The Sims 4 Romantic Garden Stuff released Feb. 9. This DLC pack brings an abundance of statues, flowers, and most importantly, the infamous Whispering Wishing Well gameplay to TS4 . CAS additions are not the highlight of this game pack. However, this stuff pack does expand landscaping options to help you design romantic backyard scenery.
There is a shortage of furniture in Romantic Garden Stuff. The Sims team does give you two stone benches and a picnic table, but no chairs. There is no indoor furniture included, but that is expected seeing the focus is clearly outdoors. Stone archways, rose lattices, perfectly manicured shrubbery, fountains, and rustic statues make up most of the objects. There are two outdoor lamps, a new fence smothered in shrubs, a medium height window, and a flower box as well. While there are only 7 new plants, there is a myriad of color variations for each that make the plants look like different. No new terrain paints accompany the plant options. View screens of all 33 objects via The Sims Community blog.
Take a look at the 5 stylized outdoor spaces below:
The majority of CAS options are for men. There are no shoes, hats, or accessories for either gender. There is one new mens hairstyle. It’s wavy and medium length with the usual hair color options. Most of all the clothing options in the Stuff Pack have solid colorways if you're not into the spring floral theme. There are 5 new tops, including a long sleeve collared shirt rolled up at the elbows, a vest with a plain tee underneath and scarf on top, a flowery vest atop a collared shirt with rolled up sleeves, a floral suit jacket with a heavy scarf (comes with matching bottoms, also solid color available), and a heavy v-neck sweater. There are two sets of bottoms, shorts and long ankle khakis, which both match the floral suit jacket. Two styled looks are included. The first, a suit with a vest and plaid, ankle-length slacks. The second is solid shorts paired with a long sleeve blazer and heavy scarf.
The females also get one new hairstyle that has a wavy, messy look with angled bangs. There is one top with a subtle flower and a mid-length skirt with a lu-ao floral design. Three outfits are included: a floral dress with solid trim, a solid v-neck dress with a waist belt, and shorts with a plain-tee and gradient cardigan. The available styled look is basically just the floral dress with solid trim and cute flats.
There are two hairstyles for children. The girls get a new do with sharp bangs and a bow on the top. For both boys and girls, there is a medium-length hairstyle with bangs pushed to the side. The unisex top is a short-sleeve button-up. The girls get two outfits. The first, is a short dress with solid trim, and the other is a floral skirt, with a solid tank and cardigan.View screens of all CAS items in this pack via the Sims Community blog.
As for new gameplay, the Whispering Wishing Well spices things up. Beware, it’s extremely moody and there’s a pretty even chance you won’t get what you ask for. With a single Simoleon, bestow your deepest hopes and desires upon the Whispering Wishing Well. You can even bribe the Well with an “offering” of extra cash for a positive outcome. If your wish is granted, a child with the genius trait will rise from the well. There are over over 50 outcomes based on the mood of the well at the time.
Another highlight of this Stuff Pack is the Gluteus Maximus Fountain. Sit along the fountain’s edge to cuddle and flirt by gently splashing water on your lover. If your Sim is feeling whimsical, they may want to get wet, play around and splash a friend. Toss a coin into the fountain to have a little fun. Mischievous Sims may not be able to resist adding soap to the fountain and watching it fill will bubbles. Nap on the side of the fountain or share a romantic smooch.
The Sims team included one new park venue: The Lost Gardens of Healing. Don’t forget to check it out. It makes great use of the large stone archways, vined lattices and oxidized statues.
Romantic Garden Stuff is simple and focused, unlike the last Stuff Pack Movie Hangout. The theme is clear and outdoor objects add a nice touch to any park or whimsical backyard. The abundance of mens CAS options was a nice surprise, and of course the Whispering Wishing Well is the true highlight.
