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- Spore has won several Games Critics Awards at E3 2005 and E3 2006
- There are 18 different editors within the gameGametrailers: E3 2008 Developers Walkthrough
- Spore was originally planned to be released in 2007
- Various stages of Spore resemble different video game genres
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Early reviews for Spore, the latest video game from Sim City and The Sims creator Will Wright, have been primarily positive. It was awarded a perfect score by G4 TV and was highly praised by critics from IGN Australia, PC Gamer and GameSpy. A writer from Destructoid, however, deemed Spore to be slightly above average at best and gave it a 6.0 out of 10.Metacritic: Spore Reviews (PC)
In Spore, players guide the life cycle of an alien species from its humble origins as simple-celled organisms to its eventual emergence as a space-faring civilization. The game relies heavily on user-created content, with players designing their creatures at various stages of the game.
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Pros
- Sporepedia is an excellent in-game content browserIGN: Spore Review (8.8)
- Great interfaceIGN: Spore Review (8.8)
- Able to create an unlimited number of animated creaturesIGN: Spore Review (8.8)
- Minimalistic soundtrack works wellIGN: Spore Review (8.8)
- Comprehensive customization toolsGameSpot: Spore Review (8.0)
- Broad scopeGameSpot: Spore Review (8.0)
- Great art designGameSpot: Spore Review (8.0)
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Cons
- Lack of depth in gameplayIGN: Spore Review (8.8)
- Simplistic individual gameplay elementsGameSpot: Spore Review (8.0)
- Early stages not very engagingGameSpot: Spore Review (8.0)
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Spore Fast Facts
- Developer: Maxis
- Publisher: Electronic Arts
- Platforms: PC, Mac OS X, Nintendo DS, iPhone
- Genre: Simulation
- Modes: Single player
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Spore Review Questions
Is SPORE the new SIMS? 29 AnswersSpore is not likely to gain the popularity that the Sims holds. One reason people seem to enjoy the sims so much is the human element. Its easier to feel conn... read more
How can I make more money in Spore? 5 AnswersI had made a bundle buying spices from other planets, and just going around to different planets and seeing who would give me the best price for them. There wer... read more -



