After The Sims Legacy Collection was released on Steam, players were surprised to find that the original game was much more difficult than they were used to in the sequels.
A Challenging Experience
Broken Equipment and Depressed Characters
Broken equipment, depressed characters, and fires when trying to cook breakfast—in the very first The Sims, making progress with your character was not at all easy. Moreover, it required an unprecedented level of micromanagement by modern standards; otherwise, the Sims might not survive long.
The Cruel Fire System
Players were especially shocked by the fire system. The mechanics in the first part are considered too cruel, as characters react to fires with difficulty and often die. Fires happen unjustifiably often, so you should not get too attached to the families you create.
Keeping Your Sims Happy
A Cynical Game Balance
But even if fires are avoided, keeping your Sims happy will be no easy task. As players have noted on social media, The Sims is cynical, and the game’s balance is deliberately made “nearly impossible.”
Technical Issues in the Re-release
Performance Drops and Crashes
In addition to the challenging gameplay, players encountered technical problems in the re-release, including performance drops and crashes in both parts of The Sims. The developers promise to release patches, but for now, some users cannot play normally.
The Legacy Collection’s Impact
The re-release of The Sims Legacy Collection has brought both nostalgia and frustration to players. The game serves as a reminder of how far the series has come, yet it also highlights the difficulty and technical limitations of the original.
Future Updates and Patches
The developers are aware of the issues and have assured players that patches will be released to address the technical problems. Until then, players will have to navigate the challenging and sometimes unforgiving world of the original Sims game.
