The Sims franchise is celebrating a significant milestone: 25 years of imaginative gameplay. To mark this occasion, EA has released a special bundle featuring the original two installments of the series, along with nearly all expansion packs. While the series has a reputation for its eccentricities—frequent references to llamas and cowplants in the latest titles—the initial games introduced players to an array of truly peculiar NPCs.
Venturing into The Sims 1 and 2 can be challenging, especially when compared to the more forgiving mechanics of recent iterations. Yet, this difficulty is balanced by the thrill of unveiling the quirky characters that populate the games through unique interactions and events. Notable NPCs like the Mime and the Campfire Ghost thrive in rare situations, contributing to the distinctive charm that The Sims is known for.
10 Cake Dancers Are The Life Of The Party
This One’s Just For Adults
The Cake Dancers hold the title for being the most risqué addition to The Sims. These exotic performers made their debut in the second expansion pack, House Party. They can only be summoned during a celebration where a cake is present. Once the cake is on the premises, players can select “Buy Male/Female Entertainer, ” prompting a dancer to erupt from the cake and entertain attendees. However, adults will escort any children away from the festivities.
Hiring a Cake Dancer adds an element of surprise to the event since there’s a limited pool of options for each gender, and there’s an even slimmer chance of inadvertently summoning the infamous Tragic Clown. While the performers themselves aren’t particularly bizarre, it’s noteworthy that they exist as the sole sexy NPCs ever included in the series—a truly unique occurrence.
9 The Obsessed Fan Is Disturbing NPC
The Dark Side Of Fame
The expansion pack The Sims: Superstar invites players into the glamorous world of fame, but it also sheds light on its unsettling aspects. The Obsessed Fan serves as a dark reminder of celebrity culture, stalking Sims who fail to connect with their audience. This unsettling NPC exhibits behaviors such as lurking in celebrities’ homes, rummaging through their trash, leaving ominous black roses, and even attempting to steal awards won by the celebrity Sim.
The chilling nature of this character is amplified by his creepy model, reminiscent of a well-known stalker, John Hinckley Jr., who had a fixation on actress Jodie Foster. This unexpected connection adds a layer of dark humor, as it feels both outrageous and eerie within the context of The Sims.
8 Miss Crumplebottom Has Strict Standards
No PDA While She’s Around
Initially introduced in the expansion pack Hot Date, Miss Crumplebottom has become an iconic character featured across all installments of The Sims. As an Old Prude NPC, she appears to thwart Sims enjoying a little too much public affection. With her comedic presence, she disrupts romantic endeavors in community spaces, delivering a playful reminder to keep PDA in check.
7 The Tragic Clown Brings Down The Mood
Failing To Bring The Cheer
The Tragic Clown debuted in Livin’ Large and has become a staple NPC throughout the series. This sorrowful character appears in an attempt to cheer up melancholic Sims, but his performance often results in the opposite effect. To summon him, players must own the Tragic Clown painting. Unfortunately, his teary demeanor only amplifies the misery of unhappy Sims, leading him to roam the household sobbing until the situation improves.
There are several methods to banish the Tragic Clown, including destroying his painting or hiring special clown catchers to remove him. Additionally, the Clown has a knack for crashing parties, eliciting boos and jeers from guests if he makes an unscheduled appearance.
6 Drew Carey Is A Very Y2K Inclusion
A Celebrity Cameo Of Its Time
The Sims series is renowned for featuring cameos from real-life celebrities, many of whom evoke a strong sense of nostalgia. Among them, Drew Carey made his noteworthy cameo in House Party, becoming a rewarding surprise for players who host successful gatherings. He would appear to mingle and engage with Sims, adding a dose of humor to the festivities.
While his character may not come across as particularly strange, reflecting on Drew Carey’s inclusion after 25 years may spark nostalgia in players. This recognition brings an amusing retro twist to the experience, reminding fans of the cultural relevance he once held.
5 The Campfire Ghost Sells Any Scary Story
A Perfect Dose Of Fright
Green Beard, affectionately known as the Campfire Ghost, is an enigmatic NPC that emerges during specific interactions around a campfire. First seen in House Party, he can be summoned when Sims share spine-chilling tales near the KampRite Instant Kampfire, provided the storyteller possesses a high Charisma level. As the tale unfolds, Green Beard dramatically rises from the flames, delighting in alarming guests and occasionally causing them to panic.
4 Gabby The Mime Is A Drag At Parties
Some Nights Aren’t Meant For Fun
Similar to the Tragic Clown, Gabby the Mime is an unwelcome guest at parties, appearing only when a gathering fails to meet expectations. Introduced in House Party, Gabby’s presence is marked by his futile attempts to uplift the mood, only to exacerbate the disappointment. Strangely, other Sims can slap Gabby, though such actions have little effect; he will continue to linger, trying and failing to entertain the crowd.
What makes Gabby’s behavior even more odd is that he occasionally steals items around the lot. To rid themselves of this frustrating NPC, players must either elevate the party’s ambiance or conclude it altogether, introducing an added challenge to the gameplay.
3 Clones & Evil Clones Can Cause Chaos
Be Wary Of Doppelgangers
Clones, initially presented in Livin’ Large and expanded in Makin’ Magic, introduce one of the game’s quirkiest mechanics. These doppelgangers can be brewed using potions, designed to temporarily replace a Sim at work or school. However, unintended consequences abound, as players might unleash a rogue evil clone that wreaks havoc on relationships by being cruel to other Sims.
Creating a clone can lead to even more bizarre outcomes if performed while the Sim is hungry, wherein the newly formed clone may unexpectedly combust, providing a shocking—and rather comical—display of a Sim’s fiery demise.
2 The Giant Is A Charming Easter Egg
Will Wright Has A Cameo
Among the latest additions to the game, the Giant serves as a delightful Easter egg for devoted fans of the franchise. In the final expansion pack, players can cultivate a beanstalk that allows Sims to ascend into the clouds. At the summit, they’ll encounter a sleeping Giant, who is none other than Will Wright, the visionary behind The Sims and SimCity. As players approach, they receive a message of gratitude: “Thanks for playing The Sims.” Beside the Giant lies a hilariously oversized can of beans, offering nothing more than a whimsical opportunity to appreciate the creator’s legacy.
1 Claire The Bear Is As Weird As It Gets
A Very Human Animal
Claire the Bear stands as the most outlandish NPC in The Sims universe. Introduced in Hot Date, prior to actual animal models being integrated into the game, Claire’s anthropomorphic behavior is as amusing as it is unsettling. This bear eccentricity traverses residential lots, rummaging through bins and reacting to items that match her theme, such as enjoying or fleeing from teddy bears and bearskin rugs.
What truly sets Claire apart is that she embodies the only “animal” NPC to be introduced ahead of fully-fledged animals, making her unique among the franchise. When compared to subsequent animal characters like El Bandito the Raccoon or Henri LeStanc the Skunk, her bizarrely human-like traits render her behavior even more peculiar, wandering about as if she were a human donning a bear costume, complete with her distinctive sounds when encountering bear-themed objects.
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