While life simulation games like The Sims 4 can be fun for the first few hours, playing aimlessly can result in boredom, and for some, adhering to goals and player-defined scenarios is both creative ...

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Some only play The Sims 4 to build, but even those who don't will find that building is a huge part of the game. On top of in-game restrictions, there are tons of build challenges out there that can ...

Doing challenges in The Sims 4 can be a lot of fun but a lot of them also require a lot of work. That’s fun when you’re looking for a more involved challenge but sometimes you just want quick and easy ...

That’s where Sims challenges come in. These player-made rulesets can add a bit of purpose and motivation to your playthrough, giving you a few clearly defined goals and restrictions for when the ...

The Sims 4 highlights many facets of life—the highs and lows—and is an ideal game for storytellers and designers alike. Life simulation games typically include laid-back gameplay like community ...

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While life simulation games like The Sims 4 can be fun for the first few hours, playing aimlessly can result in boredom. Adhering to goals and player-defined scenarios is both creative and fun, and it ...

This chaotic challenge requires each generation to give birth to as many children as possible before moving the household across to one of them. The difficulty of this challenge, aside from the ...

There are several community-created challenges that you can take on to enhance your Sims 4 gameplay experience, one of which is the Legacy Challenges. These are a set of self-imposed rules and ...