So I’m going to be honest. I do really like this expansion, but I can’t argue that there isn’t much gameplay or depth especially when comparing it to other expansions for sims 4. Now I have yet to try everything and have intentionally ignored the new careers because I’m playing rags to riches style which overall has been a blast. I do find myself wondering what else I can do after just two real days of playing which has never happened. I thought initially the criticism was unfair but I don’t fully disagree with it.
Now I have plans for all of my families to spend time in Sulani. I can say I have never done that before with any new world really. I have some sims I want to buy a retail lot and spend time there occasionally, I have some I want to camp on the volcano island, I have some I want to have a luxurious getaway it depends on the save. As far as new ideas of how and where I want to use this pack I have many, but the issue is I’m having to use other packs to add activities for these type saves. For example a spa or a restaurant. It just seems like there isn’t much to do that’s already there besides swim as far as things to do.
Now I am one who understands why this happened as I’m sure the ocean and the swimmable part of it took a large chunk of the budget they were given. Not to mention the clothing specific tan lines had to also be complicated considering how much clothing is is the game. I also like that they are working on other worlds and we have the ability to wade in some spots now. So I believe it’s possible we will have swimmable oceans one day.
Do I wish I hadn’t paid full price? Sort of but I’m also someone who would buy anything over 20 dollars and think I spend too much money lol. I wouldn’t say it’s not worth the expansions price tag the CAS and BB are incredible. The world is my new favorite and I want all my sims to spend time there. I’ve been inspired to build my own community lots which I’ve never attempted before. This game sparks so much creativity for me and I love that. I would say that makes it worth it. The gameplay isn’t the best but I love what we got even if I wish there was more. A lot of this stuff besides the careers I see myself using often. I just feel like the big gameplay component isn’t there and that bothers me a little. I don’t fully regret my purchase I just wish there was a bit more.
