The life simulator genre is about to get a whole lot bigger with the highly-anticipated release of Life by You, a game that is considered to be The Sims franchise’s biggest contender for the throne. Although it has yet to launch, Paradox Tectonic has already provided fans with all the juicy details through screenshots, videos, and informational questionnaires. So, if you want to get a head start on your new virtual adventure, here’s 10 exciting features you can look forward to in Life by You.
Control Anyone at Any time
The stories you create in Life by You don’t have to be limited to a particular household, as the game allows you to control anyone at any time. So, if you are curious about an athletic biker or an intriguing co-worker while walking around the map, you can instantly switch over to their journey to get a fresh new start in life.
Players can take it a step further by looking at the overall view of everyone in town, where they can keep track of residents. You can also change their dynamics from the Human Editor, including houses, jobs, and traits. And, whenever a specific character rubs you the wrong way, you can smite them by removing them from the world.
Food Mart & General Shopping
If you are a shopaholic, you’ll undoubtedly love Life by You’s various buying mechanics, where almost everything can be purchased. One of my favorite store options is the food mart, which is something I always desired in the Sims universe. With this establishment, players will be able to take food samples from displays, pick up ingredients for recipes, and even witness a pickpocketing transaction.
Once you are done getting your grub on, you can head over to the clothing store and pick out outfits directly from the rack.
Extensive Character Creator
Life by You’s character design is by far one of the most intricate systems I’ve seen, considering how much attention to detail there is. Everything from nose inclination to cheek position to breast cleavage can be altered, leaning more towards a realistic approach and less of a cartoony feel.
Players will also have complete control over hairstyles through hair lengths, accessories, and coloring (highlights included.) Then, you can customize their life story with Backgrounds, whether it be a lineage of criminal mischief or a family of art connoisseurs.
Dialogue Creation
Over the years, I’ve gotten used to Simlish, Animal Crossing, and other languages, so I was surprised to see actual conversations played out in Life by You. Not only that, but the game showcases a dialogue creator, in which the player can edit discussions to influence relationships, unlock quests, and improve moods.
But, if you want to simply enjoy a conversation, you can use the pre-set dialogue options and then make your way to dialogue edits when you want to create your own story.