Gaming Forums => Nintendo Gaming => Topic started by: BeautifulShy on July 10, 2008, 05:01:34 PM
Title: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: 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 (http://Http://gonintendo.com/?p=48054) A interview with the developers a gallery and video (http://Http://nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/07/03/Mushroom-men-multiply-with-new-screens/) Ign Preview (http://Http://wii.ign.com/articles/885/885611p1.html) Official website (http://Http://mushroommen.com) Preorder bonuses,Les Claypool tour,MushroomMen VW Bus (http://Http://gonintendo.com/?p=50711)
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Post by: 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.
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: BeautifulShy on July 10, 2008, 05:43:03 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.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on July 10, 2008, 05:49:43 PM
So what does everybody think of this game?
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Post by: ShyGuy on July 10, 2008, 06:10:35 PM
I'm curious, but I haven't been in the mood for a platformer.
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: Kairon 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.
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.
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Post by: Mario on July 11, 2008, 03:39:33 AM
I'll buy it if it's good.
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Post by: DAaaMan64 on July 11, 2008, 04:18:29 AM
you 2 huh?
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Post by: Kenology 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...
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: Kairon on July 11, 2008, 02:17:22 PM
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.
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Post by: UltimatePartyBear 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.
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: Nick DiMola on July 11, 2008, 06:21:46 PM
Note: I've never played Psychonauts. Results not typical.
I sure hope so, Psychonauts is the ****.
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: BeautifulShy on July 12, 2008, 01:35:26 PM
A new trailer (http://Http://gametrailers.com/player/36078.html)
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Post by: Morari 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...
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: Kairon on July 12, 2008, 07:05:12 PM
Well... the bad guy mushrooms in the game are supposed to be poisonous...?
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: BeautifulShy 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.
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: BeautifulShy on July 13, 2008, 02:36:39 AM
OK no more bad jokes.I hadn't heard of Les Claypool so I went and listened to Les Claypool and I can see how the game would benefit from the music.
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Post by: Dirk Temporo on July 13, 2008, 03:23:52 AM
You should listen to Colonel Claypool's Bucket of Heads.
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Post by: KDR_11k on July 13, 2008, 10:07:06 AM
The way this thread is going I predict rule 34 within three posts.
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Post by: vudu on July 13, 2008, 12:27:54 PM
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: BeautifulShy on July 14, 2008, 05:26:40 AM
Thanks ShyGuy for the link. Hmm they are implementing the music in such a way that it is going on in the action of the environment. I think Chibi-robo did this with sound effects. I am pretty intrigued by their combat system already with the telekinesis but they plan to make it better...great. The combat programer said that this will be at E3 so we only have to wait till tomorrow for more info.Can't wait
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: BeautifulShy on July 14, 2008, 07:51:41 PM
E3 video (http://Http://gamevideos.com/video/id/19934)
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on July 14, 2008, 08:54:59 PM
I might get this game.
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: ShyGuy on July 14, 2008, 09:03:11 PM
Make sure you mock it mercilessly first.
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: BeautifulShy on July 15, 2008, 01:47:33 AM
Here are some screens (http://Http://gonintendo.com/?p=49518)
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: BeautifulShy on July 28, 2008, 01:43:16 PM
Pics of Preorder Bonuses and other promotional things (http://Http://gonintendo.com/?p=50712) Check out the original post for the information on this stuff.
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on July 28, 2008, 04:35:11 PM
This is looking better than StarFox Adventures.
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: BeautifulShy on July 28, 2008, 04:39:45 PM
Yeah I really like the style of the game. Has anybody preordered this?
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: BeautifulShy on August 05, 2008, 02:01:00 PM
The Producers are going to distribute Gamecocks games in Europe (http://Http://gonintendo.com/?p=51570)
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: D_Average on August 05, 2008, 07:01:34 PM
I really like the style and music, but thus far, the game play (particularly the attacks) look overwhelmingly mediocre.
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on August 05, 2008, 07:29:38 PM
Oh, so it's better than StarFox Adventures?
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: BeautifulShy on August 05, 2008, 08:42:22 PM
IGN has new videos up.
