Magic Mushrooms

About

Magic 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.

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Play Modes

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

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 12,028 reviews

graphics140 positive mentions

monetization1.5k negative mentions

monetization
1,768 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
1%
86%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players expressing frustration over the intrusive and frequent ads. Despite the option to pay for an ad-free experience, users report that this purchase only removes a small fraction of ads, leaving mandatory ads for essential gameplay functions like leveling up and resetting mushrooms intact. Overall, players feel misled by the monetization strategy, which they perceive as a cash grab that detracts significantly from the gaming experience.
- “It's a good idle game where you don't need microtransactions, buuuuuuut you can speed yourself up and get bonuses by watching ads but there is a lot of prompting to do so, almost too much.”
- “This game is awesome if you love mushrooms (which I do) there are almost no ads, except when you ask for one, and it's got no sound so you can listen to music while you play!”
- “It's a fun little game, enough that I paid for no ads so I could enjoy it more.”
- “The problem was the ads.”
- “Disappointing... and after paying the $3 the ads don't go away, so bye bye game, toxic!”
- “Paid to have the ads removed since i thought i could skip the whole 'watch an ad to reset the stage' and the random mushrooms obstructing my screen for a bonus.. but no.”
graphics
206 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
30%
2%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant, cute, and aesthetically pleasing art style, which enhances the overall gameplay experience. Many users appreciate the colorful visuals and smooth animations, noting that they contribute to the game's charm and addictiveness. However, some players express concerns about the frequency of ads and gameplay mechanics that 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.”
- “I love the colorful, simple graphics that are perfect for this game.”
- “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.”
gameplay
113 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
50%
8%
The gameplay of the game is characterized by its intuitive and addictive mechanics, appealing graphics, and smooth controls, making it easy to pick up and play. However, many users express frustration with the excessive and intrusive ads that disrupt the experience, leading to a repetitive and often tedious gameplay loop. While some players find enjoyment in the simple mechanics and overall aesthetic, the reliance on ads for progression significantly detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “Its gameplay is intuitive yet addicting, making it an easy game to pick up on a late Friday afternoon.”
- “Addictive and fun gameplay.”
- “Really fluid gameplay and animations with no paywall for anything.”
- “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.”
music
97 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
67%
7%
The game's music aspect has received significant criticism for its complete lack of background music and sound effects, which many players find dull and disappointing. While some appreciate the ability to listen to their own music while playing, a strong desire for ambient or thematic music to enhance the gaming experience is prevalent among users. Overall, the absence of audio elements is seen as a missed opportunity to elevate the game's charm and engagement.
- “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.”
- “The only thing that would make it even better is if it has mystical background music.”
- “The only thing bad about this game is that there is no music; otherwise, this is a good game.”
- “It feels very boring because there's no background music or sound effects when you press anything.”
- “I enjoy the game, graphics, and art style, but the lack of music is disappointing.”
humor
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is largely derived from its whimsical mushroom designs and clever puns, which many players find entertaining and amusing. The animations and absurd scenarios, such as the jumping cures and the quirky interactions with mushrooms, contribute to a lighthearted and fun experience. However, some users note that the humor can wear off as the game progresses, leading to a sense of monotony despite the initial laughs.
- “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.”
- “I rated this game 5 stars because I love it - but then this happened and I can't stop laughing.”
- “Realistic in a cartoony way, but also full of hilarious puns.”
stability
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
96%
The game's stability is a significant concern for many users, with frequent glitches and freezing issues reported, particularly during ad playback and when attempting to make in-game purchases. While some players have experienced smooth gameplay, the majority express frustration over lost progress and inconsistent functionality, especially with key features like the potion-making cauldron. Overall, the game's stability issues detract from the enjoyment and progression, leaving many players hoping for improvements.
- “Honestly, it's a great game, and even when five things are maxed out and running at hyper speed, it still runs great for me and my friend, who has a very laggy tablet.”
- “Honestly, it's a great game, and even when five things are maxed out and running at hyper speed, it still runs great for me and my friend, who has a very laggy tablet.”
- “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.”
- “Re-downloaded this game 3-4 times and it glitches every time between not getting any levels and my money amount disappearing out of the box, so absolutely no progression.”
grinding
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is often described as tedious and overly reliant on ad interruptions, detracting from the overall enjoyment. While some players find the mushroom farming concept fun and engaging, many express frustration with the slow progression and excessive ad watching, leading to a feeling of being more engaged in ad farming than actual gameplay. Overall, the game is seen as a time killer, but the grinding mechanics could benefit from improvements to enhance player experience.
- “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.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game is well-optimized, with users consistently reporting smooth performance and minimal issues, such as rare launch problems. The gameplay experience is enjoyable and addictive, further enhanced by the lack of intrusive ads.
- “Everything runs smoothly, except for very rarely it doesn't open correctly.”
- “Fun and runs smoothly, barely any ads; highly recommend.”
- “Good game, runs smoothly.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many users noting the absence of a compelling narrative or clear goals. While the game is described as cute and has a good concept, players feel it misses a significant backstory and fails to provide motivation to keep them invested. Overall, the story is seen as a weak point, contributing to a sense of aimlessness.
- “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, no story or drive though.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's atmosphere is consistently described as super cute and calming, with particular praise for the charming design of the mushrooms, which contributes to a whimsical experience that evokes feelings of being a little witch.
- “The atmosphere is calming and nice.”
- “I love the atmosphere of the game, and I adore how the mushrooms are designed. The whole game makes me feel like a little witch.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express that the emotional impact of the game is profound, with one reviewer stating it made them feel like a new person, highlighting its ability to evoke strong feelings and personal transformation.
- “So good it made me feel like a new person.”