The Sims 4: Eco Lifestyle

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User Score
3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 28 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 28
  3. Negative: 18 out of 28

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  1. Sjalka
    Jun 17, 2020
    8
    I like this expansion.... well, i like the idea of it. It is very disappointing that it does not dare to go further than a simple mechanic when it comes to environmentally friendly living.

    All in all the pack has the potential to go 100% environmental .. but only reaches to 5% or 10% of its potential. So what we get is less than skin deep. Cosmetical at best. My sim does not even get    I like this expansion.... well, i like the idea of it. It is very disappointing that it does not dare to go further than a simple mechanic when it comes to environmentally friendly living.

    All in all the pack has the potential to go 100% environmental .. but only reaches to 5% or 10% of its potential. So what we get is less than skin deep. Cosmetical at best. My sim does not even get sick more often in smog than in eco green neighbourhoods.

    I do like the new map very much though (the green neighbourhood) .. with the "lived in" feeling.

    So, why an 8/10? There is potential! .. i would hope a Sims 5 (maaaybe a more realistic one for a change?) could dare to go fully into this direction. Make choices really matter. Other than that, Sims is always a blast to play every now and then.    … Expand

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. TheSixthAxis
    Jul 13, 2020
    80
    Despite the game's bugs, The Sims 4: Eco Lifestyle is a welcome surprise that surpassed my expectations. Even if you're like me and the idea of off-the-grid living doesn't interest you, there's still enough in this pack that makes it worth a look - just don't expect as much replayability as The Sims 4: Seasons.
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  2. GamingTrend
    Jun 30, 2020
    65
    Overall, Eco Lifestyle has been an average experience, though to be fair I am not overly interested in the concepts presented in the expansion. In general I have a lot more fun in packs with nightlife, celebrity, magic, and supernatural concepts, and it has been that way for me throughout all of The Sims games. It is pretty neat that your actions have an impact on the map and you see changes, be it negative or positive, but I personally didn’t feel the need to do anything else once I had my neighborhood cleaned up. Evergreen Harbor itself isn’t a very interesting map to live on, and I don’t see myself continuing on with the Sim or game I started on it.
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  3. God is a Geek
    Jun 25, 2020
    85
    The Eco Lifestyle expansion feels new and fresh even this far into the game’s lifespan. Another game-changer for The Sims 4, and a true home run for Maxis.
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