Mediocre: An exercise in apathy, neither Solid nor Liquid. Not exactly bad, but not very good either. Just a bit 'meh,' really.

The Sims 3: Seasons fulfills its duty as an expansion pack. It provides a new layer to the game, it gives players something that did not exist in the base game, and it offers enough new stuff to justify the purchase.

EA has been pretty well known for recycling old Sims content and repackaging it for later games.  When it's done well, it can be a good thing and can be a source of continued entertainment for fans of a series.

Absolutely beautiful weather effects and attention to detail; Easy to integrate the new expansion into existing games; some interesting new features including one that can make Sims easy money

Lacking in seasonal activities; Including ones not always well executed; One necessary inclusion destroys a game staple

Since The Sims 3 launched in 2009, Sims have vacationed in exotic lands, discovered new careers, mingled with celebrities and the supernatural, and maybe even adopted a pet or two. But. But! They've done it all to the backdrop of static weather.

The appearance of weather; Showing off your stylish outerwear; Seasonal holidays and festivities

Intrusive ads for DLC; Some bugs are still not fixed; How often your Sims get sick

The latest release from The Sims line-up of expansions, Sims 3: Seasons, is looking to rain on your parade. But don't take that the wrong way. Your Sims can now experience rain, snow, heatstroke, and allergies. The additions featured in this expansion reach way beyond just seasonal changes, however.

The eighth expansion pack for The Sims 3, The Sims 3 Seasons is my favorite of the add-ons released for the game so far. A reprise of the analogous fan-favorite add-on for The Sims 2, Seasons for The Sims 3 again introduces the refreshing variability of dramatic weather effects, cycling seasons, and...

The Sims is a video game series well known around the world for taking real life and making it fun as a simulation that borders on parody and always provides some entertaining gameplay and funny interactions for all ages to enjoy.

Since its release in 2009, The Sims 3 has seen a number of expansions and add-ons to enhance its core gameplay. Over its course, we've seen pets, new traits, items, clothing, careers, and even supernatural creatures all added to the game. In short, the game basically has it all.

I didn't look forward to this because I wasn't a fan of Season in Sims 2. But in Sims 3, they give you much more to do than just play in the snow. I was pleasantly surprised. Not only do you get the change in seasons and new Outer Wear outfit to customize, but you actually get to have a Sims...

The Sims 3 Seasons expansion pack is by far one of the most significant changes to the overall gameplay and appearance of the series with the addition of four seasons and their related weather types and festivals.