Over the last 25 years of franchise, there have been many brilliant features that have made the game so popular. From the game's life and death cycle loop resulting in visits from the Grim Reaper, to other iconic characters like the Social Bunny paying lonely Sims a visit in the original game, there are many characters and unexpected visitors in the game that give it a sense of chaos. However, in the current core game for the franchise,, the gameplay has been a little lacking in those features that have made previous installments of the series so exciting.
One of the most iconic features in the history of is the burglars that were in, and. Burglars were such a standout feature in the game because every time they appeared in the game they would introduce a sense of tension and surprise. Despite the fact that the arrival of a burglar in the previous installments of would be a very unwelcome visit for the Sims themselves, it would be quite a thrilling experience for the player, as it added an elevated level of unpredictability to the game, which could improve .
In the original game, burglars would suddenly catch a player off guard by arriving while their Sims were asleep, which would trigger the signature burglar musical motif and alert the player. If a Sim had a burglar alarm installed in their house, this would alert the police, but nonetheless, the burglar would often manage to steal a few items before their arrival. In, burglars were introduced again, but with more sophisticated animations. Much like, burglar alarms could be installed in.
Though The Sims 4 still has several missing or lackluster features almost a decade into its lifespan, there's one I'm tired of hearing fans ask for.
In, burglars became a little bit more realistic, with better movement animations as well as more accurate reactions when confronted and caught by other Sims. They could also be interacted with while stealing from homes, and Sims could acquire the Brave trait or even fight the burglar.
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