The Sims team heard us say we wanted the game to be more like sims 2, so they gave us a jean skirt-pants right outta 2005.

I think it's so funny that this expansion pack costs more than lots of people payed for the main game

WOO HOOING IN A DUMPSTER??? THE INFECTIONS I-

Eco lifestyle + Tiny living + Laundry day = expansion

I agree. This pack would've been amazing if it's sold as a $20 game pack at best, not a $40 expansion pack. Some of the "huge" features are just glorified visual effects with little to no gameplay changes. Also, amazing review as always, Clint!

I'm so disappointed the anticipated "effect in other worlds" is just lighting effects. I though they meant they had updated Willow Creek with potential garbage accumulation and Modern Development plans. Isn't that what an expansion should ideally accomplish?

Having this pack follow ‘Tiny Living’ makes me think that they learned how to be sneakier after ‘My First Pet’s Stuff’ because it’s the same concept, just presented backwards. They held off so much from tiny living so it could be included in this pack but if they would’ve just kept it in I actually would’ve bought ‘Eco Living.’

For those who don't know, Sims 3 had an eco-friendly trait added in the Ambitions pack. Your character would get positive and negative moodlets depending on if they carpool or waste gas, or ride a bike, use a dryer instead of a clothesline, they would take quicker showers, and a few other things. It wasn't a lot, but considering that it was a small piece of a bigger pack it was a way to switch up the game. And let's not forget that was the same pack that added motorcycles.

something small but i hope they address it later is how every sims seems to default to dumpster diving like, i load a community lot and i everyone runs to the dumpster, even the laandgrabs, it's insane

"Effectively, the more popular, wealthy, and powerful you are, the more votes you can buy. It's incredibly easy to game the system here: just do an online charity stream and, all of a sudden, the entire world forgives everything bad you've ever done and bends to your will." Too realistic for me....

Since everybody's saying how honest lgr is with his reviews it got me thinking about sims youtubers that are overly positive with this game. I've come to a conclusion that they are literally influencers. They're equivalent to Instagram influencers who's every second post is an ad for something. Now I'm not saying that every sims ytuber is like this, but some of them really give me this vibe.

I've played this game religiously since Sims 2. I truly just want a generations or family ancestry and memories pack. No more gimmicks and more depth. I hate being critical but at this point I shouldnt need a mod for an aunt to recognize her nephew. Like be happy to seem him or something. Right now there is no difference than a townie, with out a mod of course.

Last time I was this early LGR was still getting review codes

The only Sims related reviewer I completely trust. Far too many shills abound...

The price tag says expansion where the content says game pack... can’t say I’m surprised at this point really.

I seriously don't understand how they managed to mess up such a good franchise. There were endless possibilities after The Sims 3 but we were left with all this garbage. It could have been so great.

At this point I’m only excited for new Sims DLC just to get another LGR review. This video is more entertaining than the expansion itself 🙌

I don’t play sims 4. I don’t enjoy it as much as the previews games, but I never miss one of your reviews. They always make me laugh, plus they are so informative I would never consider buying a pack with watching your reviews first

Ah, charging for things that were initially FREE in The Sims 3.

With the voting system, it would be cool if it was one vote per person. That way, you would have to convince other sims of your position if you wanted to be sure something got done, and even then it doesn't have to work. It would add some complexity if you wanted to make the city greener, but the other residents voted it down. That would be more realistic.

That meat trellis is seriously creepy looking

LGR saying "this costs $40" immediately activated my gag reflex

Why do I expect those meat plants to start screaming "Moisturize me" in the middle of the night?

there are 2 things that I really love about The Sims 4: lgr and Call Me Kevin

This game is 6 years old. 6.

I have seen other sims players play it and it's important to know that getting your ecological footprint to industrial is very, VERY hard. Plumbella spammed smog making machines through out the whole world and the game was still deadset on being neutral.

Should’ve been a game pack. It’s like a side adventure more than expanding the game.

This and Tiny Living would've been so much nicer in Sims 3. Open World would've given this a SimCity feel.

