

While the main bases are covered in terms of common expansions, including Cats & Dogs, University and Seasons, there are still many things that The Sims 3 did better and many more that The Sims 4 is the king of. The Sims 4 is now the best-selling and longest-running base game of the franchise but there are still some gaps in its content. Updated February 4, 2020, By Helen Ashcroft: As The Sims franchise turns 20 years old we can't help but look back at the series as a whole and specifically the differences between versions. It is a spiritual successor to The Sims 2: Apartment Life and The Sims 3: Late Night, with some elements from The Sims 2: Nightlife, The Sims 3: World Adventures, The Sims 3: Showtime and The Sims 3: Seasons. It introduces apartments and penthouses as well as city festivals, in the new city world of San Myshuno. Here’s a question that’s really divided the fanbase, then: which is better, The Sims 3 or The Sims 4? Let’s try and answer that by taking a look at things each game does better than the other. The Sims 4: City Living is the third expansion pack for The Sims 4. RELATED: The Sims 4: 25 Tricks From The Game Casual Fans Have No Idea About Like any franchise, the life sim has seen changes to its core mechanics with each entry, not all of which have been well received. Fans of any long-running series will tell you that.

Tastes vary, and sometimes a step forward is a step back. They need to take the original in new directions, but not too new. Things need to be bigger and better than before, but not just a retread. Sequels are a tricky business, aren’t they? Developers are always treading a fine line.
