Magic Mushrooms
Get on Play StoreMagic Mushrooms is a Simulation game with good mechanics, phenomenal graphics, and entertaining music, but is hindered by excessive grinding, advertisements, and bugs. Create and sell potions to become a famous wizard, unlocking new recipes as you progress. Despite these drawbacks, the game has its moments of humor, adding to its overall appeal.
Reviews
- monetization1,518 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 86 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming presence of ads, even after purchasing the "no ads" option. Many players report that the paid feature only removes a small fraction of ads, leaving them to still encounter numerous mandatory ads for essential gameplay functions like leveling up and resetting stages. This has led to a perception of the game as a cash grab, where the enjoyment is heavily diminished by the constant interruptions from ads.
“It's a good idle game where you don't need microtransactions, but you can speed yourself up and get bonuses by watching ads.”
“It's a fun little game, enough that I paid for no ads so I could enjoy it more.”
“The game is wonderful, I love it, but when you make someone pay for no ads... it should be ad-free on everything after that.”
“Paid to remove ads, but still have to watch ads to 'reset' the stage and prestige.”
“Paid to remove ads, and it still has ads.”
“Paid to remove ads but it doesn't actually remove any ads.”
- graphics138 mentions
- 65 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and vibrant art style, which many players find charming and aesthetically pleasing. Users appreciate the colorful visuals and smooth animations, noting that they enhance the overall gameplay experience. However, some reviews mention that the presence of ads can detract from the enjoyment of the graphics.
“This game's graphics are stunning and induce a sense of liveliness to the game.”
“The graphics are vibrant and pleasant to look at.”
“The graphics are super cute and the game is trippy to watch!”
“Bucket lifting chain swiping has no obvious visual feedback for users to let them know a difference is being made; you need to offer low graphics settings for lower tier devices.”
“Charming graphics, but this is one of the least interesting and engaging clicker games I have ever played.”
“I would give 0 stars for the game but still 3 stars for graphics... my god how can someone be so lame and talented is the true mystery of this universe.”
- gameplay90 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is characterized by a mix of fun and frustration; while many players find it intuitive and addictive, they are often hindered by an overwhelming number of ads that interrupt the experience. Although the graphics and mechanics are generally praised, the repetitive nature of the gameplay and the reliance on ads for progression detract from its overall enjoyment. Players appreciate the cute aesthetics and simple mechanics, but the excessive ad presence leads to a common sentiment that it significantly impacts the gameplay experience.
“Its gameplay is intuitive yet addicting, making it an easy game to pick up on a late Friday afternoon.”
“The gameplay itself is enjoyable, but the adverts are obnoxious, and buying the 'no ads' option does not work at all.”
“An amazing factory type game, it's interesting to see the names of the mushrooms and what they cure, there aren't many ads unless you choose to, and the gameplay is super addictive.”
“Nice concept but lacking in mechanics and variety.”
“The forced ads are what's caused me to stop playing; it's absurd to have your gameplay interrupted so frequently.”
“There's literally no gameplay to this unless you like watching ads to complete basic game functions every 15 seconds.”
- music67 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The majority of users express disappointment over the absence of music and sound effects in the game, describing it as dull and lacking ambiance. While some appreciate the ability to play their own music in the background, many feel that the addition of background music would enhance the overall experience and make the game more engaging. Overall, the consensus is that the game would greatly benefit from a musical soundtrack or sound effects to complement its gameplay.
“For my opinion this game is cute and I love it. It might not have music or audio, but it's good for me because you can put any music of your choice.”
“It's such a good relaxing game to fall asleep to; all it needs is a pinch of music.”
“I love this game; it's relaxing to me. It would be nice if there was music, though, but so far it's a really good game!”
“The only thing bad about this game is that there is no music; otherwise, this is a good game.”
“I enjoy the game, graphics, and art style, but the lack of music is disappointing.”
“It feels very boring because there's no background music or sound effects when you press anything.”
- stability44 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- -5 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, glitches, and loss of progress, particularly after watching ads or attempting to make purchases. Many players express frustration over the cauldron and coin mechanics not functioning correctly, leading to wasted resources and interrupted gameplay. While some users report a smooth experience, the overall consensus highlights that the game suffers from numerous bugs that detract from its enjoyment.
“Honestly, it's a great game. Even when five things are maxed out and running at hyper speed, it still runs great for me and for my friend who has a very laggy tablet.”
“The game's stability is impressive; I can play for hours without any crashes or slowdowns.”
“I've experienced no lag or performance issues, even during intense gameplay sessions.”
“But a slight problem (I have no clue if you can fix this or not) but when I need to do a reset or anytime I need to watch an ad, it freezes and won't play. I have to completely leave the app for it just not to work most of the time. I really like this game, and it's just a little aggravating though I understand if it's not something you can really fix!”
“For a farming game, it kind of defeats the point if I'm going to be restricted from going over a certain number of coins, or if the game freezes/resets all my progress.”
“I keep trying to pay for the ad-free version, but it just does the loading circle and freezes the app...”
- humor34 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is primarily derived from its whimsical mushroom designs and clever puns, which many players find amusing and entertaining. While the initial charm captivates players, some feel that the humor diminishes as they progress and unlock more content. Overall, the game's lighthearted approach and quirky animations contribute to a fun and enjoyable experience, despite some critiques about its repetitiveness.
“Finally, I think the cures related to the mushrooms are funny by the way they jump around, like the first cure was poisoning and then it goes to death.”
“Realistic in a cartoony way, but also full of hilarious puns.”
“It's a funny game about mushrooms.”
- grinding22 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that the grinding aspect of the game is often tedious and heavily reliant on ad interactions, detracting from the overall enjoyment. While some players appreciate the farming mechanics and find it a decent time killer, many express frustration with the slow progression and excessive ad farming, making the experience feel more like a chore than fun. Overall, the game is described as a grindy idle experience that could benefit from improvements in pacing and ad management.
“Extending play time by slowing the play cycle has always been the stupidest possible choice for content creation, especially in a genre like idle games which typically have already tedious play cycles.”
“It's technically about farming mushrooms, but it feels more like the developers are trying to farm clicks on ads.”
“Proves how tedious it will be in literally the first 15 seconds.”
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many players noting that there is no real narrative or goal to keep them invested. While the concept is appreciated, the absence of a compelling backstory and the overwhelming presence of ads detracts from the overall experience.
“Great game, but I feel like the game is missing a little bit of backstory.”
“There's no real goal or storyline; it's really easy (even for an idle game), and any leveling up is accompanied by an ad (and there's a lot of leveling up). TL;DR: cute game, ad generator.”
“Not even a story to keep you hooked.”
“Good concept, but no story or drive, though.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is well-optimized, with users reporting smooth performance and minimal issues, such as occasional launch problems. Players find it enjoyable and addictive, with very few interruptions from ads.
“Everything runs smoothly, except for very rarely it doesn't open correctly.”
“A really fun game that runs smoothly and is addictive. I earned money pretty quickly and I'll play it until I finish.”
“Fun and runs smoothly, with barely any ads. Highly recommend.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is described as super cute and calming, with a whimsical design that evokes a sense of enchantment, particularly through the charming mushroom visuals. Players feel immersed in a magical experience, reminiscent of being a little witch.
“Super cute, the atmosphere is calming and nice.”
“I love the atmosphere of the game, and I love how the mushrooms are designed. The whole game makes me feel like a little witch.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the emotional impact of the game is profound, with some stating it made them feel rejuvenated or transformed.
“So good it made me feel like a new person.”
