The modest start screen has a white blank-slate background, and while a splash of animation showcases some intriguing possible game situations front and center, it ultimately presents just two buttons, inviting you to play or create a household. Where TS3 introduced more options and complexity at every turn, starting from its very graphic design, TS4 seems to communicate an almost Zen-like simplicity, a less-is-more attitude, and starting fresh. Interestingly (and controversially) enough, though, it also seems to take a completely different approach from TS3 to the evolution of the series, opting to distill the series down to its essence and go back to its roots, rather than necessarily keeping all features offered in previous installations and simply tacking on even more features. It also introduces some noteworthy new features that greatly enhance the game experience, as reasonably expected. The Sims 4 certainly builds on the familiar The Sims formula, keeping intact much of the series’ trademark sandbox gameplay and expressive art style, with a perky soundtrack on par with previous Sims games and charming Simlish babble. The Sims 3 offered players a never-before-experienced level of customization on virtually everything, from the pattern and color of the furniture to fully customizable multi-toned hair color, as well as a seamless open neighborhood that allowed players to follow their Sims to any location in town and zoom in and out of various locations at will. The Sims 2 brought Sim genetics and multiple life stages, as well as a slew of expansions that added all kinds of features, from college life to changing seasons. The Sims games have come quite a long way, each iteration introducing something new. It’s easy to see the universal appeal of the Sims games, as they somehow manage to capture the quirks of everyday human life-including biological needs, academic and career aspirations, and social relationships-in a simplified but endearingly relatable form. Just from my personal experience, I think Sims players may be among the most diverse I’ve encountered, encompassing both casual and more mainstream gamers, as well as people who usually don’t play games at all. I say this not only because hundreds of millions of copies of Sims games have been sold in countries around the world, but because it’s one of the few games that I can talk about with my non-gamer friends, and they’ll at least be familiar with the life-simulation concept of the games.

Since the original The Sims came out in 2000, the Sims series has become one of the most successful game franchises I can think of.

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