The Sims 4 is the lastest game (and maybe the last) of the franchise created by Maxis Studios and published by EA Games, as a direct sequel to the games The Sims 1, The Sims 2 and The Sims 3, bringing not only a lot of innovation in terms of visuals, but also in the sims’ artificial intelligence, allowing them to perform two actions at the same time for the first time (and they also learned to get out of the pool from the edge without needing a ladder).
However, some of the changes made by EA greatly displeased players, such as, for example, the end of the open world and the removal of a lot of content that previously came in the base game, transferred to expansion packs released in the future. Another factor that fans of the game are very unhappy with are the prices charged for each of these packages.
But here, we’re only talking about the coolest parts, which are the Easter eggs that you can find in the game and some that you may have missed. So let's go through them and, if there are any missing, just leave it in the comments.
The Coolest Easter Eggs in The Sims 4
1. Strange Paintings: Sometimes when your Sims paint, they may create a piece that depicts a strange creature. This painting is, in fact, a reference to one of the creatures from the game Spore, also published by EA. In the Scary pack, you can buy frames that change from normal to scary versions after a while.
2. Trolling: If the Sim is experiencing emotions such as angry or playful, or has the “Mean” or “Evil” traits, they will unlock an interaction on the computer or tablet called “Troll Teh Forums”. Interestingly, typos in the interaction name are intentional.
3. Tragic Clown is back! The Sims 1 players may recognize the “Tragic Clown” painting. It works in a similar way to the original game: when interacting with it, the Sim stares for a few seconds before starting to cry. Soon, a sound is played and a notification appears indicating that the Tragic Clown is nearby. Moments later, he appears. The clown's goal is to cheer up his Sims, but he always fails in a comical way.
However, there’s currently a bug: instead of the real Tragic Clown, a random Sim can be summoned. Still, it’s possible to access the classic clown look (makeup, hair and clothes), the special mood “Tragic Clown” and perform specific interactions, such as “Failed Juggling” and “Animating Tragically”.
4. References to books: There are several literary references in the book titles of The Sims 4. There’s a decorative poster called “Henry Puffer Poster”, which shows a young wizard. This is an obvious reference to the character Harry Potter. Additionally, several book titles also make references to real books, such as:
• Lord of Swings (references The Lord of the Rings).
• A Game of Groans (references A Game of Thrones).
• The Bladder Games (references The Hunger Games).
• The First Unicorn (references The Last Unicorn).
• The Frequently Ending Story (references The NeverEnding Story).
• How I Dumped Your Father (references How I Met Your Mother).
• 50 Shades of My Windows (references 50 Shades of Grey).
• Charlotte’s Pig (references Charlotte’s Web).
• Where the Boardwalk Ends (references Where the Sidewalk Ends).
5. Scenes from The Sims 3: The TV channels that appear in The Sims 4 use scenes recorded in The Sims 3 (as well as in previous games). On the romance channel, there’s a series that references the plot of the show Downton Abbey, including a similar title.
6. Haduken!! There’s an unlockable punching bag that features a sequence of buttons on the side. This is a reference to the “Hadouken” from the Street Fighter game.
7. Singing with Curtains: One of the terrain brushes is called “Field of Flowers”, with the description: “Perfect for singing and jumping, especially using curtains.” This is a reference to the film The Sound of Music, in the scene where children sing and dance on a hill wearing clothes made from curtains.
8. Dial-up Internet: When your Sims perform the hacking interaction, the sound played is similar to that of dial-up internet connections.
9. David Bowie: One of the tips displayed on the loading screen says: "What power? The power of voodoo! Who does it? You do it!", a reference to the song Magic Dance, sung by David Bowie in the film Labyrinth .
10. References to series: In Oasis Springs, there’s a family called "The Roomies", made up of three boys and one girl. This family references the show New Girl. The description mentions that they look like characters from a sitcom, and the sim's name, Zoe Patel, refers to actress Zooey Deschanel. The title of the Level 1 Programming skill book is Turn It Off and On Again, a reference to the famous recurring joke from the series The IT Crowd.
11. What's up doc? In the lesson menu, there’s a page titled “Bunnies,” with the description “Yes, Bunnies.” This is a reference to the Looney Tunes character Bugs Bunny.
12. Influence the baby's gender: Just like in The Sims 3, it’s possible to influence the baby's gender during pregnancy:
◦ Eating more carrots and listening to alternative music increases the chances of having a boy.
◦ Eating more strawberries and listening to pop music increases the chances of having a girl.
13. References to drinks: When purchasing the Personal Magic Tea Maker, you can prepare teas. One of them is called Earl Gray Hot, a reference to Star Trek, where Captain Picard of the USS Enterprise often orders tea with that specific phrase. In the Mixology skill, it’s possible to prepare a drink called Dim and Gusty in the original English, which refers to the real cocktail called Dark and Stormy.
14. More Futurama: There’s a hidden achievement called What Makes a Sim Turn Neutral, obtained by maintaining the "Fine" mood for 48 hours. The name is a reference to an episode of Futurama that contains the phrase “What makes a man turn neutral?”. In the game, you can also find a frog called Hypnofrog, a reference to Hypnotoad, the hypnotic frog that controls minds in Futurama.
