There are various features inThe Sims 4that help the game feel more realistic and immersive - Wants and Fears are a perfectly example of this. A Sim’s environment and personality will direct affect how they feel, and this will be expressed not only through moodlets but also through Wants and Fears.
The Wants and Fears system is very different from the one available inThe Sims 2, and this guide aims to explain exactly how it works so gamers can familiarize themselves with this challenging yet fun gameplay feature.
How to Enable Wants and Fears in The Sims 4
InThe Sims 4, players can toggle Wants and Fears on and off at any time. While Fears can sometimes negatively affect a Sim, Wants are a great way to improve a Sim’s mood and collect points, which the player can spend in the Reward Store.
To enable or disable Wants and Fears inThe Sims 4, players must pause the game, select Settings, and then open the Game Options tab.On the right hand side of the Game Options tab, gamers will see a “Show Wants & Fears” option with a box next to it. Players have to check the box if they’d like to play with Wants & Fears activated or they can uncheck it to keep these features hidden.
How to Check and Complete Wants in The Sims 4
To check a Sim’s Wants inThe Sims 4, players must hover over the bubbles that appear on the left side of the selected Sim’s head in the bottom left corner of the screen. There arelifetime aspirations inThe Sims 4that Sims must work towards throughout their lives, but these bubbles only display the Sim’s momentaneous Wants. However,gamers can pin Wants so they don’t disappear, ensuring that the Sim will receive their reward no matter how far in the future they complete the Wants.
To complete a Want inThe Sims 4, players will simply have to perform the task connected to the Sim’s wishes. Oftentimes, the Want’s description will give the player direct instructions on what they have to do to fulfill a Sim’s Want.
How to Check and Overcome Fears in The Sims 4
As Sims experience certain events in their lives, they may acquire Fears, which will affect their mood. Thankfully, there are ways to deal with Fears inThe Sims 4and prevent them from haunting Sims throughout their lives.
Here are all of the Fears inThe Sims 4and how to overcome them:
Fear of being cheated on
Discuss Fear of being cheated on with a partner
Fear of death
Fear of fire
Extinguish a fire
Fear of ghosts
Fight a ghost
Fear of the dark
Go outside at night with the Confident moodlet
Fear of swimming
Swim for an hour with the Confident moodlet
Fear of failure
Show off a crafted item or ask for a performance review
Fear of a dead-end job
Use the Regain Passion interaction on the Sim before going to work
Milk a Cowplant with the Confident moodlet
Fear of being judged
Fear of crowded places
Use three Funny social interactions while in a crowded lot
Fear of unfulfilled dreams
Complete a want and then use the Discuss Fears interaction on another Sim
Fear of failing after-school activity
Complete the daily task for an after-school activity with a Happy moodlet
Fear of disappointing parents
Use the Absolve Fears interaction on a deceased caregiver’s urn or use the Set Expectations interaction with a living caregiver
Fear of failing classes
Do Extra Credit Work on Homework after asking a teacher for it
Fear of failing tests
Prepare for exam with the Focused moodlet
Fear of homework
Complete homework two days in a row with the Focused moodlet
Fear of being inferior
Get B or higher grades at school or gain more than five levels in a Skill
Fear of horses
Use the Discuss Fear of Horses interaction with other Sims or have nice interactions with horses
Fear of eviction
Successfully use three friendly or flirty interactions with the Property Owner
Fear of being alone
Use the Seek Validation interaction on a romantic partner, use the Practice Affirmations interaction on a mirror or seek Couples Counseling using the Cupid’s Corner app
Fear of intimacy
Use the Discuss Comfort Levels or the Share Intimate Thoughts interactions with a close friend
