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'''''The Sims 4''''' is the fourth title in the life simulation game series [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sims ''The Sims''], developed by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maxis Maxis] from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_Arts Electronic Arts]. It has sold over 5 million copies and has received mixed reviews since its release. <ref name="sims4">Wikipedia, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sims_4 The Sims 4]</ref> | '''''The Sims 4''''' is the fourth title in the life simulation game series [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sims ''The Sims''], developed by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maxis Maxis] from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_Arts Electronic Arts]. It has sold over 5 million copies and has received mixed reviews since its release. <ref name="sims4">Wikipedia, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sims_4 The Sims 4]</ref> | ||
| − | The gameplay largely follows the previous title, ''[[The Sims 3]]''. Players create Sims and control the Sims' actions. The player can also build | + | The gameplay largely follows the previous title, ''[[The Sims 3]]''. Players create Sims and control the Sims' actions. The player can also build their own houses and buildings for their Sims. Similar to the past Sims titles, the game is nonlinear, where there is no clear end goal. ''The Sims 4'' has expanded the capabilities of players to customize their Sims appearance, characteristics, and actions. The Sims' emotions now have a larger influence on the Sims than in previous games. <ref name="sims4">Wikipedia, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sims_4 The Sims 4]</ref><ref>Associated Press, [http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130826/entlife/708269971/ 'The Sims 4' adds emotional, multitasking Sims], ''Daily Herald''</ref> However, the broader capacity of the Sims 4 to simulate real life, and The Sims series in general, have continued to raise ethical concerns. |
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
===Create A Sim (CAS)=== | ===Create A Sim (CAS)=== | ||
| + | Create A Sim, or CAS, allows players to create and customize their own Sims. Players can choose the Sims’ physical appearance, such as skin color, hair styles, and eye color. They can also choose the Sims’ clothing and outfits for specific functions. The CAS tool also allows the players to choose the Sims’ personality/traits and the Sims’ life goal. However, The Sims 4 CAS gives much more flexibility to players to personalize their Sims compared to the CAS function in previous Sims games. | ||
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| + | Players are able to shape and manipulate the face and body parts of their Sims by clicking and drag their mouse. There are also options to choose how the Sims walk. The appearance of Sims is very customizable. One of the biggest additions to CAS in the Sims 4 is gender fluidity. Unlike previous Sims titles, players are not constrained to male and female Sims. All clothing and hairstyles are available to any genders. Players are able to choose if Sims have masculine or feminine clothing preferences, how Sims use the toilet, and even allows pregnancy to be possible for any gender. <ref>Andrew Webster, [https://www.theverge.com/2016/6/2/11838356/sims-4-update-gender-hairstyles-voice-clothing-options A huge Sims 4 update removes gender restrictions from character customization], ''The Verge''</ref> | ||
===Build/Buy Mode=== | ===Build/Buy Mode=== | ||
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==Expansions== | ==Expansions== | ||
| + | ''See also'': [http://si410wiki.sites.uofmhosting.net/index.php/The_Sims_3#Expansion_Packs The Sims 3] | ||
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| + | EA has currently released four expansions packs along with several game packs and additional extensions to the game<ref name="sims4"></ref> | ||
==Ethical Concerns== | ==Ethical Concerns== | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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The Sims 4 is the fourth title in the life simulation game series The Sims, developed by Maxis from Electronic Arts. It has sold over 5 million copies and has received mixed reviews since its release. [1]
The gameplay largely follows the previous title, The Sims 3. Players create Sims and control the Sims' actions. The player can also build their own houses and buildings for their Sims. Similar to the past Sims titles, the game is nonlinear, where there is no clear end goal. The Sims 4 has expanded the capabilities of players to customize their Sims appearance, characteristics, and actions. The Sims' emotions now have a larger influence on the Sims than in previous games. [1][2] However, the broader capacity of the Sims 4 to simulate real life, and The Sims series in general, have continued to raise ethical concerns.
Contents
Gameplay
Create A Sim (CAS)
Create A Sim, or CAS, allows players to create and customize their own Sims. Players can choose the Sims’ physical appearance, such as skin color, hair styles, and eye color. They can also choose the Sims’ clothing and outfits for specific functions. The CAS tool also allows the players to choose the Sims’ personality/traits and the Sims’ life goal. However, The Sims 4 CAS gives much more flexibility to players to personalize their Sims compared to the CAS function in previous Sims games.
Players are able to shape and manipulate the face and body parts of their Sims by clicking and drag their mouse. There are also options to choose how the Sims walk. The appearance of Sims is very customizable. One of the biggest additions to CAS in the Sims 4 is gender fluidity. Unlike previous Sims titles, players are not constrained to male and female Sims. All clothing and hairstyles are available to any genders. Players are able to choose if Sims have masculine or feminine clothing preferences, how Sims use the toilet, and even allows pregnancy to be possible for any gender. [3]
Build/Buy Mode
Live Mode
Expansions
See also: The Sims 3
EA has currently released four expansions packs along with several game packs and additional extensions to the game[1]
Ethical Concerns
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Wikipedia, The Sims 4
- ↑ Associated Press, 'The Sims 4' adds emotional, multitasking Sims, Daily Herald
- ↑ Andrew Webster, A huge Sims 4 update removes gender restrictions from character customization, The Verge
