continue to release updates for The Sims 4 . [Thanks, Variety , Wario64 !] While fans have been spreading rumors that Electronic Arts’ Project Rene was a codename for The Sims 5 , it turns out that Project Rene will be a separate project. Based on past information, it will be free-to-play and while you can play it by yourself like a normal Sims game, it will also have a multiplayer function. Electronic Arts has confirmed the multiplayer aspect of Project Rene. While it will be possible to play with friends, it will not be an MMO like The Sims Online was. As for why Electronic Arts will not be releasing The Sims 5 , this is so that players who have spent the past decade on their The Sims 4 save files or game will be able to continue doing so. For reference, the base The Sims 3 game came out in 2009. The final pack for it was Into the Future , which came out in 2013, meaning that players received new content (excluding Store content) for four years. The Sims 2 is in the same boat, as the base game came out in 2004 and the final entry was Mansion & Garden Stuff in November 2008. The Sims 4 players will continue to see new updates, including paid expansions and packs. Incidentally, Electronic Arts will introduce "Creator Kits." This is a way for Sims players to sell their own custom content through the EA store. Some CC creators are already making money through Patreon or, in the past, ADfly. But Creator Kits will be a way for them to do so in an official capacity. Code for The Sims series can be difficult to add onto with packs, as there are so many different things to account for. New updates tend to bring huge bugs and glitches. For example, Wedding Stories introduced a huge wealth of issues that still persist in the game. While starting over might be difficult for players who wants to keep up with the franchise’s instalments, continuing to add onto the code may mean more issues down the line. As well, a live-action The Sims movie will come out in theaters. There’s not a lot of information on it yet apart from the fact that Kate Herron will be the director and co-writer, and Margot Robbie will be the producer. Herron previously worked as a director on Loki , Sex Education , and The Last of Us . Meanwhile, Margot Robbie has worked on Barbie , The Suicide Squad , and Babylon . The Sims 4 is readily available on the Windows PC, macOS, PS4, and Xbox One. The post There Won’t Be Sims 5, But There Will Be a Sims Movie appeared first on Siliconera .
Sep 18
EA Says it Has No Plans for The Sims 5, Will Continue Supporting The Sims 4
EA Says it Has No Plans for The Sims 5, Will Continue Supporting The Sims 4"We are not going to be working on replacements of previous projects; we’re only going to be adding to our universe," says franchise boss Kate Gorman.
Sep 18
EA Will Continue To Support The Sims 4 Rather Than Make “The Sims 5”
EA Will Continue To Support The Sims 4 Rather Than Make “The Sims 5”EA has confirmed that it has no intention to make 'The Sims 5,' and will instead continue to update and support The Sims 4, check out the details here. The post EA Will Continue To Support The Sims 4 Rather Than Make “The Sims 5” appeared first on PlayStation Universe .
Sep 17
Best Mods For The Sims 3 in 2024
Best Mods For The Sims 3 in 2024 Ever since The Sims 4 came out in 2014 (oh my goodness...), I’ve been adamant that The Sims 2 and 3 remain the superior titles in the series, especially once you start using core mods to improve performance or quality of life. For those who want to get their life simulation fix but The Sims 4 is broken or too boring, I highly suggest playing The Sims 3 instead! Those who know anything about The Sims 3 may know that Electronic Arts and Maxis did not optimize this game very well. There are a lot of reasons for this. One reason is that it’s an open-world 32-bit game. This can lead to your files bloating up and causing the game to crash to desktop. The Sims 3 is also notorious in that the game does not naturally cap your FPS, which can overheat your graphics card if you’re not careful. Some of these mods are not mere recommendations. They’re straight up essential for the overall health of your computer. Though not a mod, I recommend using MATY’s FPS Limiter and 3Booter . This will help to keep your frame rate at the game’s default 30. If you’re like me and you’re using a NVIDIA graphics card, you can also go into your control panel and cap The Sims 3 ’s frame rate at 30 through there. Here are some of the best mods for The Sims 3 in 2024 Screenshot by Siliconera NRaas Master Controller NRaas’s entire library of mods is fantastic, but I have a few that I recommend for even people who aren’t too keen on installing mods. Master Controller is exactly as it says on the tin. With this mod, you can control virtually everything in your town, from relationships to careers to ages. It’s a handy tool for little accidents (oops, my Sim is wearing a raincoat at her garden wedding) to more heavy-duty tasks (I need to reset every