That is not the case anymore with the addition of pets, San Myshuno and the vampire life state. Early in The Sims 4 lifecycle, the game lacked challenge. The downside is work doesn’t simply whisk you away each day, and if you want a successful Vet Clinic, it involves hands-on gameplay that distracts from taking care of your pets and kids at home.īut it’s that complexity, commitment and journey that makes Sims 4: Cats & Dogs one of the greatest expansion packs to date. It’s not like you can become the Vet right away either… you must hire an employee and reach level 10 of the Vet skill. It's kind of like a blend between the doctor career and running a business, but better than owning a restaurant because you can eventually be a pretty decent Vet. If you're starting a new game, the average Sim can barely afford to purchase a clinic from the start (let’s be honest, you’ll probably end up cheating). Becoming a veterinarian takes extra commitment because it does not act as a standard or active career path. They are as time-consuming as raising toddlers, but they never become a child. But if you are expecting The Sims 4 to defy reality - making you the brain behind your pet- Cats & Dogs could leave you quite frustrated.Īs could the expansion’s new Vet Career, if you aren’t in it for the long haul. From the way your cat raises her behind in the air when you pet her back, to the number of times a dog walks in a circle before they lay down for the night, these animations will make your heart ‘awe’ every time. This iteration of pets is more realistic in that respect, and thus a better simulation of the way cats and dogs (and racoons and foxes) actually behave. If you’re a good owner, you’ll learn your pet’s habits and adapt to their needs, as you would a toddler or baby. You can’t tell them when to fall asleep or to jump from countertop to countertop. Be on the lookout for stray pets that your Sims can take in as their own.In the real world, most of us can’t control our pets with any consistency, other than the average “come here.” The Sims 4 is no different. How much you enjoy Cats & Dogs depends on what kind of simulation game you want The Sims 4 to be, but even if you were hoping for direct control, this pets expansion pack is a testament to the franchise's potential. Play fetch near the harbour docks, take a walk to the lighthouse, or visit a park to setup an obstacle course and meet other pet-loving locals.
PLEASE NOTE: Box contains a download code - no game disc included