Spore Hero Arena

 DS
Metascore
49

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 11
  3. Negative: 4 out of 11
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  1. Nintendo Power
    50
    Though spawning new Spores is as fun as ever, you're left to wonder, "Well, then what?" [Nov 2009, p.88]
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  2. Cheat Code Central
    58
    Spore Hero Arena's premise of designing creatures for the purpose of arena fighting is a good one, but the execution is a bit off here. The endless series of unexciting tasks brings the game down and often makes it feel like a cash-in.
  3. Vandal
    65
    Although the result of the game is decent, it is a pity they had not offered more variety in options to the player, a thing which would have improved the overall game experience, and extend the life of the game.
  5. 1UP
    25
    I don't know what it would take to make a game of Spore's scope on the DS, but I know it requires an entirely different approach than the lamentably simplistic Spore Hero Arena.
  6. IGN
    38
    Spore Hero Arena, however, doesn’t have many redeeming features at all. Yes, it attempts a 3D creature creator, but it’s meaningless when you consider the game where it’s been placed. Poor adventuring and even worse fighting can’t save this game.
  7. SpazioGames
    66
    A nice game, especially if you're fond of customization and online play, but don't expect anything new or particularly interesting.
  8. Cubed3
    60
    The Spore concept is a difficult one to transfer well to weaker hardware, but thankfully EA have not tried to shoehorn in anything unnecessary to a good gaming experience.
  9. Nintendo Gamer
    59
    The main problem with Spore Hero Arena isn't that the detail of your creature is lost in a haze of pixels, but that the whole game is rather dull. [Winter 2009, p.70]
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  10. Nintendojo
    40
    When all is said and done, Spore Hero Arena just fails to keep one's attention.
  11. GamingXP
    75
    In multiplayer mode Spore: Hero Arena is a really fascinating action game. Also in the single player mode it’s better than average!
  12. NintendoWorldReport
    30
    Spore Heroes Arena is a very uninspiring title that has a repetitive fighting engine and tedious exploration. It definitely does not live up to the Spore brand.

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#52 Most Discussed DS Game of 2009
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#49 Most Shared DS Game of 2009

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User Score
2.2

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 8 out of 11
  1. Girlreviewr
    Oct 21, 2013
    1
    Spore hero arena.Cloud this possibly be the worst ds game ever made? well,let's find out.Spore hero was a game created in 2009 the sameSpore hero arena.Cloud this possibly be the worst ds game ever made? well,let's find out.Spore hero was a game created in 2009 the same following day as spore hero it's a spinoff of Spore the PC game created by Will Wright.And you know what this game is a bunch a crap! This spinoff was very horrible the graphics look like a 4 year old game drew them.The fighting engine is crap.I can't really talk much about the wifi since hardly nobody gets one it and I have to take my word on it.Since I always get error code 51300 I can't talk much about it.EA and Maxis should of think about it making this game since it's a pile of crap.Now I do try to fine decent stuff in my reviewers but I can't I mean the ONLY part about this game was good is the Bio powers and the controls but it's so minor that this should even deserve a star not even one.Please avoid this game this game will haunt you Maxis should be ashamed of themselves this game gets a 0/10 titled (MOST HORRIBLE GAME EVER AND SHOULD NEVER EXIST)… Full Review »
  2. Supereme
    Feb 28, 2017
    0
    Disappointment... I Used to play this game, but not anymore, now I HATE IT! EVEN IF I PLAYED IT! ALFREEEEEEEEEEEEEED! YOU ARE FIRED FROMDisappointment... I Used to play this game, but not anymore, now I HATE IT! EVEN IF I PLAYED IT! ALFREEEEEEEEEEEEEED! YOU ARE FIRED FROM PLAYING THIS GAME, NOW GET OUTTA HERE!… Full Review »
  3. RobertTheGreat
    Dec 9, 2017
    1
    Definetly My #10 Least Favorite Game Because, Here Is The Truth, Spore Hero Does Not Need A DS Version, I Cannot Believe I Was Excited TheDefinetly My #10 Least Favorite Game Because, Here Is The Truth, Spore Hero Does Not Need A DS Version, I Cannot Believe I Was Excited The First Time I Played It! I Had Enough Of This Game!… Full Review »
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