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The Sims 4

2014 · PC · Mac · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5 · Xbox One · Xbox Series X|S · Life simulation · Social simulation

74 /100

10 scored sources · 8 countries contributing scores

Review consensus

The Sims 4 is presented as a charming, accessible, and polished life simulator whose strongest elements are expressive emotions, multitasking, character creation, building, interface design, and story-making freedom. However, the base game is repeatedly described as reduced and incomplete, with smaller neighborhoods, frequent loading screens, missing series features, limited activities and customization, and occasional AI or control problems. It works especially well for newcomers and shorter sessions, while longtime players may find its conservative structure and thin launch content disappointing compared with The Sims 3.

Last researched: 2026-09-09

Pros

  • Expressive emotional systems, multitasking, and group interactions make Sims and domestic scenes more lively.
  • Character creation and flexible building tools are polished, intuitive, and accessible.
  • The interface, Gallery, and streamlined design support approachable household and story creation.
  • The game retains the series' humor, charm, and engaging life-simulation foundation.

Cons

  • The base game has reduced content and omits features such as pools, garages, some life stages, and other series elements.
  • Smaller neighborhoods, restricted lots, and frequent loading screens weaken the sense of an expansive world.
  • Limited furniture, clothing, careers, activities, and neighborhood variety can make the experience feel thin or repetitive.
  • Console controls are cumbersome, with some reviews also noting AI problems, glitches, and limited autonomy.

Review sources

22 sources found across 10 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.

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