single object and sim in my neighborhood). NRaas Story Progression As mentioned earlier, The Sims 3 has an open world for its neighborhood, which means that things can happen in inactive households completely out of your control. You can turn this off if you want, but for those who don’t mind letting Sims live out their own little virtual lives, I recommend Story Progression from NRaas. This replaces EA’s slow and stagnant Story Progression, preventing your neighborhood from devolving into a ghost town over time. NRaas Overwatch ESSENTIAL MOD; YOU DEFINITELY SHOULD DOWNLOAD THIS FOR YOUR COMPUTER. Overwatch goes through your neighborhood at an interval you set to clean up things like deserted cars. In general, you can think of Overwatch as a garbage truck that throws away junk files which can cause bloating down the line. NRaas Error Trap ESSENTIAL MOD; YOU DEFINITELY SHOULD DOWNLOAD THIS FOR YOUR COMPUTER. Error Trap is, like Overwatch, a mod that’s for keeping your save file as clean as possible. It catches and corrects data corruption errors that can prevent you from loading up a save. Think of it as insurance. Under ideal circumstances, you won’t need it. But when you need it, man, you’ll be glad to have this thing in your folders. Screenshot by Siliconera Simpishly's More Traits for All Ages If you raise a Sim in-game, you’re forced to only pick from limited pools of traits in the earlier life stages, which can get boring after a while. Enabling traits for all ages can lead to some wacky Sims like a toddler who’s Flirty and has Commitment Issues. But if you don’t mind that, this is a great mod for more varied Sims. LazyDuchess Smooth Patch As a note, the LazyDuchess Smooth Patch does not work with some NRaas mods if you’re using 2.x versions. I recommend using a 1.x build if you want to use it with, say, Master Controller. Smooth Patch alters some of the script in the game to make the game run faster. For example, it’ll load hairs and outfits in CAS as you scroll through rather than making you wait for the game to pull everything out. LazyDuchess Lot population This is a personal pet peeve, but I don’t like going to a community lot to scope out a joint, only for everyone to be elsewhere in town. In The Sims 2 , the game will populate lots after you arrive. However, the open world concept works against that since, again, Sims have their own lives. The Lot Population mod pushes Sims to lots your active Sim is at so you won’t be partying alone. It can also add walkbys like in The Sims 2 , making your neighborhood feel more alive. Retuned Attraction The attraction system in The Sims 3 is ridiculous and can cause more trouble than it’s worth. With this mod, the attraction system is more sane and logical, as well as less indiscriminate. It will also prevent Sims from continuously harassing you for dates or sending you random stuff in the mail. Screenshot by Siliconera OMSP , S3DT For people who like to build and decorate fancy houses, OMSP and S3DT are both absolutely essential. OMSP allows you to create more space on surfaces for clutter. This can include beds and sofas (so you can put blankets and cushions), or mini-fridges (if you want to put a radio or something on top). S3DT gives you a lot of freedom when it comes to moving things around a lot, as well as lets you change the height and angle of objects. If you only care about gameplay, these aren't necessary. Ghost Reaction Remover This is fantastic for people who play legacy style like I do, as you’ll naturally end up with a lot of ghosts in your house. If you’re annoyed by Sims constantly stopping what they’re doing to go “Ew, you’re getting ectoplasm all over the floor, Great-Great-Grandpa,” then this mod can curb that behavior. Other reaction removers from this maker include mods to curb relation loss from the Emperor of Evil and stop sims from freaking out over Bonehilda. Children Can mods The Children Can series of mods is fantastic for people who want to give their Sim kids more freedom and independence, as well as get them started in life. With this mod, Sim kids will be able to do laundry, make sculptures, call services, and more. It’s really handy for people who are doing challenges like, again, the legacy challenge or the 100 Baby Challenge, since it’ll make playing with kids more fun. NeuroBlazer Random Genetics I highly recommend the Random Genetics mod for people who want more varied faces around town or in your Sims. However, NeuroBlazer seems to have removed this mod and they’re not hosting it anymore. Fortunately, there is a backup ( this link will directly download the file to your computer). Screenshot by Siliconera Brntwaffles environment mods Pretty much all of Tumblr user brntwaffles’s default replacement mods (whether environment or genetics ) are really good! They make the game really pretty and it looks even better if you install Reshade. My personal recommendations from brntwaffles for eyes are the MS93 and Sarhra default replacements. I also really