Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Interface : Microsoft Windows® XP avec Service Pack 1 ou Vista Processeur : 2.0 GHz Intel Pentium® 4 ou équivalent Mémoire : 512 Mo RAM (768 Mo RAM pour Vista) Graphismes : 128 Mo Video Card, avec support pour Pixel Shader 2.0 DirectX® : Dernière version DirectX 9.0c ou supérieure Disque dur : 4 Go avec 1 Go supplémentaire pour les créations Pour les ordinateurs utilisant les circuits intégrés pour Windows, le jeu nécessite : Intel Integrated Chipset, 945GM ou supérieur 2.6 GHz Pentium D CPU, ou 1.8 GHz Core 2 Duo, ou équivalent 768 Mo RAM CONNEXION INTERNET, AUTHENTIFICATION EN LIGNE ET ACCOR
SPORE™
Creativity takes center stage: 15 out of 20 players praise the boundless freedom to design creatures and worlds. Yet, the engine stumbles under the weight of ambition, with every mention of performance dredging up frustration.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 115 | 100 | 9 | 6 |
| Stability / bugs | 24 | 1 | 1 | 22 |
| Content / longevity | 20 | 15 | 3 | 2 |
| Value for money | 9 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Graphics / art | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Performance | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Story / writing | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| Interface / UX | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Multiplayer | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Audio / music | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 16 h on median; those who dislike it: 7.6 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Nov 21, 2012 · All-time low: €1.99 (Dec 22, 2021)
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Strengths
- The sandbox shines: 100 positive mentions out of 115 for gameplay, with players celebrating the evolutionary creativity as the game’s defining feature.
- Hours of pure fun: Players who log over 25 hours rate their experience overwhelmingly positive (94% of 183 reviews).
- Humor and charm: 10 mentions of 'humor' and 5 of 'amusant' highlight the game’s playful, lighthearted tone that resonates with the community.
Weaknesses
- Performance pains: All 7 technical mentions under 'performance' are negative, pointing to consistent struggles with frame drops and stability.
- Pricing frustrations: 8 out of 9 price-related comments are negative, often framing the experience as overpriced for its technical shortcomings.
- Bugs and crashes: 22 out of 24 mentions of bugs are negative, with 'crash' appearing 6 times, signaling reliability issues that mar the experience.
Who is it for?
Fans of open-ended creativity and playful exploration will adore Spore, especially if they value imagination over technical polish. Those seeking a tight, performance-driven experience may want to look elsewhere.
Is SPORE™ worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 93% of 72,099 Steam reviews are positive (player score 92/100). Most-praised strength: The sandbox shines. Current price: 19,99€.
Verdict
Spore delivers a uniquely charming and creative journey, but its technical baggage holds it back from greatness. It remains a cult favorite for its bold vision, flaws and all.
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