Legend of Mushroom

About

"Legend of Mushroom" is a role-playing game featuring compelling visuals and an evolving idle RPG system. Assemble a team of adventurers and prepare to grind extensively for character development. However, the game's high volume of advertisements may be a drawback for some players. Overall, this game offers a unique blend of strategy and idle gameplay for RPG enthusiasts.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

62%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,173 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

monetization100 negative mentions

The game has a cute art style and adorable animations that many players enjoy.
It offers a lot of customization options and activities, making it engaging for players.
The community is generally friendly and supportive, enhancing the overall experience.

The game is heavily pay-to-win, making it difficult for free-to-play players to progress effectively.
There are significant issues with chat moderation, leading to a toxic environment with inappropriate content.
Many players reported false advertising regarding pre-registration rewards, leading to disappointment.

monetization
106 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
3%
94%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many players reporting issues with ad rewards not functioning as promised, leading to frustration over wasted time. While there are optional ads that can provide rewards, the overall sentiment suggests a heavy reliance on microtransactions and misleading advertising, which many feel turns the game into a cash grab. Players also express dissatisfaction with the character-bound nature of ad removal purchases, requiring repeated payments for different servers.
- “The game features a variety of microtransactions that can enhance the experience.”
- “While there are microtransactions available, they don't feel overly intrusive.”
- “The monetization model is designed to allow players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend.”
- “I purchased the ads-free option only to find that it's character-bound, meaning I have to purchase it over and over if I choose to change servers to start over with a friend.”
- “The game is more or less a cash grab; though there is content, it's a grind (cash or/and time) to get anything good.”
- “The advertisement codes do not even work.”
gameplay
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
54%
21%
The gameplay of this game is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying its simple mechanics and engaging graphics, while others criticize it for being repetitive, poorly optimized, and heavily reliant on pay-to-progress elements. Many find the gameplay tedious and lacking depth, with some describing it as a cash grab that fails to deliver on its advertised features. Overall, while it offers a casual experience for some, it struggles to maintain player interest due to its repetitive nature and intrusive monetization practices.
- “With its immersive gameplay and stunning graphics, this game transports players into a magical world filled with adventure and challenges.”
- “Unique, fresh and thrilling gameplay that makes you hooked.”
- “Actual fun mobile game with cool mechanics.”
- “It's alright gameplay-wise, just really heavy-handed with pay-to-progress and battle pass ads/popups.”
- “Very poorly optimized, false/misleading advertising; it's generally impressive that this game is a giant mashup of some of the worst mechanics in gacha games.”
- “Terrible game; lied about pre-registration rewards, hyper-repetitive, and almost zero gameplay—there is no gameplay loop to speak of.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
21%
16%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and colorful art style, with many players appreciating the engaging visuals, character designs, and overall aesthetic appeal. While the graphics are considered a standout feature, some reviews note that the gameplay can be repetitive and lacks originality, often overshadowed by the game's monetization aspects. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the gaming experience, making it visually appealing despite some gameplay criticisms.
- “I love the art style and relative simplicity of this game.”
- “With its immersive gameplay and stunning graphics, this game transports players into a magical world filled with adventure and challenges.”
- “Brilliant game, 5-star graphics stand up to what the TikToks say.”
- “Same sheet, different cover; in other words, a beat-to-a-pulp, overused concept that exists in thousands of other mobile games *cough* slimes *cough*. Another idle endless run game... lacks any originality. At least the graphics are cute, I suppose.”
- “Graphics are cute, but the gameplay, what there is of it, is boring and repetitive.”
- “However, parents be warned, there is pornographic content that's posted in the moments section.”
story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
68%
16%
The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and coherence, with players noting that it revolves around a simplistic premise of a village under attack, lacking any meaningful narrative or character development. Many reviewers express a desire for a more engaging storyline, while others feel the game is cluttered and reminiscent of MapleStory without offering substantial content or direction. Overall, the absence of a compelling story detracts from the gaming experience, leaving players feeling unfulfilled.
- “It really reminds me of MapleStory and I love that nostalgic feeling I'm getting.”
- “Nice story.”
- “This is my story on this game.”
- “The only story is a girl saying, 'Oh no, the village is being attacked again.'”
- “There is no introduction or explanation of how the game works, a storyline, or a point to the game.”
- “So goofy, no story or plot.”
music
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
58%
16%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players frustrated by the inability to adjust the volume until reaching level 16, and the app's tendency to pause or lower the volume of any background music or audiobooks. While some users appreciate the quality of the game's music, the restrictive audio settings significantly detract from the overall experience, leading to dissatisfaction among those who enjoy listening to their own music while playing.
- “It's amazing and the music is very good.”
- “Would give 5 stars but even though the game is awesome it won't let me play my music or a podcast while I'm on the app 😞.”
- “Please make it so I can play music or a podcast while playing the game; currently, it stops whatever I'm listening to in the background as soon as I open the app.”
- “But this app does not let you listen to any music or any outside audio if you are in the app.”
- “Doesn't let me play audio while in game, even muted the game pauses my music and audiobooks.”
- “You have to reach level 16 to turn the volume of the music down.”
grinding
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is widely described as tedious and repetitive, with many players noting that it feels slow and often requires significant time investment. While some appreciate the depth and content available, others criticize the pay-to-win mechanics that exacerbate the grind. Overall, players find the game enjoyable but acknowledge that the grinding can detract from the experience.
- “It's a pay to win grinding game.”
- “Just another extremely grindy P2W reskinned idle game.”
- “Very very tedious and repetitive.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent glitches and crashes, particularly during loading screens and at level 10, rendering it nearly unplayable for many users. Overall, players express frustration over the game's buggy performance, leading to a negative experience.
- “I played it at the beginning; the game was very nice, and now it freezes on the loading screen and crashes, so I can't play anymore. :(”
- “The game literally glitches out all the time, and you can't get past level 10, which glitches. If you download this, good luck, because you're going to hate it.”
- “Trash, buggy, total waste of space.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews; while some players find it runs smoothly, others criticize it for being poorly optimized and misleading in its advertising. Navigation issues have also been noted, with recommendations to seek help from the community for better guidance.
- “It's a good game and runs smoothly. It's hard to navigate to do some things; I recommend joining the Discord server for help. They have a whole area dedicated to questions that get answered, and you can even ask other players for help.”
- “The game should be optimized to fix that.”
- “Very poorly optimized; false and misleading advertising. It's generally impressive that this game is a giant mashup of some of the worst mechanics in gacha games.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the absence of lag and the presence of numerous amusing vanity options that enhance the overall experience.
- “There's no lag and a lot of very funny vanity options.”
- “The humor in the dialogue is top-notch, making every interaction a delight.”
- “I love how the game incorporates clever puns and jokes that keep me laughing throughout.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
200%
Players express feelings of loneliness and emotional isolation, highlighting how interactions within the game can lead to a sense of disconnection from others.
- “This game has made me feel lonely.”
- “Cabbage blocked me, and now I feel isolated.”