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Which game has the best soundtrack?
StrawberryYogurt
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Which game has the best soundtrack? 50 votes
The Sims 1
38%
19 votes
The Sims 2
34%
17 votes
The Sims 3
10%
5 votes
The Sims 4
12%
6 votes
A Sims Spin off or console/mobile (Freeplay, My Sims, Medieval, Urbz etc)
6%
3 votes
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I have played The Sims games for so long that when you play a build/buy mode, CAS, or neighborhood music, I can tell which game it's from (well, unless it's MySims or Urbz...). There is always something common in each music track in each game.
I'll try to explain it as best as I could. As I don't have musical knowledge, I can't describe it professionally. Thus here's how I would explain it.
The Sims 1 uses more of usual instruments like piano. We have an upbeat buy mode that makes me want to buy, somber build mode that makes me want to scream out crying and makes me feel guilty remodelling my sims' house, The main neighborhood theme has a jazzy thing going... Well, the interesting thing about the neighborhood screen is that the music that plays depends on the region. So you have The Sims main theme playing in US versions and jazzy themes going on in other versions.
Fun fact: Some The Sims 1 music has been remixed in The Sims Bustin' Out for GBA.
The Sims 2 uses more of electronic editing, especially those themes in NightLife expansion packs. Gives me a lot of retro vibes... Though I prefer the music from other games over this as when I build, I can get something normal, or something really booming, perhaps too much, or something really boring, I'm looking at you, "Makeover" from NightLife.
The Sims 3 music gives me cartoony vibes. As I use a lot of Create a World, I haven't heard these a lot. But still, these are still the most iconic for me, mostly because when I hear a music from The Sims in ads or TV, it's usually from The Sims 3. Some videos even get copyright claims due to them using a music from The Sims 3.
Ok, I briefly mention The Sims Medieval with its medieval music. It's a nice change...
The Sims 4 music... I like that it changes depending on what you're doing. Additionally, The Sims 4 build mode, CAS, and world map music that comes from add-ons are different. Compare base game build mode music and Vampires build mode music and they are so different. Though lately, especially in Cottage Living, I've begun seeing lack of... originality.
But still, I like The Sims 4 music the most due to it being pleasant and it does not cause your videos to get a copyright claim (I hope at least).
So that's how I feel about music in The Sims games...
That's why I do experiments in the game from time to time and tutorial videos on YouTube.
But in ideal world:
Build/Buy:
Sims 1
its calm and has that oldey shopping feel that I love
CAS:
Sims 2
Its interestingly funky
and makes you feel like creating fun stories and families
Neighborhood/Loading Screens:
Urbz/ Medieval/Castaway etc.
(depending on world)
its thematic and makes you feel like exploring a new world
be it a cool city, fun beach or full on middle ages out there
Radio:
All games cause why not
I feel sims4 soundtrack is good but its just a little... plain and ordinary i guess needs some new vibes
sims 3 was always my least favourite
(i don't know its just bit... stress inducing but maybe that just me)
but if i had to pick best part of it maybe the radio stations
Sims 2 loading music and cas/build buy
Sims 2 is a close second, but the vibe is almost a complete opposite from Sims 1 imo (which is interesting because the two games are very close together in tone and feel). I LOVE the radio music, except for salsa because well 🤪it's so early 2000s and funky.
Sims 3 (base game) is very standout. It feels so... bubbly? It's difficult to explain the exact feeling, even though it was my first sims game. I adore the World Adventures soundtrack, France for borrowing from Makin Magic, China has some great high-energy pieces, and Egypt has some of my favorite tracks from the expansion
Sims 4 music is fine. No nostalgia to it and I don't find myself ever having the urge to listen to it outside of game, but it's not muteworthy; it's actually perfectly pretty and relaxing. Just doesn't stand out as the others do.
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Still in my heart, still in my head and I sometimes search *intentionally* for the soundtrack on youtube and use it as a background music. So many hours of my youth spent wisely before that old, bulky, square monitor screen... *sigh*
I like that they inclued the music from the first game on the retro radio station in Sims 4. It's a nice touch.
Yes the bossa nova doo doo doo doo doo~ doo~ dooo~ doo~ haha
Personality,depth,humor,consequences,lore,customization.
They also do in Sims 2! Is the "Shopping" music station when using the speaker on a community lot. Came with one of the expansions.
Personality,depth,humor,consequences,lore,customization.
...But we all know why TS1s still the most iconic... That classic base game soundtrack. It IS timeless.
How about the intro/rock station music. Used as far back as the original trailer for the game!
Or how about the Rave music that perfectly suits House Party and uses some soundtracks from Streets of Simcity!
Sorry Sims 2. I like your Nightlife soundtracks good, but TS1s timeless.
Also I have to give a shout-out to Bustin Out for having an equally laid back soundtrack with some laid back hiphop feeling to it!