Do you think The Sims 4 = Failure? «1234567…33...Next Go

SimFan298

I've seen forum replies (and YouTube comments) where people say these six things about The Sims 4:

1. Rename the game to "The Sims 0.5," "The Sims 1.5," or "The Sims 2.5"
2. Say they were disappointed by the game
3. Say they like the game
4. Say they LOVE the game
5. Claim it to be a remastered version of The Sims 1
6. Say it was a complete failure that no one will remember, and that it will die

Do you think it was a failure, a disappointment that will probably get better via expansions and patches, or think its a good game?

Gabe_oz

I love it, it'll get better over time with expansions and packs like Sims 3. But we really don't need ANOTHER thread like this, there are already too many.

Foxcrest

What I know is that it's completely mismanaged and people at the top need to be fired and/or removed from The Sims Series to another department. That's what I know for sure

jsn

I think it's good considering how little time they had to fix it into what it had to be. There are things that could be better, but overall I do enjoy it a lot.

SuRihtanil

Nope just boring

Amiutza

I'm pretty sure this game had a development time of under 2 years. So, in my opinion, it's ok considering. Of course it has flaws, but overall it's enjoyable to me.

Floofje

I don't see it as a failure, yet. TS4 has a rough start, because of reasons we all know, but I still think it holds a lot of potential. I just hope the Sims gurus won't break their promises. This was only the first year, I still haven't lost my patience, because I enjoy a lot of aspects of the game, but I am patiently waiting for more EP's and GP's. Game Pack's have been really nice, in my opinion.

But I definitely need more than the basegame and what we have now to keep me interested. If I only had to play TS3 basegame for 5 years I would have been bored as well.

KayeStar

While I think it's a fairly decent game, I do think it's a failure in several aspects. I'd be one of the people who sees it as a modern Sims 1.

fullspiral

It's not a failure to me. I certainly like it better than the last one. (despite missing toddlers)

I enjoy it a lot, so to me, I guess it is a good game. To me, it's a very good game!

Evalen

There are always two sides to everything, some will like the game and say good things about it and some will dislike the game and say bad things about it, this is true with everything in life.
I like the game and do not see it as a failure.

luthienrising

Gabe_oz wrote: »

I love it, it'll get better over time with expansions and packs like Sims 3. But we really don't need ANOTHER thread like this, there are already too many.

This.

As for whether it's a financial success for EA, not a single one of us has info to determine that from. Nada. Zilch. Playing guessing games about that is pointless.

teaa5

I liked Sims 4 at the beginning, but then it simply started to be boring.. I didn't have this feeling with sims 3.
Ea made a lot of mistakes with this game.. firstly by releasing it too early. They should work on this game for 2, 3 years more.. then it would be a good game. Secondly.. they released a game with half of content added and overpriced it. Thirdly, when they saw that it didn't work they made a couple of really bad decision which instead of helping caused more havoc and distrust..
Now.. even if I am still hopeful.. I am more disappointed... so I do find this game to be a failure. I might change my mind if they change a management and finally face the customers and sort out the mess they created:))
Anyway I do agree with @Gabe_oz .. we have plenty of threads like this ))

CrackFox

As things stand now, yes. I've always said it has potential in my opinion. It would need a lot of work put into it though.

simgirl1010

SimFan298 wrote: »

I've seen forum replies (and YouTube comments) where people say these six things about The Sims 4:

1. Rename the game to "The Sims 0.5," "The Sims 1.5," or "The Sims 2.5"
2. Say they were disappointed by the game
3. Say they like the game
4. Say they LOVE the game
5. Claim it to be a remastered version of The Sims 1
6. Say it was a complete failure that no one will remember, and that it will die

Do you think it was a failure, a disappointment that will probably get better via expansions and patches, or think its a good game?

What do you think?

SimFan298

simgirl1010 wrote: »

SimFan298 wrote: »

I've seen forum replies (and YouTube comments) where people say these six things about The Sims 4:

1. Rename the game to "The Sims 0.5," "The Sims 1.5," or "The Sims 2.5"
2. Say they were disappointed by the game
3. Say they like the game
4. Say they LOVE the game
5. Claim it to be a remastered version of The Sims 1
6. Say it was a complete failure that no one will remember, and that it will die

Do you think it was a failure, a disappointment that will probably get better via expansions and patches, or think its a good game?

What do you think?

I think it's good, and that it is not a failure (it's a disappointment at worst,) but DEFINITELY needs expansions and patches. I have spent almost 40 hours into it and I never got bored.

Trashmagic

I don't too much like when people say to "give it time" or "it just needs expansion packs" to get better, when it shouldn't.
Expansion packs should be there to enhance a game that's already good/great and that can stand on its on. Not provide crutch support for a game that's about to topple over. Especially when those packs cost $40.

Oh & I don't think its a failure but it needs a lot of work.

simgirl1010

Trashmagic wrote: »

I don't too much like when people say to "give it time" or "it just needs expansion packs" to get better, when it shouldn't.
Expansion packs should be there to enhance a game that's already good/great and that can stand on its on. Not provide crutch support for a game that's about to topple over. Especially when those packs cost $40.

Oh & I don't think its a failure but it needs a lot of work.

Totally agree. I'm having an awesome time right now and can't wait to see what's coming.

Rflong7

For me it's a Huge disappointment. It might get better but it will still have the glaring low detail base game objects with an uninteresting emotional focused, over the top goofy game play engine. To me it is a sad step forward.

Orchid13

Its not a success so...

Medhia_Nox

It's my favorite so far. So, for me it is certainly not a failure. I'll get another 3/4 years of stuff and then probably skip Sims 5 unless it's so incredibly different (multitasking will be a must). Toddlers and Open World wouldn't be enough to make me consider Sims 5.

Seamoan

I think to fail you have to try and personally, I don't even think they really tried enough with Sims 4 to consider it a failure. It reminds me of one of those sample games where you play for awhile and then they ask you to pay for the completed version.

Colton147147

The Sims 4 has already outsold both the Sims 2 and the Sims 3, as well as being #3 most played on Origin.

JoAnne65

First of all...

Gabe_oz wrote: »

I love it, it'll get better over time with expansions and packs like Sims 3. But we really don't need ANOTHER thread like this, there are already too many.

This.

And second: no, I don't think it's a failure because lots of people seem to love and enjoy it. For me it's been a disappointing experience so far, somehow the game can't hold my attention and doesn't 'grab' me like its predecessor does. That doesn't make it a failure in general though.

Pary

Massive failure for me. That's on a personal level. Don't know about sales figures, and to be honest, don't really care. I simply hope the next game is more appealing to everyone rather than what seems just a few.

SimFan298

As I'm checking the Get Together forums, I can definitely tell people love The Sims 4. But I have a question: HOW did it outsell Sims 2 and 3? I would've thought the negative reviews made people NOT buy it.

Pary

It hasn't as far as anyone really knows. Colton just likes to believe in his own fairy tales.