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: AV on August 07, 2008, 03:48:04 AM
those ign videos are not impressive at all.
no music and gameplay seemed pretty stale for such a unique game. I like adventure/platformers but this game really doesn't do anything for me
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Post by: Dirk Temporo on August 07, 2008, 03:08:36 PM
The second video had music. Turn your speakers on. :)
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Post by: D_Average on August 08, 2008, 07:04:08 PM
Additionally, the spider sounds like a horse when it attacks. WTF.
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: BeautifulShy on August 21, 2008, 12:34:54 PM
Some shots of the Wii and Ds game (http://Http://gonintendo.com/?p=53346) I am totally digging the art style and lighting.
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: D_Average on August 21, 2008, 12:48:51 PM
Some shots of the Wii and Ds game (http://Http://gonintendo.com/?p=53346) I am totally digging the art style and lighting.
Me too, but my prediction is the core gameplay will lack satisfaction. Thus, placing this game is a "Clayfighter" type status.
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Post by: Stogi on August 21, 2008, 01:22:09 PM
This game looks hilarious! Can't wait.
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: DungeonO on August 21, 2008, 11:26:36 PM
I'm a huge platformer fan, so I'm definatley looking forward to this. It's very Rayman-esque, almost with a touch of Rare personality, IMO.
I hope it controls well, as that is pretty much the key aspect of a platformer.
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: ShyGuy on August 30, 2008, 11:34:35 AM
PAX Bump!
I tried this game at the Gamecock booth. The graphics are a little simple but it has a good style. The platforming felt good, but the combat felt a little simple. Some gross out parts like a rat corpse with health shrooms growing out of it or the fact that your mushroom cap is your health meter and slices of it go away with each hit, exposing your brain.
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: BeautifulShy on August 30, 2008, 12:30:58 PM
I hope they improve the combat.
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: DAaaMan64 on August 30, 2008, 12:43:05 PM
Maxi is that from vids or are you at PAX?
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: BeautifulShy on August 30, 2008, 02:19:46 PM
I am not at PAX.I saw some earlier videos and hope they improve it.
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: D_Average on August 31, 2008, 05:08:00 PM
Yeah, watching the combat in previews thus far is what leads me to believe the game will be like Clayfighter. Great looks, great style, but at its core, a game w/ wonky combat.
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: BeautifulShy on September 05, 2008, 03:22:36 PM
Contest to win a Mushroom Men Guitar signed by Les Claypool! (http://Http://destructoid.com/contest-win-a-custom-mushroommen-bass-guitar-signed-by-les-claypool-and-more--102556.phtml)
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: BeautifulShy on September 21, 2008, 03:59:21 PM
Is the name of this game called Mushroom Men:Rise of the Fungi in Europe or did the previewer mess up?
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: Dirk Temporo on September 21, 2008, 08:37:02 PM
Rise of the Fungi is the DS game.
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: BeautifulShy on September 21, 2008, 08:44:42 PM
I know that it is the DS game.:) The preview named The wii game Rise of the fungi.
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: BeautifulShy on October 04, 2008, 09:32:16 PM
(http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/66331520080812_113705_0_big.jpg) (http://www.gamekyo.com/images0_4_28562.html) (http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/66331520080812_113705_2_big.jpg) (http://www.gamekyo.com/images2_4_28562.html) (http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/66331520080821_141615_1_big.jpg) (http://www.gamekyo.com/images191300.html) More here (http://gamekyo.com/element6633_images.html) Tons of pics (http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/photos/mushroom-men-the-spore-wars/1077751/)
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Post by: Dirk Temporo on October 04, 2008, 10:03:59 PM
Looking pretty awesome.
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Post by: Spinnzilla on October 07, 2008, 07:01:14 PM
http://www.nintendoeverything.com/?p=4663
gameplay footage.
looking f'ing great.
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Post by: DAaaMan64 on October 07, 2008, 07:40:50 PM
that was pretty sweet
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Post by: Stogi on October 07, 2008, 07:48:07 PM
The music is the best part!
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Post by: Mario on October 08, 2008, 03:21:29 AM
Not really feeling it.
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Post by: bustin98 on October 08, 2008, 10:54:50 AM
The videos reminded me that I never finished Rayman 2 or 3. Now that I think about it, I never finished Banjo-Tooie either.
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: BeautifulShy on October 15, 2008, 09:51:51 PM
It looks like SouthPeak acquired gamecock (http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/10/15/southpeak-future-of-gamecock/)
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Post by: Spinnzilla on October 15, 2008, 10:09:54 PM
god, I'm looking forward to this game. I can't wait.
