{"id":178133,"date":"2021-01-27T10:32:46","date_gmt":"2021-01-27T10:32:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamerant.com\/sims-4-paranormal-stuff-pack-dlc-review\/"},"modified":"2021-01-27T10:32:46","modified_gmt":"2021-01-27T10:32:46","slug":"the-sims-4-paranormal-stuff-pack-dlc-review-game-rant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itteacheritfreelance.hk\/wordpress\/index.php\/2021\/01\/27\/the-sims-4-paranormal-stuff-pack-dlc-review-game-rant\/","title":{"rendered":"The Sims 4: Paranormal Stuff Pack DLC Review | Game Rant"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The news of The Sims 4: Paranormal<\/em><\/strong> stuff pack had The Sims<\/em><\/a> community a-buzz, and it wasn\u2019t from the spine-tingling horrors that awaited. The developer introduced the ideas for a stuff pack of this caliber back when Nifty Knitting<\/em> won the community vote, but the idea for \u201cHappy Haunts\u201d went over well with much of the community. Though the original pitch has a few elements found in the Paranormal<\/em> stuff pack, this pack is also much more refined than the \u201cHappy Haunts\u201d idea, which works to its advantage.<\/p>\n

It would be obtuse to say this pack is for everyone, but there\u2019s a lot of great content from CAS (Create-a-Sim) to Build\/Buy mode to Live mode. Supernatural fans will definitely have fun with this pack, but other Sims 4<\/em> players who aren\u2019t fans of the occult will find use in the CAS and Build\/Buy items as well. Although it\u2019s only a stuff pack, there\u2019s a little there for everyone, no matter the type of Sims<\/em> player. The Sims 4: Paranormal<\/em> stuff pack is by no means perfect<\/a>, but it\u2019s fun, quirky, and definitely brings the scare factor.<\/p>\n

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Being a stuff pack, there weren\u2019t a lot of CAS items added, but what it included fulfills the bohemian vibe of the pack with flying colors. Flowy, open-chested shirts coupled with layered necklaces and patterned pants help bring boho-chic to life in The Sims 4<\/em><\/a>. The new pair of chunky, open-toed boots does look a little strange with the \u201cclay\u201d texture of Sims\u2019 toes, but that\u2019s pretty much forgotten after taking a look at the gorgeous floor-length, open shirt paired with shorts. While this style isn\u2019t for everyone, those who have been looking to create bohemian Sims will be in luck with these CAS items.<\/p>\n

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Much like CAS, the Build\/Buy aspects of this pack are very niche. However, it wouldn\u2019t be too bold to say that the Build\/Buy mode items<\/a> are more versatile than the CAS ones. The furniture items added are both new and old at the same time\u2014a perfect boho vibe. The seance table is nice, especially when coupled with a crystal ball, but even if the table has a \u201cspecial\u201d chair for the Medium, Sims will randomly choose a chair each time\u2014even if players tell their Sim to sit first and then use the table. It\u2019s not a big deal, but can be a little annoying if there\u2019s a certain vision players are hoping to accomplish.<\/p>\n

Gameplay in Live mode is really where the Paranormal<\/em> stuff pack shines<\/a>, though. The new Haunted House lot type is positively spooky at times; full of random flickering lights, suddenly appearing dolls, and plenty of things that go bump in the night. Both players and Sims will hear unearthly voices out of nowhere and loud thumps that have no discernable origin. When playing late at night, it\u2019s definitely a terrifying experience, even for a game like The Sims 4<\/em>.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s not even mentioning the vengeful spirit from Guidry the (friendly) Ghost\u2019s past who will make an appearance either while a Sim is living in a Haunted House or working as a Paranormal Investigator<\/a>. We won\u2019t reveal her name, but this ghastly ghost will be recognizable immediately and strike terror into every Sim near her. Watch out, because she likes to blow out Spirit Candles\u2014the thing that protects Sims from bad juju.<\/p>\n

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As previously predicted, the \u201cMedium\u201d skill only goes up to level 5, which makes it easier for Sims to break into the Paranormal Investigator career. After chatting with Guidry or purchasing a Paranormal Investigator license from the Rewards Store, Sims are ready to begin their freelance career. The \u201cEasy\u201d and \u201cAdept\u201d levels were fairly easy to play through, but the \u201cExpert\u201d level was<\/a>, unsurprisingly, kind of challenging.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s fairly monotonous per job (kick a doll here, mop up slime there, do a mobile seance here), but the game glitched when it came time for the third investigation level. It took the Sim to an apartment that was definitely haunted, but no matter how many Specters were asked to leave<\/a> or how much slime was mopped up, the progress bar stayed at zero. This was disheartening and feels like an oversight that shouldn\u2019t have been missed. It\u2019s nice the game will randomly generate townie houses as haunted, but it should\u00a0function properly for all lot types first.<\/p>\n

There was also the return of Bonehilda, the iconic skeleton maid<\/a> from The Sims: Makin\u2019 Magic<\/em>. It upset some fans that Sims can only summon her via the seance table and she \u201clost\u201d her iconic coffin, but that doesn\u2019t feel like an issue in-game. However, it seems strange that Sims must first have the \u201cMedium\u201d skill past level one to summon Bonehilda when there was never a skill requirement in previous games. She is also romanceable, which has never happened in past iterations of the game. Bonehilda will be an eternal girlfriend, as there is no option to marry her.<\/p>\n

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There are a few nice Easter eggs tucked away within the game, such as the \u201cI Ain\u2019t Afraid of No Ghosts\u201d<\/a> Confident mood after a successful seance. Another nice nod to previous Sims<\/em> games, most notably The Sims 2<\/em>, are the automatically generated names for the Specters inside their jars. When clicking the \u201cName\u201d option, players will see either \u201cOlive\u201d or \u201cOphelia\u201d in the auto-filled box\u2014an explicit reference to The Sims 2<\/em> townies Olive Specter and her niece Ophelia Nigmos (also known as Ophelia Specter.)<\/p>\n

Overall, The Sims 4: Paranormal<\/em> stuff pack accomplishes what it sets out to do. It provides players with a new, spooky experience that hasn\u2019t been in the game previously. There were a few bugs, like the apartment mishap and an instance where a bed had to be removed in order to get rid of a creepy doll, but these things can be fixed easily with patches. It would be a stretch to say every Sims 4<\/em> player needs this pack, but for those who enjoy occult gameplay and artsy\/boho CAS and Build\/Buy items, this will definitely soothe that itch\u2014just make sure it\u2019s not a ghost hand doing the scratching.<\/p>\n

The Sims 4: Paranormal Stuff<\/em><\/strong> launches January 26 for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. Game Rant was provided a PC code for this review.<\/p>\n

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