The Sims™ 4 Get To Work Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-09-12
- Three Active Careers Included
- Aliens Are Cool
- Follow Sims to Work
- Poor value for price
- Wait for a sale
- Technical issues and bugs
Emotions
Archetypes
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 89%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 11%
- Protest reviews
- 1%
- 35%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 65%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 179
- Negative points
- 247
- Gameplay points
- 254
- Perf. points
- 5
- Rec. points
- 74
- Misc points
- 83
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Aliens Are Cool
| Aliens are a beloved feature, with unique interactions and disguises. They add fun and variety to the game. | 45% |
Follow Sims to Work
| Players can follow their Sims to work and participate in activities. This is a major draw of the pack. | 45% |
Scientist Career Rich Content
| The Scientist career offers a lot of content, including serums, cloning, and quirky inventions. It is often described as hilarious and entertaining. | 44% |
Active Careers Are Fun
| The three active careers (Detective, Doctor, Scientist) are enjoyable to play, offering hands-on experiences. They are better than some community opinions suggest. | 43% |
Enjoyable DLC Overall
| Many reviewers find the DLC pack fun and enjoyable, with good content. It is considered a worthy addition to the base game. | 36% |
Owning Business Fun
| Running a retail business is enjoyable and interactive. Players can manage employees and profits. | 32% |
Build Buy Items Good
| The pack includes good Build & Buy items, furniture, and CAS items that are widely used. Some find them just okay. | 32% |
Detective Career Very Fun
| The Detective career is frequently praised as the most fun, with active case solving and interrogations. It adds a unique gameplay experience. | 30% |
Compatibility with Other Packs
| The pack works well with other DLCs like Cats & Dogs and Realm of Magic. It expands gameplay possibilities. | 21% |
Sell Almost Anything
| Players can set almost any object for sale, including items created by their Sims. This freedom makes retail very flexible. | 20% |
Simray and Inventions Hilarious
| The Simray and other wacky inventions are incredibly entertaining, allowing mind control and freezing. They add humor to the Scientist career. | 17% |
Retail Customization Options
| Players can design their own store and customize employees. This adds a personal touch to retail management. | 16% |
Baking Skill and Bread
| The baking skill allows making bread that lasts longer and is useful for events. It is a nice addition to the gameplay. | 15% |
Career Progression Rewarding
| Career progression leads to high pay and shorter work weeks. Players can become wealthy through their jobs. | 15% |
Doctor Career Realistic
| The Doctor career is realistic and progressive, with the ability to give birth at the hospital. It is a solid active career. | 13% |
Alien Abduction Pregnancy
| Sims can get abducted by aliens and male Sims can get pregnant from abduction. This adds a unique and surprising gameplay element. | 10% |
Fun for Limited Time
| Some players find the careers fun for only a few hours before losing interest. The initial thrill may not last. | 8% |
Selling Paintings Lucrative
| Selling paintings can earn thousands per sale and many Sims want to buy them. It is a profitable retail option. | 8% |
Magnolia Promenade New World
| The pack adds a new world, Magnolia Promenade, with retail lots. It provides additional space for businesses. | 5% |
Retail Lots Versatile
| Retail lots can be used as second homes or villas. This adds flexibility to the building system. | 5% |