They say adolescence is a time of self-discovery and self-expression, and the new Sims 4 High School Years expansion takes that to heart. Maxis gave us a detailed look at the Life game expansion during a recent press conference, and while the school experience itself is a big part of the upcoming pack, the customization and expression options themselves hold even more promise. Game Director George Pigula, Lead Designer Jessica Croft called self-expression and exploration of personality the “soul of the expansion”, whether through the new sexual orientation options available in the expansion and the base game. , or just decorating your room and lying on it. bed to discuss. friends.
The Teen Sims’ bedroom is their hideout. Since young Sims probably don’t have a say in how the house looks, Maxis has given them full control over their rooms with a surprisingly wide range of new elements, including lighting, chairs, themed decor, and of course. , the mess. Lots of clutter. However, some of the most significant changes appear to be minor. The team wanted Sims to use this space more naturally so they could sit cross-legged in bed, chat with friends, engage in impromptu pillow fights, or simply read a book while lying down.
The new Social Bunny feature extends this concept of natural behavior to social interaction, adding new interactions to your phone and a wider range of ways to connect with other Sims through social media.
The most obvious way for your teen Sim to express themselves is through fashion.
“Fashion is a key part of teenage identity, and we’ve gone to great lengths to give them the opportunity to try on a new personality in the same way that new outfits are tried on,” Croft said during a preview.
Maxis and EA have teamed up with popular Depop designers to add a variety of outfits to the game, but The High School Years offers plenty of other ways to customize your look. There is a wide range of aesthetic options, from kawaii and preppy to modern DIY and just about everything in between. The extension also adds a strong accent to formal evening attire, if that’s your thing.
If you want a little more control over your outfit, there’s an option for that too. At Copperdale’s Hybrid Cafe Shop, where your Sim can also work part-time, you can select items from the shop’s ever-changing inventory to create entirely new outfits. If your Sim knows enough about social media, you can even promote their creations and start a new trend, even if your design is unorthodox.
Personalization goes beyond clothing. High School Years adds facial and body hair options, including teen options like the ambitious but slim mustache, hair on the back, chest, and legs, all of which work on male and female frames. There’s also a whole new set of hair assets. Shaving and grooming are now part of your hygiene regimen, and you’ll need to continue to cleanse your skin to avoid the worst possible fate: acne.
If you’re looking for more ways to customize your Sims games, there are plenty of The Sims 4 mods out there that will change almost every aspect of the game. You can also tweak its rules to your heart’s content with an incredible variety of cheats, including Easy Ways to Earn Money and Defy Death.
Source : PC Gamesn
