Videogamer: Spore Review

Videogamer writes: "As far as video games go, ambition doesn’t get much bigger than attempting to simulate the entire process of genetic evolution. It’s a goal so lofty that it almost beggars belief – but that’s exactly what Will Wright and the Maxis team have set out to do. But then, you probably knew that already, didn’t you? People have been desperate to get Spore on their hands for a long time now; the big question is this: did they pull it off?

The answer, as most people will be glad to hear, is mostly "yes". With its highly original concept, six distinct game modes and a potentially limitless degree of user customisation, Spore offers an invigoratingly unusual gaming experience. However, it is also important to understand that the game also carries quite a few flaws – some of them minor, some of them seriously aggravating. Most people will be able to overlook these hiccups and just enjoy the fun on offer, but it’s also true that some of you are going to find your Egg of Expectation smashed upon the Kitchen Floor of Disappointment. In other words, it’s important to get the lowdown and to think carefully before you fork out your hard-earned cash."