In The Sims 3, you got the opportunity to throw open the doors and explore the neighborhood — well in The Sims 4, it's time to look within the mind, body and heart of your Sims for an amazingly rich and incredibly lifelike story that you won't forget. The beauty of The Sims is that it simulates life and hands the controls over to you, but what is life without emotion? For the first time, your Sims feel and express emotions with a diverse range and depth that can be influenced by other Sims, actions, memories or even the clothing and objects you choose. What could be more true to life than that?With intelligence and emotional depth, your Sims will move, behave and interact more naturally than ever before. From multitasking to expressing their mood through the way they walk, your Sims continually show a greater depth of character that creates a world of possibilities for rich, interesting stories. Choose your Sims' personalities and select their aspirations, then walk with them down the path toward their lifelong goals through their thoughts, social skills, careers and memories. Besides a greater wealth of emotion, The Sims 4 delivers an array of exciting new features, such as a powerful Create a Sim mode that gives you the freedom to sculpt Sims with tactile precision and a new room-based Build mode to help you construct the home of your dreams. Vibrant new neighborhoods give you a diverse and brilliant variety of lots, while new objects, outfits and traits motivate you to complete events, discover collectibles and unlock achievements. Share it all with your fellow Sims-lovers and download community creations for an all-new look. The Sims 4 inspires greater creativity and longevity from you while delivering deep intelligence and emotion for an unforgettable simulation experience that brings your stories to life.