With hype of the recently released The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy, you’d think that the party would stay in the new world of Ondarion? Maybe in a room you’d have to venture through a secret passageway in order to reach. Well, if you’re a bit weary of scandals for the moment, then come with me to a party out of the kingdom, back in mainstream Simerica, as we take a look at The Sims 4 Party Essentials Kit.
The Sims 4 Party Essentials Kit became available on April 18th, 2024 and costs 4.99 USD to purchase.
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Pack Description
The official kit information is the best place to start! It says,
Coordinate your décor to build the perfect party atmosphere with The Sims 4 Party Essentials Kit. Set the mood with matching decorations that come in swatches perfect for any party you want to throw, plus a disco ball to add some sparkle and a fog machine to add some mystery. These decorations don’t just fade into the background – not even the backdrops! Coordinate with matching pieces or mix and match to create the perfect mood for any occasion.
This kit has all the essentials your Sims need to share some good times. Throw a birthday party, a big bash complete with a disco ball, or a chill hangout session with friends.
Object Overview
Object Swatches
Partyscape Dining Table
“The Centerpiece” Food Pedestal
The Minimalist’s Dance Floor
Chic & Chill Home Bar
Party On! Poster
Party Starters’ Balloon Pile
“About Last Night…” Confetti
Under The Streamers
Balloon Bouquet
The Partyboard
Party Starters’ Balloon Bundle
Cups ‘n Straws Station
Snack Clutter for Party People
The Partylite
“Simstagram-Worthy” Stereoscopic Drape
LED PARTYstrip
Good Vibes Wall Speaker
“Simstagram-Worthy” Neon Sign
Luminescent Ribbons
Party Starters’ Fog Machine
Party Starters’ Colorific Gobo
Festive Party Streamers
Luminous Lighticles
Party Starters’ Disco Ball
Fiber Optic Garland
The Curve TV by Screensure
“New Faithful” Turntable
Our Review of The Sims 4 Party Essentials Kit
Honestly? This Kit could have been an SDX drop.
I could go on ad nauseum about how the textures are nice (they are) and how, of course, I’m not the personal arbiter of your fancies and/or finances (definitely not), so you could love this kit and that would be absolutely fine and lovely (truly), but…what is this?
Kits, fundamentally, have the unique position of giving us that concepts that could be too risky for a general audience. Over the course of a couple of my kit reviews I have reiterated that I expect kits to have more—some kits have really interesting, and fun themes that I feel like are worth the fiver to be in my game. The Sims 4 Party Essentials Kit is not one of those kits. The nicest way I can describe it is catalogue filler. It’s a cute idea, with cute execution, but it’s the DLC equivalent of junk food.
I love junk food, but I don’t need junk food. Especially junk food like this that isn’t even filling.
The only thing in this shot that’s functional is the Food Pedestal and the table. Yes, the punch jug is just clutter. Usually I’m not the kind of person to get fussy about clutter being just for, well, clutter…but y’all couldn’t make the juice jug dispense juice? Really?
I don’t want to be negative in a way that’s pedantic—I’m not being “brutally honest” here for clicks and views. Your money matters to me. I don’t know your life, your expenses, and whatnot, and so I can only speak with best practices in mind. This isn’t a kit I would recommend to a friend or associate that’s on a tight budget but wants to treat themselves with a cheap digital delight. Not by a country mile. The only person I would recommend this kit to would be someone whose gameplay is locked on a console and they can’t mod their game. Then, and only then, would I say get this kit on a deep discount if it isn’t your immediate “Oh, I love this and I need this!” jam.
Of course, I’m going to use items from this kit now that I’ve spent 4.99 USD (plus taxes) on, but I feel like that isn’t good enough? There are things I do quite like about the kit that are exclusive to it. The curved TV with the LED light? Yup, I’m using it. The sideboard with the record player and the records stored under it? Most definitely, I have the build and Sim in mind for that particular item.
It’s just very frustrating that, despite previous claims, it feel like kits are just there to squeeze blood from a stone.
My previous review on The Sims 4 Solarium Tea Time Kit touched on my own personal frustrations with The Sims 4 seemingly becoming a content mill. If kits have to exist I want them to be bold, interests concepts. I want them to be worth the extra five dollars, and I also want them to feel like their original “pick and play” concept. I don’t want every kit to appeal to everyone! I want them to be variety and zany so everyone can get a chance to pick the one they vibe with, or simply go “meh” and pass up on it.
Do you already own The Sims 4 Party Essentials Kit? If so, how do you feel about it? Let us know in the comment section down below, and always know that The Sims Community will keep you up-to-date on The Sims 4 and other LifeSim games! Make sure to check out our other The Sims 4 Kits reviews if you’re still down for a read.
Couldn’t disagree more. The LED strips are a game changer for builders and the TV is really cool. The nightclub lighting fixtures have interesting FX and the fog machine adds a lot to and can be used in different contexts. For players who don’t have an EP with a dance floor, it’s new game play and, even if you do, it being invisible is a great feature for builders.