marketplace.comDarkspore is a Sci-fi Action-RPG game from Maxis that uses the development houses award-winning Creature Editing technology from Spore to bring a whole new franchise to life. With this unique customization functionality players are able to create genetically altered heroes which are in turn used against a mutant horde that has terrorized the galaxy for 1 000 years in an RPG like none before it. Additional features include hundreds of enemy types multiplayer support including co-op exceptional replay valueUtilize Spore Creature editing technology in an all-new Sci-fi action RPG.View larger.GameplayGameplay within Darkspore is set in the aftermath of a scientific experiment gone disastrously wrong. After unstable Exponential DNA (E-DNA) escaped the lab it created mutated hordes of Darkspore creatures who -- under a mysterious leader called The Corruptor -- overran the galaxy. After eons of hiding in hyper-sleep you have been awakened by your spaceship computer with a message from a long dormant computer network: E-DNA has been stabilized. Use it to uphigh grade collection of Genetic Heroes and fight back against the Darkspore. Each of these has their own unique abilities that can be used in combat. Switch playween each of these heroes as you play through different levels and fight different Darkspore enemies. Upgrade your heroes by collecting parts that add stats to make your heroes more powerful. Customize your heroes and parts in nearly infinite ways. Organize your heroes into squads of three and decide which squad has the best combination of heroes to defeat the enemies on each planet you encounter. Use squad abilities to combine attacks from different heroes simultaneously. Play through a loot-driven campaign against the Darkspore in solo or co-op modes as the game is designed for co-op built from scratch. Discover and unlock ancient Crogenitor obelisks containing bonus loot. In addition players can compete against other players in online matches. Key Game Features All-new 3D graphics engine with stunning visual effects Collect Genetic Heroes from three character classes (Sentinel Ravager Tempest) and five Genesis types (Bio Cyber Plasma Necro Quantum) Hundreds of unique Genetic Hero abilities that can be combined in squads and co-op gameplay Unparalleled customization using the award-winning Creature Editor technology from Spore Unique alien planet levels with hundreds of Darkspore enemies including player-created enemies each with their own attacks and behaviors Innovative risk/reward campaign that lets players push their luck to earn playter heroes and upgrades AI Director technology that provides deep replayability by dynamically altering the spawning difficulty and behaviors of NPC hordes by distributing loot drops and by controlling dynamic placement of destructible objects throughout each level Persist your collection online and access it from the Darkspore.com web site Additional ScreenshotsProduct DescriptionJoin the universe of Darkspore a fast-paced online sci-fi Action-RPG in which you adventure theme across alien worlds to save the galaxy from the mutated forces of Darkspore. Fight in co-op and solo adventure themes against hordes of Darkspore enemies and heades. Collect an arsenal of living tools - genetic heroes with different combat abilities - and upgrade them with tens of thousands of collectible body parts and protective gear. Make your heroes truly unique and deeply customized in an enhanced version of the award-winning Spore Creature Editor. Pit your customized upgraded collection of heroes in PvP arena adventure themes against other players. Liberate the galaxy in a unique and highly replayable sci-fi action campaign. Features: Collect an arsenal of living tools and strategically combine them into squads. Combat hordes of mutated enemies and dangerous heades in fast-paced intense action. Join Forces with up to three other players in a co-op campaign or compete with other players in PvP arena