The Sims 4’s Gallery Needs a Canvas Makeover

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The Sims 4 stands out significantly not just in the realm of life simulations, but also within the entire The Sims series. As the longest-standing game in the franchise to date, details about Project Rene remain undisclosed. However, InZOI , a relatively recent entry, is giving The Sims 4 a tough challenge with one distinctive feature that appears to have been drawn from the former. Launched in early access on March 28, InZOI might be new, but it has already introduced gameplay elements that are noticeable improvements upon familiar aspects cherished by players. Specifically, the creative canvas in inZOi is something that The Sims‘ gallery could potentially learn from.

The Gallery Could Learn a Thing Or Two from InZOI’s Canvas

Players will quickly notice that the “Canvas” in InZOI shares numerous resemblances to The Sims 4’s Gallery. Just like the Gallery, Canvas is presented as an in-game social media platform for sharing user-generated content. For instance, players of The Sims 4 can share their buildings, characters, pet designs, tattoos, and a myriad of other creations in the Gallery. Judging from the Canvas website, it seems that InZOI’s implementation of this feature will also allow for sharing of player-made Zois (InZOI’s term for their Sims) and build designs.

It’s worth mentioning that Canvas differs from the Gallery in several aspects, which Maxis should be aware of. Considering the persistent complaints from Simmers about problems with the Gallery since its launch, it’s crucial to address these issues. For instance, one significant concern is the lengthy loading times experienced when uploading designs to the Gallery and during gameplay. Another issue is the game’s filter system, as players often find it challenging to locate desired items within the Gallery due to extensive search times.

It appears that Krafton, the publisher of InZOI, has addressed the concerns raised earlier by designing Canvas to avoid those same issues. Given that InZOI is a newcomer, it’s not entirely fair to compare load times between the Gallery and Canvas. However, one of Canvas’ key selling points lies in its social media integration within the game. The layout of Canvas resembles a social media platform more so than the Gallery, which feels like an online shopping experience. Furthermore, Canvas emphasizes InZOI creators and has a dynamic ranking system that regularly updates. Although the Gallery occasionally showcases creators and designs, it seems that Canvas is developing a specialized feed and competitive environment for InZOI creators.

How the Gallery Could Be Improved by Canvas

Maxis might pay attention to Canvas once they manage to enhance the Gallery. At present, the Gallery seems devoid of a strong sense of community. The addition of tattoo designs in the latest Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack has provided Simmers with more reasons to explore the Gallery, but the interface remains dull and confusing. Introducing a “Featured” section or a ranking system like InZOI, along with a social media-style design, could potentially foster this feeling of community.

To sum up, the Gallery was an innovative and well-received concept that has sparked a more contemporary, streamlined version in Canvas. As InZOI is still new, the ultimate success of Canvas remains uncertain, but early feedback has been positive. There’s still room for growth as the developer of The Sims fine-tunes the Gallery, as it appears that a genuine rivalry between InZOI and The Sims 4 has emerged.

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2025-03-29 03:34