Is Island Living even worth $30 (25% sale)

If you can wait on it, I would wait. :)

It's worth it. But I'm one of the rare people who thinks that it's worth it at full price, so...

"Hestia;c-17204846" wrote:
If you can wait on it, I would wait. :)

enough said
thank you both for your response

I like it.

It's one of my favourite packs so far just because I love the world of Sulani and it's residents. It has some great build and buy items and also the cas items are nice but most of them only really suit the world of Sulani.

Mermaids are disappointing to me but other players seem to be enjoying them and I wasn't really that fussed to have mermaids in the game in the first place so there is that.

It has some rabbit holes here and there where I think something more interesting could of been such as the boring cave, diving and even the new careers that could of been so much better. The whole conservation thing is dull and makes barely any visible difference to the Island once completed. A few butterflies, plants and some huge ugly butt seagulls show up and we only really get to clean up one Island up but some how it effects all the others too. I would of preferred much more depth to the whole conservation thing. The Volcano seems to only effect lots with the Volcano trait so that also seems rather pointless and dull to me as well.

If you're just looking for a nice new world to play in with some nice items and clothes then yes it's worth it. If you're looking more for new game play options then no it's definitely not worth it. Island Living excels on visuals but lacks greatly when it comes to actual game play.

Darn y'all this made me laugh. It's a little bare but it's not THAT bad. Like waiting for it to be 5 dollars in the thrift shop. But to answer the question I really think it depends how much you want or enjoy a beach island type of setting because that's all your going to get. I wanted a beach world for a long time so I am enjoying it for the full price I paid.

I've been waiting for University far more than a beach world (though I did want that too), and I wound up liking Island Living even more than I thought I would. Yes, it is a bit bare in terms of game play. I'm hoping that in the future they remedy this. However, the world of Sulani is gorgeous and I find it to be quite relaxing to play in. Not a thing I'd have ever imagined I'd want or enjoy in a Sims game, but here we are. I enjoy the mermaids, however I agree with what others have said about thinking there could've been more done (especially with how well Vampires were done in this iteration). Who knows, all in due time maybe? Is it necessarily worth the money? I'd say yes, but to each their own. I paid full price and I don't regret it.

Maxis seems to have been struggling for a bit lately, but I get the sense that's changing. Moschino is a surprising SP and I think it shows a change in direction for the team, and I'm liking it. Yes, IL is lacking in terms of game play, but my sims are loving the beach, getting tans, and swimming in the ocean. I'm just glad swimming is a thing my sims can enjoy doing. I don't regret all those pools I built in their backyards anymore. I haven't played Off the Grid since launch when it was broken, but I imagine now that it's working properly it will be loads of fun, which seems to be the focus of IL more than anything (and for the record, I was enjoying Off the Grid even when it was broken). Which is good because we wanted that with Laundry Day and didn't get that then. See, all in due time.

If money is an issue right now, I'd say wait. But definitely don't count the pack out all together. It helps round out the game play in a surprising way. Sulani is the perfect location for a spa/resort lot that your sims can enjoy. So I recommend it if you've enjoyed any of that game play as well.

I'm waiting for a 50% off sale because the beach theme doesn't interest me that much. From a let's play I've been watching the new world does seem unique aesthetically. It's honestly really beautiful.

Swimming/diving mechanics are all but forgotten in the lp though as they weren't very interesting to begin with. So if swimming/diving/beachcombing/collecting objects aren't your thing then I don't see much else holding your interest.

Perhaps the new careers or the odd jobs will add enough spice, though I'm not sure if they are built for long-term fun. I say, if you're not itching to play on the beach then waiting a little longer is a good choice. I mean, you'll be playing in that world eventually, right? Might as well save some cash.

Is there a Best Buy where you are? If so, there's an even better sale going on right now! 45% off Island Living! I think it's like $21 plus some change.

I think it's worth the price of a GP or less.