This kit is a glaring reminder that we can't make our own apartments.

Honestly if they actually TRIED with kits, I would be able to get on board with them. But they're just lazy cash grabs. Bust the dust is just completely random and out of nowhere, Country Kitchen makes no sense now that we have Cottage Living, Throwback Fit and Industrial Loft are just things we keep getting over and over again. The only one that seems worth it to me is Courtyard Oasis because the items are beautiful and are a style we haven't had yet, there was obvious effort put into it. I'm just sick of getting the same content again and again. If I wanted an industrial loft, I should be able to make one in City Living which came out 6 years ago... Also don't get me wrong, I really like Industrial Loft. It's right up my ally, But we've had this style of furniture so many times I just want something new.

Kits ARE cashgrabs. But this one in particular is also POINTLESS, since we already have a ton of industrial furniture from the base game and packs like Mosquino and Get to Work.

So happy to have you back, Cindy! My opinion on this new kit is short and sweet, it sucks! I'm so done with trying to be nice about this game, so I'll just say what we are all thinking. Nobody needed this nor wanted it! They should've named it "My First Moschino/City Living Stuff" tbh

12:38 YES, exactly! This is my opinion since Day 1 .... I think each Expansion/Game/Stuff/Kit Pack should come with a "whole house" set of furniture. It just doesn't make sense to release partial matches or partial sets.

omg Cindy your hair looks so healthy and long!! you look awesome

One thing that always bothered me a little are stuff packs that don't have at least one item in every category. Like if they're going to sell a set, I would hope that I could easily make a house using only that set. It's sad that the "each room is a different pack" challenge is so damn difficult 😅

Cash grabs for sure! Deligracy tweeted the sims about improvements for the industrial loft stuff that might actually make it worth it!

Five dollars for so few items is a scam. I can't believe people actually spend so much money on kits when there is so much good custom content

i have said to myself that i will never buy another sims 4 pack because half of the packs i have was a waste of money

For me, it's just no. Sims 4 already has so many pack types that the main pack (expansion packs) don't ever seem full enough. Of course, that's also because Sims 4 suffers from a woeful lack of gameplay, but that's another topic. We have stuff packs, which were cool little additions and made sense. However, Sims 4 brought out game packs, which I really have never understood. They add little bits of gameplay, but why not add the gameplay into the expansion packs, so the expansion packs could feel more full? Gamepacks are a cash grab. Then, we got kits, which were, supposedly, a place to put the bits that they felt couldn't fit into other packs... um, why not? Maybe it's me and I've played Sims for too long, but in previous Sims games, if they "forgot" something or wanted to add onto something, they'd just add it in the next expansion, give it away in little FREE updates, or put it in a stuff pack. There was no need for all these extra packs. Now, we did have the Sims 3 store, which I really didn't mind. It was there to buy if and when you wanted something extra, but there were VARIOUS extra things and many times, they included worlds and gameplay items, so it wasn't just build/buy or CAS. With Sims 4 gamepacks and kits, I just don't see the need for them, especially when players are OFTEN pointing out that expansion packs don't last very long and get boring quickly... these extra buts need to be added into the expansion packs. This is why I hate how FOCUSED packs have to be with the Sims 4; they act like they can't add anything that doesn't specifically fit with the expansion pack or stuff pack into it... while we used to get a expansion like Cats and Dogs and had cars and new furniture and clothing and whatever that DID NOT NEED TO FIT THE CAT AND DOG THEME. It's like, what happened to that? This is why, even IF EA ever gets this game on track (which I highly doubt and don't have much hope for Sims5, either), I still wouldn't buy anything because the business practices of EA are just really shady; all they want is money, and I'm sick of hearing fans try to defend this or say they don't just want our money. EA is a business, do they think they're just making this game for fun? Are these people getting the game for free from EA? Because if you have to spend money, and Sims 4 games are INCREDIBLY overpriced, then as simmers, we deserve good, full games like we've been getting. Not all these new little ways to add things into the game. At this point, I'd be fine with a Sims store, but I know EA still wouldn't make good enough items, so it would be a waste. And they're so busy making all these little packs, that's probably why they can't get gameplay right. It's just weird because some of the teams are from old sim games, so I know they have to know how to make meaningful gameplay, I just... nothing about Sims feels right, anymore. I just stick with Sims 2 and 3.

