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The Sims Mobile

Current app icon for The Sims Mobile
Development
Developer(s)	Firemonkeys Studios (2019-present) EA Mobile^[1] (2018-2019)
Publisher(s)	Electronic Arts
Ratings	12+
Series	The Sims
Release date(s)	November 21, 2017 (Australia, Spain and Brazil) March 6, 2018 (Worldwide)
Technical information
Platform(s)	iOS, Android
Mode(s)	Single-player
System requirements	iOS 9.0 or later Android 4.1 or later
Game features
Genres	Life simulation
Neighborhoods	Briny Heights Parkside Market Square Downtown Waterfront

The Sims Mobile is a free-to-play iOS and Android mobile game from Firemonkeys Studios. The game was soft announced in an online trailer and was released worldwide on March 6, 2018, after being soft launched in Australia, Brazil and Spain for three months. The game was originally meant to be released worldwide on November 21, 2017, but was delayed to spring 2018.

The game has been met with mixed reviews. It has been recognized as offering a closer experience to the PC series of the game, its gameplay being focused on telling stories through Sim's actions.^[2] However, other players found the gameplay boring and lacking in quality and storyline,^[3] especially when compared to The Sims FreePlay.

Official description[]

Express your creativity as you customize your Sims’ distinct appearances and unique personalities, giving them traits and having fun with fashion and hairstyles. Effortlessly build your Sims the perfect home, choosing favorite designs and décor, with more detail than ever before on mobile. Experience the rich and entertaining moments of your Sims’ lives as they accomplish career goals, pursue hobbies, develop relationships, and improve their Lifestyle. Party with friends, socialize around town, attend special events, and give Stickers to your favorite Sims. What stories will you tell?

CREATE UNIQUE SIMS – Customize Sims’ appearances, hairstyles, outfits, makeup, and accessories. From nose to toes, there are endless possibilities! Then put together an unforgettable wardrobe when you team up with Izzy Fabulous in the Fashion Shop. Choose personality traits for each Sim, like Active or Musical, and add more as your Sims gain life experience.

BUILD THE PERFECT HOME – Design your Sims a home where they can experience all that life has to offer. Effortlessly personalize home layouts and designs, selecting from a variety of furniture, appliances, decorations, and even themed collections. Then take your Sims out to discover awesome, customizable venues like a fashion studio, Restaurant, and nightclub.

SHAPE YOUR SIMS’ LIFESTYLE – Guide the stories of your Sims’ lives from careers and hobbies to relationships and families. Pick exciting careers like Fashion Designer and Doctor, and hobbies like Cooking and Guitar playing. Have friendly and romantic relationships with other Sims and take Risky Actions like trying for a kiss or inventing an experimental recipe. Start a family and create a path for future generations by passing down powerful Heirlooms.

PLAY TOGETHER – Host and attend parties with other Sims where you can socialize and earn rewards. Show off your amazing house, develop romantic relationships, and even decide to move in with other people’s Sims. Join special daily events like Speed Dating in the Park or the Market Square Music Festival. Plus, meet other players’ Sims at parties or around town and use Stickers to let them know if they’re Cute, Hot, or Fabulous!

There are endless ways to connect when you craft big and small moments for your Sims, and see where life takes them in The Sims Mobile!

Gameplay[]

In The Sims Mobile, players are able to create unique Sims with the in-game character creator (Create-a-Sim), build houses, start families and control the lives of their Sims.^[4] The game introduces multiplayer elements, as players can 'interact with other players' Sims by attending their parties, tapping on an NPC (non-playable character), or rating their Sims as through a sticker system.

