Why do new life sim games fail to dethrone The Sims?

Sci-Fi, Dystopian & Simulation Game
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I’ve noticed a pattern in the sim gaming world. A new game pops up and everyone loses their minds. They swear they’ll ditch The Sims for good. But it never sticks.

Remember Paralives? Same story. Now Iznoi’s getting all the hype. Sure, they’re throwing money at influencers to build buzz. But will it last?

Here’s the thing: The Sims has been around forever. It’s got a hardcore fanbase. New games need time to build that kind of loyalty.

Don’t get me wrong. I’m all for competition. Maybe it’ll light a fire under EA. But history shows these hyped-up newcomers tend to fizzle out.

What do you guys think? Can Iznoi or any other game really challenge The Sims’ crown? Or are we stuck in this cycle of hype and disappointment?

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The Sims has a huge advantage with its years of content and devoted fanbase. Iznoi might be cool, but it’s got big shoes to fill. I’m keeping an eye on it though. Always fun to see new ideas in the genre.

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Gotta say, The Sims is hard to beat. Been playing it forever and there’s just so much to do.

New games like Iznoi sound cool, but they’ve got a long way to go. Maybe if they stick around and keep adding stuff, they’ll be worth checking out.

For now, I’m happy building my Sim empires.

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Iznoi looks promising, but The Sims has a huge head start.

Custom content and mods are a big deal too.

New games need time to build up that kinda stuff.

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I’ve been playing The Sims since the first game, and it’s hard to beat that nostalgia factor. New games might look cool, but they’re starting from scratch. The Sims has years of content, mods, and a huge community behind it.

That said, competition is good. Maybe one of these new games will stick around long enough to become a real alternative. For now, I’m skeptical but open-minded. I’ll probably check out Iznoi, but I’m not ready to ditch my Sims addiction just yet.

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I’ve tried a few Sims alternatives, but they never quite hit the mark. The Sims just has so much depth after all these years.

Still, I’m curious about Iznoi. Maybe it’ll bring something fresh to the genre. Could be fun to try out, even if it doesn’t become my main life sim.

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I’ve seen this cycle play out so many times. New life sims come and go, but The Sims keeps chugging along.

It’s not just about features. The Sims has this massive ecosystem of custom content and mods. That’s hard to replicate overnight.

Iznoi looks cool, but I’m not holding my breath. I’ll probably check it out, but The Sims isn’t going anywhere on my hard drive. It’s like comfort food for gamers at this point.

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I think it’s tough for new life sims to compete with The Sims because of its massive content library and modding scene. EA’s had decades to refine the formula.

That said, I’m always down to try new games in the genre. Iznoi looks interesting, but I’m not getting my hopes up too high. We’ll see if it can bring something truly unique to the table or if it’ll just be another flash in the pan.