I spent two days playing this game, and I feel bad about it.

User Rating: 7 | Spore PC
By joeythemachine | Review Date:
When I heard that the Maxis crew was making a game about evolution with a scope that spanned from single celled existence to space domination, I thought: it's about GD time guys. I was probably one of the four kids in the world that enjoyed SimLife, and I've been waiting for an update in vain for some time. I love the Sim games with few exceptions (stinking SimCity Societies).

Here's the thing: the first time I played the Sims 2 I felt vaguely disappointed. After the expansions and stuff packs started rolling in, the beast prettied up bit by bit. That's about where I'm at with Spore. I'm having fun messing with the thing, but it feels too bare in content to really be as fulfilling as it can and should be. Hopefully, it'll get the same treatment as the Sims 2, then it'll be worth the time and effort. The tools and mechanics just need to be fleshed out and added on. No sweat. As it is now, it feels like I'm trying out an engine in a demo. We'll see.

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