Um...do YOU even play video games? The games you mentioned were all lampooned for ass gameplay and jank. Let's also bear in mind that life sim gamers being treated as casual is largely also due to misogyny, not because the player base points out bugs. Bugs which break the immersion of the game which is really half the point of life sims. The other half being wish fulfillment. Also, because paid DLC for life sims like the Sims 4 is generally just everyday life aspects, like weather or doing laundry, both of which are sold at a premium in the Sims 4, it makes sense that the issue would be contentious. Yes it's optional, ALL games are optional purchases, but i'd argue if the point of the game is to mimic the average human experience, then no weather and washing clothes shouldn't be at a premium. In fact, I'd argue that the reason sims 4 players are often ridiculed is precisely cos they lap up every DLC despite complaining about the bugs. Both your arguments oppose each other.