{"product_id":"spore-creatures-nintendo-ds-very-good-loose","title":"Spore Creatures - Nintendo DS (Very Good, Loose)","description":"\u003c!-- ==================== PRODUCT OVERVIEW ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spore Creatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew or Used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn Case or Loose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== WHAT’S INCLUDED ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNintendo DS Game Cartridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual \/ Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A (Loose Cart)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Artwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A (Loose Cart)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Type*:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A (Loose Cart)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtras:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c!-- ==================== GAME DESCRIPTION ==================== --\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eGame Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    What kind of creature would YOU unleash upon the galaxy? In \u003cstrong\u003eSpore Creatures\u003c\/strong\u003e, imagination becomes your greatest survival tool as you guide a tiny alien life-form through strange worlds crawling with bizarre inhabitants! When your friend Little Oogie is abducted, an interplanetary rescue mission begins, sending you across colorful environments filled with curious creatures, dangerous predators, and unexpected discoveries. This \u003cstrong\u003eNintendo DS action-adventure and creature simulation game\u003c\/strong\u003e lets you shape your own evolving hero, transforming a humble critter into a wonderfully weird creation equipped to explore, fight, and make friends.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The real magic happens inside the \u003cstrong\u003eCreature Creator\u003c\/strong\u003e, where collected body parts become the building blocks of your next evolutionary masterpiece. Add claws, wings, eyes, mouths, and other outrageous features while developing abilities that influence how your creature interacts with the world. Will you charm neighboring species into becoming allies or battle your way past territorial monsters? With its distinctive \u003cstrong\u003epaper-cutout creature designs\u003c\/strong\u003e, touchscreen customization, and playful alien environments, this physical Nintendo DS cartridge brings the imaginative spirit of the \u003cem\u003eSpore\u003c\/em\u003e franchise into a quirky handheld adventure where no two creations need look alike.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eGameplay Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBuild your own alien life-form with the \u003cstrong\u003eCreature Creator\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining body parts to change its appearance and abilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExplore colorful 3D environments across different planets, completing missions and uncovering new evolutionary parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUse \u003cstrong\u003estylus-driven combat\u003c\/strong\u003e to slash hostile creatures and activate special Bio-Powers during encounters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWin over neighboring species through \u003cstrong\u003erhythm-based dancing\u003c\/strong\u003e and friendly interactions to gain helpful allies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCollect DNA points and unlock new appendages, balancing \u003cstrong\u003esocial and combat abilities\u003c\/strong\u003e to overcome challenges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003chr style=\"margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical Trivia or Fun Fact\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eSpore Creatures\u003c\/strong\u003e launched in 2008 alongside Will Wright's ambitious PC game \u003cem\u003eSpore\u003c\/em\u003e, but developer \u003cstrong\u003eGriptonite Games\u003c\/strong\u003e created a distinct Nintendo DS adventure centered on the larger game's creature-evolution stage. Rather than reproducing the PC version's civilization-building and space exploration, the handheld release emphasized a story-driven rescue mission, touchscreen creature customization, and a striking combination of flat, paper-like characters and 3D environments. Published by Electronic Arts, it offered a different way to experience the creative possibilities of the Spore universe.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== ADDITIONAL DETAILS ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eAdditional Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard Release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== e.g. Standard Release, Nintendo Selects, Collectors Edition, NFR ==================== --\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Action Adventure\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear Released:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2008\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Electronic Arts\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeveloper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Griptonite Games\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eESRB Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e E - Everyone\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 014633153309\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14911\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nintendo DS Video Game Cartridge (Authentic physical release)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlatform:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nintendo DS System (DS Handheld Console)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e NTSC (North America, Canada)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== IMPORTANT INFORMATION ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNintendo DS cartridges play on:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Nintendo DS systems, plus all Nintendo 3DS and 2DS systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e*Used cases may be replaced with a new aftermarket one if damaged.\u003c\/strong\u003e Listing above indicates if it's \"OEM\/Original\" or \"Aftermarket.\" Aftermarket cases typically differ in color \u0026amp;\/or build quality from original Nintendo DS cases. 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