The Sims: Legacy Collection
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Critic Reviews for The Sims: Legacy Collection
The people who will get the most value out of these Legacy Collection games will be those who, like me, have fond memories of playing the originals two decades ago, or fans of the series who may have missed out on experiencing these and go into it knowing that it will be more of a retro gaming experience. The Sims 1 & 2 Legacy Collections have a lot to offer, and hopefully the game crashes will be nonexistent soon.
The Sims still has its own charm today, especially because of very special locations such as the City of Magic and a great soundtrack. The nostalgia could have been so beautiful, but unfortunately the game still struggles with major technical problems, so that testing it was a real test of patience because it kept crashing. At this point, unfortunately, we cannot in good conscience make a clear recommendation to buy the game. The Sims 2, on the other hand, runs flawlessly and is still fun to play with its many great options. The campus and the vacation destinations in particular are really great here and make you want to unpack part 2 of The Sims again. All in all, I was very happy about the trip into the past and I really hope that the technology will also play along soon so that you can really enjoy the retro gaming evening.
Review in German | Read full review
The Sims Legacy Collection delivers a nostalgic experience with the original game, offering classic gameplay and charm. However, its technical limitations make it better suited for long-time fans rather than newcomers.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
While the nostalgia factor is strong, it’s clear that some of these classics need better optimization to truly shine on modern hardware. Until then, revisiting The Sims might require some patience—but for those willing to push through, there’s still plenty of fun to be had. The game still requires significant effort to run properly on Windows 10 and 11, despite being optimized for these operating systems. On a positive note, both The Sims and The Sims 2 retain their classic appeal, originating from an era before the industry’s full shift toward a heavy reliance on downloadable content (DLC). In contrast, the modern iterations of The Sims franchise have seen a decline in quality, largely due to this trend.
A nostalgic re-release that'll sure to delight fans both new and old. Though I was lucky to avoid performance issues, newer machines may run the risk of them.