like their Perfect Day and Dream Dimension lighting mods. Twinsimming mods Twinswimming’s mods are great for adding flavor to your game. I recommend basically all of them. Some of them can make your game more difficult, such as Pest Control and Utilities adding new things you have to watch out for. Their best mods are Growing Pains and the Level Up! mods, in my opinion. Velocitygrass No Automatic Memories ESSENTIAL MOD; YOU DEFINITELY SHOULD DOWNLOAD THIS FOR YOUR COMPUTER. As mentioned in the beginning, memories can really bloat your save file, causing the eventual corruption of your neighborhood and mess with your computer. Even if you turn off notifications, the game still accumulates memories, including from inactive families. This mod completely removes the feature. Icarusallsorts's User-Directed Scolding If you don’t have kids in your game, this might be a non-issue. But Generations added a mechanic that lets parents scold and ground their kids when they do something bad. On paper, that sounds really neat. In practice, it’s freakishly annoying. This mod gives you more control over how your sim punishes their kid without turning it into unnecessary drama. Screenshot by Siliconera Ultimate Careers The Ultimate Careers mod is a very intensive mod that overhauls how careers work in this game. This makes them a lot more similar to how professions work rather than just pushing your Sims to go to a rabbit hole where you can’t peek in on them. Fortunately, you don’t have to micromanage as much as you do with a profession, so it’s friendly for players with large families too. TheSweetSimmer mods TheSweetSimmer makes a lot of mods that focus on pregnancy interactions and toddlers, making them more fun to play with. It also frees up your teen or adult Sims, since children and toddlers will be able to perform acts that would usually require an older Sim's help. This is mostly useful for people who play families, but it might incentivize YA and Adult sim players to have a kid or two. Moar Interactions This is one of those mods that add things you’d figure would have been in the base game. It’s great for group meetings and parties, as you can do so much more with other sims around town. PhoebeJaySims Social Clubs Mod PhoebeJaySims, like TheSweetSimmer and Twinsimming, has a lot of really cool mods. My favorite of them is the Social Clubs mod. This lets you create a club, but without the objectives that are in The Sims 4 clubs. Clubs with this mod are more chill and are a great way for you to set up regular meetings and playdates, or add a layer of storytelling to your neighborhood. The Sims 3 is readily available on the Windows PC. The post Best Mods For The Sims 3 in 2024 appeared first on Siliconera .
Aug 20
inZOI Character Studio Demo Will Appear For Limited Time
inZOI Character Studio Demo Will Appear For Limited Time For a limited time, Krafton will upload the Character Studio for inZOI onto Steam. It’ll be available from August 21, 2024 (9:00 PM PST/12:00 AM EST) until August 26, 2024 (9:00 PM PST/12:00 AM EST). [Thanks, acottonsock !] For reference, inZOI is an upcoming life simulator similar to The Sims . The graphics compared to The Sims 4 are far more realistic. According to the Steam page, it will be closer to The Sims 3 , as it will also be simulating the community around you. This can create more unpredictability in your gameplay, much like the second and third Sims games. You will be able to edit the neighborhood your character lives in too. Here is a trailer of the inZOI character creation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4PHG4JBvgc We can see that you can edit the background, versus how you had to use mods to change up the look. There is also an in-studio picture mode in which you can pose your character (Zoi). You’ll choose from templates and parts in order to create a Zoi, compared to the push-and-pull method in The Sims 4 . Much of this article references The Sims , which had a chokehold on the life simulation genre for decades. inZOI and potentially Paralives are on the horizon to offer players some more options though. Paradox Interactive’s Life by You was also a contender, but the company canceled the game in June 2024 . inZOI is in development for the Windows PC and the character studio will be available as a demo from August 21 to August 26, 2024. The post inZOI Character Studio Demo Will Appear For Limited Time appeared first on Siliconera .
Aug 16
The Sims 4 Update 1.97 Patch Notes Reveal Fixes For Base Game, High School Years, Build Mode & More
The Sims 4 Update 1.97 Patch Notes Reveal Fixes For Base Game, High School Years, Build Mode & MoreRead The Sims 4 update 1.97 patch notes for the latest bug fixes for the game on PS5, PS4. The post The Sims 4 Update 1.97 Patch Notes Reveal Fixes For Base Game, High School Years, Build Mode & More appeared first on PlayStation Universe .
Aug 13
THE SIMS 4Create a world of Sims that’s wholly unique. Explore and customize every detail from Sims to homes