15. *References to Songs:
16. Postcards and Virtual Friends: On your computer, you can find virtual pen pals who send postcards from places like Sunset Valley, Isla Paradiso, Twinbrook and Moonlight Falls. These are playable worlds from The Sims 3. One card comes from Little Heaven, a town from The Sims Social.
17. Retro Music: By upgrading the stereo for better reception, you unlock the Retro radio station, which plays soundtracks from The Sims 1, The Sims 2, and The Sims 3.
18. Spirited Away: In the Outdoor Retreat expansion, it’s possible to capture an insect called Dust Spirit, which looks like the small creatures that come out of the coal ash in the movie Spirited Away.
19. Theme Hospital: In the Expansion Get to Work, it’s possible to find a patient with the Bloody Hat disease. This is a reference to a similar condition in the game Theme Hospital.
20. Swedish Cook: Still in Get To Work, the author of the third volume of the Cooking Skills book is Swedish Cook, a character from the Sesame Street series. The previous volumes were written by Frank Oz and Bill Barreda, both puppeteers who played the character.
21. Alien TV Channels: As a scientist, you can create a satellite dish that unblocks an alien TV channel with programs such as sitcoms, news and cooking shows all starring aliens.
22. Planet Sixam: It’s possible to visit the alien planet Sixam as a scientist or using the rocket skill. The name of the planet is "Maxis" (The Sims’ developer) spelled backwards.
23. Monster! In Get Together, if you go to The Bluffs and look at the sea, you can see a monster called Simmonster which submerges and reappears occasionally. It has been confirmed that the monster is female and is called Emily.
24. Don't Wake the Llama: The board game "Don't Wake the Llama!" It’s similar to the real Jenga game.
25. It's over Anakin!! There’s a bench called “High Ground”, whose description mentions a fight near a lava lake, a reference to the scene from Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, in which Obi-Wan Kenobi duels against Anakin Skywalker.
26. More Mass Effect: The Get Together club system introduces pre-created clubs called "Paragon" and "Renegade" in the original. These names are a reference to the Mass Effect series, where these are the protagonist's moral alignment options. One of the games available on the console is called "Density Effect", a reference to the Mass Effect series. After completing the game, the player can receive the "Commander Shepard" moodlet, an allusion to the franchise's protagonist.
27. In another Castle: Another game available on the console is "Genius Curse". After finishing the game, the moodlet received contains the description “the princess is in another video game”, a reference to the classic Super Mario Bros., where Toad says that “the princess is in another castle.”
28. Lie Cake or not?: There’s a painting called "This Cake Is No Lie", a reference to the game Portal and the famous phrase "The Cake Is a Lie."
29. Private Diary in Family Life: In Family Life, you can buy a private diary to help children and teenagers deal with their emotions. The black version of the diary resembles the Death Note, from the manga and anime of the same name.
30. Medical Toy in Family Life: Children who frequently play with the medical toy may, as they grow up and pursue a career as a doctor in Get to Work, receive a moodlet called “I Became a Doctor”, mentioning that it was your childhood dream.
31. "Doge" meme in Cats and Dogs: There’s a wallpaper called "Doge", a reference to the internet meme of the same name.
32. "Stinky Pet": When a pet is dirty, the Sim can receive the "Stinky Pet" moodlet, a reference to the song "Smelly Cat", sung by Phoebe in Friends. The Description says: “Stinky Pet, it’s not your fault.”
33. 2D Cats: In some neighborhoods in Brindleton Bay, it’s possible to see cats "flying", which are, in fact, 2D projections of Sims flying kites.
34. "With of the Living Bramble": The package includes a decorative item called "With of the Living Bramble", whose description is a reference to the game EverQuest, with a similar text format.
35. They Know! Some items in the Laundry Day pack are named "Wicker Wims," a reference to the adult content mod for The Sims called "Wicked Whims."
36. Missing the Leek: The Teenage Idol Poster resembles and references the virtual singer Hatsune Miku, a vocaloid with a Japanese voice, portrayed with bluish-green ponytails.
37. 42: When a baby is born, the dialog says that "life, the universe and everything else awaits", a reference to Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series.
38. MICHAEL! During work, a situation may arise where another worker places the player's Sim's stapler in the jelly, a reference to one of Jim's pranks on Dwight in the series The Office (USA). The third level of the business career is called "Assistant to the Manager", which is also a reference to the same series.
39. Disney: Sims' public bathrooms in the Tropical Islands Pack feature murals reminiscent of Moana and Maui from the 2016 Disney film "Moana."
40. Referencing Games: Both the game console and the PC have several references to other games, in addition to the Mass Effect described above:
◦ Blicblock is a subtle reference to the game Tetris.
◦ Sims Forever is a reference to The Sims, and gameplay from several expansion packs can be viewed while a Sim plays that game, especially The Sims: Vacation. The name "Sims Forever" could also mean playing The Sims forever, highlighting the addictive nature of the series.
◦ MySims Go! is a reference to MySims, a game set in the same universe as The Sims, but with different gameplay.
◦ The R.E.F.U.G.E. is a reference to several RPGs set in medieval times, such as The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion, and features modified gameplay from The Sims Medieval.
◦ Hillock II is a reference to SimCity (2013), modified for an RTS (real-time strategy) game.
◦ The fighting game Road Rival Alpha is a reference to Street Fighter.
◦ The Incredible Sports game is a reference to the FIFA game series.
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