Paralives - Gameplay Overview

[@stannctorbeasquare]

She looked at the bills and said "nuh uh" and went to get a job. So real of her

[@yellaninpoppin9919]

But that unemployment check looked fat if you never wanted to work, lol.

[@_JustJoe]

​@@yellaninpoppin9919 I can already imagine the get rich quick challenges lol

[@fireballs7346]

this 20204 we should be able to do work stuff when we go to work....sigh when will devs learn

[@stephenreynolds3288]

A onlyfans job at that. 😂

[@leafyascent]

I hope all of these upcoming games don't neglect gameplay aspects that came with three Sims 4 packs for off-the-grid living.

[@Paralives]

thanks everyone for watching live with us!!!! aaaaaaa

[@IHateMyChanneI]

:D

[@zekiyecemreunlu]

AAAAAAAAA

[@yassou1202]

IT WAS AMAZINGLY AMAZING ❤

[@maidofthemisty]

take my money please, love from Ontario

[@mikedavid4961]

Thank you guys! I can tell there is a lot of passion going into this game!

[@skyrab87]

The woman saying no after the first pushup is so relatable

[@joellouisfire]

That was amazing to see haha

[@Sacration]

Litteraly me lmaoo

[@eduardaalves4495]

Hahahaha yes..She was like: no ma'am

[@milborae]

that woman was infact me, haha! such a vibe!

[@Trash_Cat21]

That got me to.

[@amyagreen910]

What I love most about Paralives, is their honesty and transparency.

[@Grinnar]

Them and the devs for Life By You have been pretty decent about it. I'm glad they're gonna give The Sims a run for their money.

[@Project199x]

​@@Grinnarabout time.

[@ridiculogan2962]

​@@Grinnar lmao I hope you guys aren't expecting life by you to actually be anything worth playing

[@nottera]

@@ridiculogan2962 they are rushing lbu too hard, I doubt the launch version will be any good or polished

[@Grinnar]

@@nottera they literally postponed their release date, what are you even going on about?

[@Poink]

"Good at Nothing" I'm glad to see a personnality trait just for me

[@lymmontijo87]

Its important everyone gets represented :P

[@g.h3874]

I feel seen

[@what-hq1gl]

same fr

[@Barlee420]

Preach it brother!!

[@miniaturepeaches3375]

Never saw anything more relatable before!

[@MydniteVisions]

" With bugs and missing features " is the realist thing a developer can truthfully say and I'm ok with that because I know what to expect and I'm excited for it all.

[@obscureaudios]

I love how transparent they are! It’s a breath of fresh air.

[@m0L3ify]

My Time at Sandrock was like that when it was first released and it's one of the best games ever. It's been a year and a half and has a ton of content now that's it's officially released. I fully expect Paralives will be a similar experience since they actually listen to player feedback.

[@SBBunny93]

What do you call early access games? Selectivity.

[@flopnitsa]

That is so cute and funny!!! Love them for being honest with us! ❤

[@jackiecozzie4803]

it was a really wise thing to say because they know the hype around the game and many don't really understand what they're getting into with an early access game

[@Myckelin]

The fact that they say it will be released in 2025 only with FREE expansions makes my heart feel at peace ❤

[@Bxredewil]

not released, early access. 2 very different things

[@Myckelin]

@@Bxredewil But it will still be playable

[@Trash_Cat21]

That is so refreshing to hear.

[@envy2069]

@@Bxredewilok and? It’s still playable

[@MBSilva]

Looks like they want to make this game into a platform which they can build on over the years, instead of releasing paralives 2 a few years later. That's cool

[@justgracetbh]

4:48 her friend did one push up, said "nuh-uh" and stopped. what a mood. i cant wait for this game to come out

[@finn9233]

relatable.

[@eiramharas]

same

[@chrisa8969]

That friend is me, I love how it's like for the npcs, group exercise? out of the blue? Okay? one try, lit one push up and straight up hell nah, you go on but no me XD

[@neothebe3463]

😂😂😂😂

[@LaurynTroupe-k5z]

The art style just makes you feel so at home. Like you're home alone, sitting in a window seat on a sunny day, listening to your favorite music that's a little nostalgic, sipping your favorite beverage... just basking

[@PDD555]

It has such a beautiful cozy feeling. Like being a god that makes their creation happy and successful

[@Jojo_Montilio]

It's the Lofi Life Sim

[@methamphetamememcmeth3422]

​@@Jojo_Montilio Kinda like Virtual Cottage turned into a fully fledged game

[@miti342]

That’s the PERFECT description

[@happilyeveralien]

Exactly my feeling too!

[@LoveByNicole]

Can we all give this team a round of applause, 8 minute video and there were no cellphones in sight.

[@ItzStassi]

Right lmfaoo walking while on it constantly i hated this in sims.

[@TruthSayer2007]

1000000000000000000000000000%

[@RappingRaptor]

Words can't describe my hatred towards the Sims 4's phones like my happiness over the lack of phones in Paralives 😍

[@0Doves0]

Frl. The only phones i would like are the landlines ones

[@g.e131]

That was nice actually. I would love to see landlines in the future though!

[@randomix2806]

The lady doing push up and then saying no its literally me Love her

[@Derpinshnofe]

I love it so much ❤ all my sims love exercising even tho they just sit at computers all day and I hate the personality conflict.

[@shanenanigans27]

@user-lo1kn9mb9l It's a female para and her name is Erika...

[@SB19ATIN00]

​@user-lo1kn9mb9l pleaseeee

[@julieisoffline.6961]

@artificial_bloom If you're gonna rage bait make it less obvious next time.

[@Shmurph]

The language they speak is so cute! It sounds so pleasant and I love that they're not too over the top with the way they emote.

[@huntrrams]

I love it, its like a mix of French and simlish

[@HanaHayashi6374]

@@huntrrams I thought parts of it sounded similar to Spanish as well!

