The first reply pretty much hit it on the head.
Although every provider will prefer to declare otherwise, it is very much a box ticking exercise because there are time constraints with SIM training, particularly when working toward a type rating initial. There are many events that must be observed/performed and so you will find problems linked together - sometimes alarmingly, and unrealistically - in an effort to 'tick every box'.
I have heard FSI pronounce for many years that 'next year' they will move to scenario-based training with an emphasis on take off to touch down realism. Still waiting...
Notwithstanding the artifice of some of the training scenarios, being able to handle such situations and bring the aircraft in safely - albeit in a world of ones and zeros - is gratifying, and generally worthwhile.
Have fun!