Feels empty?

[sigina ✝]

Is it just me, or does inZOI feel a bit empty and soulless? Watching streams and videos, it seems like it lacks personality compared to The Sims. It looks fun and visually impressive, but something about it feels lifeless, like there’s no real depth to the characters or world.

edit: I'm not hating on the game, and I'm definitely not talking about Sims 4, this is just my first impression.

I get the appeal of the features but for me it’s more about the overall feeling. The game looks good but the vibe doesn’t hit the same as the older Sims. It just feels a bit dull from watching it, like PlayStation Home, lots of customization but not much personality behind it

[Nezuko Pizza Delivery]

Go play the sims then

[mozzarxlla]

It does feel a little empty. Not anymore than the sims though. I think this games gameplay style is a little slower with progression though. In the sims I can meet someone, fall in love, get married, get pregnant. All in under an hour. This game does not seem to allow for that, forcing it be more organic

[sigina ✝]

Originally posted by Nezuko Pizza Delivery:

Go play the sims then :sakurabeachmomokolaugh:

Ah yes, the classic snotty “just go play that” reply

[cheebus weebus]

Originally posted by Ciggy ✝:

Originally posted by Nezuko Pizza Delivery:

Go play the sims then :sakurabeachmomokolaugh:

Ah yes, the classic snotty “just go play that” reply

well why dont you go play something else also you dont even own the game

[sigina ✝]

Originally posted by cheebus weebus:

Originally posted by Ciggy ✝:

Ah yes, the classic snotty “just go play that” reply

well why dont you go play something else also you dont even own the game

Yeah, because having a first impression on a game now requires ownership. Guess nobody can ever discuss movies they haven’t watched or critique trailers either. Flawless logic.

[NxtDef]

To be fair it is early access, You can't expect a full launch experience right away. Will probably take a few years to get to that stage.

[ŁōãF]

Originally posted by cheebus weebus:

Originally posted by Ciggy ✝:

Ah yes, the classic snotty “just go play that” reply

well why dont you go play something else also you dont even own the game

I mean, yes?

Why take the energy and complain about something instead of just doing something that makes you happy?

[Nezuko Pizza Delivery]

Originally posted by NxtDef:

To be fair it is early access, You can't expect a full launch experience right away. Will probably take a few years to get to that stage.

OP comparing a decades old game with a bunch of dlcs and updates to an early access game.

[★ GallowDancer]

Games only just come out in EA. So it's bound to not be complete. You know what to expect when getting an EA.

[Xafron Chi]

OP is asking a genuine question. There's no need for salty responses like that.

If you played it, does it feel empty or lifeless?

Why or why not?

If the best you can say is "go play The Sims then" you haven't helped show why this game is good.

[mirta000]

I was surprised by how much things does your singular trait influence, as it clearly lists it in character creator (it gives likes, dislikes, bonuses to certain abilities, influences need decay and how your zoi interacts with other zois).

I am also quite enjoying their ambitions system that is more of like a way to live your life and what you're striving for.

In general I've been vibing. "Visit the temple, wish for good luck, chat up some people", "visit the game cafe, play on computer, socialize a bit", "visit the coffee shop, invite my crush over, have a good time flirting and drinking coffee".

It never felt empty, the streets have zois on them, there are street musicians, the cars are flowing, there are things to do, but it is chill. It doesn't feel like your average mega-drama game.

Then again my neighbourhood is set to medium and not apocalyptic, so I suppose I could create the drama if I wanted, but I don't, I just want to chill lol.

So, honestly, I'm happy, but different people will want different things and that's alright. That's why having a lot of different games is great!

Originally posted by Xafron Chi:

OP is asking a genuine question. There's no need for salty responses like that.

If you played it, does it feel empty or lifeless?

Why or why not?

If the best you can say is "go play The Sims then" you haven't helped show why this game is good.

I tried my best to answer honestly. I hope it helps!

[Lv1 Magikarp]

The Sims is tbf and this is Early Access

[cheebus weebus]

Originally posted by Ciggy ✝:

Originally posted by cheebus weebus:

well why dont you go play something else also you dont even own the game

Yeah, because having a first impression on a game now requires ownership. Guess nobody can ever discuss movies they haven’t watched or critique trailers either. Flawless logic.

why dont you just go and play sims then if so much better

[Lithurge]

Yep it's early access, so you can expect it to feel less than polished or 'empty'.

There's a roadmap that says what's being added as part of early access:

https://game8.co/games/inZOI/archives/505159

[Lv1 Magikarp]

Originally posted by cheebus weebus:

Originally posted by Ciggy ✝:

Yeah, because having a first impression on a game now requires ownership. Guess nobody can ever discuss movies they haven’t watched or critique trailers either. Flawless logic.

or you just low tier baiter and okay you dont like the game can you just move on then cos i dont think anyone cares about what you think so go back and sims

Yup they don't even own it.