"They're actively trying to make townies look absurd" Didn't you see the new MAC sperm eyeliner??? 🤣🤣🤣 also congrats on successfully making your world industrial it seems a lot of people is having a hard time doing that

It's one of thooose Add-Ons again. That adds tons of negative stuff that impacts the experience that you have to work against even though nothing of this stuff does exist in the first place if you just don't purchase said Add-On. Besides the new area, it looks like it really doesn't expands on the available playstyles or gives a ton of depth to already existing systems; it just adds more work and more to sink your ingame money into in order to achieve the status quo of the base game again.

When you mad about splitting an expansion to two separate thing, eg. pets, so EA hears you and splits it into three. Eco Lifestyle + Tiny Living + parts of island whatever. They go together so well, that almost could be one single expansion pack.. Come on, next time we will get separate summer and winter expansion packs with snow accumualtion dlc?

You and Carl's sims are pretty much the only two reviews I trust. You two go in depth and straight to the point and I really appreciate it. Thank you 👍🏽

i think Plumbella said it best: The Sims 4 Gentrification Expansion Pack

I just feel like no matter what, there's no justification for how expensive this game in its entirety is for how long it took and how little we've gotten.

Honestly watching this just makes me peeved like this could have easily been rolled into tiny homes since the concept of watching your carbon footprint and living small tend to go hand-in-hand. I am just a bitter old sims fan who just hates how 4 is just chopping up these ideas into five packs which used to be like one with sims 2.

Watching this review further confirms my opinion that this pack effectively renders Island Living useless. Off the Grid and Ecological affects is what made Island Living worth a glance, and since expansions take more than a year to conceptualize and make, it seems like a slap in the face that they made two full-priced expansions out of it. Better to have made a Sulani Culture system and in-depth underwater/cave explorations in Island Living and incorporated the events that occurred by cleaning up the environments (such as sea turtle hatching) into this pack except had every world have unique things that happen as your environment becomes more clean or dirty.

I really wish they would've focused more on the industrial part... I heard the neighbourhoods just go back to a neutral footprint real fast.

cant believe expansion packs went from 120+ new INTERACTABLE objects and animations 80+ other stuff and core gameplay features that made it feel like a new game to goofily open a dumpster , collect something you can't see so you can put it in a boring futuristic machine that noone has, get a new visual . mostly the sky looking green. why has the worst sims game lasted so much longer than the good ones I'm sick of the existence of this game

Are we gonna ignore the fact that the traits that came with his expansion are all the same?!

"The more popular, wealthy, and powerful you are, the more votes you can buy." Just like in real life.

So refreshing to not hear EA GAMECHANGER on a review

This kinda feels like Fallout 4's Dialogue, no matter what you choose, in the end it basically leads to the same thing.

the fact i STILL play Sims 2, but get tired of every Sims 4 pack in a week well

Having the Sharing is Caring neighborhood action plan causes sims to steal things. Someone stole my couch. I’m about to really start using the Extreme Violence mod.

With every expansion I feel continuously validated to keep playing sims 3 lol.

Off the grid and beach cleaning from island living along with laundry day stuff and tiny living should have been all introduced together along with this pack.

One of the biggest scams in gaming history is the sims, they should just get on with sims 5, this game sucked from the start when they took all the good stuff out and then charged for it. & still not open map? man get out of here.

I’m in Canada and the pack costs nearly 60 dollars! There is no way in hell this is worth that amount, I didn’t even pay that for the base game, why would I dish that out for DLC? Especially during a pandemic when money is insanely tight, EA has lost the plot 🙄

"effecting the simulation" is what most of the other expansions lack. They are all so self contained, you'll forget you even have those expansions installed half the time. Probably why Seasons is still one of the best ones since you'll always see it affecting your game.

I can't remember the last time I played a Sims game, but these slow and relaxing videos about each of the numerous expansions are _truly_ my happy place. This is where I I go in my mind when the walls start closing in.

Only watching this because it's LGR. Dead serious.

