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The Sims 4: For Rent

The Sims 4: For Rent

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The Sims 4 Expansion Pack

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Release Date: December 7, 2023

Simulation, Economic, Sandbox, Isometric View, Life Sim, Singleplayer

The Sims 4: For Rent is an expansion to a popular life sim by EA Maxis. It introduces the world of Tomarang, lets players become a landlord and allows several families to live in the same plot of land.

6.5

OpenCritic

3.3

Steam

3.8

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The Sims 4: For Rent is an expansion to The Sims 4, a popular life sim by EA Maxis. It introduces five new character traits (such as generous and nosy), makes it possible to share your land with your neighbors or become a landlord. It also adds a new world, Tomarang, inspired by Southeast Asia.

Mechanics

For Rent is the creators' response to those fans who prefer renting pre-made apartments rather than to purchase or build a house. The expansion lets us divide a plot of land, letting several families live there. In such a building, the neighbors will interact often by necessity. They can argue over money or party together.

Becoming a landlord grants us a new source of income, but it also brings such duties as repairing broken devices (or face the residents' wrath) and evicting problematic tenants. There are new aspirations tied to this mechanic, such as secret hunting or becoming a perfect neighbor. We can either live alongside our tenants or manage the property from our own home.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows

PlayStation 4

PlayStation 4

Xbox One

Xbox One

Age restrictions: 12+

Game Series

The Sims 4: For Rent
The Sims 4: For Rent
The Sims 4: For Rent

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The Sims Game Series

The Sims is a series created by Maxis studio and published by Electronics Arts since 2000. The games in the series can be described as life simulators, in which, directing the avatars we create, we act out scenes from everyday life, but also build them houses, which we can then furnish according to our vision. The series has sold more than 200 million copies, making it one of the world's best-selling games, and has twice made it into the Guinness Book of World Records.

The Sims Game Series
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Base Game for The Sims 4: For Rent

The Sims 4

The Sims 4

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News

Gameplay Trailer for New The Sims Expansion; Go Rich Renting Houses

Gameplay Trailer for New The Sims Expansion; Go Rich Renting Houses

A new video of the upcoming expansion for The Sims 4 has been released, in which players will be able to become barons of the housing market. The video, with gameplay footage, introduces the mechanics of the upcoming expansion.

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Marcin Przała

November 17, 2023

Gameplay Trailer for New The Sims Expansion; Go Rich Renting Houses

System Requirements

System Requirements for The Sims 4: For Rent Video Game:

PC Windows

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i3-3220 3.3 GHz / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 128 MB GeForce 6600 / Radeon X1300 or better, 26 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.

Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i5 / AMD Ryzen 5, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 650 / Radeon HD 7750 or better, 51 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.

Ratings

Game Ratings for The Sims 4: For Rent Video Game.

6.5

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 28% of Critics. There are 7 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

Screen Rant: 3 / 5 by Deven McClure

The world of Tomarang is beautiful, and there are several meaningful cultural inclusions like recipes and furniture that will undoubtedly help some players better reflect their own life experiences in-game and tell more meaningful stories. The EP may not add as many impactful features as a release like Growing Together, but the renting mechanics will help bring creativity into entirely new places both in terms of building and gameplay. The Sims 4 For Rent is by no means perfect, but it nails its titular feature and adds more overall creative potential to the game than many other recent releases for the franchise.

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Thumb Culture: 5 / 5

Honestly, with a pack such as this, there is not a lot to complain about. This pack is something the community has been asking for and lovers of The Sims will enjoy this pack. Although I have never agreed with spending L35 for an expansion pack, I will say that this is one of the first expansion packs that has changed my stance. This pack is well worth the money.

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Digital Spy: 2.5 / 5 by Jess Lee

There are glimpses in here where some of the potential shines through, but not enough. Held back by a lack of depth and polish, the big selling points of the expansion struggle to flourish, resulting in a pack that's underwhelming despite its initial promise.

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33%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Mostly Negative (245)

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User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

  • Build/Buy Mode: Many users appreciated the versatility and aesthetics of the build/buy items included in the pack, noting them as some of their favorites.
  • World Design: The world introduced in the expansion is often described as visually appealing, with some players enjoying the ability to create apartments and duplexes.
  • Gameplay Potential: A few players enjoyed the concept of being a landlord and managing rental properties, expressing that it could be a fun experience if it worked correctly.

The main cons of the game

  • Severe Bugs: A significant number of reviews highlighted critical bugs, including save file corruption, unresponsive NPCs, and failed maintenance events that negatively impact gameplay.
  • Gameplay Mechanics: Many players reported that the core mechanics, particularly the rental system, are poorly implemented, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction.
  • Performance Issues: Users experienced lag and performance drops, particularly when using the rental features, making the game less enjoyable.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

  • Functional Landlord System: Many players expressed disappointment in the landlord mechanics, citing that tenants often do not pay rent or that maintenance events fail regardless of player actions.
  • Improved NPC Interactions: Users noted a lack of engaging storylines or interactions for tenant NPCs, making them feel neglected and unimportant in the gameplay.
  • Expanded Options for Gameplay: Some players wished for more options regarding tenant management, such as the ability to hire maintenance staff or more diverse rental types.
  • Better Bug Fixes and Support: Players expressed frustration over the lack of timely fixes for known issues and a perceived lack of communication from the developers regarding these problems.

Summary

  • Overall, the expansion pack has received a mixed to negative reception, with many players advising potential buyers to wait for fixes or avoid the pack altogether due to its current state.

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3.8

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