EA's move to re-release
The Sims 1 and The Sims 2 as part of the Sims Legacy Collection were actually to celebrate 25 years for the franchise. However, in place of cheers from fans, the collection is receiving heavy criticism. Players described it as a "lazy cash grab," listing technical issues upon technical issues, a lack of real improvements, and a hefty $40 price point.
What is in the Sims Legacy Collection?
The Sims Legacy Collection includes The Sims 1 and The Sims 2, with some minor updates such as ultrawide support and higher resolutions like 1440p. While these improvements were welcomed, fans expected more from a 25th-anniversary celebration.
- Unfortunately, the re-releases are plagued with technical issues, including:
- Inability to launch the game in resolutions other than 800×600.
- Frequent crashes leading to lost progress.
- Lack of Steam achievements, a standard feature in modern re-releases.
These issues have frustrated players even more, given the $40 price tag.
Fan Backlas
The Sims Legacy Collection received "mixed" reviews on Steam, with numerous fans expressing dissatisfaction. Here's what some of the players say:
- Gylala (Steam User): "No fixes or anything, just a cash grab re-release. What a joke. This trash for the 25th anniversary? It shows EA put as much effort and quality into this as anything they have for years now, meaning nothing.
- Sprague (Steam User): "This screams 'lazy cash grab' and honestly, it hurts. I know it's not a remaster, but I wish we had more stuff than just 'hey, let's make y'all pay for a quick compatibility fix that you could get on the internet for free, from fans that actually care cause we obviously don't.'"
Many fans feel that EA is milking their nostalgia without putting enough effort into the delivery of a product.
Missed Opportunity
The re-release of The Sims 1 and The Sims 2 could have been a great nostalgic celebration for long-time fans. Instead, it has turned into a frustrating source. Lack of meaningful updates and the hefty price tag has left players undervalued.
This disappointment is compounded by the cancellation of The Sims 5, which reportedly scrapped the game to focus on supporting The Sims 4. Broken re-releases for fans only seem to add salt to the wound.
