While Will Wright’s earlier brainchild The Sims was content with simple expansions, his 2008 hit Spore offered far more interesting possibilities. In the latest entry to the series, creature creation is given new context.
Spore Hero marks the franchise’s return to DS and debut on Wii. Shying away from the realms of simulation, the game takes the form of an action adventure where gamers play a single creature rather than commanding an entire species.
“Spore Hero gives Nintendo players the opportunity to experience the rich and creative world that is Spore, whilst maintaining the key elements that underpin the Spore values from PC and Mac versions,” says product manager William Graham.
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“Both titles boast all of the creativity you expect from the Spore franchise with an experience tailored and created specifically for Wii and DS.”
As you would expect, the creature creation tools from the original Spore return, giving players complete control over the appearance and behaviour of their bestial hero.
While DS owners will be able to use the stylus to effortlessly cycle through options, Wii gamers will
get their hands on the enhanced controls designed around Nintendo’s patented Remote.
Once created, they must set off on a quest to save the world, using the Wii’s motion controls to spit poison, fire spikes and bite enemies.
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Once they’ve finished the main single-player campaign, a multiplayer arena allows players to pit their monster against a that of a friend.
“Spore Hero delivers the unparalleled creative freedom of Spore in a story-driven action adventure created exclusively for the Nintendo Wii,” explains Graham.
“Set in a rich and vibrant 3D world, Spore Hero empowers you to become the hero as you embark on an epic quest to fight to save your creature’s new homeworld from destruction.”
Marketing will see ads across a range of media, including trade, online, print and PR. These will feature an emphasis on EA’s Director for the Day competition, which will allow one lucky winner to create the voice over and script for the final TV spot.
