Summary
WithThe Sims 4now nearly a decade old and the franchise as a whole edging up on its 25th anniversary, many fans of the acclaimed life simulation series are already looking forward to its next entry. While the next game in the series, currently dubbedProject Rene, is sure to offer players plenty of new ways to customize their Sims, long-time fans of the franchise know that the series’ built-in families often offer some ofThe Sims’most entertaining moments. Rather than limit itself to fan favorites like the Goth Family forProject Rene, though, EA should delve into its back catalog and add some classic gaming characters to the neighborhood.
Adding some of EA’s most beloved characters asnew families forProject Renewould not only increase the number of pre-made families players can choose from but also allow for adding some entertaining lore to flesh out these new arrivals to the neighborhood. Introducing classic EA characters in this manner would carry on Maxis’ tradition of providing players with Sim families that have their own unique and entertaining backgrounds and motivations. It could even open the door to including some new gameplay mechanics or scenarios specific to EA’s classic characters.
EA Characters in Project Rene Should Be as Fleshed-Out as The Sims’ Other Famous Families
Although players have been able to create their own unique in-game families inThe Simssince the series debut, Maxis has also included numerous pre-made families to choose from. With each new entry, players have watched many of these families grow and change in some often-entertaining ways. FromThe Sims’ iconic Goth familywhose dark and dreary abodes and attire perfectly match their surname, to the aptly named Curious brothers who constantly find themselves caught up in oddball adventures, several of these families have now become franchise staples.
If EA brings in some of its classic characters to pad out the roster of in-game families forProject Rene, it needs to ensure that these new arrivals feel as fleshed-out as their more established neighbors. Just as the members of the existing families have their own motivations and struggles, like thevampiric Vatore familywho strive to avoid feasting on their fellow Sims, so should any EA characters added to the mix. Giving these new arrivals distinct traits and motivations would make them feel more fleshed-out and even allow for some unique gameplay possibilities.
New Arrivals from EA’s Past Could Shake Up the Gameplay in Project Rene
WhileProject Reneis unlikely to make many drastic changes toThe Sims’ familiar formula, adding classic EA characters could still shake up the series’ gameplay in a good way. Custom scenarios for these new arrivals could have fun with their lore, allowing for humorous situations likeMass Effect’s Shepard having to learn to share a house with their rowdy new roommate, Wrex. This could let players who manage to get the pair to live in harmony unlock a special trait unique to that scenario.
Other EA alumni could introduce entertaining new gameplay elements toProject Rene. One example would be addingIsaac Clarke fromDead Spaceand his ghostly partner Nicole, whose arrival could lead to unexpected consequences. Just asThe Sims 4: Vampiresadded AI-controlled bloodsuckers to the mix, this pair could attract Simlish-speaking Necromorphs to the neighborhood that players would have to contend with.
By bringing in some of EA’s most beloved characters for cameos inProject Rene, Maxis could carry on the tradition of including offbeat and entertainingin-game families inThe Sims. This would not only add some variety to the game’s neighborhoods but also be a fun way to pay homage to the publisher’s past through unique scenarios and mechanics. With such a large catalog of classic characters to draw from, EA could continue to add familiar faces as new neighbors for years to come.
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