Mushroom Men: The Spore Wars

 Wii
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 37 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 37
  3. Negative: 1 out of 37
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  1. G4 TV
    40
    Mushroom Men: The Spore Wars is easily one of the most original games to come along in a while. It has tons of style, a unique vision and all the makings of a wildly entertaining little franchise. Sadly, its first effort on the Wii isn't disappointing thanks to sloppy platforming, poor camera controls, and lack of any real innovation in terms of gameplay.

Awards & Rankings

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#54 Best Wii Game of 2008
31
#31 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2008
59
#59 Most Shared Wii Game of 2008

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User Score
8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 67 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 67
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 67
  3. Negative: 4 out of 67
  1. Mr_Sugrue
    Jul 18, 2019
    10
    Mushroom Man #2

    A player controlling this monster loses 300 Life Points during each of his/her Standby Phases when this card is face-up on    Mushroom Man #2

    A player controlling this monster loses 300 Life Points during each of his/her Standby Phases when this card is face-up on the field. Control of this card is shifted to your opponent by paying 500 Life Points at your own End Phase.    … Full Review »
  2. NorwayGamer
    Feb 6, 2015
    8
    I was pleasantly surprised by this game, it is actually quite fun. The art-style is great, and makes for a pretty impressive-looking game,I was pleasantly surprised by this game, it is actually quite fun. The art-style is great, and makes for a pretty impressive-looking game, with a great sense of humour.

    Some of the aspects that made this game such a fun adventure game, is that the little mushroom fella you play as, combines some of these different items he finds thoughtout the world to make weapons of them. Like a razor blade, a piece of sticky gum, and maybe a match-stick. And he uses these weapons to defeat enemies, which usually are rats, bugs etc.

    The game is pretty short, about 7 hours in my experience, but you'll have fun most of the time, which is what is most important, Imo. I don't think there are many copies of this game lying around, so pick it up if you come by it, it is usually pretty cheap.

    A truly unique, and fun platform/adventure game, which defintitely is worth playing for the price it usually goes for.    … Full Review »
  3. Coolbro
    May 4, 2020
    2
    I am sorry, I didn't like this game. All of the physics feel very wonky, the combat is you just shaking the Wii Remote to become invincible,I am sorry, I didn't like this game. All of the physics feel very wonky, the combat is you just shaking the Wii Remote to become invincible, getting new weapons and parts don't feel achieving as they are pretty much in your main pathway, and the music is very repetitive. Though its not the worst of the worst, its environment is very unique and interesting, but is pretty much wasted because of the stupid game-play. But what seals this game fate is the face that you control the camera with the D-Pad, that's so stupid and makes the platforming so darn clunky, and they print it on the cover that, "Best Game For The Wii Since Mario Galaxy... A Franchise Is Born!" makes it the cherry on top. I would never recommend ever anyone pick up this game, its a waste of money and time.… Full Review »
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