The Sims 4

Sabre0001

So EA / Maxis haven't revealed much, but The Sims 4 is on the way and will be playable without an always-online connection. However, it seems like it will be possible to connect to other players. Game promises to be more personalisable and Sims are to be more expressive (particularly in their eyes it would seem).

Sims 4 Announcement

Sims 4 Q&A

Will be interesting to see the base level game that's put out (i.e. do we get expansions that were previously released as part of the main game). Hopefully a couple of the niggly issues will be sorted out too.

User2611

Did they say when it'll be released? :O

Sabre0001

User2611 wrote: »

Did they say when it'll be released? :O

Unfortunately not. Just "2014", but hoping that we'll see something at E3 at least.

Vahevala

They will just bring out the exact same expansions out as in previous versions... too much of a cash cow now without fixing the bugs.

TheChrisD

I don't see any appeal in getting 4 tbh, still getting enjoyment out of 3 and all the expansions as it is.

Also, I bet they'll make it Origin exclusive too...

Sierra Oscar

TheChrisD wrote: »

I don't see any appeal in getting 4 tbh, still getting enjoyment out of 3 and all the expansions as it is.

Guess we will have to wait and see what the game has to offer. Seems to be a lot excitement building up surrounding the release of further details as it is. Hopefully E3 will tell us more.

looking_around

I like the idea that we may be able to join other players..that could be fun or an disaster XD..still a whole year away )=..too cruel announcing it now :P

11Charlie11

I actually can't wait!!!

cherryghost

Gamescom, August 21st. Make a note, we'll see trailers and more by then.

Mr. G

Be interesting to see what features they'll have put in it

It's over a year away though..

Sabre0001

EA to unveil Sims 4 at Gamescom. Stream: http://www.gametrailers.com/side-mission/59693/ea-gamescom-press-conference (has started)

xgwishyx

Can. Not. Wait. Really looking forward to this, if the jump in gameplay from Sims 2 to Sims 3 is anything to go by we're in for a real treat.

humanji

They didn't really show gameplay. It was in-game footage, but there was no UI and it was just showing the consequences of actions taken, kind of like movie. You'll know what I mean (and badly described) when you see the clip. The graphics don't look hugely different to 3, but they seem to have done a hell of a lot of tinkering under the hood. The Create-A-Sim gives you a lot more factors to play with, even letting you decide how they walk. The building editor looks a lot better, allowing you to pull walls, rather than have to delete and rebuild, which will be handy.

They made a point of going on about how they changed how the personalities deal with emotions, but didn't go into too much detail.

humanji

Here's their official trailer which shows the same footage from Gamescon

http://www.pcgamer.com/2013/08/20/the-sims-4-will-explore-the-gamut-of-human-emotions/

Eoin247

Hugely disappointed by the graphics. They look pretty much the same as the sims 3 in the trailer. The create-a-sim and house builder seem to be much improved though.

Hopefully there will be some better things revealed this year that will convince me to buy this game, as at the moment I'm definitely not sold.

Vahevala

They look worse than Sims 3, they look like Sims Free play and graphics look cartoony and as for the teeth :eek: They look like robots

cherryghost

I don't have a problem with the graphics. They look slightly better, looks to be a modified engine from TS3. Everything else looks bang on imo. I also don't agree with the robot stuff. From what I could see they looked a LOT more fluid than the clunkly actions in TS3.

Overall I think it's looking good. Was expecting more if I'm being honest with myself.

Vahevala

I hate the way that they appear to talk, very unnatural, the graphics look on a par with sims2 and I have to say that I am very disappointed so far

humanji

Vahevala wrote: »

I hate the way that they appear to talk, very unnatural, the graphics look on a par with sims2 and I have to say that I am very disappointed so far

Do you mean sims 3? In fairness, they don't need to make the graphics super realistic. It is, after all, a cartoon-like game. What's been shown so far is very little, and it probably won't be until they show proper gameplay that we'll see where the main differences are. It'll be things like minor animations that weren't there before and proper interaction with objects as opposed to reaching out and it suddenly being in their hand etc.

All we really know is that the creation tools are re-vamped (which is good), and the emotions are apparently deeper and more controllable. It'll be months before we get to the fun stuff.

Vahevala

humanji wrote: »

Do you mean sims 3? In fairness, they don't need to make the graphics super realistic. It is, after all, a cartoon-like game. What's been shown so far is very little, and it probably won't be until they show proper gameplay that we'll see where the main differences are. It'll be things like minor animations that weren't there before and proper interaction with objects as opposed to reaching out and it suddenly being in their hand etc.

All we really know is that the creation tools are re-vamped (which is good), and the emotions are apparently deeper and more controllable. It'll be months before we get to the fun stuff.

For me I love the graphics of The Sims3 and so far, the graphics have gone backwards, not forwards.

No the graphics remind me of Sims2 and nothing like Sims3, What I loved about Sims 3 was the layout of the town, the way the houses looked and the look about the sims make it cartoon like for me, a step backwards so far for me and as for the teeth :eek:

Unless something drastically changes, I will stick with Sims3.

humanji

Vahevala wrote: »

For me I love the graphics of The Sims3 and so
far, the graphics have gone backwards, not forwards.

