They decided to do a completely new game based on quests with limited features instead of just taking full advantage of their Sims 3 assets. Therefore you can't build houses (the buildings are basically stages where you can put objects) and the characters don't age (Basically like in the Sims 1), among other frustrating details. However, I had fun playing as the king and I would like to complete the whole thing one day. I love that you have to pick a character flaw for every character, it makes them more human.