LGR: Ew denim skirt is gonna make townies look weird! Also LGR: *dresses own sim in stripes and a bag head. 😂🤣

finally, a reliable review on this pack

you’re reviews are the only ones i trust tbh! thank you for being so honest and showing everything in the whole pack :)

To be honest. I lost interest in the Sims 4 ages ago. I only found myself making my own characters or fave character, cause customization was great, and a bunch of screenshots. I grew very quickly bored if I wasn't doing that. I love watching your reviews because they're always so open and honest and give me a great insight into why or why I should not waste my money on an expansion. Not once have I thrown my money into a Sims 4 stuff pack. EA REALLY wants you to forget the older Sims games exist and play their new one, because they stopped updating the older ones so they're often difficult to run on newer laptops. Or no longer available at all on Origin (heck I heard they even straight out deleted the expansions of Sims 2 on Origin for people who had bought them, not origin, actual expansions). It took me an entire year of reading forums, watching videos and talking with the Sims 2 fandom to get it to work again on my modern laptop without it crashing or flashing in pink. And to keep my game running smoothly I have to constantly refresh my computer standby memory! I'm glad I got it to work though! Sims 2 looks have aged pretty well in my opinion. And if you're not too fond of the early 2000 item styles there is plenty of CC to download (although some sites are no longer functional). Sims 3 may have aged not too well in looks, but the gameplay is absolutely amazing! I'd take gameplay over crispy graphics anytime. Plus... Sims 4 is so child proof at this point, it took so much of the quirky fun away from me. It says 12+ but admittedly I would say 6+ would be fine too.

Member when katy perry stuff was considered the worst expansion?

LGR is the one reviewer of the Sims that I trust as judgement for a new DLC for the game. You're not afraid to speak your mind about the release and definitely dont sugar coat the game (which I believe others do). Thank you for this review specifically, I will be waiting on a sale for the game before I purchase.

I’ve played the sims for LITERALLY my entire life, I was a lil kindergartener playing sims 1 and continued to play all of 2/3/4 and I’m sick of this. Sims 4 has been the most dissatisfying series of the game. I can’t wait for paralives!!! I’m done with EA🥱😴🙄

Thank you for still doing these, I've seen so many sims reviewers leave and new people come in. I've watched your reviews since the sims 3 and I've never been disappointed.

Been checking LGR's youtube channel EVERY single day to see if he uploaded his review omg finally I can think about whether I should get this pack or not with a more peaceful mind

"dumpster WhooHoo location" been there irl. I assume the next expansion will add a Sim version of a crack problem and a "No Standards" trait.

Been watching these reviews since his Sims 3 days, please never stop making these videos👏👏🙏🙏🙏

The Sims 3 is still where it's at. I've been playing the Sims since the OG game was released. I've had almost every expansion for the Sims, Sims 2 and Sims 3. I got the Sims 4 for free and paid like maybe 30 dollars for some expansions and stuff packs on sale. The amount of expansions and stuff packs and garbage packs are insane and a waste of money. EA is trash. I hop on Sims 4 and feel bored after an hour. IDC about "smarter" Sims. Bring back open world's, cars, customization.

The Sims 4: Already got bored LGR videos: *Never get bored of it*

The soft irony of the real computer sucking down electricity to play it, amuses me.

I’m soooo late but BEAUTIFUL video!!! All the details, how-tos and your voiceover are A+! Thank you so much for making this.

Dumpster babies, there is a Sims challenge in there somewhere.....

Nine expansions and Sims 4 still has fewer core features than the Sims 3, amazing.

The calm jazzy slightly sassy laid back nature of this reviewer analysis proves irresistible. I never miss an episode of this man's confident snarks. His intelligent deadpan voice. His receipt filled exuberance

Thanks so much! This is my favorite review of Sims 4 content you've ever done! Where would we be without you subjecting yourself to Sims 4 content just to give us true hardcore reviews?! Your sacrifice has not gone unnoticed. Thank you for being so beyond valuable to The Sims community and an OG Maxis fan like me. Thank you for everything! ^__^

You simply know when you hear that chill jazz playing in the background, that you’re in safe hands. Great reviews as always!

I've said it before and I'll say it again: I can't wait for Paralives to come out.

