Spore Hero is sure to win over fans of the Spore franchise, thanks to its deep creature creator modes, vibrant presentation, and unforgettable characters. Unfortunately, the whole package feels basic despite its ambitions; the fighting is too elemental in both controls and ideas, the adventure mode feels like one big fetch quest, and the missions become bland and repetitive. Ultimately, Spore Hero is probably worth a rent for fans of the series or players who are curious as to what the hype is all about. Just don’t expect to be blown away.