I have friends who aren't really familiar with The Sims 4 and I wanted to show them what it is and why I think they should play it, too, especially now that we are in quarantine and practically have all the time in the world for any indoor activity that's why I created this brief intro to The Sims 4 game.
I don't want to bore you with the history of this game so lets dive straight into the meat of the matter!
WHAT IS THE SIMS 4?
Developed by Maxis and published by EA Games, The Sims 4 is a life simulation video game which means it is a game that was designed to closely simulate or copy real world activities.
WHAT IS THE RATING FOR IT?
The Sims 4 is rated T for Teen by the ESRB.WHAT CAN YOU DO IN THE GAME?
As a player, you can create a Sim character or characters with a cap limit of 80 sims per game, and maximum of 8 sims per household. It used to be that the number of sims were unlimited, but after a while they put a limit to it most probably because of the possible problems it might cause your game like lagging or losing your household and other hiccups you might encounter when you've had too many sims in your game.When creating a sim, you can assign specific traits and aspirations to your sim and practically control their life and explore different personalities and story lines which changes as your sim interacts with other sims.
And since your sim has to live like a real person, they will need the same basic needs as we humans have: food, shelter, clothing, etc. Your sim will have a starting fund of 20,000 simoleons (the currency across all Sims games) and from this amount you can build or buy a house for your sim. There are a lot of pre-made houses by Maxis but you will find beautiful creations by other players in the game gallery which you can download and customize to your liking or just leave as is. I am not really that good as a builder, so often than not, I just download ready made houses and just tweak it a little bit.
In order for your sim to survive to fulfill all their needs, your sim will need to find a job or find "other means to get simoleons" (this needs a separate post). As the one in control of your sim/s, you need to watch out for their needs and make sure they are met, or your sim will get sick, or even die - just like in real life.
There are NPCs (Non-Playable Characters) in the game so that your sim will be able to interact with other sims to fulfill their social needs, or you can just create multiple sims and place them in your household or other lots. There are also other means of fulfilling your sims' need but, again, that would need a separate post.
While the game in itself is fun and addicting, Mods and Custom Contents (CCs) make the game more interesting and enjoyable. These Mods lets you add functionalities and other stuff that are not present in the game itself such as ownable and functional venues like 7-11 Store, McDonald's, airport, also bunk beds, ATMs, gambling, and realistic sex interactions to name a few, which makes the game more realistic while the CCs also make the game more realistic with cars, drugs (weed, xanax, etc.), but it also lets you have better looking sims and houses.
WAYS TO START PLAYING THE SIMS 4
Storytellers: If you love creating stories, let your imagination run wild in The Sims 4. Play out your narratives with Sims you create or download from the Gallery. Guide their lives, careers, and relationships, or introduce chaos—it's your story to tell.
Builders: Design your Sims' dream homes and more using the endless possibilities in the Build/Buy catalog. From houses to mazes, gardens to futuristic venues, let your creativity shine.
Stylists: Dive into Create-a-Sim mode to craft unique characters, from appearance to personality. Customize every detail, from traits to hairstyles, and create lifelike or fantastical Sims.
Achievers: Fulfill Sims' aspirations, excel in careers, and achieve their deepest wishes to earn Satisfaction Points and rewards. Challenge yourself with multiple aspirations or diverse careers and goals in the game.
WHAT IS THE GALLERY?
The Gallery lets you discover, share, and download community-created content without leaving your game.
To add a household to the Gallery from Create a Sim, click the "save household" icon in the top right, select a thumbnail, add a description, and upload by clicking the cloud icon.
For rooms, go to build mode, select the room, click the folder icon, choose "room," name it, set a thumbnail, add details, and share by clicking the cloud icon.
To upload a lot, enter build mode on the lot, click the folder icon, choose "lot," name it, provide details, and share with the cloud icon.
To download content, click the polaroid icon, access "my library" for your creations or "community" for others'. Use filters and search options for easy discovery.
