While I do own all these packs, I haven't played yet with Horse Ranch and For Rent, so I can't rank them. Here's how I'd rank the rest:
- Life and Death. It does have so many cool ideas, I love the world, I love the new traits, the new careers are awesome, and even though I don't want any of my Sims to die, I'm looking forward to having a funeral. I also like that there's so much to explore, and the festivals are a nice touch, too.
- Growing Together. Having rec centers is such an asset, the milestones and generational gameplay add more depth, and I never thought a midlife crisis could actually be fun.
- Businesses & Hobbies. Now I haven't played that much with this one, but the first small business I've set up is working nicely. CaS, build/buy and world are gorgeous, and I love the idea that my Sims can turn every single skill of theirs into a small business. I have SO many ideas of what I want them to do.
- Lovestruck. Who would have thought that couple's therapy can be hilarious 😁 The new romantic interactions are awfully cute, I mean, the cuddling when a couple goes to bed? SO cute! Plus, having custom dates instead of the standard ones is amazing, and overall, I think the pack ties in nicely with My Wedding Stories and makes for very nice romantic gameplay. Also, Tartosa is incredibly gorgeous.
- High School Years. The actual gameplay at school is kinda meh, but I like the rides at the pier (two of my teen Sims were banned to go on the tunnel ride again because they derailed a cart when making out), and I like creating new outfits at the ThriftTea store. I gotta admit I haven't figured out what that upstairs room is meant for and personally, I think having a prom every week or a new principal every day is silly.
From Horse Ranch and For Rent, I only used CaS and build/buy items so far, but I plan to move the youngest daughter of my main household and her boyfriend to Chestnut Ridge once they've finished high school and got their college degrees, and another one of my Sims is on the brink of divorcing her husband and setting up house in Tomarang.