I can see some similarities with objects from previous packs but I don't think they're copies. Now, personally I will never buy a kit no matter how promising they look, I don't agree with the idea, the only kit that was appealing to my play style was bust the dust because I thought it could enhance my gameplay, but oh boy, I was wrong. For what I've read the kit still doesn't work correctly and I hate dust bunnies as well; I'm so glad I didn't purchase it the day it came out. I really enjoyed your review, Cindy, I am so glad you're back, I'll be waiting for your next videos, take care 💗.

So happy you're covering this Cindy! You and James Turner are the only honest simmers I know of and trust. Keep telling it like it is and I hope you and Andrew are doing good 💜

obviously this pack is perfect for ea bc a lot of builders will buy it. i feel like the majority of sims 4 players are builders because gameplay is so shallow

The problem I have is that there are so many talented CC creators out there that create beautiful build/buy objects in complete sets. The amount of detail they put into their work is utterly stunning, you can tell a lot of thought and hard work is put into them. I also like the industrial style, but the $4.99 price tag doesn’t entice me to purchase it when it feels incomplete. This would’ve been MUCH better as a complete stuff pack with more windows, doors and furniture with matching wood tones. Having just one window when the kit description states “oversized windows” is really a joke. I feel like they ran out of space/budget to give us all the items we want with this theme into a kit. I’m so grateful for CC creators who help fill the gaps that the sims team omits.

Lmfao every Simmer I've seen review this pack has been like, "Rushed/Mess". Even if they liked the style

12:20 You should add an asterisk to the price of Sims 3 content. Remember that it was made to be used with the Create-A-Style tool. If you ever made CC for The Sims 3, you know it takes a long time to make content compatible with CASt. For example, the object has to be UV mapped in a way in which no areas overlap each other; then a multiplier has to be baked under certain lighting conditions to determine highlights and shadows; after that you have to do an RGBA mask, an overlay (for things that won't be CAStable, like a LED screen), a specular map, a normal map and stencils (some objects don't have stencils though). The final step is to create the presets, determine the size and scaling of the textures, set the materials and shaders, etc. It's not as easy it looks, and considerably harder than simply painting a diffuse map like TS2/TS4 do.

Nice review! I'm personally sooo over Sims 4 at this point. I've been enjoying Sims 2 sooooooooooo much lately. There's so much more possibilities when it comes to storytelling and creating my own neighborhoods.

These are the reasons why I don't play the Sims 4 anymore. Also they are about $10 in Australia

I think this pack is worth $5. That’s the price of a McDonald’s burger. The objects are cool and the colors aren’t obnoxious. There are no pet outfits which I appreciate. It’s a good pack! I love the way your voice sounds, you have a pretty accent!

I use premade rooms just to pluck itens because they put everything from the same set on it, and its easier to find this way

I was thinking "ah I'll just wait till someone converts it into sims 2" and seconds later you said something about it!

I would never buy any kit unless they seriously added more valuable gameplay to the game. The Sims 4 is dead to me.

I don't even play TS4 and I watched this entire video because I missed Cindy so much!

Recently I tryed to find out a price for one object in TS3 sets and in TS4 kits - the price is almost the same (depends on set/kit). The only difference is the number of items and how much you have to spend on it - kits contain half less content than sets and are half cheaper than sets (again, it depends on a set, but sets I looked into are like this). Conclusion? Kits are half priced TS3 sets with half of the content sets offer. Also I was looking on sets that have new animations and interactions, those sets would be worthy the price unlike kits

I think the new couch and chair look a lot like the set from Eco Livestyle, but it’s not in the buy catalog but the one your sims can make

I hardly have the energy to deal with this new pack. It don't look bad. But it's still less content for more $$$

Always happy to see you post 😊 4t2 conversions are the best.

I've seen that terrarium some where else in a CC pack, I just can't remember which one.... Got it! MAXSUS PLANT LIFE KIT.

