While many baulked at the idea of the Spore licence being used for something darker and more violent in tone, Maxis Software’s eventual take on the Diablo style point-and-click action-RPG is depressingly bereft of controversy in execution. ...
Abstract: Most of us know Maxis from a longstanding history of memorable games in the simulation genre, including franchise favorites like SimCity and The Sims. Most gamers are probably also familiar with Spore, Maxis’ evolution simulator from 2008 that allowed ...
Published: 2011-05-11, Author: Matt , review by: techworld.com
Darkspore probably won't replace your favorite dungeon crawler anytime soon. The satisfying controls and mountains of loot really only serve as a baseline in terms of this genre's gameplay. It would've been great if Maxis could have added some variety...
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Published: 2011-05-03, Author: Eric , review by: gamespy.com
Interesting sci-fi setting; approachable action-RPG concept; easy to find and connect with other players.
Rote click-fest; co-operation with others is unnecessary at best; shoddy graphics; enemies and loot don't provide great motivation.
Abstract: Hack n' slash your way through Maxis' outer space dungeon crawler that offers Spore's stellar character customization, but none of the humor or innovation.There are no cute creatures falling in love. There’s no dancing and singing to win over friends. ...
Abstract: Cynicism be damned; I bought into the hype hook, line, and sinker during the lead-up to the original Spore's release. Designer Will Wright's numerous talks on the project not only promised a full-fledged evolution sim, but also characterized the crazy-...
The promise of new heroes drives you forward, Squad mechanics lead to tactical flexibility, Combat and customization evolve as you play, Serene scifi atmosphere.
Lame storytelling, even by action RPG standards, Lack of context can make combat feel like pure grind with no stakes, Some minor mechanical quirks.
What it lacks in variety and narrative, Darkspore makes up for with fun cooperative combat and character customization that deepens the more you play. ...
Abstract: In 2008 Spore promised us the world but delivered nothing more than five barebones games and a pretty interesting character editor. Darkspore, EA and Maxis' follow up to their sim-everything disappointment, didn't promise the world. Instead, it promise...
There are some really great things about Darkspore. The vast amount of customization options and the simple but fun battle system kept me interested enough to overlook the poor execution of story. However, a broken competitive multiplayer system and a ...
