Paralives blows Sims 4’s decorating out of the water

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Paralives is one of those games that I just cannot seem to wait for. The more I learn about it, the more I want to dive right into the simulation game. There are so many intricate design choices going into the production of Paralives, it’s almost impossible to believe that the game was initially conceived by just one man. From characters that take their shoes off at the front door to various house customization options, Paralives is taking beloved games like The Sims to the next level.

I have thousands of hours in The Sims 4. I don’t even want to know how many I have in the other Sims games, because I somehow managed to play 2 and 3 even more than I have 4. I own every expansion for every one of the games, and I religiously await EA’s updates. When I learned about Paralives, my heart pretty much flew up and out of my chest. A game that could finally rival Sims – was this really happening? Simmers have waited for ages for such announcements, and one finally came in the form of Paralives.

The developer has been tweeting all sorts of news about the game, from character poses to new decorations. The most recent post was made showing off some bathroom furniture, and I’m obsessed. Look at the meticulously placed slippers by the tub. Check the open book on the floor. Focus on the downright adorable duck wearing a hat in the painting. Everything shown thus far just feels so… human. The Sims community loves it, and it isn’t hard to tell why.

In the comments, fans are making suggestions about what they’d like to see next, and the developer is responding. Someone suggested workable blinds or curtains, and the dev confirmed it’s something the team is working on. Another feature seen in the image is a curved wall, something not