The Sims 4: For Rent” expansion pack revolves around neighborhood drama. You can snoop and spy on neighbors to uncover their secrets.
But don’t get too excited. These so-called secrets are pretty harmless.
Honestly, I expected more drama, deeper secrets, and maybe even some dirty ones. I ended up disappointed.
There aren’t any secrets about Sims cheating on their partners, murdering their enemies, faking their college diplomas, and so on — you know, the interesting stuff.
For Rent features kindergarten secrets. They’re so harmless it’s a stretch to even call them secrets.
Let’s dig into what you can find out about your neighbors and see if you feel the same way I do.
List of Discoverable Secrets in The Sims 4
Abandoned Smeagie
On my morning walk not too long ago, I nearly tripped over a small, lonely dog meandering down the road. There was no sign of his owner, just a name tag engraved with “Smeagie” attached to his collar.
I really did feel bad for the poor fella, out there on his own. But… I left him. I just couldn’t bring myself to take him home with me! There was something… off about his eyes… his piercing blank stare, it still
haunts me.
Aiding and Abetting
There’s someone I see in my neighborhood, he walks by every now and then. The other day, I noticed he carries a different color briefcase every day. This seemed odd to me, like who owns that many briefcases?
I let curiosity get the better of me, and followed him at a distance after I saw him walk by the next day. We walked for what felt like hours, until finally he dropped the briefcase on a bench in Oasis Springs.
I looked, and didn’t see anyone else around. So I snatched the briefcase and ran. When I got home, I opened it to find stacks and stacks of Simoleons! That guy must be a really successful criminal!
I panicked, and ran as fast as I could, briefcase in hand. I ended up throwing it into the canal in Willow Creek. If anyone finds out, I could
get in trouble, or worse, get on the bad side of a local criminal!
Belle of the Eyeball
There are these rings I see folks wearing around town. They’re… odd, to say the least. It’s not just how they look. It’s how they look, if you know what I mean. They appear to be looking at me, and only me, every time I see them. The eyes follow me.
Listen, it wouldn’t be such a big issue if only one other Sim had this ring… but they’re everywhere, at least to me. And when I close my eyes, these rings are all I can see. I’m never alone! The rings will never leave!
I’ve been having nightmares about them, and lately they’ve been
escalating. In the last dream I had, I saw myself wearing one of them. It sent a chill down my spine. I would NEVER let those rings get to me like that… would I?
Feeling Bleak in Willow Creek
You know what, I’m just so tired of hearing everyone talk about Willow Creek all the time. It’s always “Willow Creek this” and “Willow Creek that!” I can’t stand it anymore! I hate Willow Creek!
I’ve spent way too much time there. But to me, even one minute is too long. It’s just so… willow- y. And way too creek-y. You know that “grass is greener on the other side” saying? What if the grass in Willow Creek is a little too green? Ever think about that?!
Grim Jealousy
Have you seen him? The Grim Reaper, I mean. He’s just so elegant, isn’t he? He’s well dressed, and mysterious, and he’s got just enough skeletons in his closet to keep things interesting for eternity. He’s got it all!
I mean, watching him work can be so magnificent. When he whips out that tablet, it always dazzles me. I would tickle a Cowplant for one fraction of the style and charm Grim possesses. Isn’t his aura just so magnetic?
It’s like it’s drawing all of us slowly towards him with every passing minute. Ugh, I wish I was as cool as Grim…
Not so Merry
When it comes to receiving gifts, I’m much harder to please than most. What can I say? I just have unique tastes! Regardless of my personal pickiness, there are also a lot of mediocre (or even straight-up
terrible) gifts out there.
So yeah, maybe I did repurpose a few of those disappointing gifts I received. I turned them into gifts for others! Sometimes I even give the gift back to the person who gave it to me, after enough time has passed.
