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Spore
Screenshot of the videogame:
Name of producer:
Maxis
Date of production:
2008
Name of Distributor:
Electronic Arts
Technical Requirements:
2008 PC computer
Managerial
Simulation
Evolution Simulator with different phases.
Science Game
Third person
Single player
Possibility to change character in same game
Players can share and uploads contents of their games, but not massive multiplayer occurs
Presence of textual tutoring during the game
Presence of audio tutoring during the game
Presence of avatar tutoring during the game
Dialogue with other characters: | Poor0123456Excellent |
Driving Vehicles: | Poor0123456Excellent |
Explorability of environment: | Poor0123456Excellent |
Memory of events: | Poor0123456Excellent |
Complexity of logic succession of events: | Poor0123456Excellent |
Number of alternative game paths for solution of events: | Poor0123456Excellent |
If Other :
Spore is a non-lineal, extremely open game. The only game-set goals is to develop your specie and go into the next stage (cellular, criature, tribal, civilization, space), and also, getting to the center of the universe is also a goal.
Possibilities of different views (1st person, 3rd person etc.)
Presence of floating elements: Archiving of objects
Presence of floating elements: Archiving of texts
Presence of maps
2D
3D
Immersive
Is an internal Editor available for the videogame?
Yes
Graphics: | Poor0123456Excellent |
Graphics: | Poor0123456Excellent |
Interaction: | Poor0123456Excellent |
Using owner script: | Poor0123456Excellent |
External script coding: | Poor0123456Excellent |
2D / 3D License:
Commercial
Where to find it:
Which software are useful for editing the videogame:
THe software comes with several editors. in fact, the game itself is about editing your creatures/species. The editor are also the tutorials for each stage of the game. User generated content is available, and one strong extra in the game
Poor0123456Excellent
Explain how the videogame can be used in an educational context:
This game, specially in the firsts stages is an excellent tool in biology matters in schools. It's very user friendly and young students can play with fun while discovering about natural evolution, species competition and nature. Moreover, children could play to develop their species and share/compete with other students.
Name of Evaluator:
Ignacio Paches
Role of Evaluator:
Computer programming Vocational training Teacher
Country:
Spain
Date of Evaluation:
05/04/2012