[@Jus_Joj]

I'm not a huge fan of it, it seems a bit primitive, but like I mean I don't absolutely hate to hear it like I do some languages

[@corasundae]

​@@Jus_Joj I agree somewhat. The "sentences" are so short it sounds like they just took their first class in how to speak it and can only say "hello" and "how are you?"

[@Tenju96]

I'm French and it sounds Japanese to me 😆

[@isaacveron4461]

The thing i love the most about this is the fact that the game feels natural. They're not trying to be funny all the time or being exagerated in the gameplay. No over the top emotions and interactions or (un)funny situations and animations happening all the time. Just a life simulation with a natural and equilibrated flow. I'm so here for this!!!

[@barbarapagnocca]

Yes!!! That's what makes sims 4 too silly sometimes. I like that we can finally have something more neutral

[@Luke68028]

We’re evolving back to Sims 2/3 and that’s a really good thing

[@nixash52]

I really agree, that's what makes the sims 4 really annoying to me. It's like the gameplay is super stiff and when something actually happens all sims act super silly and do unnatural stuff like EA thinks that's funny ._.

[@vomm]

@@barbarapagnocca Sometimes? It's always silly. Even death is silly in The Sims.

[@MegaKaitouKID1412]

Yeah I like silly in a Sims game, but I find that Sims 4 silliness feels artificial and unfunny. (Sims 2 was the height of the most authentic feeling silliness, and I think Sims 3 wasn't as artificial as Sims 4 but not quite as authentic as Sims 2.)

[@totakoke]

The way conversations naturally flow based on your personality, your environment, your relationship status, the circumstances around the characters... That is so cleverly implemented!! 😭

[@armintargaryen9216]

Yes, even the good sim games have a repetitive gameloop of "talk, talk, joke, talk, play, hug, kiss, hug, kiss, marry" for all relationships. This is refreshing

[@ofuturopolimata6961]

This lets me more positive than the art style.

[@nomoretwitterhandles]

For real, sometimes I would make characters in the Sims 4 and do woohoo speedruns out of boredom 😂 It's just no fun interacting with other Sims! Honestly, the gameplay (AND the decorative freedom, did you see those clutter placements?!?!) looks like SUCH a breath of fresh air! I would love to play Paralives as a proper game, and not just as a "character/house creator" (which is all I use TS4 for nowadays...).

[@jackiecozzie4803]

yesss this system of interactions seems so unique and organic. I like that there's some chance involved in what interactions you can choose from, too

[@shadyjoanneboots]

I love that this game isn't trying to over-promise things or be overly ambitious

[@DBT1007]

Indie game, u know.. 😅

[@Greybell]

@@DBT1007 it's still pretty ambitious tbh but I believe it'll deliver when it's launched

[@trap631]

Stuff like that give me hope that is gonna be much bigger that it is now!

[@silh3345]

I love that. Seems like they’re going for quality over quantity wich is honestly a great approach. When the content is good and well implemented it doesn’t have to be super complicated. The game seems simple and minimalistic, but not in a way that feels lacking. I can’t wait to finally be able to try this game out for myself when it comes out. I just know already from what we’ve been shown so far that it will be such a comforting and relaxing game to play to wind down after a long day.

[@mikaylas7316]

@@silh3345yes! a nice thought out game is always appreciated by players. not rushing and taking your time is a way to ensure success. putting out content that people wait for and are excited for should be a goal for all game companies

[@rothebear]

“Paralives will never have paid DLC.” Wow I am completely blown away by how amazing these developers are. The preview looks absolutely fantastic and I can’t wait to see more ❤️

[@naryainc]

The fact that we are impressed that developers want to sell a game once and not be greedy is so sad.

[@RigobertosTacoShop]

@@naryaincwhat 10 years of sims 4 does to a mofo

[@RealTurbidHere]

Tis aged well, the devs said they will have microtransactions and DLC's on release.

[@westernmonk6036]

@@RealTurbidHereSource?

[@bonus1731]

will be a subscription 😀

[@liyan00]

I love how it feels more like an RPG! Makes it feel like you're actually playing as the character.

[@obscureaudios]

I instantly felt way more connected to this character than I ever have to my characters in the sims! They actually feel like people.

[@m0L3ify]

YES!

[@MaronHGray]

Yeees! 👍🏻❤️🥹

[@Greybell]

I love the leveling up system! Really makes it immersive instead of you being just a "watcher".

[@peethasaccent]

YES!

[@sleepymeimei]

The fact that you can WALK AROUND AND INTERACT WITH THE CITY 😭😭😭😭😭🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@marlaacolee]

and the pedestrians too like omg the guy walking with his daughter

[@SinNeighbor]

Everything I’ve ever wanted

[@qazplmm632]

Well, someone needs to check The Sims 3 then. You’ll be up for a nice surprise coming from TS4

[@yuwenseunie9075]

@@marlaacoleethissss❤❤❤

[@wearerealms]

The Sims 3 had this and Rod Humble who was Game Dir for TS2/3 is with Paradox making Life By You (another Sims competitor) Excited to get both this and that one

[@pati1943]

I absolutely love that wants/needs are personified. It's not a 3rd person speaking, it's the Parafolk directly telling us that they wish to be watched, fed, entertained and so on. It feels so much more like playing with someone who is indeed alive and quite aware of what's going on around them.

[@powerpuff4ever]

If I’m not going to be paying for expansion, you can bet your ass I’m going to join the patreon near early release time - this is such amazing progress. I’ve really gone from “this will scare EA enough to improve the sims” to “I’m so excited to play THIS game” from everything I’ve seen. So excited for all the work you folks have done

[@Renikee]

Both. Both is good.