Even though i'm gonna pass this pack since i couldn't care less about eco lifestyle as a game, i'm gonna admit the trailler made it seems it was 40$ only to pick up trash and the pack has a lot more to offer. EA should get rid of the person responsable for that.

thank you so much for the review, ur always so thorough, honest, and impartial. and your reviews are always funny to boot! i always look into what you have to say before buying a pack, and i'll continue to do so for as long as you're reviewing sims content.

Your reviews are always the best ones. I follow other YT Simmers, and I didn't know that there were so many things added to this pack... Of course it's not perfect, but it's a lot better than I thought, based on the other YT's reviews. I think I'll actually buy this one now. Thanks for all the work you put into your channel :)

The only sims related reviewer that gives an honest opinion...

It's always a great day when Clint/LGR uploads a Sims 4 review.

2:33 Jesus Christ! Are those actual graphics in a modern game? Damn, they must really be getting lazy.

Been waiting for your review, an honest review is always welcomed!!

I knew this was going to be trash when it was announced... and seems like it lived up to my disappointment, lol. You're paying $40 for a bit of CAS and build/buy... so, basically a stuff pack. This should have been a game pack, at most.

i used to wear skirts over pants back in 2007, oops i'm an absurd townie xD

40$ for this? I dont even remember the last time I invested 40 hours into one Sims 4 expansion.

As a person who lives in the part of the world they're basing this on - they really did a good job of it. I live in a city, but it's low-lying and industrial. The only annoyance is that the "before" houses look NOTHING like what's really on offer unless you count a few small sections of historical buildings, as most of our homes are either square or wider than they are deep. But other than that, they've nailed it. My only other gripe is that for an evergreen area, there's not a lot of ferns or trees WITHIN the city - something that is very much a thing in these areas. It's weird to say I'm from a city and that we also have five storey tall cedars and firs in my neighbour's yard, but it's true.

The Sims 4 needs an emotion system/traits overhaul and complexity to make it more enjoyable. We accepted that there's a huge gap between The Sims 3 and The Sims 4 that will never be fulfilled but let's hope this game to be enjoyable as The Sims 2 at least. The dlc's will never fix a weak base game! The Sims 4 as it is now just feels like it is The Sims 1 on steroids without the fun! I really love this franchise so much and I just want the best for its future :'(

Fartwhistle Dingleprop is my hero.

I don't understand how anyone can find any of this enjoyable.

I never buy a pack without watching your reviews. Honestly the most helpful and funniest reviews!

Keep up the work! just worked 10pm - 8am and when I see new videos it puts a smile on my face.

That ability to place windows and doors anywhere is pretty cool. It almost makes me want to get TS4, if it wasn't for it being so EAish.

here you are!!!! been waiting for your review sooooo long

The best review ever. It's deeper than others, and you actually show the possibilities of the gamepack in a interesting and funny way 🙂

I really want a expansion where you can follow your sim to school for children. Like middle school and high school. I'd call it get to school and group the college one into it.

You know a company is greedy when a addition costs nearly as much as the product itself.

When I voted for this, I was not asking for a $40 Pollutionville. To me, Eco Living would be more "off the grid" type of options, similar the Tiny Home pack, but with a lot of farming elemtents and a pretty farm world for sims. What a disappointment.

Thank you for your existence. It's so refreshing to hear someone who's not all wet about this gamepack, you're literally the only one youtuber (who does reviews like this one) that I trust.

Closest we'll get to a hobo sims expansion.

Social pressure, green living, streamer influence, “action enforcers,” candle making, no cars, veganism, etc. this is feeling more and more like the west coast with each passing expansion

i will never stop watching your sim reviews they are the only reviews i watch thank u

The one review of this expansion I was waiting for. Even on sale some of these expansions cost too much for the 1 or 2 items/features I actually want from them.

The NAPs feel like a feature I was fantasizing about for Sims 5, in that we could create mini neighborhoods with their own vibe, so you could create arts districts, entertainment districts, tech districts, etc. that would benefit certain careers for the sims, giving a slightly different option for community lots within, etc.