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: BeautifulShy on October 17, 2008, 11:38:02 PM
Some info about the combat and where you can order your soundtrack (http://wii.kombo.com/article.php?artid=13038)
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: BeautifulShy on October 22, 2008, 02:18:13 AM
Well I can't wait to get my hands on this game.
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: Spinnzilla on October 23, 2008, 05:01:38 PM
the official nintendo magazine gave it an 86%. :] sounds good to me.
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: DAaaMan64 on October 23, 2008, 05:48:35 PM
It's coming out already!?! Damn I want this!
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: BeautifulShy on October 23, 2008, 05:58:06 PM
This game is coming out in November.While its DS prequel is out in October.The DS game is probably out already.I haven't been keeping track of the DS game.
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Post by: DAaaMan64 on October 23, 2008, 06:03:16 PM
So I guess this is a 3rd party christmas in Nintendo land.
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Post by: GoldenPhoenix on October 23, 2008, 06:04:25 PM
This game is coming out in November.While its DS prequel is out in October.The DS game is probably out already.I haven't been keeping track of the DS game.
If you preorder the Wii game from Gamestop you get a cute Mushroom Man figurine which is a MUST own.
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: BeautifulShy on October 23, 2008, 06:14:57 PM
Dman it was last year too although to a lesser degree than this year.Golden while I am interested in the figurine my business with Gamestop is over.
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: ReverendNoahWhateley on October 24, 2008, 07:49:47 PM
Mushroom Man figure? ARGH! I preordered today and didn't get squat! Except for, you know...the preorder.
I fell in love with this game the minute I saw the promotional video in which the fungal protagonist encounters an owl. The owl looms in the distance, relatively colossal and perched on a windowsill, jerking its head horizontally as it considers the odd little mushroom person. People don't make games with this much character very often.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on October 27, 2008, 04:11:24 PM
http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/10/21/red-fly-talks-mushroom-men/ ^ developer walkthrough part 1 http://www.truegameheadz.com/blogheadz/mushroom-men-developer-walk-through-part-2-paxs-journey/ ^part 2 http://www.truegameheadz.com/blogheadz/mushroom-men-developer-walk-through-video-part-3-pax-goes-to-the-bathroom/ ^ part 3 http://www.truegameheadz.com/blogheadz/mushroom-men-developer-walk-through-video-part-4-pax-heads-home/ ^part 4
I went and edited my previous post with these links so that they will be in 1 post.
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: BeautifulShy on October 31, 2008, 05:05:22 PM
Well the video walkthrough is over see the above post for the details
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Post by: BeautifulShy on November 04, 2008, 10:58:00 PM
The game has been pushed back a little (http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/55741)
It has been pushed to December 2nd
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Post by: DAaaMan64 on November 04, 2008, 10:59:28 PM
Smart move considering monter labs release
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: BeautifulShy on November 04, 2008, 11:14:33 PM
Yeah I hope that Monster Lab gets the exposure it needs. The only games I see that could overshadow Monster Lab is COD:WAW and TOS:DOTNW.
Well I will probably get Tales this month. In December Mushroom Men: The Spore Wars
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Post by: DAaaMan64 on November 04, 2008, 11:30:01 PM
I expect Monster Lab to be over shadowed for the same reason games like that always do on Nintendo platforms.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on November 04, 2008, 11:40:24 PM
Well De Blob has sold well. Although it got good marketing.Do you think that will be a problem with Mushroom Men?
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Post by: DAaaMan64 on November 04, 2008, 11:47:13 PM
Well De Blob has sold well. Although it got good marketing.Do you think that will be a problem with Mushroom Men?
Yes for sure. I don't expect this to change till Nintendo hands the Wii over to third parties like they did with the DS.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on November 04, 2008, 11:55:46 PM
If I understand correctly you mean as long as the DS is in the spotlight than the Wii won't get the attention it needs.
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: DAaaMan64 on November 05, 2008, 12:00:57 AM
woops, sorry I didn't write that correct. I fixed it.
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: BeautifulShy on November 05, 2008, 12:12:38 AM
How would you propose that Nintendo does this?When should they release titles?Do you think that Nintendo has it right with them releasing titles in the first half while 3rd parties get the other half of the year?