[@Trippelwixx]

Shortly before early access? To provide as little support as possible? sus

[@Trippelwixx]

@julied7546 me too, i answer for powerpuff, i don't think she understands that patreon will probably end when early access starts

[@glupik1234]

why only near release

[@tripleabattery2914]

The para's personality being something you have to actively work on is a fascinating concept. It's definitely a good way to solve the issue of getting bored of your character over time, and would incentivize people to play a character as young as possible so that they have most of their personality sorted out by the time theyre an adult like most actual people. Amazing work❤

[@sydneykidd2313]

Completely agree with this! Don’t get me wrong, I love the sims.. but I always find it hard to keep myself entertained for long periods of time. It just becomes boring and monotonous after awhile. This seems so different in the best way

[@mydreamsandstories]

That's the perfect way to describe it 😮 and you're right; by working on the personality as a youngster, the adult Paras would be fully fleshed out... or maybe they could do a 360° and start changing as they get older like in real life.

[@petergrimm96]

I just don’t get why there’s no evil traits, it would give the game better storytelling

[@elisabethoeser5133]

hopefully they'll include some @@petergrimm96

[@tripleabattery2914]

​@josepedrodavilalimastorto3514 that's fair, I didn't even realize that! There aren't really negative options, not even "low empathy" or "bad at making friends". The most I saw was the grumpy personality. I'm hoping we get some less than pleasant personalities and interactions

[@smoczayt]

I love that when stuff is explained Anisa is like: I'M STARVING.

[@FreuleinKeks]

Same! I was like "please get this girl something to eat!" :D

[@mortober]

It's accurate sometimes. Gotta make those relationships, needs be damned.

[@ajwest5569]

I also love that general wants and whatnot show up in the same place as basic needs so that the indicator of severity can be applied to anything

[@adamball6]

truely a Sims moment

[@Luvliaa]

I love that you can have more than one relationship title with one person. Makes gameplay so much better when it comes to relationships

[@SharadaDreamer]

God my Sims 4 needlessly tortured brain noticed the egg splat kitchen rug and immediately thought "a funky cool rug? In BASE game? Without a dlc pack required to use the item???!!" Simply amazing haha! Oh I can't wait for Paralives!

[@rachellbc]

It would be cool if they could continue talking as they walked together, and walked side by side as a trio on the way!

[@Tatiyanaxo]

Yes that would be so nice!

[@DOOBISOFT]

Like they said it’s unfinished it could be subject to change. I’m sure they will.

[@aquilliusranger2137]

I would also love if they have conversations doing so, in every other Life Sims, they just approach everywhere only to have specific dual conversations, but never group walks, group walk mid-talk, and even group activities whilst chatting together during them.

[@cryingwatercolours]

i love that when speaking in a group, a question will receive answers from all participants! what an effective way to add social interactions to the game without it becoming a long loop of clicking actions i do wonder what the player does for the hour of talking before the cards show up?

[@nhiar729]

I think it’s an in game hour so you can speed it up so the “hour” goes by faster. Similar to Sims gameplay.

[@AaronL0905]

I think it would be cool if you could follow up on the replies Like using the small replies you get as a sort of thread to shape a conversation Say you just click on the reply and the conversation shifts that way

[@BeNotNormal]

I would guess there will be other base interactions beyond just talking; on top of that, there are a number of other group activities you could likely switch between to fill the meter-we see dancing on the menu, and it's possible there will be others like performing music, playing a video game, cooking, etc.

[@tywinderbaum5283]

​​​@@AaronL0905 yeah, even speeding up that's a long ass time to wait until choosing another conversation interaction. Time goes by for the sim even if we speed it up. I love that it's not that easy to progress relationships though, and that it would take until the bar fills up to do some bigger-deal interactions. But only three choices, once an hour? Smaller things too, like ask about career? I'm scared what I first described could stay that way because it would be so bad for me. Maybe if you could do some less impactful interactions it could speed up the bar? Or if the bar filling up could be like non-consecutive. Like we chat for half an hour on tuesday and another half hour on thursday so then the cards pop up. But I'd still need to have less impactful interactions like "ask about career" to be an option more often (and have a lot more options each time of that type). I love the idea of the cards, still, I'd hope they stay. But yeah, scared. Gotta have faith in the team though, they're really really good. Plus, they'll have player feedback at some point.

[@cryingwatercolours]

@@AaronL0905i like the threads idea! maybe you could circle back to something you were told earlier. i do think each option steers the conversation towards different moods and topics

[@superking208]

1:44 As a guitarist, the "I need to wash myself" in the bottom-left during practice gave me a good laugh

[@superking208]

@julied7546 Tour vans are notorious for powerfully concentrated body odor, which is a disgusting but inevitable consequence of such a high-intensity, low-turnaround lifestyle. I miss those days until I remember the stench lol

[@summerhope4419]

Finally a game I would actually feel more than happy to pay for. I love the look, I love the whole vibe, it's calming and the tiny details with their interactions omg. And i love their voices, just the right amount of pitch not any of that ridiculous squealing every sentence. It actually feels like they're talking like humans.

[@indmur]

This is quite cozy and I feel an escapism when this comes out. Love how the game feels (I think) slower paced too. You can't just spam romance and get married in 24 hours.

[@lolno6465]

This is what i'm so excited about. I Hope they implement a nice memory system. I want to Play Out realistic storylines and with i will be able to do that!

[@crowwinged7726]

I hope they implement more relationship options while creating a para than parent or married. Or really easy cheats for relationships because creating friends or a not married couple would be a pain

[@g.h3874]

and im sure they'll develop compatibility so it makes it even more realist. the fact that u can never be rejected in the S*** is unrealistic and unauthentic tbh

[@NepetaCataria-h6o]

I think they will heavily focus on the development of text boxes for interaction, it will be so good to have countless interactions over time with new updates

[@AilaK_]

You mean in 4 hours lmao

[@Derpinshnofe]

I’m so excited for the secret crush feature! I’ve wanted something like that for years because it’s way more realistic and fun than two characters immediately falling in love and getting married the same day. Plus the cozy vibes are everything ❤️

[@jufogaming]

ikr? One-sided relationships really makes the gameplay more interesting! Also you can really spice up your own storytelling! 👀

[@aquilliusranger2137]

I still hope we can make design our own crush system, making it a specific thing you’d like about a person would be really nice too. ☺️

[@spaige1500]

i’m so impressed by that first kiss animation!! it was so natural and tender- very rare for a game to do that so well. keep up the good work paralives team!!!

