The Sims 4 Eco Lifestyle
THE GREEN LIFE ISN’T A SIMPLE ONE, BUT IT’S CERTAINLY FULFILLING.
With Eco Lifestyle, every Sims 4 neighborhood from Glimmerbrook to San Myshuno can have an eco-footprint directly affected by your gameplay. Even if you decide to live off-the-grid and use alternative fuel sources to help nudge that eco-footprint closer to green, just like in the real world, the green living ain’t easy.
You could say that Eco Lifestyle is the most political expansion pack in The Sims 4. Sure, the developers have made it clear that they’re not forcing you to play the environmentally woke way, but it’s hard not to wince as your Sim routinely coughs in the smoggy environment of the more industrialised neighborhoods.
The concept is solid - since there are so many opportunities to dumpster dive for goodies, recycle unused items, and craft your own homewares and artisanal beverages, the clothing should give off DIY vibes as well. But an asymmetrical denim skirt over denim capris? That’s just offensive to the ecoconscious community.
Mostly cool looks and hard work make for an eco-friendly expansion that inspires.
Alyssa Mercante