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Play Overview
*The Sims (2000)
- The Sims Online (2002)
- The Sims 2 (2004)
- The Sims Life Stories (2007)
- The Sims Pet Stories (2007)
- The Sims Castaway Stories (2008)
- The Sims Carnival (2008)
- MySims (2008) on DS
- The Sims 3 (2009)
- The Sims Medieval (2011)
- The Sims Social (2011)
- The Sims FreePlay (2012)
- The Sims 4 (2000) (2014)
- The Sims Mobile (2018)
Our examiner, Jo Robertson, first checked The Sims 4 5 years ago. It was re-examined by Thom Robertson and updated 12 weeks ago.
Play Style
You can play this game in the following styles:
Benefits
This game is good if you want to:
- Pause the action with meditation
- Play with motor impairment
- Play games good for autistic diversity
- Learn how buildings are built
- Discover the importance of possessions
- Avoid the popular games
This game has helped players develop their Relationships as part of the following pathways:
Age Ratings
Content Rating
Violence during the game is mostly slapstick taking place in a cloud of smoke. It is possible to slap another Sim and defend this slap by grabbing the hand and throwing it away. In both cases there is no obvious physical harm or injury. Sims can also set themselves on fire which causes their skin and clothes to go black, but again there is no physical harm they just hop around shouting.
Skill Level
10+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it's important for parents and guardians to consider the maturity required to process the game content. It's also important to ensure children understand in-game purchases and have spending limits set-up. Although The Sims isn't designed for children with its complex tools and extensive reading. However, as Sabrina Culbya described in her Games for Change talk, with support even young children can enjoy playing with and building, architecture and characters. There is considerable learning possible. For younger players the cheat codes can help ease difficulties and enhance play.
Our Game Pathways reveal how 19-year-olds play this game:
- 19-year-old: Focusing On An Individual Life
Costs
The Sims 4
This game is free to play, but there are other costs associated with this game:
- In-Game Purchases: Additional in-game purchases are offered for items that enhance the experience.
The Sims offers substantial expansion packs that add themed towns, gameplay mechanics, clothes, hairstyles, and furniture. There are also smaller packs that add buildings, or a single gameplay mechanic and some furniture or clothing.
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
Game Details
Release Date: 04/02/2000
Out Now: Amazon Fire, Android, PS3, PS4, Wii, Xbox 360, Xbox One and iOS
Skill Rating: 10+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Role-Play, Simulation (Communication and Narrative)
Accessibility: 21 features
Components: 3D Third-Person, Day and Night, Grid, Open World and Persistant World
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