WHAT PLATFORM IS THE SIMS 4 AVAILABLE ON?
The Sims 4 is available for online purchase or via authorized distributors / stores in three different platforms: PC (Origin), Xbox One, and PlayStation 4.
HOW DO I GET IT?
Just visit EA Games, Origin or Steam, and search for The Sims 4 for more details on pricing and available deals. Make sure to check your PC specifications if compatible with the minimum requirements for the game to run if you plan to have the PC version.
DOES THE SIMS 4 HAVE DLCs/ADDONs? HOW MUCH SPACE DO I NEED FOR THEM?
Yes! You can check out the list of DLCs/ADDONs HERE with details on their release date and file size.
DOES THE SIMS 4 HAVE DLCs/ADDONs? HOW MUCH SPACE DO I NEED FOR THEM?
Yes! You can check out the list of DLCs/ADDONs HERE with details on their release date and file size.
WILL THE SIMS 4 BUNDLES HAVE A DISC?
The Sims 4 Bundles in stores will include a code to download the game packs and stuff packs through Origin.
IS THERE A PLAYER'S GUIDE FOR THE SIMS 4?
Yes! EA has created a helpful player's guide to get you started with The Sims 4. It covers game basics, Sim and build creation tips, details on the gallery, and more!WHAT ARE THE PC MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SIMS 4?
OS: 64-bit Windows 10
CPU: Intel Core i3-3220 3.3 GHz (2 cores, 4 threads), AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1 GHz (4 cores), or better
RAM: 4 GB RAM
DISC DRIVE: DVD Rom Drive required for installation only
HARD DRIVE: At least 25GB of free space including at least 1 GB additional space for custom content and saved games.
VIDEO: 128 MB of Video RAM and support for Pixel Shader 3.0. Supported Video Cards: NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or better, ATI Radeon X1300 or better, Intel GMA X4500 or better
DIRECTX: DirectX 11 Compatible
INPUT: Keyboard and Mouse
ONLINE REQUIREMENTS: Internet connection required for product activation.
Screen Resolution: 1280x720
WHAT ARE THE PC RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SIMS 4?
OS: 64 Bit Windows 10
PROCESSOR: Intel Core i5 (4 cores), AMD Ryzen 5 or better
VIDEO CARD: 1 GB of Video RAM, NVIDIA GTX 650, AMD Radeon HD 7750, or better
MEMORY: 8 GB RAM
HARD DRIVE: 50GB of free space, with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content and saved games
DIRECTX: DirectX 11 Compatible
DO YOU NEED A PERSISTENT ONLINE CONNECTION TO PLAY IT?
You need an internet connection to activate your game, access extra content, and use online features.
DOES IT REQUIRE A LAUNCHER TO PLAY?
You need the Origin™ client and an EA Account to install and register The Sims 4. Once it's installed, you can play offline.
CAN I BUY THE SIMS 4 BUNDLES ONLINE OR THROUGH ORIGIN?
The Sims 4 Bundles are sold exclusively in retail stores as an alternative way to purchase game packs and stuff packs, which are also available individually on Origin.
WHAT LANGUAGES DOES IT SUPPORT?
The Sims 4 supports English, German, French, Russian, Polish, Swedish, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Brazilian, Spanish, Czech, Chinese, Japanese, Korean languages.
WILL I BE ABLE TO BRING ANY OF MY SIMS OR CONTENT FROM THE SIMS 3 INTO THE SIMS 4?
The Sims 4 uses new technology, and content from The Sims 3 cannot be transferred to The Sims 4.
WILL I BE ABLE TO USE SIMPOINTS TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL CONTENT IN THE SIMS 4?
SimPoints won't be supported in The Sims 4, but they will still work for The Sims 3 content in The Sims 3 Store.
Watch the Official Gameplay Trailer below to see what it actually looks like during the gameplay.
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