The Sims 4

GamingTrendHolly Hudspeth

90/100

The Simtimates Collection and the Bathroom Clutter Kit both add a decent amount of options to the game in categories that were previously lacking. The collaboration with MeUndies brings cute and vibrant prints into your undergarment wardrobe. The Bathroom Clutter Kit lets you customize your bathroom spaces to make it feel more like a home. At only $4.99 each, these two new additions are absolutely worth picking up.

There’s a philosophical theory that’s been doing the rounds in recent years that suggests that really we in the real world are all parts of a giant simulation of some kind. One that’s slowly becoming self aware. The Sims is like a mirror within a mirror, reflecting back what we must look like to whoever’s watching us. This is a game that offers such poignant and relevant social commentary, and after many years of being either PC-exclusive, or released in a very watered down fashion on game consoles, it’s great to see that this great experiment in giving us the tools to play around wi…

KeenGamerLaura Speller

8/10

Horses have finally made their debut in The Sims 4 Horse Ranch Expansion Pack, and this review will show you that it was worth the wait. Horses are a welcome addition to The Sims 4, plus there's plenty more to be excited about such as the gorgeous new world Chestnut Ridge.

VideogamerJamie Trinca

8/10

The feature list is bare, but the Sims themselves are incredible.

GameSpewKim Snaith

8/10

Being primarily a console gamer, I’ve no doubt that I’ll play way more Sims 4 now that I have it on Xbox One. The slightly awkward controls are a small price to pay for the luxury of being able to play while lounging. If you’ve never played The Sims before, the console version isn’t a great starting place, but if you’re already a convert, then it’s a must-have in your collection.

Sirus GamingMay Alturas

7.9/10

We tell you, it’s a good game! It’s not average! It might have some problems here and there, but you have to admit it is a “Good” game.

COGConnectedPatrick Anderson

78/100

The Sims has been a hugely popular game series ever since its debut in 2000. That’s because it, perhaps better than any other series of video games, distils the essence of playing God into its purest, most potent form and lets players live out their vicarious fantasies in ways they could never do in real life. Whether you want to guide your Sims as they climb the ladder of career success, see them meet their soul mate and have children, or just punish them with cruel, sadistic scenarios, The Sims fills that niche in an addictive and fun way.

Push SquareJohn Cal McCormick

7/10

Republished on Wednesday 29th January 2020: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of February's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows.

Digital TrendsAdam Rosenberg

“The Sims 4 killed my girlfriend with fire. It's the same quirky, oddball good time it's always been.”

Xbox AchievementsDan Webb

68/100

If you can get past all the issues that The Sims 4 has on consoles, it’s a ton of fun. That’s a pretty big 'if' though!

GameTyrant Former GT Staff Writer

0/10

STORY Well, all you Sims fans already know the story. You create a Sim, you decide on aspirations and skills, and you tell your Sim what to do throughout its life and career while upgrading his home with the well-earned dough. Sims 4 was originally released for PC in 2014, and finally we w

Press StartMehdi Zadnane

Unscored

Building has been significantly improved, and the new drag and place tools are simply marvelous to use in the process. Wether you want to build your own rooms or use an existing pre-built room, you’ll have plenty of ways to build the house of your dreams. Thanks to the user interface changes which put both building and buying items in the same tool you’ll be able to build at a much more significant rate than before.