Spore Hero Arena DS box art

Nintendo DS · Simulation

Spore Hero Arena

SystemNintendo DS
Released2009
GenreSimulation
DeveloperMaxis
PublisherElectronic Arts
Players1–2 players
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesSpore
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 7

Spore Hero Arena is a simulation game released in 2009 for the Nintendo DS, developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts.

It landed about 5 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2009 include The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized and Scribblenauts. Among the 89 DS simulation games in our database, it ranks #19 by legacy score.

It is part of the Spore series; on the DS you can also try Spore Creatures and Spore Creature Keeper. Maxis also made The Sims 3, The Sims 2 and The Sims 2: Pets for the DS.

Spore Hero Arena supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want clear goals and a defined ending

What playing Spore Hero Arena is like

Simulation games model a system and let you play inside it, whether that means building a city, flying a plane, raising a pet or running a business.

Tip for newcomers: Simulations are often open-ended. Set yourself small goals and enjoy experimenting with the systems.

Spore Hero Arena gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Spore Hero Arena cheats & codes

3 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Infinite Health12203CEE 00000064
Infinite Power12203CF0 00000064
Life in Battle stays 3(Press Select,Has limits):94000130 FFFB0000 12203CF8 00000003 D0000000 00000000

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Spore Hero Arena walkthroughs & guides

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Spore Hero Arena FAQ

When did Spore Hero Arena come out on the DS?

Spore Hero Arena was released for the Nintendo DS in 2009.

Who made Spore Hero Arena?

It was developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts.

Is Spore Hero Arena multiplayer?

Yes. Spore Hero Arena supports up to 2 players.

How long does Spore Hero Arena take to play?

As a simulation game, Spore Hero Arena typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Spore Hero Arena on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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