TEST The Sims 4: High school years, like a desire to go back to school

The new extension High school years promise to be rich in content. Indeed, it had been quite a while since the age group of sims adolescents had not experienced any improvement: apart from a few details, they looked a lot like the adult age range. This little bit of freshness even offers us a novelty never seen in the saga before: the ability to track and control our sims throughout their school day in high school.

The details are very well done.

It is well known, it is generally during adolescence that we seek our look. And for that, it is sometimes necessary to go through somewhat original phases. The extension High school years has understood this and offers us a variety of clothing with vibrant colors and patterns. It relies in particular on a game of layering clothes, available in many colors. Many crop-tops also stand out. On the hairstyle side, a dozen new cuts are available: we find there lots of braids and long locks that frame the face. There are enough choice to satisfy all desires. Accessories, on the other hand, are another story. A few necklaces, a fanciful pair of glasses, a prom bracelet… We would have seen earrings and other bracelets that could have complemented the different sets. Despite everything, the great diversity of clothing and the quality of the work carried out end up prevailing.

One of the big surprises of this extension is the number of new elements of the mode Construction that she offers. These mainly focus on the bedroom, the office and the dining room (especially the bedroom). Not only is the quantity there, but the quality too. Several styles are present, including a whole wicker range and another a little more industrial, including the details are very well done. Many wall decorations are also available in all kinds of different looks, from kawaii grunge. This extension also presents all the school furniture, rather modern, but sufficient.

Copperdalethe new city available with the extension High school years, consists of three districts: that of the high school, that of the city center and that of the amusement park. One of the novelties of this extension lies in the appearance of new types of terrain: high school and auditorium. The school therefore allows us to follow our sims throughout their school day. Being able to control them is a real plus and even one of the major characteristics of this expansion. Depending on the course of the day, the behavior of the SIM contributes to his final ‘Sim’ weekend grade. Indeed, if he does not go to the scheduled lessons and roams the halls of the school, he can be caught by the headmaster who, according to the argument of the SIMwhether or not it imposes hours of detention. During the test, it was only after three attempts that we “succeeded” in having hours of glue. There are sometimes bugs too, where we can pass under the headmaster’s nose without him telling us anything. But overall, a day of lessons is spent in such a way relatively fluid, the tasks are well balanced and the whole is logical. The various events that take place throughout the week, such as exams, prom and orientation day, add a touch of diversity which allows us not to be bored and to always have something to do.

The amusement park, meanwhile, is definitely worth a visit.

Another type of land Thrift store and bubble tea parlor, is also arriving. The “Trendy Tea” trade enables us to create looks and resell them via the platform Stile or give them to another SIM. This platform works a bit like plopsywith the difference that it is impossible to visualize in advance the look we are going to buy… A little problematic! On the other hand, it can leave room for surprise. A small descriptive insert still allows us to have an idea of ​​the content, but all the same, it is a way a bit strange to proceed.

The amusement park, meanwhile, definitely worth a visit. Even if the attractions are “rabbit holes” (the sims disappear when entering and return when they have finished without our controlling them), their appearance is very well made and their dimensions well proportioned. The Ferris wheel is impressive and, after dark, the lights of the park illuminate the water around it, making the place even more magical. This reflects the image of the amusement park as we imagine it, with its small food stalls and festive atmosphere.

Those who grant the importance at different stages of a person’s life SIM will be filled by this extension High school years. Indeed, the fact of being able to follow and control it during the course day is a new and highly appreciated functionalitynot to mention the various events that complete it.

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