In an unexpected twist of The Sims 4 gameplay, one player found themselves stunned when an evil chicken managed to take down none other than the Grim Reaper. This bizarre event left the player perplexed and delighted others in The Sims community, sparking amusing conversations as many users admitted they had no idea such a scenario was even possible.
Recently, The Sims 4 has indulged in themes of mortality, especially with the release of its latest expansion, Life and Death, which introduces the option for players to embrace the role of the Grim Reaper, among other exciting features. Interestingly, the quirky incident with the chicken doesn’t actually relate to this new expansion.
Over on Reddit, a Sims 4 enthusiast shared a snapshot of the incident, recounting how their dastardly chicken thwarted the Grim Reaper’s duty. The player’s Vampire Sim had met its end, prompting the Grim Reaper to arrive as expected to collect its soul. But this grim task was promptly interrupted when a particularly malevolent chicken launched a surprising attack on Death, effectively blocking it from claiming the soul. The image posted amusingly captures the feisty chicken standing defiantly between a floored reaper and its intended target.
So, what’s the deal with these feisty foul creatures in The Sims 4? Chickens became part of the Sim landscape with the Cottage Living expansion. Generally, chickens behave predictably, but evil chickens are a unique breed. These fowl are either specially bred or converted from regular chickens, sporting ominous dark feathers and eerie red eyes. Despite their fearsome appearance, a content evil chicken is notably loyal, often turning protective of its Sim owner. Once called upon for aid, they’ll defend against everything from foxes to foes, and yes, even the Grim Reaper, all to shield their Sim ally.
Should the Grim Reaper meet its demise at the beak of such a chicken, another is eventually summoned to complete the unfulfilled duty. However, if the Reaper is merely incapacitated, players might face an amusingly frustrating glitch where the chicken continually hinders the Reaper, trapping the game in a loop where the deceased Sim cannot be claimed, and the Reaper endlessly lingers on the lot. A practical workaround is to temporarily stash the chicken in a player’s inventory, thereby allowing the Grim Reaper to complete its task.
In this instance, the player didn’t wish for their Sim to perish, making the removal of the chicken a less appealing solution. Fortunately, The Sims 4 offers multiple ways to resurrect or protect deceased Sims from the Reaper’s clutches. While the evil chicken can’t reverse death, its persistent interference might just buy enough time for players to bring their Sim back to life or negotiate with the Reaper.
In this extraordinary life simulation game, players can let their imagination run wild, crafting a world that’s entirely their own. There’s no end to the stories you can create and live out with your Sims, embracing career paths, building relationships, and navigating the twists and turns of simulated daily life. Fully customizable and endlessly entertaining, The Sims 4 remains a sandbox of possibilities, inviting players to explore, experiment, and enjoy the unexpected—sometimes even with a bold, defiant chicken thrown into the mix.
