The Sims 2 Nightlife adds all the things I was missing from the original (owning vehicles, for instance) and the whole "dating" engine is a perfect addition. Personally, I love taking Sims on dates. Dating (and attending Nightclubs) is pretty much the main theme of Nightlife, and if it doesn't really sound appealing to you, I'm sure you could pass it up without missing out on a whole lot.
True, the expansion doesn't JUST add dating, vehicles, some new interactions and Vampires, but apart from a little new thing here and there, Nightlife doesn't have much to offer for people who would just rather have a family, raise kids or be a scientist searching for Martians. I would still recommend this game though. If you like The Sims 2 and have some spare cash. Why not?
Instead of keep on calling a taxi ever time you go out you can just ride in your new pimping new sports car. To go to all your shopping needs all over the new downtown feature. Go pick up dates in all new night clubs. Ne... Read Full Review
I have been waiting so impatiently for this expansion, that I couldn't believe my eyes when it arrived. Hot Date was by far my favorite add-on for The Sims, and Nightlife was supposed to be the Sims 2 version of it, so I... Read Full Review