Darkspore Preview

To brush up on your knowledge of Maxis’ forthcoming sci-fi action RPG, you may want to read through this quick preview of Darkspore on Hooked Gamers.

There are three basic classes: Ravagers (speedy melee fighters), Sentinels (tanks), and Tempests (ranged supporters), and each class has numerous sub-types including plants, animals, robots, lightning wielders, and many more. This is where a great deal of the strategy comes from. Choosing who to include in your party is the key, as each type of creature has a Pokemon-ish system of strengths and weaknesses. Even though the different protagonists will be hand-crafted by Maxis at the start, rest assured that there will be plenty of room for customization. Weapons come in the form of genetic enhancements, and can be placed on your being of choice in a fashion of your choosing.