Apparently they are compatible with modern operating systems but I'm wondering to what degree and if the modded releases fans put together (The Sims 2 Starter Pack a prime example) are going to be better in some aspects.
this post was submitted on 01 Feb 2025
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Some franchises are morally correct to pirate, and The Sims is probably the flagship example. Paradox games are also strong contenders, though not quite as egregious.
Like, get yourself a repack with all the DLC, treat yo self.
Oh I did that. Let me tell you, even for free... Only do that if you're ready to lose days of your time trying to make the things work.
Sims 3 and 4 with full DLCs are basically unmaintainable. It's not the repack's fault, they're just a complete mess.
Plus 4 is boring as hell, worst gameplay loop of the whole series.
The only reason to buy The Sims is for planting on scapegoats.