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Spore is fun in the first two stages (Cell and Creature) but then the tribal stage is boring and the Civilization stage is the same thing and Space is the same as creature except you get more tools and there is no storyline so it gets boring after the first 20 solar systems that you take.
Rating:  - Amusing creature creation tools attached to boring game
I really wanted to like Spore, and I even (was foolish enough to have) bought the game knowing about the SecuROM controversy.Unfortunately, the game experience is very watered down.
The cell stage is extraordinarily basic (not terribly surprising, given that you're playing a single-celled organism.You swim around, eating plant matter, meat that's floating around, or smaller creatures.You try to avoid the big creatures that want to eat you.Creature stage is a bit more coplex, but not much.Tribe and civilization stages are essentially dumbed-down versions of any civ-type or RTS game released over the last decade or so.As to the space stage, it's about as much fun as Master of Orion III was.Which is to say, not much.
What is interesting is the robust suite of creation tools.You've got a lot of freedom to make some truly interesting creatures, building, spaceships, etc.Unfortunately, you need to buy the expansion pack in order to get many of the creature body part options that should have been in the game in the initial release.If you're inclined to tinker and see what you can come up with, you'll likely enjoy the game. Otherwise, if your tastes run to casual gaming, you may like this.If you're looking for a serious species simulation, I regret to say that Spore isn't it.
And, of course, it's published by EA, so one must take into account that the company injects malware into your computer when you load the game.
Rating: - Bad DRM
I can't support a game that amounts to a rental. Your purchase of this game will eventually expire as you "evolve" to using different computers (or even upgrading your own!).
If they re-release this game without the DRM shackles than you should take another look.
The central tenant of this game, evolution, is the only interactive feature they got right. Strategy and quest value is nonexistent. Good graphics though. :) They should talk to their co-workers who make Red Alert to find out how to make good quests. ;)
Rating:  - Great for younger kids
My 8 year old absolutely loves this game.I could understand why older more sophisticated gamers would find it boring, but it's perfect for younger kids.I can't understand the age rating of 10+.My son figured everything out and got 3 levels into the game (to the "tribal stage") within the first week without ever looking at the instructions.I think kids these days are much more adept at learning to play these games than the people who make up the age ratings give them credit for.
Rating: - Excellent Game for Creativity and Learning for Kids
From a 7 yo boy:
Its the best game I ever had in my life. I wish there were so many more. You should get this game because you can evolve from 1 cell to a whole species. The levels are great and fun to beat.
From Mom:
My son now completely understands concept of evolution in a more comprehensive manner than he would from aschool book. Plus his creativity and puzzle solving are honed. It is a game about evolving your own ability to keep beating each level. The graphics are beautiful.
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