The Sims™ 4 City Living Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-09-12
- Apartments provide enjoyable living
- Festivals add fun city atmosphere
- San Myshuno city world praised
- Various bugs and glitches occur
- Not enough content added
- Overpriced packs and DLCs
Emotions
Archetypes
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 89%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 8%
- Protest reviews
- 3%
- 64%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 36%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 273
- Negative points
- 173
- Gameplay points
- 260
- Perf. points
- 16
- Rec. points
- 70
- Misc points
- 60
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Apartments are highly enjoyable
| Apartments are a standout feature, fun to furnish and play in, and offer a different charm from houses. Many reviewers consider apartment gameplay a highlight of the pack. | 60% |
Festivals add fun atmosphere
| Weekly festivals are considered fun, cute, and a great addition that enhances the game's atmosphere. Players enjoy attending events in the city center. | 60% |
San Myshuno city world praised
| The city world translates city life well and looks amazing, especially at night. The night scenery is beautiful and the city is a cool environment. | 45% |
Apartment living offers unique experience
| Living in an apartment is enjoyable and feels super good, with a different charm compared to traditional houses. It allows a plaza-like atmosphere and is a major feature of the pack. | 45% |
Favorite pack and DLC
| Many reviewers consider this pack their most loved or favorite DLC, with some specifically praising it as good DLC. It contains a favorite world for some players. | 39% |
Apartment variety and affordability
| Apartments come in diverse styles and are well made, and they are also very affordable, making them great starter homes. The variations between apartment styles are unique. | 28% |
Karaoke feature is decent
| Karaoke is available and considered decent, with karaoke bars being pretty fantastic. It adds a fun activity to the city experience. | 22% |
Seamless travel to community areas
| Players appreciate that they can leave their apartment and head into the community without a loading screen. This seamless travel enhances immersion. | 17% |
Apartment scenery is stunning
| Apartment scenery is amazing, especially with all-glass apartments that enhance the visual experience. The views contribute to the overall appeal of city living. | 16% |
Social festivals with friends
| It is fun to be invited by friends to festivals and players can bring all their friends along. This social aspect makes festivals more enjoyable. | 16% |
Singing skill is great addition
| The singing skill is a valuable addition to the game, allowing Sims to develop their vocal talents. It complements the karaoke feature and city nightlife. | 16% |