Idk if I'm just exhausted but I LOST it when you said "journey to butthole" hahahah you crack me up Cindy

recently i caved and got cottage living, but i purchased it thru another service at a cheaper price (i can never justify the normal prices for these packs in my head no matter how "amazing" they are) and ive been loving it so much! but stuff like this kit makes me peeved. all kits have just been mega turn offs. i want something substantial for my game, not a new set of furnitures that is legit stuff we already have just "different". i cant wait for paralives despite the money ive poured into sims 4.

your hair looking do full! you've been pretty with the very thin hair as well but i am happy for you having a better hair growth at the moment. you have been very insecure about your appearance as far as i am aware of so i really want to stress how beautiful you are. much love^^

i’m so glad that you’re posting videos again ❤️

love sh!t talking the sims with cindy! XD miss you girl, you're looking gorgeous as always! ps got my hair cut shorter than yours and im loving it! less shampoo i have to use now too so thats nice haha

Cindy I hope you're doing well and taking care of yourself, love to you and your husband!!!

I really respect the fact that you’re neutral in a way. No matter what they did in the past (and still keep doing) you still took a neutral approach and showed what you like with this pack and what you don’t like. Happy that you can take such a stand and don’t just yell “money grab” left and right (which some people do but I’m not saying their opinions ain’t valid as well xd)

I personally like industrial stuff, however, not in a million years I will get this, I will get it unless the sims team realises it was a failure to release kits and releases them from free, which will never happen most likely, that would also be bad for people that payed for them previously

You can use the dining table as a desk. I think they show that in one of the promotional pics for the kit. Sorry if someone made this comment already, I didn't read all the comments. The window scandal is even worse than you think. They only had that window for the promotion with no intention of having it in the pack. They only buckled and said they would release it because people were really ticked off about the false advertising.

I really feel for console players who can’t use CC, so kits are their only option for having items like these. That being said though, kits should have a lower price or have more items with better quality in order to be worth it to everyone.

I use pre-made rooms, i'm so bad decorating and trying to match colors and textures so i prefer to go this way

The new kit is, okay, i may be biased since i love industrial decour but i do agree with most people, none of those kits have been necesary or have added anything truly worth it Honestly by how overall disliked the concept has been (and the fact that not a single one has gone without being leaked) i am surprised they are still trying to push the kits

Well, I for one recently finally made the switch to pirating The Sims 4 and it was the best decision I made! 😄 EA doesn't deserve any more of my money :3

Hi Cindy! You look so good! Glad to see you again (and your hair is so cute) And the pack it's a little bit expensive here where I live.

Looking forward to the Sims 2 conversion, didn't even think about it until you mentioned it.

I missed your videos SO MUCH! I'm so glad you're back Cindy :)

So good you're back. You are an important simmer with good insights. Community loves in depth commenting and useful tips on Sims games.

Cindy, I’m so glad you’re back on KZfaq (even if it’s only temporarily or semi-regularly). You’re looking happier but please remember to take care of yourself. You have stated on your streams that you didn’t want to be ‘that Sims 4 hater’ and you didn’t like chasing the algorithm. We will watch whatever you make so please don’t feel like you have to make Sims 4 review videos just to get views. 🙂

I think this kit is a nice change from the disappointment of the first three. With that being said, I still feel like every kit and a lot of the recent game/stuff packs have been very lackluster and almost insulting as a consumer and wasted opportunities. The Sims team should be using the packs/kits as they were conceptualized - as small ways to give niche players CAS/items/gameplay that makes the game more in-depth and unique for their style. Loft beds and a bucket hat don't do that! We need kits that fill in more of the game - like a kit for teen items with preppy/goth/nerd/skater swatches. Or a kit that offers Hobbie items like a small telescope and bug collecting. We could use a kit for historical items/clothes. A kit for legacy gameplay that has royal jewelry and titles. A kit for bands/instruments. A kit for more houseplants/aquariums. A kit for cars/a garage. A kit for more piercings/tattoos. A kit for wine/nectar/distilling. A kit for so many other things would be more fun and rewarding!

Amazing you're back! You're looking fantastic and seem much happier. Love it. ❤️

Cindy I’ve missed you so much. I’m so glad to see you back.

