The Sims 4the latest expansion pack, the scary-good Life and Deathis without a doubt one of the most exciting expansion packs the game has ever seen. After the announcement that The Sims 4 would remain the main game for The SimsThere was a general feeling of concern about the game’s future and whether scheduled content releases would make up for the base game’s lack of luster. However, thanks to Life and Death extremely generous amount of new content and gameplay features from the expansion pack, it looks like The Sims 4 has been saved, at least for now.
Life and Death introduced an abundance of new gameplay features, including the ability for Sims to perform funerals for the first time in the franchise’s history. The expansion pack also introduced a Bucket List, as well as a four-stage mourning system, and there’s even an option for Sims to become playable ghosts. Life and Death introduced the new world of Ravenwood, which includes three neighborhoods: The Whispering Glen, Crow’s Crossing, and Mourningvale. Each of the three neighborhoods in the world of Ravenwood has its own characteristics, but they all share one thing in common: all of Ravenwood’s neighborhoods were inspired by Dracula’s house in Transylvania, Romania.
Examples of Romanian Gothic Architecture in Sims 4 Life & Death
New neighborhoods use true Romanian architectural tradition
In The Sims 4The world of Ravenwood and its content were predominantly inspired by the architectural foundations that can be found in the Transylvania region of Romania. The establishments in Life and Death were heavily influenced by the Romanian Renaissance stylealso known as Neo-Romanian and Brancovenesc style. The phenomenon of the late 19th century was the result of architects trying to establish an architectural style unique to Romania. Characterized by vibrant arches, architectural features grouped in threes, and ceramic and metal roofs, the Neo-Romanian style was ultimately a revival of medieval Romanian architecture that contained folk and religious symbols unique to Romania.
The influence of Romanian Renaissance architecture is very apparent in Life and Deathof Ravenwood, with several buildings in the game featuring some of the style’s key features. In Crow’s Crossing, players can find a glorious castle that appears to be inspired by one of Europe’s greatest castles, Corvin Castle.a Gothic-Renaissance castle in Hunedoara, Romania. There is also a building in the same neighborhood that resembles Cantacuzino Castle, situated in the Romanian mountain town of BuÈ™teni. Many of the buildings available in Ravenwood feature the distinctive Romanian Revival roofs, and residential lots like The Marigold Château feature the classic vibrant arches at the front of the building.
The Sims 4 doesn’t shy away from real-world inspiration
A real life simulator
In the last ten years, The Sims 4 continually released a stream of content packs that contained neighborhoods inspired by real-world locations. The expansion pack City life presented city life The Sims 4, showcasing the world of San Myshuno, inspired by places like San Francisco and Tokyo with their cultural festivals and apartments. In GatherWindenburg displayed architectural establishments reminiscent of those in northern European cities.
Players were able to experience the spotlight in Del Sol Valley with the Get famous expansion pack that imitated Los Angeles and Hollywood. Ultimately, The Sims 4 has always derived its architectural inspiration from real-world sources, and the addition of Romanian architecture is a very welcome addition thanks to Life and Death.
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