Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy review: opulence and scandals

The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy expansion centers on regal aesthetics and dynasty-driven storytelling in the new world of Ondarion, which presents three noble dynasties inspired by Africa, Portugal and Northern Italy. It offers a varied collection of opulent clothing, jewelry and hairstyles for adults, and seeks to support generational play, but its appeal is targeted — players uninterested in nobility or lavish aesthetics may find little to engage with.

Create-a-Sim content is strong for adult fashion and accessories but limited for children and toddlers, and the pack adds no new traits, a missed opportunity to mechanically reflect attitudes toward nobility. The new Social Puppeteer aspiration ties into the scandal systems but is easy to complete because Sims frequently divulge secrets with little resistance.

The Noble career operates around ongoing duties and growing skills like Charisma and Swordfighting, with choices that affect favor among commoners and other nobles.

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