The game itself, when it use to work, was average. Nothing too spectacular once you get over the creature creator. In short, the meat of the game is the creativity offered in the create a creature mode. Other than that the games that your creature occupies is a very simplistic. Most everyting is cosmetic in terms of how you equip your creature and how the gameplay differs.WARNING: I built a new computer and now the game fails to registers due to the insane digital rights manamgent. The game is essentially worthless. Then again, given the gameplay, it isn't a huge loss. This software sets a very bad precedent in terms of people who are honest and pay good money for games. As a gamer, I purchase several titles a month on various platforms. I will not purchase anymore Maxis titles until I can confirm there is no DRM scheme that treats me like a criminal.