What really drew me to this pack was that the items would blend well with the existing base game industrial kitchen items and stuff. I really like the style. I also really don't think the beds or coffee tables look alike at all. They have a similar basic shape but the style is totally different and I would use the ones from this kit more, I guess my issue with this complaint is really how many shapes are there for canopy beds and coffee tables. They're very different in style to me, enough that I don't see the point people are making with it at all really. I have it in my game and I built a loft with it today and it sparked joy so I guess that made it worth it to me.

Love your presence here on KZfaq and your sweet voice! ❤️

Glad to see you Cindy. So, I really do like the items in the new Kit. I really like it but not sure how I feel about Kits as they often seem to have more bugs than packs. However, I have every single pack, kit, whatever- except Bust the Dust. Im not a fan of vacuuming IRL, so not wanting to do it in my escape place-- The Sims.

OMG, I JUST HAD TO REWIND THE VIDEO. GIRL... JOURNEY TO BUTTHOLE 💀😭

Your hair is looking so great, Cindy! Thank you for covering this kit for all of us.

I have to admit that I only knew it existed when I saw your poll. I voted no as it's not my style and I can't justify paying £5 for a few bits.

I'm here from the future to tell you how right Cindy was when predicting the 'Industrial Loft Kitchen Kit'.

So nice to see you again! I missed you. I love your videos ❤️

glad to see you back love your videos they always get me in a better mood when im feeling down. i dont know if id buy it i like the stuff i just dont see how its worth 4.99.

So happy to see you back Cindy! Your hair looks beautiful. Thank you for the review, I've been sitting on the fence about it, but naw..I probably won't feed this beast any longer. I'll be glad when sims 4 is behind us hopefully sims 5 will be much better.

The only kit i’m interested in is Bust The Dust actually. I love the idea of my sims cleaning and having chores. Similar to how the only Stuff Pack i want is Laundry Day. I think 4.99 is crazy though because Industrial Loft lowkey resembles some base game items. Kits in general are gonna be a miss if they’re gonna release stuff so similar to things we have already.

Great video Cindy. I agree the stuff in the pack is nice looking. Honestly though I like watching people play Sims 4 more than actually playing it for some reason…. It’s just too expensive of a game for me for what I feel I get out of it. And when there’s content available that is locked behind a paywall it always feels bad not buying it so it’s always like, ugh. Lol. And there always seems to be more and more to purchase in this game. So for my wallets sake I just don’t play it anymore. But that’s just me! I’m glad you’re back to making videos again!

Thanks so much for your videos! You also look absolutely beautiful! Also, I HATED dust the bust at first, with their updates I enjoy it so much more and it reminds me of like laundry from sims 3 where it was easier than four and like a nice little bonus chore

I was surprised but happy to see you review this Cindy :) hope you have had a refreshing time away and TS4 hasn’t dragged you down too much! I voted I never play TS4 in your poll because I physically can’t play it drives me crazy. They keep bringing out things for builders and to that i would argue, it’s meant to be a life simulator? if you’ve turned people off that cos it’s so shot you’ve done it wrong. seriously! i find it hard to articulate myself but this is so annoying to me. they’ve turned into a money sucking corporation with no care for their audience and ts4 players just let them take it and it makes me nuts. they’ll never learn as long as they get their cash.

Your George Jones reference made me laugh, I needed that today. Thanks Cindy!

seems right up my alley, but i havent bought it yet... instead this weekend i bought midnight hollow for the sims 3 :p

wow i love the new intro cindy! glad to have you back!

In my opinion if I buy a game I want all the items, etc available in it already with no extra cost. If I need to get extra things I'd prefer for it to be an expansion pack release. It's not really about the money for me but about having to bother getting these extra things later. I want to pay once for a game or expansion pack that consists of a lot and be done with it lol.

Looking even lovelyer than usual, as if that's even possible😊 . I kinda regret buying Bust the Dust, the sims walk around like they are sniffing their own farts lol. I do like the vacuums though, so I just turn the rest off. As far as this kit goes I agree with you, there are some really cool items. I like to play with a gritty urban theme sometimes and this has some great items for that. Another wonderful video, Thank you!

