I don’t really use a PC/computer all that much and the only Sims game I played when I did use them was Sims 4 so...I feel like I wasn’t ever properly introduced into the series u_u the waiting times for the Sims Freeplay....
However, I still do enjoy the concept of the series as a whole and that concept of taking care of virtual humans and seeing them experience life in their lil’ virtual world is the reason why I say I like the Sims series, especially since I’ve never seen another game (especially one that’s NOT on PC) perform a concept like that quite as well as the Sims does.
As for my thoughts specifically on Sims 4, I’ll admit: I rarely play it. My cousin loves the designing aspect of the game and likes to customize her Sims + houses but as for me....I am no architect :,) The relationship aspect of the game caught my eye (in general, not just romantic) but in Sims 4, a lot of relationships just feel really artificial because the player kinda has to force any relationship that isn’t just borderline friendly to happen. I heard that the previous games are more better in forming natural relationships so I’ll take people’s word on that. Anyway, I’ll also say that the DLCs are pretty annoying in that you have to buy them just for things I think should’ve already been in the game (like seasons....) >:/ never bought one so can’t say much about them
I always saw Sims Freeplay as a cash grab so that’s all of my thoughts on that game. I heard about a new mobile Sims game but I never tried it ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Apparently there was a Sims game on the 3DS (or was it DS?) that I played a bit as a kid. Definitely wouldn't use it as an introduction to the series because there was very little similarities to the actual main games BUT I kinda liked it in that it was a very simple game where you ran around as your customized Sim and did tasks throughout the game