Sims 1 Tutorial House and Family Recreated in The Sims 4

Sims 1 Tutorial House and Family Recreated in The Sims 4

Key Takeaways

  • A fan recreated the original Sims tutorial house and Newbie family in The Sims 4, showcasing nostalgia for the classic game.
  • The Sims 4 continues to grow with new content.

As someone who has spent countless hours creating and managing virtual lives since the dawn of The Sims era, it warms my digital heart to see such a nostalgic recreation of the original tutorial house and Newbie family in The Sims 4. This creative tribute not only showcases the enduring appeal of the franchise but also reminds us all that there’s something truly special about returning to our roots.


A skilled player in ‘The Sims 4’ reminisced about the initial installment of the popular series by meticulously replicating the tutorial house from the original ‘The Sims’ game released in 2000. This faithful reproduction includes an authentic recreation of the first family players encounter, affectionately called the Newbies, which the enthusiast also painstakingly recreated within the game.

Initially introduced back in 2000 for personal computers, The Sims has remained a popular choice over the years thanks to numerous sequels, offshoots, and additional content that peaked with its widely acclaimed fourth main installment in 2014. As the game marks its tenth anniversary this year, The Sims 4 still receives regular updates and players continue to find innovative ways to use it.

One such example is Reddit user Derpy_Banette, who used the house-building and customization mechanics in The Sims 4 to build a replica of the starter house from the original Sims game and shared it on the series’ official subreddit. The post consists of several images of the house’s interior and exterior, which is fully furnished to replicate its look from the classic PC game in a nostalgic show of creativity.

The Sims 4 Player Recreates a Classic Home From the Original Game

To wholeheartedly stick with the game’s theme, the player recreated the initial playable family from the original game, often referred to as the Newbie family, who are intended to live in the house while players get accustomed to the game mechanics. The Newbies are a consistent feature across the series, appearing in multiple games within the franchise and even introducing a pet dog named Buddy when the Pets expansion for “The Sims 2” was released.

Regardless, the user-generated content underscores the enduring impact of the franchise as The Sims persistently develops and diversifies, branching out into diverse avenues and genres to broaden its audience reach. Interestingly, The Sims 4 was made available for free play in 2022, with the publisher Electronic Arts opting to prioritize regular paid expansions and fresh content updates for the game instead.

As the current main series installment thrives and maintains a substantial player base, Electronic Arts (EA) has unveiled several intriguing new projects that suggest a shift in direction for the franchise. The enigmatic “Project Rene” is progressing, leaving fans speculating about potential features of the next major entry. Meanwhile, a fresh take on The Sims has emerged, with its debut being the upcoming mobile game titled “The Sims Labs: Town Stories.

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2024-10-06 20:13