Quick Look: Darkspore

EA really wants to make use of that Spore creator tech. You can really tell Will Wright had nothing to do with this. I think the spore creature maker combined with a humanoid maker (designed by Bioware, say) would make for a good start to a 3d RPG maker. And that at least would feel more in line with Will Wright's philosophy, to an extent.

" This is bad.
The aesthetic is just boring.  Lazy space backgrounds, no story, and unrecognizable monsters.  What the fuck is the point?

The reason Torchlight and Diablo are awesome is because they have a great, traditional fantasy aesthetic.  This just looks like poop.  Doesn't even matter how it plays.  It's just uninteresting.  You can't have an RPG-style game without CHARACTERS.

FUCK
"

hmmmm this looks kind nice!!! anyone know if its on mac???

" no, thanks. looks interesting but I don't like the purely cosmetic effects of the dude-designer. "

Played the beta, was not impressed.

Kinda weird that the loot is also bodyparts.. Other than that, this seems kinda cool.

Yup. Looks like the Spore character creator all right.

He didn't say (or I didn't hear him) whether or not you're able to design a character from the ground up, anyone know if that's possible?

" He didn't say (or I didn't hear him) whether or not you're able to design a character from the ground up, anyone know if that's possible? "

This isn't really a Diablo-clone. I know EA marketers used that term but it's more like League of Legends in campaign mode, for those who can tell the difference. Of course I know why they would name drop Diablo.

I found the beta mind numbingly boring. 

Personally, I'm glad that the direction they took spore after the first one was to make a fun game.

The UI in this game is awful. Other than that the concept looks cool, but the Beta was kind of boring.

can you still make a walking penis monster?

This game really makes me want to play Torchlight.

I'm tired of Diablo clones.  Give me Diablo 3.

" @Lonely_Ogre said:

" He didn't say (or I didn't hear him) whether or not you're able to design a character from the ground up, anyone know if that's possible? "

He said you can. He just opted for a premade character. "

Mmm... kebabrulle, cola och quicklook.

" Mmm... kebabrulle, cola och quicklook. "

I hadn't even really thought about it, but the nature of the game means having an active internet connection at all times, a la Ubisoft's fun system.  That's actually troublesome for me.

I can't help it, but this game looks boring. It doens't look good (or appealing), it moves slow and it seems to miss the core Diablo gameplay principles. Shame.

This is why I love these guys they put on an awesome quicklook and I sometimes get the same result I want the game! I thought nothing of this game but now seeing how it plays the awesome music and the customization I want it. Thanks GiantBomb for being so fucking awesome!

Looks okay, probably would only get it on sale though. 

The creature levels do not go up through use. Creature levels are based on their equipped items.

This looks pretty good! Sure as hell will be better than the original Spore. What an over-ambitious piece of trash that game was. :\

Looks like a bug-hunt.  Really tired of games that have you squashing little spiders for hours.

I see they're continuing the Spore tradition of having some brilliant ideas let down by lackluster basic gameplay mechanics.

looks dumb.   yep.

Kinda awesome, kinda ok. Hm. IIIIIII think I'll stick with Torchlight...

Played a bit of it in the beta. It seemed alright. Nothing stellar, alright. Is it worth 50$? Fuck no.

This game is meant for coop, if you think the solo is boring... you're right! :D

I've heard almost nothing about this game so far, but this looks really fun.

This seems kinda like a "My First Diablo!" kind of game~

Everything about this game would make it seem awful.... but after playing it I was astounded. The game gets very in depth very quickly, combines new ideas to a classic genre, and appeals to everything ARPG players love. It's a great game... but no one will get it because they just want Maxis to make another SimCity game..... quite a shame. It is very easy in the start, but it has some near hundred levels and i hear it busts-balls later on

Spore evolution? More like Sporevolution.

I have now made my contribution to the site for today.

The concept seems alright, but the movement of the character (and, in effect, the speed of the game) seems way too slow for a game like this.

First game to scratch my PSO itch since...well, PSO!
Very slick, plays great, can't wait to see what features Maxis will bring in the future.

(Edit - PS Jeff, I think you should totally give this game a shot)

That red ring around the edge of the screen every time he gets hit keeps freaking me out. That shit's not supposed to pop up until you're almost dead!

I haven't really played these types of games, but I think it looks good. I'd be interested in seeing GB do a review of it, and if it came out on consoles.

Things I never thought I'd hear in a QL... or ever:

"Wait... I've found his butt."

played the beta about a month ago. boring. when ryan mentioned dungeons in the beginning I thought "what dungeons?". I had forgotten all the campaign stuff. generic. forgettable. pvp was more interesting. still boring.

like the wu-tang say "Protect your butt"

You know, at some point I think that people should stop even trying to imitate Diablo. Yeah, it's an easy formula to crib from and doesn't require much in the vein of imagination, but come on guys. Only a few specific non-Diablo games have done anything remarkable with Diablo's gameplay.

" You know, at some point I think that people should stop even trying to imitate Diablo. Yeah, it's an easy formula to crib from and doesn't require much in the vein of imagination, but come on guys. Only a few specific non-Diablo games have done anything remarkable with Diablo's gameplay. "

was this originally a spore mod??

" @ArbitraryWater said:

" You know, at some point I think that people should stop even trying to imitate Diablo. Yeah, it's an easy formula to crib from and doesn't require much in the vein of imagination, but come on guys. Only a few specific non-Diablo games have done anything remarkable with Diablo's gameplay. "

I'd agree but enough games have done it well (torchlight) that I don't mind the occasional shitty game; it's going to happen in any genre really, and if I get shit along with the gems well the shit can always just be ignored. "

Ryan has no friends. But he would if he rode the X-Press! Choo chooooooo!