What The Next The Sims Game Should Learn From Other Life Sims

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Since 's release in 2014, it's swiftly become a staple life sim, but there's still a lot it can learn from the many games that have followed it over the years. With the base game offering players just the basics of fulfilling their life sim dreams, there are minimal ways they can really explore the genre. Through just a character creator, house builder and limited areas to explore, it's clear that while impactful for its time, franchise has a lot it can still deliver.

With over 70 DLCs for the game, has shown that it can create a much more fleshed out experience on the whole. Whether it be through adding the For Rent pack that sees players becoming landlords and owning property, or the Horse Ranch pack that includes animals and buildings too, the experience feels much more lifelike on the whole. An array of other incredible life-sims have also showcased elements that lacked at launch, giving a great base for the next game to shine if all these details are considered.

While life-sim experiences like and both immerse players in more of a story-driven experience, some of the other elements they have to offer can be perfectly implemented into for a more in-depth experience. From the little details like seasonal weather and events that allow for gorgeous snowy scenes and festive holidays, these small things would immediately connect players real lives into the game they're playing if incorporates them within the base experience.

The Sims FreePlay Sense and Simsibility Update comes with a host of new events, character options, items, and rewards when it releases in October.

That's not all either, as both of these games also allow players more freedom than really offers. With opportunities to go to locations to shop, buying furniture and clothing for their characters, players are much more immersed in the world as if it were real. Players can also live out their lives and jobs in these titles too, roleplaying as a farmer through and nurturing animals in, hopefully leading