Nintendo-Focused Spore Games Detailed

Maxis today revealed details about Spore Hero and Spore Hero Arena - two games built for the Wii and Nintendo DSs. Spore Hero promises an accessible, story-driven action-adventure set in a vibrant 3D world, Spore Hero empowers players to create their own Hero as they embark on a quest to save their new home world from destruction as a dark force threatens the planet. Spore Hero gives players combat, humorous missions, curious puzzles and more. Throughout the game, players will collect more than 250 parts with unique abilities and creatures the way that want.

In Spore Hero Arena players create a unique gladiator Hero creature and guide it from planet to planet as they fight enemy creatures and complete special missions, collecting new parts and abilities, gaining upgrades along the way. In combat, they’ll seek out and defeat each local champion and unlock special abilities that will benefit their Hero. By combining special abilities, parts, and upgrades, players create a fighting style of their own design. Spore Hero Arena will also feature multiplayer capabilities as players can battle with up to three friends locally or play with a friend over Wi-Fi.

Look for both these games later this year.