[@infpdreams]

And without a super obnoxiously-loud smooching sound, too!

[@lenandersson617]

The expressions was subtle and nice.

[@Greybell]

It's cute but for first kiss, maybe it needs a longer build up (without the Success! message so players won't know the outcome first).

[@maxonite]

@@GreybellI agree, could be a bit more suspenseful 😏

[@sandiblack5072]

I'm so proud of how this game has moved over the years. For a long time I was thinking of it as "a good looking Sims clone" but this video has really shown the things that make it a distinct, different take on life simulators as a game genre

[@alis_the_kiwi]

Honestly, I'm so invested in Anisa's story now 😭

[@tenderwall]

me too! they actually make her a character and not just a sim you can control, she's also soo cute

[@Lee-hk7rc]

I love how when they converse, it’s not just random topics about whatever, the “together cards” actually refer to real-time events!!! That allows gameplay to be deeper, so I think that’s amazing ❤

[@TheStinalee201120]

Yes! game immersion🎉

[@ConcreteRemedy]

That kiss 🥺 the animation is PERFECT

[@emilypegoraro9074]

What I liked most about this was the sound of the kiss.

[@Larisiahott]

Yes sims 2 had kiss sounds like that. Sims 4 they just made it so generic

[@Jojo_Montilio]

No overdramatic movements or flashy stuff, just a simple kiss... and natural slow movements...

[@esuae]

YESSSS

[@thegoroakechi]

I'm sorry but the kiss animation is so darn cute, it feels so soft and loving and I adore it with my whole heart

[@migaish_]

I absolutely love that vegetarianism is an OPTION not a personality trait! And I love the personality leveling up!

[@annajuza2485]

True, for me it was terribly strange to treat it as a character trait.

[@tobubiify]

Tbh? Based

[@frog_is_old_]

Honestly yeah the Sims team did us dirty with the vegetarian and lactose intolerant personality traits

[@Virg0z]

Exactly because you shouldn't need to take up a personality slot just to set your sims food preferences. And being a vegetarian isn't even a personality trait to begin with, lol. (Unless you are some type of stereotypical hippie) The Sims still need to revamp the trait system and put the vegetarian trait into the 'likes and dislikes' selection instead since they added that. It would make more sense

[@iamtotallynot123]

​@@Virg0z This is random but wish I could set my sims favorite food to chocolate. With all the chocolate items we have I wouldn't mind making them live only on it. Lol

[@mdkmen]

that shade at EA in the end tho

[@chere100]

Deserved. The greedy bastards really over did it.

[@hezvandermeij]

Ehhh, us Simmers are no better with our shade tho

[@mdkmen]

@@chere100 100% agreed

[@Sacration]

I dont get it?

[@icemanfresh]

@@Sacration The part about no paid DLCs

[@jamesavery3727]

I better see you guys blowing up that Patreon! The team deserves it in every way.

[@carlosmourgues7884]

YES! the fact there will be no paid DLC's means I no longer have any axcuse to be stingy.

[@beldinlov13]

I'm sold now on my way to their Patreon Y'ALL DON'T FORGET TO DO AS WELL

[@maxonite]

The more patrons they have, the more people they could get on the team / ressources they can attire to put the game in the best possible shape at launch! Also the early access phase could be shortened significantly as well

[@astronoots]

Just want to say, I LOVE how the para in this video looks! It strikes the perfect balance between cartoony and realistic, it's not too detailed but I can see how different expressions and such could easily be added. The colors are all really beautiful as well. Definitely hope this style is what the devs go with!

[@glitter587]

I like the sense of progression with all the unlockables. Only criticism i have is when u select para's for a group thing they SNAP out of what theyre doing and immediately do it like robots. It would be more organic if they "finished up" what they were doing and have an animation that overall makes the switch more smooth. Like when u selected them all to talk as a group, instead of immediately walking over to a person they could wave while walking over.

[@DoinItforNewCommTech]

Yeah I agree, I'd like Paras to have more autonomy like that. They should get to choose what they want, if we're not actively controlling them we should only be able to nudge them towards doing what we want

[@maszlagma]

Yeah, it would be nice if there was an animation where you could "disturb" them, like an apology and introduction for strangers it is you know them already, a wave a loud greating from afar etc. Depending on the situation and their traits strangers might refuse to talk to you also might be an idea to consider?

[@alsin7085]

a lot of the animations are unfinished. this is more of a gameplay overview than a gameplay development thing

[@carrela1000]

I'm sure when it's released on Early Access, they will have a way for people to give feedback on stuff like this

[@bisahnchen8727]

That doesn't have high priority I imagine

[@617randomness]

As an avid sims player for nearly 20 years, I have never rooted for the direct COMPETITION of one of my favorites. I have high hopes for this project, just for the integrity and hard work that comes with the development. You really can tell when a team puts effort and care into a project that hasn't been turned into a cash cow yet, and I'm hoping Paralives paves a way for life sims to HUMBLE The Sims and EA.

[@peanutbutterpandapuffss]

Seriously, I've been playing Sims since I got Sims 1 as a literal child and loved all the games until Sims 3 but EA has really gone off the rails with the recent full release packs. I really don't feel like supporting a multi billion dollar corporation that makes full paying customers beta test their buggy unfinished games. Very excited to try a new life sim that isn't made by EA!

