Hey everyone! So... I made a HUGE blunder 😬. Someone brought it to my attention that uploading gameplay pictures, while possible, isn't possible to have it attached to an event.

Dead Site Repository News! (Pt.1)

(Ancient post! But I forgot to post it here too, rather than just tumblr! 😬)

A lot has happened over the past few weeks for the dead site repository, and primarily thanks to @sweetdevil-sims, @bioniczombie, @kevinvoncrastenburg and of course anyone else whose contributed an item here and there for their contribution!

As always, if you have any stuff to add, feel free to! The more, the better! Read more about it here __.

Oh boy do we have a lot of items for the sims 3, this time lol. So trust me, this list is long!

Kurasoberina

While Kurasoberina's tumblr is still around, she has been inactive for a long while and seemingly a lot of her CC has gone missing.

While Kurasoberina's Primer skin is technically still up for download, because of that reliability, we decided it might be best to back it up too, just in case!

Thanks to @sweetdevil-sims and @virtual-hugs, we now have Kurasoberina's Kristen stewart CC , Aaliyah Dana Haughton * and *Jessica Jones up for grabs again!

Lilisims

While her sims 3 content isn't as impressive as her sims 2 CC over the years, Lilisims made some cool stuff that still to this day is worth grabbing!

Lilisims's accessories library and Lilisims bath towels , being a must-have for storytellers, are my absolute favourite, thanks to @sweetdevil-sims for putting them all together!

While technically not under the right tag, I did go ahead and reupload all of Lilisims' Sims 2 CC as well! So if you play the sims 2 and are missing some of her stuff, totally get them! (like the slippers! :D)

Bloombase

While this repository has been around for a long while, it initially only had Bloombase's sexy feet in it. …

And so we got to the last bit of the "First impressions" series! Now, I say first impressions instead of review, since learning from other players, there is so much more stuff that I haven't been able yet to get through in the 5 days I tried playing it!

A lt has also changed after the last review I did on the game. I'll be looking over what Island Getaway has to offer, but will briefly also share what's been updated since the last time you might've played the game. 😉

Cahaya

It's been on the map for a while, but we can finally we can check it out!

Cahaya is the newest world that's shipped with the newest DLC for InZOI. It's a lovely tropical place, based off of Indonesia! While Bliss bay came with a lot of cool beaches, Cahaya takes this to the next level.

Cahaya comes with a bunch of lovely views! If it's not for the beaches, it's definetly the realistic setting they've made for us to wander around in. While, the world still struggles with issues like having a bunch of "prop houses", they're not as bad as I'd felt before in the other 2 worlds as I went exploring.

As you enter the world, you'll notice that it comes with 2 sections! In the west (the right-hand side) we'll find the mainland, and in the east (left), we'll see the resort island!

Now, your first impressions might be "Oh! If i'm a local, can I go to the resort? Is that at all fun?" and without getting ahead of myself, actually, yes! It's a bit like going on holiday in your own country in that regard 😉

The Mainland of Cahaya

The mainland is where you'll find your ZOI living in, if you're …

(Read previous entry here: InZOI Island Getaway (Cahaya): Create-a-ZOI)

While Create-a-ZOI got a lot of love in the last post, this time it's up to check out those new Build Mode items!

Build Mode:

This includes primarily fences, gates, windows, doors, roofs, and a whole new pool system! 😄

For this we got: 1 new door, 5 new windows, 2 gutters, 15 new roofs, 2 new elevators, 8 fences, 3 gates, 4 pool floaties and 4 pool lamps.

All the windows and doors are very appropriate for the climate of where Cahaya finds itself, but I think some of these are going to be super useful in Bliss Bay too!

The new gutters are also really cool! In The Sims 3 I'd use them all the time and I'll probably do the same here lol.

Also yay for new tiny windows! The downside, however, is that you can't stack them vertically. I was hoping that we'd be able to! I think that would add some really cool architectural elements.

A good thing to note is that as of right now the new roofs cannot be recoloured. I think for what it is that's actually okay! A lot of these roofs are all differently themed in their own appropriate way. But I can also see how it may bother some.

We also now have elevators! And they work!! :D While I don't quite get why you'd want to "elevate" to your own floor, I think it's still pretty cool that we can do this now!

It's not really that well-fleshed out as of right now. Your ZOI will walk over to it and then teleport to the floor you told it to go to. But it's a start!

I hope in the future they'll also let us …

A while ago, we were treated to the pleasant surprise of InZOI’s Early Access release, giving us the chance to dive into this beautiful life simulation game and discover who it’s truly made for. (If you missed my first impressions, you can read my detailed InZOI review here: InZOI Review Part 1 – Create Your Zoi.)

Now, on August 21st, 2025, InZOI is finally getting its first-ever free DLC — Island Getaway (also known as Cahaya). This tropical-themed expansion promises new destinations, activities, and fresh gameplay for players eager to escape to a sun-soaked paradise.

Thanks to the InZOI Partners Program, I had early access to Island Getaway, so I’ve been exploring everything it has to offer before release day.

