What made you start playing Sims 4?

Onverser · October 2020

As the title says, what made you start playing the Sims 4 instead of a previous game, or if Sims 4 is your first game in the franchise what made you start playing Sims 4 in general?

Onverser · October 2020

I started playing Sims 4 because of ---- pack

For me I've had the game since release but I couldn't get into it until Island Living came out, that pack was a gamechanger to me. It made the game much more playable especially coming from an open world in 3 since it felt less closed off than other worlds. Plus, graphics were a big thing for me wanting to come to 4. Not a fan of S3 graphics and its art-style, 4 just looks so much prettier for me.

catmando830 · October 2020

I started playing Sims 4 because of ---- pack

I got TS4 at release, but only got it because TS3 was so messed up, especially the EP I had waited for with baited breath - Island Living (or whatever it was called). It was so buggy I quit playing TS3.

bixters · October 2020

I got the game when it was free/cheap

I didn't buy the game until Get Together came out. I got the base game, Get To Work and Get Together on sale.
I bought it out of curiosity, and because the graphics looked better than the Sims 3. I've played all of the sims games.
It was fun for a while, but I eventually found the vanilla game boring. Mods have helped greatly with enjoying the game.

MDianaSims · October 2020

Other

I got the game both on release and for free. After sims 3 being a major disappointment for me, I went back to happily playing ts2. I never intended to buy ts4, afraid it would be as terrible as I found ts3. But I got a package in September 2014, sent by my cousin and it contained the ts4 basegame on disc. I was curious enough to install it and I liked it a lot better than ts3.

izecson · October 2020

I started playing Sims 4 because of ---- pack

Because of a vampire pack, though my intention at first was because searching for novelty and was a Lil bored with my saves in TS3. I only started playing again after get famous came out.

FraTac · October 2020

I started playing Sims 4 on release

I play The Sims since 2000 so I bought TS4 when it first came out. Didn't play much until Get To Work was released though.

elanorbreton · October 2020

Other

I had moved on from 2 to 3 when that got released and expected to do the same with 4. But I wasn't keen on it when it first came out, so it took me a while to get into it. It probably wasn't until after the toddler release that I began to play it regularly and finally gave up on 3.

RedShoe7 · October 2020

Other

I love the Sims 3 and started watching James Turner's Sims 3 youtube videos. Then he switched over to Sims 4. I wasn't interested in playing 4 but after watching him build in 4, I really wanted to try it. Building in Sims 4 is so much better but the gameplay would bore me after a while until I started playing rotationally and rebuilding everything.

wrenstales · October 2020

I started playing Sims 4 on release

I played Sims4 as I wanted to find the differences in gameplay and building. I still play Sims3 however found it easier to build on Sims4. I love playing Realm of Magic as it makes gameplay intresting. Ive also been editing in Sims4studio, making gameplay varied and interesting. I was annoyed that they stopped making games for 32bit pc. Depending on the next game packs I might buy another laptop however will wait and see what it is and how it works via reviews and videos.

Sharonia · October 2020

I had played all the previous iterations of the Sims. I bought the Sims 4 on release but I didn't play it for long because the game had no toddlers in it and I was not happy with that decision. I didn't come back and play it until the seasons pack released.

Calico45 · October 2020

Other

I bought it to try before it was released as a pre-order. I felt I had previously been too harsh with the previous new base game, 3, and was looking forward to giving 4 a proper chance.

However, 4 messed it up and I returned to 3. I only switched over to 4 when I had to give up my old desktop and start all over on a laptop.

I won't deny I had fun, it is a game, and I have a decent number of hours in, but it is nothing compared to the old ways I used to play and the time then. 4 changed a lot of how I play, including how it isn't my top game anymore.

AngelEb95 · October 2020

Other

I wasn't interested during its release. My dad randomly bought me the base game and I ended having a lot more fun than expected. Plus, Sims 4 ran smoothly on my old laptop.

musteni · October 2020

Heard about the game and wanted to try it

It was half a year after the release. I had heard of it coming earlier, but assumed it wouldn't run on my laptop so didn't pay any attention. There I was happily playing TS2 when I realised that the game would actually run. They offered a free trial period and there was also a sale, so those got me.