[@madeleine61509]

Regardless of how strongly you're rooting for something, you should always root for competition. Monopolies are terrible for the consumer in EVERY market, causing unfavorable pricing, stagnant or even decreasing quality over time, corporate laziness, lack of innovation, etc. It shouldn't take until your fave company goes to sh** to support alternatives, and yet that's what everyone seems to do in some sort of catty middleschooler mentality.

[@madeleine61509]

@@kokoapebbles My point is that it took THIS LONG, it took EA going absolutely off the deep end into greed and laziness for people to realise "oh yeah.... Maybe monopolies aren't that great." For years, any time any alternative would even be considered (even fakes/hoaxes), there were fans acting like "you will NEVER be the Sims, you copycat! stop copying and find your own game genre. life sims are ONLY for the Sims!" It's only since Sims 4 was trash that the majority have been open to the idea of competition (some also started to turn due to the microtransaction store in Sims 3, but I'm pretty certain that was a minority group). This commenter even said it "I have never rooted for the direct competition of my favorites" why? Again, you should always be rooting for competition, not just when sh** hits the fan. The Sims came out in the year 2000. If you think there hasn't been a SINGLE potential competitor in over 20 years and they're only JUST popping up now, then you're delusional. There are no competitors simply because fans of the Sims refused to support them until Sims 4 was bad.

[@jjhaya]

The Sims does require competition so they'll feel pressure to improve, this game and InZOI will bring competitiveness in the niche 😊, competitiveness that is also needed for the city-building genre as Cities Skylines 2's launch was horrendous, and just like EA, Paradox is greedy with their DLCs 😩.

[@notRealCapedBaldy]

I'd truly appreciate it if they could introduce a feature that specifically enables us to play with our friends. The idea is not to turn it into an online platform for meeting strangers but to enhance the gaming experience by allowing us to share it exclusively with our friends. As a dedicated Sims player, I've been longing to enjoy The Sims with my friends. Playing solo tends to become monotonous after a few weeks, resembling a repetitive cycle, almost like working with a CAD program. The key here is emphasizing the multiplayer aspect, creating an opportunity for a more engaging and dynamic gaming experience with friends.

[@historiewarteuwagi]

Well... you just telled us a story using no words, just the gameplay. It was so natural. Paralives seems like something new for the Life Sim genere, because it is not something like "Sims 3 comeback". By the way - there is some genius person behind the UX/UI design. So refreshing.

[@artehurso]

The UI is a work of art

[@Tadziothx]

The Sims just died. Is time to give a chance to Paralives. The Sims company are thiefs

[@artehurso]

@@Tadziothx Capitalism competition finally arrived to the sims.

[@serinalupin8562]

The fakt the crush has the relationship tag former classmate is everything to me.

[@passionable90]

The suggestion for a job as a music teacher BLOWS my mind-that is such an amazing detail! This game already looks so so so good! 😍😍😍

[@guizmoumunoz9083]

They literally shade EA at the end of the video with the free expansions; I'm in love already. It's like fresh air in the era of games simulations.

[@Will-sb4hf]

The free expansions could be only about adding contents in Early Access.

[@pedro6720]

They deserve to be shaded

[@steelorse]

My girlfriend and I have been waiting for the release of this game for years! I'm privileged to be among the selected content creators who got to see this video in advance, a huge thanks to the entire team!

[@MorningToast_77]

It's crazy how far this game has come. I still vividly remember the Maggie video from 2019 and i can't believe we have a release window. I am so excited. This definitely looks like it was well worth the wait and i really hope this blows the sims out of the water.

[@jamescartier8728]

I really like the back to basics approach that focuses on what the person's daily life is actually like. There's work to be done on animations and fleshing out the language, but considering we're a year out from early access, everything we've seen about this game has been very impressive

[@Bijecarli]

Oh that gym is BEAUTIFUL. The group interactions, the sub attributes for each trait/vibe, the clutter! THE CLUTTER.

[@lergoth]

love that the job application was on the actual building and the world is interactive instead of doing everything through an interface on a phone/pc

[@user-19a6ri26]

I agree with you and It's really good that there are conditions for getting a job

[@mad_worm]

the world feels so alive, it's just adorable???? and the gameplay is so calming, normally i get stressed when i play the sims because the sounds and music are just so jarring, but this really seems like a cozy game you can relax and wind down with! super awesome, and i'm excited for the release when it's ready!!

[@JXHNDRX]

0:59 being able to get a job based on qualifications is a really good idea. In [another game][ for example, you can max out a skill and when you start a new job its at Level 1

[@millenniumkitten4107]

This is one of my parts they showed off. It's such a good way for progress in the game to actually pay off

[@LaughOLott]

Yeah they used to do that in Sims 2 where if you had the skills you started higher. Sims 4 they just threw that out the window for some reason.

[@aquilliusranger2137]

@@LaughOLottIt happens more while you’re already having a career, but same.

[@simtanic8]

I am BLOWN AWAY by the charm this game has. The interactions are done so well and the MUSIC! Massive shout out to the audio team for such a relaxing soundtrack.

[@GenericUsername1388]

I love that you can do things as a group in this game! Also really like how Carl gave Anisa a job opportunity through dialogue. THIS IS THE GAMEPLAY DEPTH WE NEED!!!

[@katcullensparrow7]

I've been following for a very long time and was a supporter on patreon back before Sebastian was even introduced. I just have to say I am so blown away by where you guys have gotten to today and I am so happy that you are able to follow your dreams and turn them into a reality. Watching this you can really tell that this game has LOVE put into it and that you guys clearly love what you are creating. This game doesn't feel like a soulless cash cow it feels like a real passion project. I am so excited to see how it continues to grow and develop.

