EA has released the Legacy Collections of The Sims 1 and The Sims 2 on Steam, but the response has been less than stellar. These games are currently rated as ‘Mixed’ based on user reviews, with many players reporting issues such as crashes and bugs. An EA representative acknowledged the reports and mentioned that the team is investigating the problems.
Issues Observed by Users:
- No UI scaling for resolutions of 1080p and above, resulting in small and hard-to-read icons.
- The Neighborhood view appears as a small, low-resolution window.
- Crashes during gameplay and at launch.
- Absence of modern features like Steam Cloud saves and MacOS support.
- Retention of known bugs from the original release of The Sims 2.
It’s noteworthy that while some reviewers argue against UI complaints, overall sentiment leans toward disappointment with these re-releases, especially given their price points of $20 and $30, respectively. Many see these titles as basic ports that lack the quality enhancements expected in modern releases. This situation draws parallels to the troubled launch of the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection, which faced backlash due to similar issues.