Similarly to previous mobile games in The Sims franchise, energy is used when players take actions with their Sims. Energy can be restored through SimCash, which is earned through in-game quests and micro-transactions. SimCash can also be used to purchase certain premium clothing and furniture options in the game.^[5]

Unlike its predecessor The Sims FreePlay, The Sims Mobile offers a closer experience to the PC series of games in graphical quality. There is a focus on telling stories through Sim's actions, chosen by the player as their Sims go through their career or make relationships. As Sims play through these stories, they are able to level up and unlock new cutscenes. Advancing stories may also unlock new furniture or clothing items.^[6]

Release[]

On May 9, 2017, the game was available for testing on the App Store and Google Play in Brazil.^[7]^[8] On March 6, 2018, The Sims Mobile was launched worldwide, but Hong Kong, Mainland China and other parts of Asia are still not open for download.^[9]

In 2019, development has been transferred from Maxis to Firemonkeys Studios,^[10] which also develops The Sims FreePlay.^[11]

Gallery[]

The Sims Mobile (iOS Android) Soft Launch Trailer Official Mobile Game

The Sims Mobile Worldwide Launch ASP – English

References[]

↑ http://www.mcvpacific.com/news/read/interview-iron-monkey-talk-about-the-sims-going-free-on-ios/088904
↑ TouchArcade: ‘The Sims Mobile’ Launch Day Review – Timers are Made for Real Life (March 6, 2018)
↑ Shacknews: The Sims Mobile Review: Waiting On This World to Change (March 6, 2018)
↑ 10 Things to Get You Excited About The Sims Mobile.
↑ Suckley, Matt (March 13, 2018). How does The Sims Mobile monetise?.
↑ Ford, Eric (March 6, 2018). The Sims Mobile Review.
↑ The Sims is coming to your mobile. Soon (en) (2017-05-11).
↑ 3 Reasons Why Sims Mobile Misses the Mark: In-depth Analysis (en-US).
↑ Willie (2018-03-07). 在手機上模擬市民 EA 遊戲《The Sims Mobile》免費推出 (en-US).
↑ The Sims Mobile Moves to the Land Down Under (May 5, 2019).
↑ Aserit, Mark (2017-05-16). The Sims Mobile Release Date for U.S., U.K., Japan and India (en).

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[1] ttp://www.mcvpacific.com/news/read/interview-iron-monkey-talk-about-the-sims-going-free-on-ios/088904

[2] TouchArcade: ‘The Sims Mobile’ Launch Day Review – Timers are Made for Real Life (March 6, 2018)

[3] Shacknews: The Sims Mobile Review: Waiting On This World to Change (March 6, 2018)

[4] 10 Things to Get You Excited About The Sims Mobile.

[5] Suckley, Matt (March 13, 2018). How does The Sims Mobile monetise?.

[6] Ford, Eric (March 6, 2018). The Sims Mobile Review.

[7] The Sims is coming to your mobile. Soon (en) (2017-05-11).

[8] 3 Reasons Why Sims Mobile Misses the Mark: In-depth Analysis (en-US).

[9] Willie (2018-03-07). 在手機上模擬市民 EA 遊戲《The Sims Mobile》免費推出 (en-US).

[10] The Sims Mobile Moves to the Land Down Under (May 5, 2019).

[11] Aserit, Mark (2017-05-16). The Sims Mobile Release Date for U.S., U.K., Japan and India (en).

