The Sims™ 4 Cats & Dogs Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-09-12
- Extensive pet customization options available
- Vet clinics and career paths
- Pets have unique personalities
- DLC is overpriced for content
- Pets feel like a downgrade
- Pets are not controllable directly
Emotions
Archetypes
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 90%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 9%
- Protest reviews
- 1%
- 34%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 66%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 212
- Negative points
- 366
- Gameplay points
- 248
- Perf. points
- 4
- Rec. points
- 97
- Misc points
- 93
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Fun and Engaging Pack
| The pack itself is frequently described as fun and enjoyable, adding significant entertainment to the game. It is often recommended as a great addition. | 53% |
Extensive Pet Customization Options
| Players enjoy creating and customizing pets in CAS with many options, including breeds, colors, eye colors, and drawing. This deep customization is frequently highlighted as a top feature. | 47% |
Enjoyment of Cats and Dogs
| Many reviewers express joy in having cats and dogs in the game, appreciating their presence and the comfort they bring. The inclusion of both animals is a key selling point. | 38% |
Pets Have Unique Personalities
| The personality system for pets is praised for making each animal feel unique and entertaining. Interacting with pets that have distinct personalities adds enjoyment. | 27% |
Vet Clinics and Career
| Players enjoy running vet clinics, hiring employees, and the veterinarian career path. This feature adds a new gameplay dimension. | 23% |
Cute and Appealing Pets
| The pets are consistently praised for being cute and visually appealing. Their adorable appearance enhances the overall experience. | 20% |
Customizable Pet Skins
| The ability to customize pets with different skins and sounds, such as making a dog look like a fox or a cat like a raccoon, is a fun and creative feature. | 13% |
Dogs Protect Against Bandits
| Dogs can be useful in gameplay by attacking bandits and protecting property. This adds a practical element to pet ownership. | 9% |
Beautiful World
| The world introduced in the pack is described as amazing and pretty, enhancing the overall aesthetic and exploration experience. | 9% |
Adorable Pet Clothing
| Pet clothes and outfits are considered adorable, allowing players to dress up their pets in cute ways. | 9% |
Create New Breeds
| The pet creation tools allow players to design entirely new breeds of dogs or cats, which is seen as a cool and innovative feature. | 9% |
Best Expansion Pack
| Some reviewers consider this the best expansion pack among many they own, indicating high satisfaction and value. | 9% |