No one could expect the kind of robust options for customization you get on PC, of course, but I was pleasantly surprised with how versatile the tool was. ![]() But The Sims Mobile as it is at launch possesses the charm I’d expect from The Sims universe, a fitting amount of customization, and a surprisingly satisfying gameplay pace that will comfortably fit the lifestyle of casual players and invested ones. Sure, it’s still a free mobile game with microtransactions that’s to be expected. I intended to put the game out of my mind entirely, but a review opportunity presented itself, so I cynically peeked back in.ĮA and Maxis have done almost a complete 180 on The Sims Mobile since I saw the preview build nine months ago, and thank goodness. It felt especially disgusting because it came under the guise of a series I’ve loved for years with a popularity that transcends a general gaming audience. I tried out The Sims Mobile at E3 2017 and walked away exasperated at what I saw as another waste-of-time, wait-timer-heavy, mobile cash-grab. No apologies for sounding hipster here, but I was cynical about EA and microtransactions before it was cool to rag on Star Wars: Battlefront II. Platforms: Android (Version reviewed), iOS ![]() By Rebekah Valentine 5 years ago What happened to The Sims Mobile? What we thought would be a mess of timers and microtransactions turned out to be a well-paced, enjoyable pastime.
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