The Sims, as an avenue of creative expression, is inspiring.įew analogies are apt as that of a digital dollhouse, though the appeal is far broader than that comparison might suggest.
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For the right player, the series is more than just entertainment-it is a creative outlet, allowing them to tell a family drama as involving as anything from a soap opera or Korean drama without ever needing to put pen to paper. Whereas most RPGs, for example, can only claim to allow players to create their own stories, The Sims realises that promise. Since then, I have returned to The Sims series several times, intending to dabble and instead being drawn into its intricacies and curiosities for hours and days at a time.įew other games can capture anything approaching the sense of agency and control inherent in The Sims. For me those were the days of DOS games such as Aro and Descent, as well as Grand Theft Auto and Diablo. To say that early foray into Maxis’s weirdly wonderful world made me a convert would be a lie. In looks, the game was unimpressive, but, unlike anything else I had played, you were truly in control of what was happening. The recollection is little more than a vague flickering-the faint remembrance of a few hours of enjoyment at a friend’s place. THE SIMS series, by Damien Lawardorn (additional commentary by Amy McKavanagh)Īside from the likes of Golden Axe, Space Invaders, Double Dragon, Missile Command, and Shinobi on the Atari consoles and Sega Master System, The Sims is actually one of my earliest gaming memories. This week’s entry covers a series with an incredible amount of freedom that has shaped the lives on many people today-and, like last week, fits nicely within June’s celebration of Pride Month. Contending with natural disasters, pollution, and traffic jams are just some the problems a city can encounter, and you can deal with it in whatever way you want.Thanks to the staff of OnlySP, I am inviting you to come on a journey through our 50 favourite games. All jokes aside, if you thought managing a big family household or town was a challenge, managing a city takes it to a whole other level. And if building and designing is your bag, you’ll be glad to know you get to design and build up your city however you wish. Instead of just managing a household, you manage an entire city, with all manner of ways to help it thrive or cause chaos. If this is why you love to get stuck into the Sims world, Paradox’s Cities: Skylines will feed your desire to be a virtual god even more.
Who doesn’t love being able to decide the fate of Sims? Whether you want to help them fulfil their dreams, or be the cause of their untimely demise by trapping them in a pool or setting a stove on fire, having all the power is what makes it so much fun. Before you know it, you'll sink hours upon hours into making your farm just right without realising how much time has past you by.
From its relatable characters to its hidden secrets, playing one in-game day's worth won’t be enough. Fishing, mining, cooking, farming and raising farm animals are just a handful of ways to keep yourself occupied. There’s so much more than meets the eye to this delightful RPG. Just like the Sims, you can form relationships with every character in each household of the Valley, and all the residents have a their own unique story and background. Going at your own pace, you can build up your farm, decorate your house and get engrossed in Stardew Valley’s endlessly interesting community. As another time stealer with oodles of heart, this charming farming sim is like The Sims 3 if you were a farmer in the pixelated countryside. Platforms: Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, PC, Nintendo SwitchĪh, Stardew Valley.
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