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Post by: DAaaMan64 on November 05, 2008, 01:12:46 AM
I have no idea how they do it. I just watch.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on November 05, 2008, 01:16:41 AM
Fair enough.
Hmmm I like the way you can make various different weapons and the co-op aspect.
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Post by: Flames_of_chaos on November 05, 2008, 08:42:20 AM
Well De Blob has sold well. Although it got good marketing.Do you think that will be a problem with Mushroom Men?
Yes for sure. I don't expect this to change till Nintendo hands the Wii over to third parties like they did with the DS.
Technically this holiday season Nintendo is giving it to third parties since Nintendo doesn't have a strong presence outside of Wii Music and Animal Crossing because they are busy in development of their next big guns. Some third parties are jumping at this and some aren't.
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Post by: ReverendNoahWhateley on November 18, 2008, 09:45:13 PM
Game Informer gave Mushroom Men for the Wii a fairly low score. However, they also gave the Wii renditions of Fire Emblem and Harvest Moon similarly low scores, so it might be best to be more skeptical of the GI review than of Mushroom Men.
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Post by: DAaaMan64 on November 18, 2008, 10:12:49 PM
Nintendo Power gave it an 86/100. Thats a great score!
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: BeautifulShy on November 18, 2008, 10:33:43 PM
It is indeed DAaaMan64.I think I will look for some more reviews.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on November 26, 2008, 12:10:52 AM
Well the Wii and DS version will be shipping next week simultaneously. Does anybody want to make a thread for the DS prequel? I haven't seen any other reviews.
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: Spinnzilla on November 27, 2008, 10:32:07 PM
I'm ready for this damn game. I've already got money set aside for it.
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: BeautifulShy on December 03, 2008, 03:06:02 PM
Well the game is out.I couldn't find it.Who got it?
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: Kenology on December 06, 2008, 02:45:26 PM
Anyone pick this up yet? Impression!?
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: DAaaMan64 on December 07, 2008, 02:54:32 PM
reviews are all over the place:
http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/939799.asp
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: Nick DiMola on December 07, 2008, 06:03:12 PM
Southpeak jerks still haven't sent me the review copy! I'll keep you guys posted and add some impressions when I get it.
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on December 07, 2008, 06:14:35 PM
Southpeak jerks still haven't sent me the review copy! I'll keep you guys posted and add some impressions when I get it.
I am in in the same boat as you. I've had the game preordered for a couple of months from Ebgames.com and they still haven't shipped it (even though it is overnight). Makes me wonder if there was some problem with getting the copies out.
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on December 07, 2008, 07:34:40 PM
My guess Southpeak's acquisition of gamecock is bogging things up?
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: Spinnzilla on December 07, 2008, 10:00:46 PM
I'm also on the Mushroom Men cruise line. Can't find the sh*t anywhere.
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: DAaaMan64 on December 13, 2008, 02:16:54 AM
ON SALE FOR 34.99 http://www.gogamer.com/viewproduct.htm?productId=59025718&extid=900121108
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on December 13, 2008, 03:57:34 AM
but will it SHIP?
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: Kenology on December 13, 2008, 09:57:16 AM
I saw it in Gamestop last week.
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: Nick DiMola on December 15, 2008, 06:31:34 AM
We just got word from the publisher that a review copy should be coming, but not before the holidays.
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: DAaaMan64 on December 15, 2008, 02:23:35 PM
GAYNESS.
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: Spinnzilla on December 15, 2008, 11:36:32 PM
Bestbuy had plenty of copies when I last went (yesterday).
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Post by: GoldenPhoenix on December 16, 2008, 05:01:35 AM
Played the game for an hour or so and so far it is quite good. Don't expect a super polished platformer (it is pretty linear) but it oozes style. The humor is really quirky and funny, so the pretty average level design is helped quite a bit by the style of this game. It also has some creative boss battles as well (Gushing mole is all I have to say about that!). If you want a good platformer for Wii this is a solid buy, though be warned from what I've heard it is only 6 or so hours long and it is pretty forgiving with deaths (It will start you back at the check point but all enemies stay dead along with traps no longer working).
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: BeautifulShy on December 16, 2008, 05:17:10 AM
Golden what do you think of the music and the different weapons?
