An honest look at all Sims 4: Cats and Dogs has on offer from way too much pet customization (bright pink fur and taco suit, anyone?) to lovable, adoptable strays.

They can also constantly worry about missing out on something, desperately trying to do all the homework, and wonder if these four weeks (in Sims time) of university are really worth it. So, basically my existence minus the plumbob over my head.

Playing her felt natural and meeting people felt seamless. Even though she started out completely alone, my sim soon had one roommate, then another, and then another. Her apartment turned into an episode of Friends with drama, dating hijinks, and going out all the time. It felt like having a real life with real friends doing real things.