The Sims themselves are just about okay in The Sims 4, which makes it much harder to develop exciting stories for them. Related: The Sims 2 Features That The Sims 4 Still Needs Unlike Sims 2, there are no preset neighborhood relationships or dramas, and unlike Sims 3, it was so much harder to go out and create memorable ones unless players put in some real effort. Yet it’s no secret that Sims 4 has been a little lacking in the storytelling department compared to its counterparts. The Sims franchise has long been known for its fun and quirky (if somewhat unrealistic) gameplay.