Rumors continue to swirl aroundThe Sims’ latest endeavor,Project Rene. Essentially acting asThe Sims5,Project Renehas captured the attention of many a curious Simmer. Some features of the project have been confirmed, but adding aDress to Impress-esque mini-game could be a fun addition to the long-awaited project.
Project Renewas first announcedin 2022 at the Behind The Sims Summit. The hook for the next installment ofThe Simsfranchise is its online multiplayer cross-platform capabilities. Leaks by play testers have revealed some ofProject Rene’s multiplayer features, but much is still left in the dark. However, these play test leaks highlighted interesting features like a central meeting area for players, called The Hub, which could house mini-games such as the suggestedDress to Impress-like mode.
Mini-Games For Project Rene
Bycombining The Hub and XP gain, possibilities for mini-games inProject Renestart to run rampant. The project’s online multiplayer capabilities will likely be used for more traditional aspects ofThe Simsfranchise, like shared households. However, joint player mini-games have always been a hit in online multiplayer games and will surely continue to be.
Create-A-Sim (CAS) is one of the most celebrated aspects ofThe Sims 4, with many players using or even creating custom content for the feature.Project Rene’s version of CASwas leaked by data miners, proving that the feature will be included. This means that, likeThe Sims 4, the “dress up” elements of CAS will be available to players.
Why Dress to Impress Would Be the Perfect Mini-Game For Project Rene
The Hub, XP gain, and CAS create the perfect stormfor aDress to Impressstylemini game forProject Rene. There are hundreds of CAS assets across allThe Sims 4’s DLC packs that could serve as inspiration for new clothes, jewelry, makeup, and hair inProject Rene.
The premise is simple. Mini-games, which could hypothetically be found in The Hub, could lead to bonus XP gain. By placing at a certain rank inProject Rene’sversion ofDress to Impress, players can earn XP. No confirmation on XP’s purpose inProject Renehas been announced, but leaked information has made it sound like an integral part of gameplay.
LikeDress to Impress, gamers would be able to search through a treasure trove of items before strutting down the runway. Though EA and Maxis likely won’t want to rip off the hit Roblox game, posing isan iconic part ofDress to Impressthat should be included. Theming is also paramount for this hypothetical mini-game, as players needs to know what to dress as. Fortunately,The Simshas a wide range of fashion icons to take inspiration from.
Project Rene’s Twist on Dress to Impress
The easiest theme thatcomes to mind is Townies. Characters created by EA and Maxis forThe Sims, Townies develop the rich history of the franchise into an extensive lore. Theming in the Townie category could range from picking a specific Townie, like Bella Goth, and having players pick their best red dress for the runway to impersonate the iconic character. Alternatively, the category itself could be “Townie” with players dressing up as aSimscharacter of their choosing.
In a similar vein, non-playable characters could serve as a fashion category.The Grim Reaper, Father Winter, and Bonehilda are all staple characters inThe Simsthat could serve as fashion inspiration for the hypothetical mini-game.
Of course, EA and Maxis could always stickto classicDress to Impressthemes like Ballerina, Cowboy, Preppy, etc. But forcing players to dress up in their own version of cowplant couture would be much more interesting, and entertaining, for Simmers.
This mini-game is, unfortunately, just a dream. UntilThe Simsteam announces Rene, Simmers will have tostrut the runway inDress to Impressinstead ofThe Sims.
The Sims
Created by Will Wright and Maxis, and published by EA, The Sims is a long-running series of life simulation games with sandbox gameplay. Players create Sims and control every aspect of their lives, from the houses they live in to the jobs they work.
