10 Reasons to Avoid Spore

No Diversity

The theory of evolution depends on a large degree of genetic diversity in order to adapt. The whole point of Spore is to eradicate all diversity so that your creature is the only dominant form of life in the galaxy. Everything looks exactly the same in Spore. Every tribe member looks completely identical to one another, right down to the spots, with some very minor exceptions. Additionally, there's no way to make aquatic or avian creatures.

A large part of the joy in playing The Sims 2 came from mating two people together to see what physical traits the child would inherit. Spore creatures cannot randomly cross-breed, which eliminates any sense of surprise the game might have to offer. Similarly, players can only design one type of building to serve each of the city's needs such as housing, manufacturing or entertainment. Cities generally don't need much to begin with, which effectively makes every one look the same too.

12/09/08