Heroes 108 online. The Sims community — which, yes, still exists — is up in arms about the omission of toddlers and swimming pools in its latest iteration, The Sims 4, out Sept. 2 But in the midst of lamenting the children and liquid death traps, there's a serious question to be asked: What's new and different in Sims 4, compared to the third version of the game?
Well, the game's developers have introduced some pretty interesting new elements. In particular, there's a new realm of emotional variance and complexity with the Sims characters predicted to change the way we play the game. Oh, and did we mention the complete lack of pools and miniature humans?
While The Sims 4 will undoubtedly be filled with a multitude of DLCs, packs, and expansions years after release, luckily for most of us the decision is only between two specific editions: The Sims. What the, you dislike sims 4 because it has no toddlers and like freeplay because it has them. You need to wait hours to do something in freeplay. Sims 4 is fun even without toddlers. AND I REPEAT YOU CANT COMPARE A MOBILE GAME With A COMPUTER GAME. I miss toddler so much however many simmers have this thing for toddlers that I don't. Pools, Ghosts, and Other Free Updates. Tons of free content has been added to The Sims 4 since it launched. Design and build awesome pools, return from the dead as a ghost and scare your neighbors, and climb the corporate ladder to start your career as an Angel Investor or a Business Tycoon!
Sim-building
The control that you have over Sims' appearance has been fine-tuned since the last game. No longer are you controlling features through a slider — you can tweak any trait with the click of a mouse. This allows you to adjust individual body types down to a fine art. Designing your Sim has become much more interactive — similar to the meticulous, addictive house-building the original Sims made famous — and is adjustable down to your Sims' walk and voice.
Want your Sim to be your mirror image? No problem.
Build mode
Not only can you build your Sims' dream home, you can also adjust building and decor in public spaces, too.
Don't like that bench placement? You can change it whenever. The build controls for homes are much more intuitive, too, helping you build homes faster without sacrificing the intricacies that the game has developed over time.
Emotions
Yes, you've always been able to have interactions with other Sims, but now they can feed off of each other — each individual that interacts with another draws from the other characters' complex range of emotions. Based on the personality traits that you set when you designed your Sim, when you click on the character, you'll have completely different interaction options.
For example, the above game play, previewed to Kotaku, allows the character to be able to interact with his 'evil' twin brother based on their shared interests and personality traits. These are both scientists, and so they can have intellectual conversations about their profession. This allows you to have way more flexibility and complexity in your interactions with other Sims, going beyond a basic social life and adding depth.
The characters are also able to multitask, so they can have group conversations or play chess while insulting people!
But There Are No More Pools Or Toddlers
Noise synth vst. Nope. None of this.
Definitely no more drowning Sims.
And no toddlers. Ea games sims. Can you have snapchat on a windows phone.
So, moral of the story, if you're really attached to toddlers and pools, maybe stick with Sims 3. But the sequel definitely offers a depth with characters that we have never seen in their tiny, digital world.
Images: YouTube/TheSims (3), Youtube/Kotaku (4) The Sims/EA Games
The Sims 4 Different Bodies
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Tick tock. Less than three days left until The Sims 4 is officially released! If you still haven't preordered or preloaded yet, you're probably on the fence about which edition of The Sims 4 to purchase. (And if you're not a die hard Sims fan, we're not sure why you're reading this.)
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While The Sims 4 will undoubtedly be filled with a multitude of DLCs, packs, and expansions years after release, luckily for most of us the decision is only between two specific editions: The Sims 4 Limited Edition vs The Sims 4 Deluxe Edition.
The differences are mainly in the additional content you'll find with the Deluxe Edition. Take note that the 'Limited Edition' is available as a preorder special, and for a limited time after the game is released. Generally after the game is released, you'll only see The Sims 4 Standard Edition on store shelves.
Quick Compare
– The Sims 4 Standard Edition: This is the base game that will show up in the Origin Store and other retailers a few days after the game is released. Game specs requirements.
– The Sims 4 Limited Edition: Includes the Life of the Party Digital Content. Comes with the Flaming Tiki Bar furniture and extra outfits for your Sims.
– The Sims 4 Deluxe Edition: Comes with the same Life of the Party pack noted above along with TWO additional packs:
1) The 'Up All Night' content, which gives you the Laser Light Show item along with decorations to throw parties.
2) The 'Awesome Animal Hats' content which features a series of fun animal hats for your Sims to wear. (Yes, really.)
The Sims 4 Studio App
3) Finally the Deluxe Edition comes with The Sims 4 digital soundtrack so you can listen to the soundtrack while you're not playing the Sims 4. (We suppose some people will want to do that.)
The Sims 4 Digital Deluxe… worth it?
All in all, the extra $10 for the two additional packs plus soundtrack is probably only worth it if you're a die hard Sims 4 fan. You'll most likely be able to find these included in future Stuff packs, expansions, or as an additional download, though we suspect it may cost slightly more than $10 to gather all three, given the Limited Edition won't be widely available for sale after release date.
Take note that the Digital Deluxe Edition is only available at the Origin Store. and if you purchase at the Origin Store, you'll receive the 'Great Game Guaranteed' which lets you receive a refund within 24 hours of launching the game or within 7 days of purchase if you don't enjoy the game.
The Sims 4 Differences Mod
For those looking beyond digital editions, The Sims 4 Premium Edition is a physical copy of the game for $79.99. You'll get all the things mentioned in the Digital Deluxe along with a nice spiffy 'Creator's Guide' hardcover book. Is the book worth an extra $10? We'll let you decide.
The Sims 4 Different Mods