It’s just efficient, and they hardly ever notice. You know what they say, one Sim’s trash is another Sim’s treasure! Just, uh, maybe keep this to yourself. I wouldn’t want anyone to know I’m a serial re-gifter!
Moo-hoo!
Back in the day, I wanted to help out the store I worked at, so I brought in my Cowplant to attract customers. You know, spark some interest with something dangerous and exciting! I didn’t know it would get so out of hand. A bigger Cowplant meant more customers, so nightly feedings were a must. It grew and grew, and as it grew, it wanted more.
I couldn’t supply its demands, so it began EATING customers! It even ate the owner! I knew my Cowplant had to be stopped, so I enlisted help in making sure it was sent to a secret place where it could never hurt another Sim. I couldn’t let my Cowplant just take over the world. That was one mean, green monster.
None of Your Biscuits
It’s been said my family are descendants of Lord Reginald Wainscott Stickywyck von Dosenwald. Before his nautical voyages, it was rumored that he had several relationships throughout his early years. I’ve traced my ancestry back enough that I can almost find a connection that could link us together. Which seems pretty definite to me.
But I don’t want word to get out! I’d hate to be treated differently just because my ancestor was the 37th Earl of Biscuit! I just… want to be treated normal, like everyone else.
Pool of Terror
I have this recurring nightmare about a swimming pool with walls so slippery, it’s impossible to climb them to get out of the pool. The only place you can exit the pool is via a single ladder, and it always suddenly disappears as I’m swimming my way towards it, leaving me stranded in the pool.
Hours pass, it’s getting darker outside, I’m exhausted and hungry. My friends and family come and go, passing me by, yet none of them even seem to notice that I’m stuck, let alone help me out of the pool.
Terrifying, right? Well, lately the dreams have been so vivid, I’ve started sleepwalking. The other day I woke up floating in a random pool in my neighborhood, wrapped up in my wet blanket like a burrito! It was humiliating!
Serial Decliner
Every day, it feels like my phone won’t stop ringing with text message after text message from Sims I know wanting to hang out. Somehow there’s always new places to check out in town, out of town,
everywhere! I’d bet if there was another planet that had a cool hangout spot, they’d throw me in the rocket and blast off right now if they could!
But I’m just… tired. Sometimes it’s been a long day, and I just want to chill, work on myself, or take a load off. I promise I care about my friends (and minor acquaintances!) But I’ve got better things to do 90% of the time!
Secret Llamas
When I was in elementary school, I started to harbor a growing disdain for authority. It would get so tiring following all the rules, all the time! So, in art class, I started only drawing llamas. Llamas ice skating, llamas going shopping, llama firefighters. My art teacher was furious, and told me I had to draw something different from now on. I was livid! How dare she intrude upon my creative process!
So I hid a llama in every subsequent piece I made. On the surface, it could be a painting of a rainbow. But take a closer look, and the brush strokes reveal a million tiny llamas inside of the rainbow. I even etched a super detailed llama on the bottom of the vase I sculpted during the pottery unit!
Thankfully, no one had ever noticed. It’s always been my little llama-shaped secret.
Sinking Feeling
I’m trying to be better about this, so don’t judge me! But really, so what if I’ve washed a few dishes in the bathroom sink every now and then? In the end, a sink’s a sink. It’s not like it’s any less sanitary than the kitchen sink! Whether or not you believe me, I can assure you that there were very good reasons for me to do this. You just wouldn’t understand.
Trashy Habit
You’re telling me you’ve never gone over to a neighbor’s house to use their trashcan? Taking out the trash can be such a hassle sometimes. All I want to do is get rid of all these gross water cups my houseguests left everywhere, or maybe a spoiled grilled cheese once in a while!
Sometimes I can’t even be bothered to wash those dishes, I just need them gone! So if my trash is full, I’ll just pop over to their trashcan real quick and drop all the dishes in. They’ve never noticed anyway!
What do you think about these secrets? Do you agree they’re pretty harmless? Share your thoughts in the comments below.