Nintendo's Tomodachi Life Outshines EA's The Sims in Character Vitality and Customization
This opinion piece from GameSpot details a significant shift in the author's perception of Nintendo's Mii avatars. Initially regarded as creepy and soulless since their 2006 debut, the author now praises them after spending over 50 hours playing 'Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream.' The article argues that Nintendo is effectively competing with Electronic Arts' 'The Sims 4' in the cozy life-simulation genre. The primary driver for this change in opinion is the enhanced sense of life and personality exhibited by Miis in the new game, which the author finds superior to the static nature of Sims characters. Furthermore, the piece highlights the extensive customization options available in Tomodachi Life, such as 100 color shades for hair, skin, and eyes, separate bang styling, and custom face paint. These features allow for creative freedom that surpasses the limited options found in The Sims 4, enabling players to recreate complex characters from other media franchises with ease. The author concludes that these improvements make Miis not just less off-putting, but genuinely engaging and alive.
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