Spore was definitely over-hyped and because of that it has disappointed a lot of people, I agree. They released too much info on the game way too early and then some of the content that was going to be in the game was cut before it was released (such as the underwater stage between the cell and creature stage). I own the game and play it on a regular basis. I never expected a storyline. The Sims doesnt have a story line cause you pretty much make your own story and I think that's how it is with Spore.

I like Spore and it's only going to get better as the expansions come out putting the previously cut content back in the game. I'm glad I got the game and I am really excited about the expansions (rumored btw to put the underwater stage back in and to allow underwater tribes and civilizations). I'm not too thrilled that EA decided to milk this game for all they could by cutting content to release in expansions later, but thats life.