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on December 17, 2008, 02:29:13 AM
Golden what do you think of the music and the different weapons?
The music is great, not sure how to describe it though, except with one word WEIRD. The weapon system I haven't gotten to try much of but it seems quite diverse.
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: DAaaMan64 on December 17, 2008, 02:44:42 AM
keep going with the impressions. :)
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: Tanatoes on December 21, 2008, 11:27:34 PM
Have it available for rent at my Blockbuster. I'll check it out and post impressions over the holiday.
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Post by: Tanatoes on December 23, 2008, 10:37:09 AM
Okay: some very quick impressions after only a couple hours of gameplay:
As has been noted before the star of the game is the quirky design. Every object in the game is quite detailed and the friends and enemies you encounter are oozing style and character. I quite enjoy the concept of all your weapons being constructed from found parts - but wish you got to actually build them yourself in a Nuts & Bolts style rather than just being told what you need and when you have all the bits.
In my very brief play I encountered multiple camera problems. Often I'd jump to a platform near a wall and find the camera claustrophobically rotated behind me so all I can see is a little part of wall and none of the surrounding environment. This means that when exploring I spent a LOT of time between each jump rotating the camera around to find my next destination.
Also with all the great design and detail some of the larger environments felt somewhat cluttered, though this could be an intentional design choice. You frequently have multiple paths to reach an objective, and since the game has no problems that I could detect with draw distance or number of objects on the screen I found myself somewhat overwhelmed with potential choices when looking out at some of the large environments. (I'm thinking in particular here of the third level areas with the rabits - huge and just FULL of things to interact with and different areas to try to jump to, glide to and explore.)
I'll try to post more when I have time to complete the whole game - but with the holiday upon me now I don't know how much gaming I'll be able to get in. (Animal Crossing taking up so much of my life and all.)
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: KDR_11k on December 24, 2008, 03:42:41 AM
Somehow it sounds like Death Jr. which I got for a tenner...
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: Tanatoes on December 24, 2008, 03:02:23 PM
So far for me it's like a cross between Chibi Robo and Rocket: Robot on Wheels. Both of which I loved.
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: DAaaMan64 on December 24, 2008, 03:11:14 PM
lol those are some awesome choices :P
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on January 20, 2009, 05:24:47 PM
A solid review of Mushroom Men 7.5 (http://www.destructoid.com/destructoid-review-mushroom-men-the-spore-wars-118635.phtml#ext)
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Mushroom Men: The Spore Wars threatens to be a classic, an interesting, and frequently clever third-person platformer that oozes character. With a bit more polish and direction, it could have been one of the best Wii games of 2008, especially for gamers looking for classic third-person action gaming in an original universe. Regrettably, monotonous combat and occasionally baffling goals keep it from greatness. Still, what’s here is fun, and a great start to what I hope will be a running series of games in the Mushroom Men universe.
Score: 7.5 -- Good (7s are solid games that definitely have an audience. Might lack replay value, could be too short or there are some hard-to-ignore faults, but the experience is fun.)
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: Dirk Temporo on January 20, 2009, 10:32:10 PM
What's with all the oozing?
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: Spinnzilla on January 20, 2009, 11:53:17 PM
I personally like the game. Too much waggle combat though and wasn't varied at all.. I like the spore powers concepts, though I felt like I was playing the force unleashed at times. Art style is absolutely amazingly AWESOME.
This, Twilight Prince and Okami at the same time are going to give me carpel tunnel.
here's to a improved sequel, as the concept is too cool to just let the franchise to fade away.
Title: Re: Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Post by: D_Average on March 28, 2009, 02:03:52 PM
I personally like the game. Too much waggle combat though and wasn't varied at all.. I like the spore powers concepts, though I felt like I was playing the force unleashed at times. Art style is absolutely amazingly AWESOME.
here's to a improved sequel, as the concept is too cool to just let the franchise to fade away.
I agree. I was finally able to sink some time into the game yesterday, and I absolutely loved the style and soundtrack. However, the waggle and camera system have got to go! I mean, they're abysmal. On top of this, while the levels themselves are pretty cool, the actual design and platforming leave a bit to be desired. At the end of the day this game reminds me of a Clayfighter type IP. Great idea and design, but the actual execution leave a LOT to be desired.
