Spore

From the mind of Will Wright, the creator of The Sims, comes SPORE™, an epic journey that takes you from the origin and evolution of life through the...
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PC
 
8.1
very good
 
CRITICS SCORE
8.4
(59 ratings)
GAMER SCORE
7.7
(6021 ratings)
 

Game Overview

From the mind of Will Wright, the creator of The Sims, comes SPORE™, an epic journey that takes you from the origin and evolution of life through the development of civilization and technology and eventually all the way into the deepest reaches of outer space.

The Good

Intuitive and comprehensive customization tools, Oozes charm at every turn, Impressively broad scope, Great audio and art design.

The Bad

Individual gameplay elements are extremely simple, Early stages aren't very engaging.

The Bottom Line

From the very tiniest forms of life to the intergalactic level of existence, you are in control of life itself in this simulation game by Will Wright. Beginning in the primordial ooze, players create a character from DNA that will grow, survive, and mate as it evolves from a single-celled organism to a fully-formed member of an establishing species. As more and more creatures inhabit the world, and as evolution forms the future, your species will join herds, clans, even civilizations. The more advanced the creatures of the planet grow, the more complex the strife of survival becomes. And while the player can continue gameplay in Spore at any level -- playing as a cell, as a wild creature, or as a civilized and organized society -- players can also step even further out and play the game from the planetary or interstellar level, while also going online to connect worlds with other gamers.

Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
80/100
score

Taken on their own, its pieces are nothing special. As parts of a singular ambitious vision, they work far better. Throw in the best customization tools seen in years and an enthusiastic community brimming with creativity, and you have a legitimately grea

GameZone review logo
90/100
score

NO other game allows this much customization, and it is this customization that is the key aspect that really congeals it all together.

IGN review logo
88/100
score

While Spore is an amazing product, it's just not quite an amazing game. I can't help but feel that Spore is ambitious and memorable, but I also admit that, save for the cool Space Stage, there's not a lot of depth here. Rookie gamers are going to feel at

Game Features

SPORE will be available for the Mac later this year. Digital Download now available 2/27/2009 on GamersGate
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Spore Cover
 
Game Info
Platform:PC
Release Date:9/7/2008
Publisher:Electronic Arts
Developer:Maxis
Genre:Simulation
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Recent Customer Reviews

A world of its own

I think that if the price dropped it might be a good buy, but if you are a serious gamer this game...
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Published 855 days ago by rocks

Fun Departure From the First Person Shooters

Buy spore out of curiosity but enjoy it for the space phase.
Published 1233 days ago by amadeusb4

Unique concept but lacking fun

If you are buying this game to entertain your kids under 12, they will probably really enjoy this...
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Published 1256 days ago by orwin

Great as a fun game, Mediocre or still ok if taken seriously.

Woops, didn't know there was an extra box for conclusion. Serious Gamer rating: 4/5 More open,...
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Published 1284 days ago by sp3ctre18

The Game of the Future

I recommend this game to anyone who has an interest in the evolution theory. This game is very fun,...
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Published 1305 days ago by amantonas

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