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+'''''The Sims Mobile''''' is a [[wikipedia:Free-to-play|free-to-play]] iOS and Android mobile game from [[Firemonkeys Studios]]. The game was soft announced in an online trailer and was released worldwide on March 6, 2018, after being soft launched in Australia, Brazil and Spain for three months. The game was originally meant to be released worldwide on November 21, 2017, but was delayed to spring 2018.
-== Description ==
-'''CREATE AMAZING SIMS'''
+The game has been met with mixed reviews. It has been recognized as offering a closer experience to the PC series of the game, its gameplay being focused on telling stories through Sim's actions.<ref>[https://toucharcade.com/2018/03/06/the-sims-mobile-review/ TouchArcade: ''‘The Sims Mobile’ Launch Day Review – Timers are Made for Real Life'' (March 6, 2018)]</ref> However, other players found the gameplay boring and lacking in quality and storyline,<ref>[https://www.shacknews.com/article/103662/the-sims-mobile-review-waiting-on-this-world-to-change Shacknews: ''The Sims Mobile Review: Waiting On This World to Change'' (March 6, 2018)]</ref> especially when compared to ''[[The Sims FreePlay]]''.
-Customize your [[SimCity|Sims]] with distinct appearances, hairstyles, outfits, and accessories. Add different personality [[Trait (The Sims Medieval)|traits]] and choose their life goals from careers like Fashion Designer, Club DJ, and Doctor, to hobbies like Cooking, Guitar Playing, and Writing.
+==Official description==
-'''BUILD A FANTASTIC HOME'''
+Express your creativity as you customize your Sims’ distinct appearances and unique personalities, giving them traits and having fun with fashion and hairstyles. Effortlessly build your Sims the perfect home, choosing favorite designs and décor, with more detail than ever before on mobile. Experience the rich and entertaining moments of your Sims’ lives as they accomplish career goals, pursue hobbies, develop relationships, and improve their Lifestyle. Party with friends, socialize around town, attend special events, and give Stickers to your favorite Sims. What stories will you tell?
+'''CREATE UNIQUE SIMS''' – Customize Sims’ appearances, hairstyles, outfits, makeup, and accessories. From nose to toes, there are endless possibilities! Then put together an unforgettable wardrobe when you team up with [[Izzy Fabulous]] in the Fashion Shop. Choose personality [[traits]] for each Sim, like Active or Musical, and add more as your Sims gain life experience.
-Design your Sims a home where they can experience all that life has to offer. Effortlessly personalize home layouts and designs, choosing from a variety of furniture, appliances, decorations, and more. Unlock activities like making tacos or thinking in the shower, and decorate with item combination to access unique actions like snuggling on the couch with your sweetheart. Plus, unlock fun venues like a fashion studio, restaurant, and nightclub and customize their layouts.
+'''BUILD THE PERFECT HOME''' – Design your Sims a home where they can experience all that life has to offer. Effortlessly personalize home layouts and designs, selecting from a variety of furniture, appliances, decorations, and even themed collections. Then take your Sims out to discover awesome, customizable venues like a fashion studio, [[Restaurant]], and nightclub.
-'''SHAPE YOUR SIMS’ LEGACY'''
+'''SHAPE YOUR SIMS’ LIFESTYLE''' – Guide the stories of your Sims’ lives from careers and hobbies to relationships and families. Pick exciting careers like Fashion Designer and Doctor, and hobbies like Cooking and Guitar playing. Have friendly and romantic relationships with other Sims and take Risky Actions like trying for a kiss or inventing an experimental recipe. Start a family and create a path for future generations by passing down powerful Heirlooms.
-You have the power to shape your Sims’ families over multiple generations. When your Sims accomplish their career goals and retire, you’ll be rewarded with Heirlooms that unlock hobbies and [[career]]s for future generations, allowing new Sims to tell deeper stories. A grandfather’s success as a local politician may open the path for his granddaughter to be governor, or even president. A mad scientist uncle could inspire his nephew to become an astronaut.
+'''PLAY TOGETHER''' – Host and attend parties with other Sims where you can socialize and earn rewards. Show off your amazing house, develop romantic relationships, and even decide to move in with other people’s Sims. Join special daily events like Speed Dating in the [[Park]] or the Market Square Music [[Festival]]. Plus, meet other players’ Sims at parties or around town and use Stickers to let them know if they’re Cute, Hot, or Fabulous!
-'''PLAY TOGETHER'''
+There are endless ways to connect when you craft big and small moments for your Sims, and see where life takes them in ''The Sims Mobile''!