[@kabella]

Ngl I teared up watching this. This is the first time I felt excited for a life sim since I was a child (I’m 25 now). Thank you for giving me that excited feeling again. Good job Parateam

[@shaneeem6114]

same, ngl

[@teehee2294]

This is so real 😭😭

[@sitkasd]

Same 😭

[@matcha1996]

i teared up too. seeing this being an idea of one person until a whole crew formed to how it is right now feels amazing as a fan of the concept. the game was formed with love and love we see it forming to its upcoming release. 😭✨🥳

[@sarbeardontcare7439]

Same this made me feel something 😭

[@Etoile_J]

I’ve been supporting this game for the past 3 years and I’m so proud of how far it’s come along! I’ve also been a Patreon supporter for those 3 years, so I know just how hard the entire team has been working. You guys are doing AMAZING ❤Can’t wait for the early access release!

[@hezvandermeij]

Same and fully agreed

[@marita2g]

Saaame! I got tears in my eyes from this video. 🥹💕

[@maryathesecond6183]

I know lot of this stuff was on patreon already but its just SO different to see full video like this instead of snap shot here and there. It's amazing how far it has come from single person project paralives started as to see this and with early access announced :O

[@TheStinalee201120]

The feel of the game is so familiar... It's so cozy and laid back like sims 2 was for. The lighting is like a warm spring evening... Not too bright and not dark. I love it!

[@pearlsapphireblueelf]

The way they speak is so calm and the game is so cozy... I'm totally in!

[@featherscreator7864]

I genuinely love everything about this. It’s so different from all the other simulation games in development. The interactions, the relationships, the way jobs work… but I really hope the game has a panel that shows all the needs stats. Not just the ones that are in the yellow or red.

[@user89389]

Wow... I don't know, but seeing this just gives me so much joy. There's a little management perspective to things - like the way you earn points and can choose where to spend them in your work. That just gives me some really good vibes... Maybe it's nostalgia? Or maybe it's just the fact that it's different from what I'm used to (sims) and refreshing? I'm not sure, but either way, I'm happy to see it! Some things I still have to get used to, like the social aspect - but I feel like it's the matter of getting to know it better through use. Again, it's just so different than what I'm used to with the sims.. But I really like it that you're thinking outside of the box and you're truly making your own game with all sorts of unique, new aspects, instead of just making a sims replica! Paralives is really starting to take shape, and its taking its own shape. If things keep on going like this, I think this can become a big, recognisable title just like the sims. I can't wait to experience it!

[@pharoahcaraboo9610]

cant recommend becoming a patron enough. in an age where a lot of indie game devs get lost in the weeds of scope/feature creep and drown, paralives has been communicative and honest about their stretch goals going only to more devs to work on this game. all the expansions we'd expect aren't a goal, they're just a given. genuinely refreshing. getting to see together cards in action is great! i love that they take time to reappear, making each choice feel more unique and something worth putting some thought into. i wasn't 100% sold on the job upgrades but seeing how they work i like them! it's not an instant mash to the jobs' top rank. love love being able to have situational relationships and one sided crushes. thank you paralives team! take all the time you need, i'll be so thrilled to finally play early access

[@truffiethestreamer]

I can't afford it, but you bet I would.

[@idasiek]

I was when I could afford it, will be beck to it once I have a job again. I can't wait to play it

[@j.pnewcomer1069]

@@truffiethestreamer same, If I wasn't paying off debt I sure as hell would be involved with their paid patreon stuff

[@lactobacillusprobiotic7029]

I’m sure we all know on notables example of a terrible indie which would the creep and p3d0 himself, YanDev. He could never attain this level of success that Paralives has.

[@Lisa-ob8sf]

I love that there is a general music skill and then for different instruments! I guess it will be similar with Food including baking and cooking for example? I think that's a great system and a good reflection on how skills work in real life!

[@SB19ATIN00]

True. Most musicians can play more than one instrument. And it makes sense that when you play an instrument it would be easier to play others as well

[@muzveronika]

The first kiss was so gentle and genuine! I believed it! It was very cute 🥰 Thank you for sharing a process with us, can’t wait for release!

[@silvermoonrain3991]

And the way the music timed with it, gently fading then popping back in

[@ReginaTrans_]

I know , I felt it

[@claudiabarturen6812]

I love the detail of the interactive hiring poster on the café window

[@regeneratedwitch]

I'm speechless! This is better than I could've imagined. I've been waiting for this since 2019. Also, not paid DLC? That feels like a dream.

[@ttcchh]

im sorry but the sound of that kiss gave me butterflies omg it was so realistic and cute im sobbing

[@danitho]

It was good to show some progress. I remember a couple of month ago, the team was getting a lot of flack for not showing progress. Those who support of Patreon have seen a lot of these updates. Even still, some things were a surprise. I'm excited to see this game get released.

[@beyzlikebase]

Such a giving game, free expansions, artistic visuals, realistic interactions and relationships, already better than all (ehem, that one) life sim games

[@Sacration]

Please the barely covered shade has me weak 😂

[@frost_hugger8225]

​@ds7590 Sims fans who have never experienced a respectable games company are so funny 😂 ever heard of No Mans Sky, Minecraft, Stardew Valley, Terraria, etc. etc. etc. the list goes on.

[@jimmythegeekxl]

@ds7590 Buuuuutttttt those who don't join the Patreon also get free updates/packs, soooo....much different than that other life sim game that is well over $1100 to have all the content offered AND keeps breaking what could be one huge DLC into much smaller ones to rake in the cash.

[@toychristopher]

I love how this gameplay looks. It looks built to have a real sense of progression while being able to craft the story you want for your para.

[@Thetechgeek2100]

Though he appeared for a brief moment, I relate most to "Mustache Man" lol One thing I wish simulation games and rpgs have are more facial hair options, with a distinct difference between the mustache and beard.

