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expansion packs boast different
life forms, in Island Paradise
you can become a mermaid!
There may be a downside to a
huge neighbourhood though, as a
good few Sims players (including
myself) have experienced lagging
and freezing problems within Isla
Paradiso, even when I can easily run
the game on high settings normally
- which after an extensive amount of
research, would seem hasn’t been
change of scenery and a shorter

Business and challenging yourself

fixed yet. There are a few ways to

distance to the upbeat town centre.

to the highest quality and earnings

reduce this after suggestions from

of resorts around the island.

other Sims players, but don’t let this

New Create-A-Sim pieces include
a small variety of hairstyles and

The expansion also comes with

put you off as the chances you’ll be
stuck with this problem are slim.

tattoo designs but a disappointing

a variety of fun new activities based

lack in clothing department, along

in the sea such as snorkeling and

with other categories, though the

waterskiing, you can also take to

Paradise is an expansion that won’t

new items are all in keeping with

the waters with the new variety

leave you with a moment of boredom

the beachy and summery vibe

of sailboats, paddleboats and

thanks to the endless possibilities,

that Island Paradise radiates.

speedboats available to you. If

achievements and activities to take

your Sim wants to challenge their

advantage of. With a range of new

you can still send your Sim on

inner-explorer, they can find new

areas and opportunities, you can

“vacation” without owning the

collectibles such as seashells and

create houses, resorts, and build

World Adventures expansion pack.

map pieces to aid in the discovery

up your Sim’s career and personal

Isla Paradiso contains two resorts

of secret hidden islands. Aside from

life to your heart’s content. ■

to which you can send your Sim

this you also now (finally) have the

to for a break from work or other

option to host your Sim parties

demanding daily tasks. Resorts are

right on the sandy beaches of Isla

quite a unique addition, as not only

Paradiso, and in terms of work,

can you book your stay for a few

become a lifeguard if you feel your

nights, you can also build and run

regular job just isn’t cutting it for

your very own resort, bringing back

you. And in addition to all these

the feel of The Sims 2: Open For

innovative new features, where other

With The Sims 3: Island Paradise,

The Sims 4 Special Edition

In conclusion, The Sims 3: Island

8.5/10

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