-Host and attend [[Party|parties]] with other Sims where you can socialize, show off your amazing house, earn rewards, develop romantic relationships, and even decide to move in with other people’s Sims. Sims can also join big moments like The Alien Arrival. There are endless ways to make choices and connections!
-== Events ==
+== Gameplay ==
+In ''The Sims Mobile'', players are able to create unique Sims with the in-game character creator (Create-a-Sim), build houses, start families and control the lives of their Sims.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-mobile/news/sims-mobile-10-things |title=10 Things to Get You Excited About The Sims Mobile |website=[[Electronic Arts]] |access-date=March 14, 2018}}</ref> The game introduces multiplayer elements, as players can 'interact with other players' Sims by attending their parties, tapping on an NPC (non-playable character), or rating their Sims as through a sticker system.
-Similar to [[festivals]] in ''[[The Sims 4: City Living]]'', on certain days there are events in one of the neighborhoods in ''The Sims Mobile''.
-{| class="article-table"
-!Image
-!Event
-!Neighborhood
-!Possible Earnings
-|-
-|[[File:TSM Music Festival.png|thumb|220x220px]]
-|Music Festival
-|Market Square
-|4 Career marks
-Hobby marks
+Similarly to previous mobile games in ''[[The Sims]]'' franchise, energy is used when players take actions with their Sims. Energy can be restored through SimCash, which is earned through in-game quests and micro-transactions. SimCash can also be used to purchase certain premium clothing and furniture options in the game.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.pocketgamer.biz/the-iap-inspector/67730/how-does-the-sims-mobile-monetise/ |title=How does The Sims Mobile monetise? |last=Suckley |first=Matt |date=March 13, 2018 |website=[[Pocket Gamer]] |access-date=March 14, 2018}}</ref>
-Simoleons
-|-
-|
-|Fitness Bootcamp
-|Parkside
-|4 Career marks
-Hobby marks
+Unlike its predecessor ''[[The Sims FreePlay]]'', ''The Sims Mobile'' offers a closer experience to the PC series of games in graphical quality. There is a focus on telling stories through Sim's actions, chosen by the player as their Sims go through their career or make relationships. As Sims play through these stories, they are able to level up and unlock new cutscenes. Advancing stories may also unlock new furniture or clothing items.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://toucharcade.com/2018/03/06/the-sims-mobile-review/ |title=The Sims Mobile Review |last=Ford |first=Eric |date=March 6, 2018 |website=[[TouchArcade]] |access-date=March 30, 2018}}</ref>
-Simoleons
-|-
+== Release ==
-|
+On May 9, 2017, the game was available for testing on the App Store and Google Play in Brazil.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-05-11|title=The Sims is coming to your mobile. Soon|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/sims-mobile-release-date-android-ios-ea-games-app-a7729711.html|access-date=2020-12-09|website=The Independent|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=3 Reasons Why Sims Mobile Misses the Mark: In-depth Analysis|url=https://www.deconstructoroffun.com/blog/2018/7/2/simz|access-date=2020-12-09|website=Deconstructor of Fun|language=en-US}}</ref> On March 6, 2018, ''The Sims Mobile'' was launched worldwide, but Hong Kong, Mainland China and other parts of Asia are still not open for download.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Willie|date=2018-03-07|title=在手機上模擬市民 EA 遊戲《The Sims Mobile》免費推出|url=https://www.newmobilelife.com/2018/03/07/iphone-ipad-android-free-app-the-sims-mobile/|access-date=2020-12-09|website=New MobileLife 流動日報|language=en-US}}</ref>
-|
-|
+In 2019, development has been transferred from Maxis to Firemonkeys Studios,<ref>{{Cite web|date=May 5, 2019|title=The Sims Mobile Moves to the Land Down Under|url=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/news/tsm-moves-to-the-land-down-under|access-date=May 26, 2019|website=[[EA]]}}</ref> which also develops ''[[The Sims FreePlay]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Aserit|first=Mark|date=2017-05-16|title=The Sims Mobile Release Date for U.S., U.K., Japan and India|url=https://www.gospelherald.com/articles/70467/20170516/sims-mobile-release-date-u-s-k-japan-india.htm|access-date=2020-12-09|website=Breaking Christian News: World, Business, and More {{!}} The Gospel Herald|language=en}}</ref>
-|
-|}
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+TSM AND EN 1920x1080 CBScreen02.jpg
+The Sims Mobile screenshot 4 'Shape your Sims' lifestyle'.png
+The Sims Mobile screenshot 5 'Play together'.png
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+The Sims Mobile (iOS Android) Soft Launch Trailer Official Mobile Game
+The Sims Mobile Worldwide Launch ASP – English
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+SimsMobileIconGraceAnansi.png
+SimsMobileIconYukiBehr.png
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