[@patrickjsource]

Paralives really out here saving life simulations

[@cryingwatercolours]

4:37 wow! this animation to the floor is a lot smoother than i thought it would be! looks super realistic while still being stylised too

[@BubsGirl291]

I love how organic and contextual the interactions are. It feels more realistic, and I love how you will have to work to obtain the relationships that you want with other Paras.

[@chaerzzzy]

i love the fact that this game rewards you for actually playing it. it feels like theres always somethng to work for and that you cant literally speedrun it in a day.. im so excited to play this

[@chinniemidori3909]

Guyyss... 😭 7:12 this made me cry... Like really... I remember when "other game" was super popular and my parents couldn't afford any DLCs... You're curing my inner child. Thank you so much. I'm waiting for early access I will love each bugs, errors and glitches ❤ I appreciate so much what you are doing.

[@FiresideCatsmile]

realistically this just means that a while after the game new official content will just stop being created whatsoever because there's no money to be made with it though.

[@nomoretwitterhandles]

@@FiresideCatsmile Realistically, plenty of other games include new content for free all the time. It just depends on whether or not the company is greedy and profit-hungry. Enough of this capitalistic brainwashing bs. People are allowed to have passion projects. You do not NEED a profit to make something accessible. Grow up.

[@FiresideCatsmile]

@@nomoretwitterhandles I wasn't aware that this game is a passion project. are you just assuming that or has this been stated anywhere?

[@tulioco.5711]

​@@FiresideCatsmileI think that was said on the website detailing the games progress. Even still, tons of games like hollow Knight have free dlcs (I think hollow Knight does, that's what I've heard but Ive never checked it out myself). If the base game sells well and they keep patreon going there's no reason they shouldn't be able to find updates/dlcs for free.

[@FiresideCatsmile]

@@tulioco.5711 Absolutely. Where there's passion there's also a way and especially with Patreon I think people could definitely appreciate when a product is made with passion. And even if not, don't get me wrong - I don't think there's a problem when a game is just "done" at some point and there's no DLC coming anymore. Used to be the standard in the past anyways.

[@dextokuyasu]

This is great! I love the relationship cards, and the fact a Para can offer someone a job from a conversation is a great touch. The subtlety in the animations, how it’s not overly dramatic like the Sims, I’m so excited you showed the live mode. You guys have come so far and I’m excited for this. Def a day one purchase for me. And the fact you’re going the No Man’s Sky route of free updates is just icing on the cake.

[@yourbestay]

2025 seems so far but the wait will be worth it! The gameplay may appear simple but the mechanics of it seem complex and thats cool!

[@chere100]

BTS and some Paralives, 2025. Sounds like 2025 is shaping up to be a good year.

[@BlueDaisy33]

⁠@@chere100BTS, Paralives and Superman. God 2025 is already a great year for me

[@totallynotabot12]

Haven't played a life simulation game ever since The Sims 3, this game rekindled the passion I had for this genre.

[@jennieosa]

the scenery blew me away, i'm so excited by all the interactions in the game. can't wait for early access! paralivesssssssss

[@Zeliktric]

fr imma cop this

[@yassou1202]

I’ll rewatch this 1M times till the release 😭❤️

[@lasgol]

Eu também 🥰❤️

[@456loveluck]

Yes it's time 🥹

[@meltedprincess]

They'll probably reveal more by then lol

[@yassou1202]

@@meltedprincess true though

[@maxonite]

Cant wait for them to show of family gameplay! Im sure it’ll be so sweet and heartwarming. Also the open world aspects

[@prolificwriter]

I really like how much work goes into actually making friends in the game. It’s creates a fun challenge than just spamming a few interactions and then you’re best friends… like a certain life sim I won’t name… I also adore the secret crush interaction! I would use this all the time! It just makes so much sense. And I love how you can develop a music knowledge skill that helps improve learning any instrument, it’s way more realistic. You can really see the time and care you guys put into this game! I can’t wait to play!

[@JenniferDDavies]

I love how relationship categories can be one-sided. And one thing they didn't highlight is all the work they've put in to make this game modable and all the settings that can be tweaks if desired as well.

[@prolificwriter]

@@JenniferDDavies absolutely! The possibilities…. I can’t wait

[@cosmosrenegade]

I'm absolutely loving this, my favorite part is how organic wishes, personality, job systems, and skills are. it just feels like it all fits together just like in real life, most people don't have that like, lifetime wish or whatever, and i very rarely bother playing with them. not to mention the social system!! you actually feel involved in the relationships your sims form, the cards that come up all make sense, and it doesn't feel very gamified, like do x to achieve y, its more just, allowing you to steer the direction of the relationship.

[@koconut12]

This makes me want to cry. This is everything thing that I've wanted from the franchise I fell in love with as a kid 20 years ago and have fallen out of love with as it became so shallow and robotic.... This gives RPG and life sims new life and I can't wait. I was a patreon supporter for a long time but had to give it up when I started college this last fall. Rest assured I wish I could support in any other way so I tell my friends and other folks and will try to spread the word hahahahah

[@MissQuantum_]

Yesss the other game is so gimmicky now im glad this one has so much life in it

[@lee-n7422]

I love the concept of giving your Para a "personality vibe" instead of just traits.😊 The Together Cards are a super engaging and fun concept as well! I can imagine that they help a lot at exploring gameplay in new and different ways over and over again

[@ellaelliott4415]

And the relationships build!!

[@lee-n7422]

@@ellaelliott4415 Yes!! That's suprr cool too. I can't wait to try it once the game's been released

[@spicysalad3013]

I love how the first kiss is actually realistic and not the over-the-top interaction a certain other game makes it

[@Kat-qf7ov]

what about all these comments about "the other game"? Is the Sims like Voldemort or something?

[@bonesrghx]

@@Kat-qf7ov sims is more bouncy and cartoonish than people wanted. ea targeted this life simulation to kids and some teens and older people wanted to play it, but had to use mods to make it more their artstyle.

