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Thrive is a free, open-source game about the evolution of life. (www.revolutionarygamesstudio.com)
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[–] TomasEkeli@programming.dev 9 points 1 week ago (2 children)

So - Spore?

[–] Kissaki@programming.dev 17 points 1 week ago (1 children)

From their FAQ:

Wait, isn’t that just Spore?

While Thrive was originally widely inspired by Spore’s intended concept, we aim to portray a creature’s evolution in a fun and interesting way while remaining scientifically accurate. Evolution will play out on not just your own creature, but those around you, each competing to survive within the simulated environment.

[–] ulterno@programming.dev 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Evolution will play out on not just your own creature, but those around you, each competing to survive within the simulated environment.

This line makes me wary of WB

[–] mapleseedfall@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Whats WB?

[–] ulterno@programming.dev 4 points 1 week ago

Warner Bros have a gameplay mechanic patent which has pretty vague wordings.

And although this game doesn't seem like it'd turn out similar to any of the games they made under that patent, I would expect them to try harassment.

[–] bathing_in_bismuth@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Warner Bros? Whining Bimbo? No idea...

[–] TomasEkeli@programming.dev 12 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Just tried it - seems a lot more involved than Spore. Very cool!