If there’s one thing that holds true in the Sims universe, it’s the saying, “Expect the unexpected.” You never know what you’re going to get in your next playthrough, whether it be a fire that decimates your entire family or an alien abduction that impregnates your Sim. Things have only gotten weirder with The Sims 4 Lovestruck pack, and honestly, it’s made gameplay all the more better.
I first noticed its weirdness the minute I saw Sims dancing with eggplant costumes in the expansion pack trailers. But if you thought that was bizarre, wait until you finally step into the unusual dating world of Lovestruck. One Simmer got a taste of this after setting up a blind date, where the other party decided to show up in that same eggplant outfit. That’s one way to stand out amongst the competition.
What’s more, a fellow player in the comments mentions how this eggplant character died of heartbreak shortly after their outing. Now I feel bad for making fun of the poor guy.
Another dating story I immensely enjoyed is Reddit user celestialkestrel’s date, in which their world was completely rocked. They went on a blind date, only to have their Sims get brutally hit by a meteor. Although the outing didn’t go as planned, they still somehow got the Gold rating for good measure.
I’m starting to think these dates may be the new Sims 4 death traps, especially since one other player mentioned how they Woohooed their date to death. Now, it sort of feels like we’re all swapping war stories, and it’s become a source of entertainment for me.
I, myself, have gone on several weird but hilarious dates. More specifically, the asking-out process has turned out particularly unusual for me. Once, a presumed stalker asked my Sim out after seeing them “from afar.” I would’ve immediately blocked that number in a normal world, but in The Sims 4 universe, I couldn’t help but say yes.
What I didn’t expect was that the stranger would take this date inside my house, as they showed up at my door professing their love for my Sim. It got much worse when they appeared again to try to move in, followed by a marriage proposal all in one day.
But the one dating request that takes the cake for me was when a Wealthy Weirdo asked to set up a date at a particular place and time. I made the mistake of forgetting to meet up with them, which didn’t affect me initially. Then, when I tried to see more singles in the Cupid’s Corner dating app, the game informed me that the app was temporarily disabled. It is here I was notified that “someone,” aka me, had stood up the Cupid’s Corner CEO, and he deactivated the app in retaliation.
Despite it taking away the dating app, I live for this type of content. It makes The Sims 4 so much more fun when these unique situations are waiting for you. Plus, decisions feel much more impactful, no matter how small or big. I wasn’t aware that my forgetfulness would lead to the downfall of a dating app. But it’s certainly a welcomed surprise that I would love to see more of in The Sims 4.
I’m also glad I’m not the only one getting these bizarre invitations, considering that Simmers have received eerie phone calls since Lovestruck’s debut. Reddit user ehavery’s situation perfectly exemplifies this, showcasing a supposed romance invite from Season’s Father Winter.
Father Winter even tried to entice the player more by offering gifts. Honestly, I’m not too surprised to see him in the dating field since it’s possible to have a baby with him. He’s just the gift that keeps on giving.
Given that Sims 4 Lovestruck was released recently, more weird dating stories are bound to come up. I’m already seeing some interesting stuff in the ‘#LovestruckSingles’ category in the Gallery, a hub that allows you to place your own characters in Cupid’s Corner. There’s even a hilarious number of Shrek creations who are single and ready to mingle. I’m not sure if ogres are my Sim’s type, but then I suppose there are more layers to them.
Other players’ creations will undoubtedly bring out more of Lovestruck’s strangeness. And it’s nice to see that the community is just as weird as the game they play (myself included). I look forward to catching up on the tea once Simmers dive more into the new expansion pack. I’m sure the talents of modders will stir up the pot more with their unique additions.