Completely unrelated, but you look like you're glowing here!! I know you are also on your PCOS weight loss journey and it also looks like you have lost weight. Im saying this because I know sometimes its hard to tell for us sometimes when we are the ones losing it and its always encouraging when others notice, but beyond that, you just look like you are glowing.

you’re back! also, i can see my origin username playing the sims 3 as usual behind your head 😅

If I’m being completely honest, there is potential with kits, it’s just with this one it seems like the Sims team didn’t care about the quality of it at all.

well, I'm not buying packs since long time now cuz no pack after Eco felt like I could use. guess last one will be any historical if they will make one. I've lost not even hope for anything interesting and well made but even interest in it. I wanted sims4 to be closed with all packs people wanted but after hearing they are about to milk people from money for upcoming 7 years I decided it is closed game for me. luckily, we have quite a few very creative and skilled modders ♥ love to see you again, you looks lovely, as always!

Always excited when I see a new video from you :)

I love to use the well-made premade rooms. This is the first time I have seen one of your videos and I liked it. You now have one more sub. Are you from Oklahoma by any chance? You sound like you might be. I own every pack except for the vacuuming one. I am not interested in doing chores in real life so I am not going to be interested in doing them in a game that is supposed to be played for fun. I really like the Kits. I am anxiously anticipating the release of each one. I don't use CC because it seems to always cause a problem with my game. I would like to tell EA to keep the packs coming and just take my money for them as they come.

you look adorable and this video was quite informative. ive been so hesitant with all of them and just watching Plumbella instead of actually getting any of them

I don't even plan to buy it, I don't even play TS4 but I will watch it for Cindy, haha. Love your content, glad to see a new video from you ♡

I'm glad to hear you acknowledge that it's not just Sims 4 that is the money grab, I feel like people always forget that Sims 3 was sooo much worse (at least to me it was). Glad to see you back, Cindy, hope all is well :)

Funny how tastes differ. The bucket hats were the most tempting items in Throwback fit for me. I love having more hat options because I feel they go a long way in defining personality. I used to wear a similar hat myself in the 90s, so there is a nostalgia element too. I had almost the same evaluation process as you though, counting the items excluding the tops that show midriff (we already have a bunch I never use) and dividing $4.99 by that count to calculate what I'd be paying for each item I might actually use. I already have Fitness Stuff, and more often than not I find myself removing the athletic filter and just putting a sim in a t-shirt and sweatpants or shorts to work out in, that has always worked for me. I'm not out spending money on Nike or Under Armour or whatever. Also, I think the mod that applies sliders to hair and clothing expands your options more than new meshes will at this point.

I think the problem is they have taken elements from different items and smushed them together to make slightly different items. It's nice that you can kind of use it a bit more seamlessly together. But it just doesn't feel like it was well thought out like they Deligracy said. But it is so nice to see you back Cindy xx

So happy to have you back, Cindy! You’re looking amazing and your positive energy just radiates through the screen! Also is there a way we can still access your video on how to download sims 1 on windows 10? I just got a new computer and was excited to watch the video and saw it was gone 😭

My thing with the kits is that they could have easily been put into other game packs or expansion packs, even stuff packs to bulk them out. The packs are so empty that the kits would have added that extra something. Bust the bust in eco lifestyle, country kitchen in cottage living or seasons even cool kitchen stuff pack, throwback fit in fitness stuff, courtyard oasis doesn't really fit into any of the packs but it could have been put into any of the outdoorsy packs, and industrial loft could have been put in eco lifestyle, get together, dream home decorator or even tiny living (a loft being a small living space). None of the packs are full enough for me or thought out. Plus whenever any new pack comes out, you cannot play on the first day. They're just so broken. I still have open tickets with EA from day one of Get Famous and Island Living.

I use the premade rooms. I can't build at all and getting homes from the gallery is a pain because of MOO and over cluttering. I just kind of throw them on to the side of an already built house as I need them. My sims houses look terrible.😂

GIRLL! I died laughing when you said Journey To Butt Hole cause ive been calling it Journey To Baboon 🤣🤣🤣

Hi Cindy are you going to make a review on the cottage living? BTW I am so happy you are back I was desperately waiting for your opinion on the new pack because you have a best reviews of all simmers.

