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. SpazioGames
    74
    Mushroom Men creates an original and living world but doesn't develop it with own standards. This brings to a good work but it draws on a game very similar to other action adventures or platforms come before. However the people who like these two genre can have fun whit this Pax's adventure on condition that they don't expect much more of a classic gameplay.
  2. Nintendo Gamer
    73
    Spore Wars isn't quite the game we were hoping for but there is potential here for a future franchise if the uninspired level design is given a few tweaks. [Mar 2009, p.56]
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  3. Game Chronicles
    73
    As it is The Spore Wars makes for a pretty repetitive game for combat and exploring but the scenery is pretty good with plenty of variety.
  5. 3DJuegos
    73
    Mushroom Men: The Spore Wars for Wii inherits the essence of the classic 3d platformer games and adapts it to the Wii motion control. It has a great ideas for the gameplay and its art style is amazing. It has a great sense of exploration but the camera is poor and the game a little short. Is one of the few good and brave platform titles available on Wii.
  6. Games Master UK
    71
    A charming, quirky and well-presented 3D platform game that's fun but not memorable. [Mar 2009, p.65]
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  7. GameSpy
    70
    Mushroom Men has a few flaws, but it's still an enjoyable game. The platforming is solid, the premise if fun, and it has fantastic art direction. Hopefully we'll see an improved sequel in the future.
  8. GamesRadar+
    70
    While the levels are interesting from an artistic point of view, getting through them is a little too typical. Ultimately, the gifted art design in Mushroom Men: The Spore Wars can’t hide the fact that you’ve played much of this before – it just didn’t look as good then.
  9. GameSpot
    70
    Mushroom Men's rich world is muted by bland gameplay.
  10. AceGamez
    70
    Mushroom Men: The Spore Wars is a game of two extremes. On the one side you have the competent and safe but largely forgettable gameplay, and on the other you have the superb visuals, outstanding art design and unforgettable audio.
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  11. Cubed3
    70
    For a first effort on Wii, Red Fly Studio have put forward a great little title.
  12. VideoGamer
    70
    Some of the best presentation the Wii has seen makes this hard not to enjoy, but frequent camera issues and repetitive combat try their best to get in the way of the fun.
  13. Boomtown
    70
    Mushroom Men: The Spore Wars is, nonetheless, probably worth checking out – though not, perhaps, at full price unless you’re buying for a younger gamer. However, I’m looking forward to seeing what Red Fly Studio get up to next, as there’s lots of good stuff in those mutated ‘shrooms.
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  14. Gaming Target
    65
    It's disappointing to see to see an imaginative world drowned out by the generic gameplay offered, but unfortunately that's exactly what you get with Mushroom Men: Spore Wars.
  15. Edge Magazine
    60
    The game carries you through its disappointments and annoyances on the back of its brilliantly realised microworld. [Feb 2009, p.88]
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  16. Total Video Games
    60
    Mushroom Men has some fantastic ideas in it and lots of genuine character, but the short game length and lack of replay value mean that this game is best suited to those who are desperately angling for something to satisfy their 3D platforming fix.
  17. Thunderbolt
    60
    If you’re in the market for a bog standard platformer that exceeds itself visually and aurally, then Mushroom Men: The Spore Wars is a worthwhile head spin without the legal repercussions.
  18. Gamer.nl
    60
    Mushroom Men is a nice platformer, but there are some elements that can't keep up the pace. Especially the graphics and the irritating camera position are dragging along. However, if you're looking for a game that will bring back memories of the gold old days of platforming than Mushroom Men should do just fine.
  19. Eurogamer Spain
    60
    Quotation forthcoming.
  20. Game Informer
    58
    Even in this realm of sub-average platformers, you have several better options than Mushroom Men. [Dec 2008, p.124]
  21. 1UP
    50
    A somewhat archaic, unpolished platformer belied by a novel premise and seemingly interesting world to explore. I enjoyed it enough as an introduction to a very cool, deliberate aesthetic, but it's tough not to desire a Mushroom Men game that executes its ideas more skillfully -- never mind one that takes more than five hours to finish.

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