Author Topic: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars (Read 26187 times)

BeautifulShy · « **on:** July 10, 2008, 05:01:34 PM »

I am looking forward to this game. I like the fact that you are a small mushroom in this huge world.I figured I should just update this post so I am.
Mushroom Men Fact sheet
A interview with the developers a gallery and video
Ign Preview
Official website
Preorder bonuses,Les Claypool tour,MushroomMen VW Bus

Kairon · « **Reply #1 on:** July 10, 2008, 05:34:51 PM »

It's also from a newly created independent studio, a Wii exclusive, and has a DS prequel. Sooooo pre-ordering this at gameStop.

BeautifulShy · « **Reply #2 on:** July 10, 2008, 05:43:03 PM »

Quote from: Kairon on July 10, 2008, 05:34:51 PM

It's also from a newly created independent studio, a Wii exclusive, and has a DS prequel. Sooooo pre-ordering this at gameStop.

Yep I am glad about all of that stuff as well. I need to pre-order it as well.

BeautifulShy · « **Reply #3 on:** July 10, 2008, 05:49:43 PM »

So what does everybody think of this game?

ShyGuy · « **Reply #4 on:** July 10, 2008, 06:10:35 PM »

I'm curious, but I haven't been in the mood for a platformer.

Kairon · « **Reply #5 on:** July 10, 2008, 06:15:17 PM »

I don't think the game is on a lot of people's radars unfortunately.

It's a wonderfully interesting concept, but that also means it's a new IP, and that means there's no pre-existing mindshare to build off of. Sadly, most people dole out their attention based on the mindshare that the name carries, not the possibilities of the concept. It just illustrates the difficulty that game makers have in launching new original and innovative content into the market place.

It also highlights a reason why the Wii is just so great: by not following the expensive HD war, these small and mid-range develoeprs can stay in the game instead of being run into the ground by higher and higher budgets. Market penetration, new audiences, and a mandate for new experiences is what the Wii is trying to provide for these developers, and in return we're seeing games like this: original IPs in traditional genres (this will be an action-platformer) from young, fresh companies.

Quote from: ShyGuy on July 10, 2008, 06:10:35 PM

I'm curious, but I haven't been in the mood for a platformer.

It's a slowly dying genre, less and less companies are interested in making them. T_T

Spinnzilla · « **Reply #6 on:** July 10, 2008, 06:33:43 PM »

This and De Blob are on top of my watch list. I absolutely love the art direction of this game.

BeautifulShy · « **Reply #7 on:** July 10, 2008, 06:36:15 PM »

Kairon what do you think needs to be done to bring back the platformer?I agree Hippie Samurai I could just stare at the concept art all day.

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #8 on:** July 11, 2008, 12:11:20 AM »

Wait, this game is a platformer? I just went from not caring at all to being somewhat interested.

Dirk Temporo · « **Reply #9 on:** July 11, 2008, 02:46:37 AM »

I'm getting a Psychonauts feel from it.

Note: I've never played Psychonauts. Results not typical.

BeautifulShy · « **Reply #10 on:** July 11, 2008, 03:36:17 AM »

Quote from: insanolord on July 11, 2008, 12:11:20 AM

Wait, this game is a platformer? I just went from not caring at all to being somewhat interested.

In the fact sheet it says Action Adventure,but I think of this game like Chibi-robo your this really small thing and your exploring everywhere so your bound to be exploring every nook and cranny everywhere. High and low.

Mario · « **Reply #11 on:** July 11, 2008, 03:39:33 AM »

I'll buy it if it's good.

DAaaMan64 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 11, 2008, 04:18:29 AM »

you 2 huh?

Kenology · « **Reply #13 on:** July 11, 2008, 09:33:10 AM »

I feel like this game and Deadly Creatures would be awesome to play in tandem. The game looks awesome, I"ve been following it since it was announced.

The latter half of this year is looking really good...

Kairon · « **Reply #14 on:** July 11, 2008, 02:17:22 PM »

Quote from: insanolord on July 11, 2008, 12:11:20 AM

Wait, this game is a platformer? I just went from not caring at all to being somewhat interested.

It's hard to tell what's a platformer and what's not any more, but I think this game qualifies.

You don't shoot guns.
You move and jump on buildings to get around.
You jump on enemies (if you have enough paint) in order to kill them.

It's a platformer. Since you're a blob you're not running but swishing around more like, but it's a platformer.

DAaaMan64 · « **Reply #15 on:** July 11, 2008, 02:18:45 PM »

mushrooms are gross

Dirk Temporo · « **Reply #16 on:** July 11, 2008, 03:32:42 PM »

Quote from: Kairon on July 11, 2008, 02:17:22 PM

It's hard to tell what's a platformer and what's not any more, but I think this game qualifies.

You don't shoot guns.
You move and jump on buildings to get around.
You jump on enemies (if you have enough paint) in order to kill them.

It's a platformer. Since you're a blob you're not running but swishing around more like, but it's a platformer.

...

We're talking about Mushroom Men, not De Blob.

Kairon · « **Reply #17 on:** July 11, 2008, 03:43:24 PM »

Quote from: Dirk Temporo on July 11, 2008, 03:32:42 PM

Quote from: Kairon on July 11, 2008, 02:17:22 PM
It's hard to tell what's a platformer and what's not any more, but I think this game qualifies.

You don't shoot guns.
You move and jump on buildings to get around.
You jump on enemies (if you have enough paint) in order to kill them.

It's a platformer. Since you're a blob you're not running but swishing around more like, but it's a platformer.

...

We're talking about Mushroom Men, not De Blob.

... I .... knew... that...

Stogi · « **Reply #18 on:** July 11, 2008, 03:56:45 PM »

1up has an impression up here:

http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3168585

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The environment's audio -- from the way an old fan stutters to the sound of gears winding -- will all be rhythmically in time with the background music. And as you clear puzzles, you'll essentially be adding to the game's soundtrack. For instance, moving the dominos above in the correct sequence turns on the machine in stages, each time adding a layer of sound to the background music.

Les Claypool is the fucking man. He's even making the game better.

UltimatePartyBear · « **Reply #19 on:** July 11, 2008, 04:26:54 PM »

For some reason I thought this was going to be a strategy game of some sort. I wonder where I got that idea from. Anyway, I'm more interested now that I know it's a platformer.

Nick DiMola · « **Reply #20 on:** July 11, 2008, 06:21:46 PM »

Quote from: Dirk Temporo on July 11, 2008, 02:46:37 AM

I'm getting a Psychonauts feel from it.

Note: I've never played Psychonauts. Results not typical.

I sure hope so, Psychonauts is the ****.

BeautifulShy · « **Reply #21 on:** July 12, 2008, 01:35:26 PM »

A new trailer

Morari · « **Reply #22 on:** July 12, 2008, 06:18:58 PM »

I don't don't if I can handle playing as all of those yummy mushrooms without eating at least one or two...

Kairon · « **Reply #23 on:** July 12, 2008, 07:05:12 PM »

Well... the bad guy mushrooms in the game are supposed to be poisonous...?

BeautifulShy · « **Reply #24 on:** July 12, 2008, 07:19:22 PM »

Kairon is right if you wanted you could just send your mushroom dude to the bad mushrooms and while their dying you could imagine yourself eating them...or better yet you could eat some in real life while watching their demise.

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