Did The Sims 3: World Adventures tickle your fancy as a full replacement to the obligatory Vacation expansion pack for every major numbered installment in The Sims franchise? If not, then The Sims 3 Island Paradise may fulfill that requirement. The Maxis label of Electronic Arts have today confirmed that The Sims 3 Island Paradise is now available for purchase for both the PC and Mac via retail outlets and their Origin service. For the first time ever, players can dive beneath the waves and explore what lies on the ocean floor, build and cruise along on their very own houseboat to discover uncharted islands or create and run a five-star resort experience. Some of the elements such as hotels and ocean swimming have been present in earlier expansion packs or other sets of Sims games – however this pack does add quite a bit of potential in terms of never-before-seen content across the whole franchise.
In The Sims 3 Island Paradise, players can snorkel and scuba dive beneath the sea where they will discover an aquatic world filled with sea life, collectibles, caves and sunken treasure. Underwater explorations can lead to many new adventures including befriending mermaids, spotting legendary sea monsters and potentially life-threatening encounters with sharks.
For players looking to move around and explore the different islands, a houseboat may be their perfect new abode. These fully customizable floating homes make a first time appearance in any Sims game and give players the option to extend their explorations by living a life fully at sea or by breaking away for a day’s escape. For those who have seen the trailers these are not necessarily the cliche houseboat designs but can instead be houses on a boat.
It’s not all fun in the sun though. Players seeking management opportunities will reap the benefits of building and owning their own resort. Be it a family-friendly resort of waterslides and buffet tables, a romantic retreat with bungalows in the sand, or a singles resort that features pool bars, players will make management decisions that will affect their resort’s success. Whether it’s adding in pools and fire walk pits, upgrading guest rooms or selecting from daily beverage specials, players will be able to fine-tune their resort’s amenities based on feedback received from customer reviews.
Ryan Vaughan | Producer for The Sims
In The Sims 3 Island Paradise, The Sims Studio has brought to life a tropical vacation for players to experience without ever having to leave home. With so many new gameplay features included in this game, players will be able to explore, inhabit and discover beachside bliss just as they would in real life.