So, grab your favorite drink or snack — because this review is packed with details to help you decide if InZOI: Island Getaway (Cahaya) is worth jumping back into. Ready? Let’s start with Create a Zoi!

Create a Zoi

Before we dive into the details, it’s worth noting that mos hairs and clothing are completely unisex as usual in InZOI, and most are also available for children. This keeps customization flexible and inclusive, which I love!

New Faces

Alongside the InZOI: Island Getaway (Cahaya) DLC, the latest update also introduces 8 brand-new faces and presets for your Zoi characters!

I have to say, I really like these additions - they feel exactly like the kinds of people you’d spot on a tropical vacation. In fact, I think they nailed the “British tourist” look a little too well with the second preset on the top row (yes, the girl with the sunglasses - you know the one).

But honestly, that’s the fun of creating a Zoi! I’ve always loved this aspect …

(Read Part 1 Here: My InZOI Review - Part 1: Create A ZOI )

(Read Part 2 Here: My InZOI Review - Part 2: The World )

NOTE: This review may have things edited here and there over time for any updates/patches that fix and addressed those things, to prevent misinformation!

Time for some gameplay! I'll try not just bring my own opinion, but also cover if InZOI is a fit for your gameplay style!

I'll keep these gameplay styles in mind:

• Legacy: Simmers who love generational play. Often challenge themselves with the 10 generation challenge.
• Storytelling: Simmers who love to take pictures of their characters and even make stories about them.
• Rotationary: Simmers who love to play multiple families in one world/neighborhood.
• Chaos Play: Simmers who love to kill sims or plain up love chaos in their sims lives.
• The Super Uber sim: Simmers whose sim is older than all our sims combined and at this point they're probably immortal with all the knowledge in the world.
• Hands on: Simmers who love to control every tiny aspect of their sims.
• Hands off: Simmers who are the total opposite and often like their sim to autonomously do things themeselves. Sometimes this is also done through whims (or wants/fears in the sims 2).

Obviously some of these gameplay styles can be combined together, but I figured for ease of the review, to simply keep it this way. 😉

Profile, Traits and Desired Life

Before we can fully play the game, we still need to stick around in the character creator to finish things up. Here, we'll be checking out some profile options, Traits and what exactly desired life is.

The first thing that struck me as really cool was the gender options! It comes with a way to select your …

(Read Part 1 Here: My InZOI Review - Part 1: Create A ZOI )

(Read Part 3 Here: My InZOI Review - Part 3: Gameplay )

NOTE: This review may have things edited here and there over time for any updates/patches that fix and addressed those things, to prevent misinformation! I also acknowledge that it's in Early Access and things are bound to change/improved on.

One of the most exciting parts of any life sim is stepping into its world for the first time—and InZOI doesn’t disappoint when it comes to first impressions. With two fully playable cities available at launch, each offering its own unique vibe and layout, it’s clear the devs put a lot of thought into giving players a variety of environments to explore.

But beyond the surface-level beauty, how do these worlds actually play? Are they just pretty backdrops, or do they offer meaningful gameplay opportunities? In this section, I’ll be diving into both cities, what makes them stand out, and where they still fall a little short—because while there’s a lot to love, there’s also room to grow.

I will also try my best sharing my thoughts on what the current state of InZOI would mean for rotationary players and players who love to play townies for their drama.

And I'll finish with talking a bit about routing and driving!

The Worlds of InZOI

The game currently comes with two ready-to-play worlds: Dowon, a South Korean-inspired city, and Bliss Bay, which has more of a laid-back, California vibe. A third world, Kuchingku, a Indonesian inspired City, is also on the way, which is exciting!

Bliss Bay

As mentioned earlier, Bliss Bay is a California-inspired city, complete with a gorgeous beach and—yes—a full-on amusement park!

This was the first world I …

(Read Part 2 Here: My InZOI Review - Part 2: The World )

(Read Part 3 Here: My InZOI Review - Part 3: Gameplay )

Here’s my review of InZOI! I’ve been playing The Sims for… well, basically forever—at least since The Sims 1 came out on console.

Having been part of the community for so long and familiar with all kinds of playstyles, I thought, why not dive into InZOI with all that in mind? In my reviews, I’ll do my best to consider different playstyles so you can get a clearer idea of whether the game in its current state is your dream come true—or one to skip.

I've currently done easily 25 hours into it, and figured that I've explored at least the basics of the game relatively well to make a good opinion on what I think of it.

I'll be releasing 3 "sub-reviews" of the game, and will make sure to edit each post so you can read those too if you like!

• And, a quick note: This is purely my own opinion! I haven't been paid or sponsored to write this. This is purely from a simmer point of view 😉*

Character Creator

Just like most reviews say, it’s a pretty cool character creator! Overall, it does what you'd expect—lets you change your ZOI’s face, clothes, and more.

The creator also gives you the ability to change the body type of your ZOI, proportions of said body. And if you're not in the Character Studio version, of course ways to name your ZOI, traits and desired life!

Ages

While I won't go in depth as to what each age group does, InZOI's character creator comes with the following ages:

1. Child
2. Teen
3. Young Adult
4. Adult
5. Middle Aged
6. Elder

Though… if I had one complaint about …