No the graphics remind me of Sims2 and nothing like Sims3, What I loved about Sims 3 was the layout of the town, the way the houses looked and the look about the sims make it cartoon like for me, a step backwards so far for me and as for the teeth :eek:

Can't agree with that at all. It may not be a huge leap from 3, but it's nothing as basic as 2 was in comparison to 3.

Vahevala wrote: »

Unless something drastically changes, I will stick with Sims3.

In fairness, considering there's going to be a rake of expansion packs, it's probably best to wait for a collection to come out and give them all a go together.

Vahevala

You honestly don't see a problem with this picture??

humanji

It's not in-game graphics and it's showing that the Sims is a "zany" games series. You got those types of posters for each game at each games event.

Vahevala

All I can hope for is a radical improvement...

humanji

Have faith.

But on the plus side, when 4 is released, it'll mean all expansion packs for 3 will be discounted.

xgwishyx

humanji wrote: »

Have faith.

But on the plus side, when 4 is released, it'll mean all expansion packs for 3 will be discounted.

You know, I remember when 3 came out I told myself I'd wait a few months to get it with an expansion pack or two, as I was still mad about Sims 2 and saw no reason to get the new one...... I lasted 2 weeks

Alicat

Origin has a 'Pre-Order' page set-up already, but no date. However, at 70 Euro, I won't be rushing to get it! :eek:

Origin

ShaShaBear

Alicat wrote: »

Origin has a 'Pre-Order' page set-up already, but no date. However, at 70 Euro, I won't be rushing to get it! :eek:

Origin

SEVENTY EURO?!?!??!?!?
I would want to be controlling my Sim with my mind for that price!!!

humanji

That's the deluxe edition. Although the standard edition is still €60. But Origin would be the most expensive place to buy it. It'll be (slghtly) cheaper elsewhere.

Sabre0001

Was reading the preview in Edge and there are some interesting features.

Sims can now multitask (within reason), so you can exercise and watch TV (thus boosting multiple needs) or tell jokes while eating (no word on if Sims will choke on food as a result).

Emotions are not a good-bad. Even negative emotions (anger / rage) can unlock useful actions - you can run angry and therefore exercise harder. Anyone can paint, but if someone paints while depressed it will come through in their work, influence Sims around and could be a higher quality than a regular painting.

And perhaps most importantly, Sims can now pass each other on the stairs and in doorways!

Eoin247

Sabre0001 wrote: »

Was reading the preview in Edge and there are some interesting features.

Sims can now multitask (within reason), so you can exercise and watch TV (thus boosting multiple needs) or tell jokes while eating (no word on if Sims will choke on food as a result).

Emotions are not a good-bad. Even negative emotions (anger / rage) can unlock useful actions - you can run angry and therefore exercise harder. Anyone can paint, but if someone paints while depressed it will come through in their work, influence Sims around and could be a higher quality than a regular painting.

And perhaps most importantly, Sims can now pass each other on the stairs and in doorways!

Missed out on that last one. Definitely a long time coming. Don't remember seeing it in the trailer though, was this mentioned by EA at gamescon?

xgwishyx

Sabre0001 wrote: »

And perhaps most importantly, Sims can now pass each other on the stairs and in doorways!

Sabre0001

Eoin247 wrote: »

Missed out on that last one. Definitely a long time coming. Don't remember seeing it in the trailer though, was this mentioned by EA at gamescon?

Not that I know of. Apparently it's part of making them more natural (so they're also better when new people want to join a conversation). Employees were watched to see how they interacted and how they responded to new people joining a chatting circle, etc. Sounds like interesting stuff.

looking_around

Now that sims 4 has been out about a month..2? ...anyone have it?

How do you find the game? I'm not sure I'm all the tempted being that it's loading screens again, I liked my openworld ):

User2611

Yeah could anyone let us know if it's awesome?

Generic Dreadhead

PC Forum has a thread on it, needless to say, it is not Awesome

looking_around

Cormac... wrote: »

PC Forum has a thread on it, needless to say, it is not Awesome

ah thanks.

this is the link if anyone else wants a read.
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=90590577

Zero-Cool

This is on PS Plus and downloadable now. I never played a Sims game, just know it's like a life simulator. For a Sims noob, is it a bit of a laugh? Closest thing I've played is Little Computer People on the Commodore 64 and in that I could make the guy eat dog food. Can I do the same here?

Shiminay

It's one of the most egregious offenders for "here's 1/3 of a game for full price, we're going to sell you the rest of it in 30 other separate parts at fifteen quid a pop." So I wouldn't bother. If anyone complains about FIFA and Madden players "just buying the same game over and over" they should take a look at what the plebs who play Sims are willing to swallow - mostly because they never play any other game, just Sims.

cherryghost

Yeah... Wife has played Sims 3 since it came out. Sims 4 was utterly pointless and was just a sideways step in the franchise whatever way you look at it.