[@Kat-qf7ov]

@@bonesrghx umm... okay? This had nothing to do with my comment, I was just wondering why people in the comments seem to be scared of writing down the word "Sims".

[@jadebayoba7073]

​@@Kat-qf7ovin short, yes, they are

[@nellieshoals]

This ONE, OTHER game 😂😂

[@skywise001]

This looks so amazing. The sound design, vocals, graphics. It so reminds me of the best of the good old days.

[@LoveByNicole]

You guys have truly impressed me, I havent been excited for a life simulation game in so long... A team that listens will always reap the benefits. You're sitting on a billion dollar game, take my money!!!

[@Ahjusshi_Brown]

This game has progressed much faster than I anticipated from its very first post with Alex and I’m so impressed to see how far you guys have come as a team. Wishing the entire Paralives team nothing but the best once the game fully launches.

[@karenmorris5837]

I absolutely LOVE the way you guys programmed the character development! It's so in depth!! Been waiting and watching for this game and now I am SO excited for 2025!!!

[@armintargaryen9216]

I'm just afraid all paras will become Gary Stues if you play long enough. That's kind of what happens with Sims 2 aspiration skills, even when they have terrible personalities. I want to have assh0les and dumb4sses no matter how developed as a character

[@nicosfangs]

rewatching this nearly a year later made me so emotional for some reason 😭 especially near the end!!

[@lanny2323]

I LOVE the simplicity (not shady!) of the social menu! I don't necessarily always want to choose what they talk about. The contextual social cards seem really interesting - if done well. I was put off at first, but they did grow on me as the video went on. The "grouping" feature of being able to select characters is also seamless + simple. Love the direction!

[@nicosfangs]

I’m so in love with this game already. Despite everything, I’ve been following this game’s development since 2019 and it’s AMAZING to see how far it’s gone! The parafolk are adorable, the lighting his homey and has a nice warm aesthetic to it, their language is cute, EVERYTHING IS CUTE. I’ve been cravingggg a gameplay video from you guys for a long while and this is the best way you could’ve presented it. I’m a 15 y/o hardcore sims franchise lover and this just feels right at home. It’s up there with every life sim-esque game I’ve ever seen. I literally cannot wait for this game’s release! Make it come out sooner lol!!/j Nono, I love how relationships work in this game. It feels so realistic. And how “traits” work as well. I LOVE LOVE LOVE how your personality can influence some of the prompts it gives you for interactions!! I love everything and this is exactly how I imagined it- even BETTER than how I imagined it. I can only imagine how good this’ll be at release. Excitedddd! Keep being awesome, team

[@frizzij]

This trailer low key made me tear up a little bit. I have been supporting and following y'all for years. Told as many friends as I can about this game and now that a trailer is here with a release year I just cannot contain my excitement. This trailer was beautiful. The graphics are so pretty, the interactions between everyone and everything and how seamless and flawless everything is. I absolutely adore the together bar and how interactions aren't just dry back and forth clicking of interactions. And I adore the hiring of jobs and how there was like 3 different things to choose from and it was from a hiring sign. I couldn't be more excited and happy. I am so proud of y'all

[@talulashippe]

I adore everything about this! The first kiss was way way more realistic, and I hope that based on the personality system you've developed (which is so refreshingly complete), we'll see those choices shine through in different interaction styles, and kisses! Keep it up, it's about time I head over to Patreon and throw in on supporting this incredible project.

[@lavandergirl0209]

Guys, if you loved this video like I did, i really recomend you become patreons of Paralives!!!! Seriously, I am a patreon on the first tier, I pay only 3€ per month and every Friday I get exciting updates on their progress on the game!!! It is so so worth it. A lot of these features were already showcased previously on Patreon posts so, i just get this warm feeling that this game is a like a baby and i am watching it grow ❤ Really can't wait for 2025, it has been such a beautiful journey!

[@cryingwatercolours]

Can confirm, the Patreon is very worth it! But also some stuff I think we didn’t see early too so there’s always a lil surprise somewhere!

[@lavandergirl0209]

@@cryingwatercolours yeah like, the 2025 early access date was a surprise for everyone! 😄

[@sleepy.timaeus.arts.]

yeah im thinking im gonna start after my next paycheck. i was a patreon for a lil bit some years ago when i was just leaving high school, but i think it’s time i come back 🙏🏾

[@distorteddivine3638]

I'm on their Patreon too, it's so neat to see all the little updates they make every week! Seeing things like the food they recently modeled, the crew interviews and pictures and even silly things like the crazy bugs they've encountered, it's such a fascinating peek under the hood of game development.

[@awkwardguyo]

WOAH I didnt know that thank you so much for sharing that! I always wanted to join their Patreon to support them, but I didn't know that it was regular updates about these features! I have to ask, do they also sometimes ask the community about certain features or have like polls for them to vote on?

[@MissStunshine]

I see 1,000 hours easily going into this game when it comes out. I’m so excited! Thank you for your patience with this deprived community, I know we ask for a lot!

[@cryingwatercolours]

sleeping habits, cleaning habits? that’s so cool! tell you what though, id love to see a social flaw section added! maybe if ur charisma is too low?

[@chere100]

Good idea! I really loved the fatal flaw mechanic of Sims Medieval, would love to see similar in more games.

[@AaronL0905]

Maybe it is speaking too soon but i would love flaws to be part of the personality system Like you have to spend your upgrade to remove/mitigate a flaw

[@ArcadeStunfisk]

Completely agree. I don’t want all my sims to be capable, sometimes you just wanna play a real wet loser. a real sodden talentless freak.

[@francescamoran7503]

THAT WOULD BE SO COOL. SOCIAL FLAWS >>

[@Sakdos]

The concept of talking into interaction card is so clever and simple. I appreciate the fact that you don't have to pile up 12 meaningless interactions to just make relations evolve ! Congrats !