A creativeThe Sims 4player turned to Disney and Pixar’s beloved animated filmMonsters Inc.when looking for inspiration for their latest character, creating a spitting image of trouble-making toddler Boo. With the ability to create a nearly infinite cast of characters using the tools included in the base game and the numerousexpansions forThe Sims 4, fans of the EA and Maxis title have designed some truly impressive in-game homages to other properties over the years.
The latest in the long-running series of social simulation games that began with legendary game designer Will Wright’sThe Simsin the year 2000,The Sims 4was originally released for PC in 2014. Although initially met with a mixed reception due to some drastic gameplay changes and a pared-down feature set compared to its predecessor, a series of patches and expansions in the ensuing years have managed to bringThe Sims 4mostly in line with fans’ expectations. Developer Maxis announced in early 2022 that work on the next entry in the franchise was underway, with reports later that year revealing that an early version ofThe Sims 5is already being piratedfollowing playtesting sessions for the title.
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In a series of adorable screenshots posted to the r/Sims4 subreddit, Redditor Individual-Ad4114 showed off their impressive recreation of the precocious toddler Boo from Pixar’sMonsters Inc.With her hair in pigtails and decked out in her pink shirt and purple tights from the film, Boo’s digital doppelganger is shown skipping through her neighborhood with a cute cat by her side. In a clever callback to Boo’s habit of referring to John Goodman’s monstrous main character Sulley as “kitty,” the cat sports Sulley’s distinctive blue fur scattered with purple spots. Fans of Maxis’ hit game have created some impressive pop-culture homages before, such as the player who recreated thehouses fromShamelessinThe Sims 4, but Boo and her kitty may just be the most adorable ones yet.
The Sims 4andMonsters, Inc.fans were impressed by the charming creation, with numerous responses complimenting Individual-Ad4114 on their work. Seemingly getting a day-starting boost of cheer from the heartwarming screenshots, one commenter stated that it was “The wholesome content I needed as I wake up.” Eager to add Boo and her kitty to theirThe Sims 4neighborhoods, several users asked if the custom characters were available on The Gallery, with Individual-Ad4114 responding that they would add them for others to enjoy.
These digital doubles of Boo and her kitty are a wonderful tribute toMonsters Inc., and a fantastic showcase ofThe Sims 4’s powerful character creator. Players who don’t want to watch Boo and her kitty skipping eerily in slow-mo may want to wait forthe nextThe Sims 4updatebefore adding them, though.
The Sims 4is available now for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