Already knew the answer, still watched the video. You're amazing Cindy 😊

Girl you look great! You are glowing and your hair is so cute

I've actually bought a lot of stuff from the Sims 3 Store - including a couple of style sets like the 'Steampunk' one and mostly the worlds (which are overpriced at $20, no doubt) -, but the point there was that a lot of that stuff usually was also available on its own. One of the things I've never regretted buying was the tablet they had (as that was a long time before everyone and their granny had tablets lying around) and it was almost a cheat - you could listen to podcasts for skills on it and do something else and you could even raise two different skills (say gardening from the tablet and athletics from a workout) at the same time. Personally, I've returned to TS3, because I like the gameplay there much more and, with NRAAS and a few tweaks to the .ini file (such as telling the game to use 4 GB instead of 2 GB of RAM), it runs well enough for me. I don't think I would have bought any of the kits (except for, perhaps, Bust the Dust if it had worked), because I'm not that much into CAS and Build/Buy and prefer new gameplay options. That is another reason why I have returned to TS3 which still has a real life simulation. After all, both Paralives and Little Sim World are still a long way from finished...

Yes you're back! Sorry to spam this, but pleease continue your pleasantview in the future gameplay! I love the videos and the stories you've created so much!

I think the kits are a good comparison to the Sims 3 Store and I care about the kits as much as I cared about the Store. They're releasing niche content, which wouldn't have fit into other packs in their opinion as kits and to me that's fine. If I see one kit I like, I'll probably buy it. If the released kits aren't for me and my style of playing then so be it. Some other players might have fun with those kits but nobody HAS TO buy them. They don't 'complete' your game like an expansion or game pack might do. And the kits aren't as expensive as the Store was (and to this day still is!). While I enjoy your reviews, Cindy, I don't need a review to every single kit especially when you know beforehand said newly released kit isn't for you. I'm still glad you're back and thank you for your insight on this kit.

I believe Country Kitchen Kit is the best value out of all of them and it's the only one I've gotten so far. (However, I do believe I'll get Industrial Loft Kit in the future once that second window is released.) Fifteen items for a total of around five dollars boils down to thirty-three cents an item. And when three of those items are kitchen cabinets this only amplifies the value as to make each one they need to make 5 to 7 different models. Everything in the kit is also reasonably priced in-game which makes the stove, at the very least, great for starter homes. Plus it's nice to have shabby-chic instead of just shabby for a change. To top it off the kit offers another sink, stove, and fridge which are all functional off the grid. And the colors somewhat work with the cabinets which came with Country Living. My only minor complaint is it would have been nice if both Country Kitchen and Living came with barstools that matched the counters. Because we can always use more of those right? I'm surprised you haven't gotten this one yet but looking forward to when you do review it.

I missed you soo much 🥺 finally you’re back!

I’m on the fence about this kit…I haven’t seen many very positive reviews, but yours is the one I relate with the most. I like the style (and just more stuff) and how you can use it with what exists in the game already, BUT I could just download more CC!

im so happy ur back and im happy ur happy ♥️♥️♥️

In my opinion, kits are a pick and choose thing. If you don’t like it don’t buy it. If they’re gonna add small sets that don’t fit into bigger packs then that’s fine because everyone is gonna have preferences. One person may hate it while another loves it. I won’t buy it because it doesn’t fit in with how I play (Victorian), but overall it’s still a good pack

Woo!! You're back. I'm so happy! With regards to kits, I don't think any of them are worth a fiver.

To be fair with Country Kitchen (and any kitchen set) it's not just an island, a counter, and a cabinet- since there are so many pieces the cabinet/counter/island set alone is like 15 items. Country Kitchen kit is the only one I have to far but I really love it and use it all the time and mix and match it with the Cottage Living set too. I don't think I'd ever buy a CAS pack unless it was for toddler/kids clothes IMO we have soooo many clothes already and for my decades challenge I just download CC. The morrocan pack I would never use the objects and build items and while I love the tile, it's very similar to CC I already have. Bust the dust? I'd rather just have the vacuums as decorative objects for my laundry rooms haha

cindyyy you look so good, you have such a sweet persona it enhances your beauty even more!! love your content

Happy to see u doing vids again ❤

“Some people don’t care! I just want my wood colors to match!” *Lilsimsie and PleasantSims just became friends*