Komorebi is the first location in the game that serves as both a residential and vacation world, and the brand new ability to create rental lots in other worlds is a welcome addition and suited to places like Sulani.Įven more impactful to gameplay from a storytelling perspective are 'Sentiments', which pop up between two Sims during shared experiences.
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That said, the latest base game update does include a few features that complement Snowy Escape's release. Households around the world don't wear shoes indoors, and so it doesn't strike us as a feature that should be behind a paid expansion when inclusivity is such a core part of the game. The inclusion of an option for Sims to take their shoes off in the house is also an appreciated touch, but the build item that initiates that feature – a sign that you place on a wall – is exclusive to this expansion and isn't available through the base game update, which doesn't quite sit right with us. The developer clearly put effort into attempting to be inclusive and respectful in its approach to representing other cultures, and while we aren't in a position to fully judge how successful they were on that front, as an East Asian player I did appreciate seeing an emphasis on food as a communal activity through hot pot, as well as three pre-made East Asian families inhabiting Mt. An onsen bathhouse can be found in Yukimatsu, which is a lovely place to mingle and unwind at the same time. The world itself is stunning, with a Japanese theme running through it – from the architecture and the surroundings to the addition of Japanese food and build items. Each Lifestyle comes with a number of effects – someone who is a 'health food nut', for example, will gravitate towards cooking healthy food and be unhappy eating junk food – but there are some that take advantage of the new world including Lifestyles for adrenaline seekers and outdoorsy Sims.
Then there are 'Lifestyles', new behaviours which Sims will pick up depending on their actions and habits. Festivals are a great way to immerse yourself in the world, one of which revolves around Mt. Small events such as encounters with bugs or spirits enhance the hikes further. Hikes are perfect as a group activity – Sims will autonomously socialise with each other and take pictures during the outing – while emphasising and bringing attention to the world's surroundings.
(There are also hiking routes in Yukimatsu, but we heavily favoured Senbamachi's more diverse and colourful locations away from the snow.) Sims can actually explore outside of town and go on various hiking routes, including through a bamboo forest, to the temple, and to a cave shrine. The second neighbourhood, the town of Senbamachi, takes a slightly different approach but with similar results. The rock climbing skill not only has tangible benefits – it is essential for reaching the mountaintop – but also gives the world more life with the way it's built into the game. Whole areas are exclusive to Sims trained in rock climbing, as they scale new heights while managing their hunger and energy. As your Sim becomes more proficient in this skill, they will be able to go on an excursion to the mountain's peak that takes place beyond Yukimatsu. Rock climbing is the highlight of the snow activities, and makes Mt. Levelling up unlocks gear, the option to take on more challenging slopes, and a few fun interactions. The first three of those activities come with their own skills, which work as you probably expect: increase your skills, and your Sim will become more competent at them. Yukimatsu, the snow-filled resort that makes up one of three neighbourhoods, is where you spend your time skiing, snowboarding, rock climbing, and sledding.
The snow activities are a big part of that. The majority of ideas featured in this pack serve to make the world feel alive. While we have moved from one weather extreme to the other – trading in the sun for snow in some areas – Mt. That pack's many different individual features and elements worked together to form a cohesive experience tied to Sulani, evoking a real sense of place in a way that hadn't been done by the game before. We felt Island Living knocked it out of the park with Sulani, a beach paradise that went beyond simply looking pretty. Every Simmer will have different priorities when it comes to what they're looking for in an expansion.
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