Spore - A Bird Week Introduction
Spore is an interactive life simulation, real time strategy, God game developed by Maxis and produced by Electronic Arts, released for Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X respectively. The game is set in a future world called Sporeia, where people called Sporelings fight against other species of organisms who want to rule the world. The basic concept of this game is to protect the Spore Eggs, also known as Spores, which are the only source of life for the Sporelings. When they are all destroyed, the whole world will be destroyed along with those Sporelings. This high-tech game has many different aspects that one should take notice of.
One of these aspects is the technology used in the Spore life simulator itself. It is actually rather impressive since it integrates a variety of different technologies into one single game. Some of these features include the use of advanced artificial intelligence, a digital world generator that creates a realistic and believable environment, as well as the use of a time travel device. In order to defeat the various enemies and survive the various challenges that may arise throughout the game, players must deploy their own character and utilize some of their special attributes. These attributes include healing, building, defense, energy, space travel, among others.
In addition to the above mentioned features, Spore incorporates another interesting aspect called the "missions" or "debts" that players will be required to complete throughout the game. These missions range from rescuing Sporelings to going on a Spore exploration. Each of these missions allows the player to be tested, to strengthen his or her faith, as well as increase his or her skills in various areas. All of these aspects are combined in a high-tech, fun and addictive game that anyone can play with friends and family members, or even competitors online.