Edit: I think I picked the wrong poll option, should have probably gone with other.

Babykittyjade · October 2020

I started playing Sims 4 because of ---- pack

Toddlers! Though I did start playing on release I quickly gave up because I could not believe for the life of me that toddlers did not exist. So I left. I didn't play any other game I just kept doing other things, reading writing, dollhouse designing and photoshoots with them, spiritual growth sessions etc etc.

One day I randomly came back later just to see how things were progressing out of curiosity. I saw toddlers were back as well as new packs so I went on a buying spree and I have been hooked ever since. I have to force myself to take breaks for my mental health lol 😂😂

Funny thing is I'm not even a big toddler player and I'm a big occult fan but family play is what truly makes this game imo.

simgirl1010 · October 2020

I started playing Sims 4 on release

I've played since the beginning and have always moved on to the next version. Between 2, 3, and 4 I'm set if Sims 5 doesn't happen.

Lyrie · October 2020

Other

Toddlers.

Once they were in the game, I gave sims 4 a chance in 2017 summertime.

Liked the game a lot, the diversity (CL) and gender freedom (can make anyone pregs or Vice versa and mods) love sims 3 but it crashed a lot and lost my save of ten gens and my precious sim Claire.

catmando830 · October 2020

I started playing Sims 4 because of ---- pack

I wish I could find TS1 - I started with TS2 when I bought my first iMac. Still have the same iMac and TS2 is still on it.

GalacticGal · October 2020

I started playing Sims 4 on release

I started my Sims odyssey back in the summer of 2005. Sims2 was out, my daughter introduced me to it and shortly thereafter, my hubby suggested I purchase my own copy. I ended up having to get a new computer (laptop was simply NOT set up for gaming). Hubby surprised me with a new gaming rig to be delivered three short weeks later. I loved that game so much.

When Sims3 was announced, I recalled how much my daughter was blown away over the advancements from The Sims to Sims2. I had hoped for something similar, but was disappointed. Needless to say, I made the best of it and played every day. When Showtime came out I got addicted to that career and played with more excitement again.

So, once I learned that Sims4 was NOT going to be a multi-player game, I decided to take a look at what was being said about it. What was included, what new features, etc. I liked what I read. I pre-ordered it. Then just days before its release, we were given the disturbing news that Toddlers would not be in the pack up front. Mind you, I read the message very carefully, and realized they just needed more time. So I lived in hope and was not for a moment disappointed when out-of-the-blue, and for free, Toddlers were patched in. I nearly wept that day. I do enjoy Sims4, but admit I use mods to give gameplay a boost.

Colton147147 · October 2020

I started playing Sims 4 on release

Release.

The Sims 4 is one of the best Sims games ever made and has outsold all the Sims games combined.

Reaganbogan · October 2020

Other

Ts3 stopped working on my desktop so I went to ts4 two years ago ps4. I already had the PS4 so it was an easy transition instead of planning for new PC.

TTNsimmer · October 2020

I started playing Sims 4 on release

I got bg on release, I played for a few hours then I abandoned it. Same thing when get together was released..played for a few hours then dropoed it..I didnt got seriously into it until I bought vampires.

bella_goth · October 2020

Heard about the game and wanted to try it

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Smellincoffee · October 2020

I got the game when it was free/cheap

It was cheap and I was curious. EA has more than made their money back.

I was disappointed in TS3 and never left TS2 for it, but as TS4 got better over the years and so many mods came out for it, I thought it was worth a $5 gamble.

Nate_Whiplash1 · October 2020

Other

TS4 is the only one in the series I've played, and I never even thought about the game until I saw a GrayStillPlays TS4 video on Youtube--it was right then that I realized I could do many crazy things with the game and have a lot of laughs

Cary1213 · October 2020

Other

I love the Sims Franchise been playing the game on and off since 2001 and the reason why I bought the sims 4 is that I love the game, I didn't buy it on release but I played the CAS demo and I wanted to wait until I get a newer computer to buy the game.
I still play the sims 3 but would love a way to play Sims 1 on the computer again.

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