Mushroom Wars 2: RTS Strategy

70%
Game Brain Score Based on 9,919 reviews
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  • story
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Mushroom Wars 2: RTS Strategy is a fun and engaging real-time strategy game with beautiful visuals and hilarious moments. While the game features an intriguing story and deep tactical gameplay, it can be bogged down by grinding and bothersome ads. Despite some bugs, the game offers an epic military war experience, where you must defend mushroom towers against enemies and employ effective war strategies to claim victory.

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  • Android
  • Mobile Platform
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70%
Audience ScoreBased on 9,919 reviews
gameplay167 positive mentions
monetization440 negative mentions
  • Fun and engaging gameplay with a unique strategy element.
  • Great graphics and character design, making the game visually appealing.
  • Offers a variety of heroes and abilities, allowing for diverse strategies.
  • Heavy pay-to-win mechanics, requiring real money to progress effectively.
  • Limited free content, with only a few campaign levels available before a paywall.
  • Frequent ads and pop-ups for in-game purchases disrupt the gaming experience.
  • monetization553 mentions

    The monetization model of the game has drawn significant criticism for being overly aggressive, with many players feeling inundated by excessive ads and high-priced microtransactions. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, the sheer volume of ads—often requiring multiple views to progress—has led to frustration, with many labeling the game as a "cash grab." Overall, the balance between free-to-play elements and monetization has left players feeling that the game prioritizes profit over player experience.

    • “The creators like to point out that in-game purchases are optional; this is true.”
    • “No ads are forced on you and you can choose whether or how you want to develop your characters.”
    • “Monetization is very present, but I have been able to play competitively without spending any money or watching ads.”
    • “The creators of the game have butchered this game into a cash grab.”
    • “You will spend more time watching advertisements than playing the game.”
    • “It's heartbreaking how much the microtransactions and constant pop-ups and ads to buy more in-game purchases take away from gameplay content.”
  • gameplay291 mentions

    The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its fun mechanics, strategic depth, and engaging graphics, making it enjoyable for many players. However, a significant number of reviews highlight issues with pay-to-win mechanics, unbalanced matchmaking, and excessive ads, which detract from the overall experience and create frustration, especially for free-to-play users. While the core gameplay is solid, the monetization strategies and technical glitches have led to mixed feelings among players, with many calling for improvements to ensure a fairer and more enjoyable gaming experience.

    • “The gameplay is brilliant, but the matchmaking is awful after several hours of gameplay.”
    • “It's a fun strategy game, I like the mechanics and the different heroes having different abilities and aesthetics.”
    • “Absolutely excellent, addictive, challenging gameplay.”
    • “Too much pay-to-win mechanics and no way for free-playing users to compete.”
    • “Gameplay constantly freezing at pivotal moments.”
    • “It's heartbreaking how much the microtransactions and constant pop-ups and ads to buy more in-game purchases take away from gameplay content.”
  • story251 mentions

    The game's story is engaging and well-crafted, but players are frustrated by the significant paywall that restricts access to the majority of the campaign missions after only a few free levels. Many reviews highlight that after completing a limited number of missions, players are required to purchase additional story packs, which detracts from the overall enjoyment and accessibility of the game. While the initial gameplay is enjoyable, the monetization strategy has led to disappointment among users who feel misled by the "free" label.

    • “The campaign allows for different styles of play, and even redoing the same mission on easy can turn out vastly different each time you play.”
    • “I like that there is a little storyline through it.”
    • “The storyline was so good and it makes me feel like one of the characters.”
    • “After a few missions, you're forced to buy the rest.”
    • “Game is fun, but you can't play more than 10 levels before it forces you to spend money to purchase more story.”
    • “Only a couple missions, then you have to pay to unlock the rest.”
  • graphics111 mentions

    Overall, the graphics of the game are widely praised, with many users highlighting their quality, smoothness, and artistic style. While some players experience occasional performance issues or glitches, the visuals are generally considered a strong point that enhances the gameplay experience. However, concerns about the game's monetization strategies and user interface occasionally overshadow the positive feedback on graphics.

    • “The graphics are amazing.”
    • “Animation and graphics are superb.”
    • “Beautiful graphics and fun gameplay.”
    • “Runs smoothly on my phone about 50 percent of the time, despite having the graphics on the lowest settings.”
    • “There is too much graphics and other stuff going on to play on a cheap phone; I mean you can play, but it will lag and get annoying really fast.”
    • “Had lots of glitches, kicking to home screen, square black boxes where graphics should be, etc.”
  • stability66 mentions

    The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashing, and glitches that disrupt gameplay, particularly after recent updates. Many players have experienced issues such as losing points in multiplayer, being kicked out of matches, and encountering severe lag, leading to frustration and even uninstallation. While the game has potential, its current state is marred by these technical problems, making it difficult for players to enjoy the experience fully.

    • “The game crashes a lot, mid-battle, and then kicks you out.”
    • “Ever since the update, this game sucks. If you play more than a couple of rounds, it freezes up, and when it unfreezes, you're outnumbered three to one. It used to be fun; now I'd rather go wash dishes.”
    • “After the new update, the screen freezes at the end of games, the game crashes every 3-4 games, and there are disconnections at the beginning of games.”
  • humor36 mentions

    The game is widely regarded as humorous, with players appreciating its funny animations and lighthearted tone, despite some frustrations with balance and stability. Many find it a fun way to pass time, though some critiques highlight issues with monetization and gameplay mechanics that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that keeps players engaged, even amidst technical shortcomings.

    • “The game is extremely funny to play, even though the heroes are not well balanced.”
    • “Funny, kinda cute little strategy game that I found consistently rage-inducing for reasons I can't place my finger on.”
    • “The animations are hilarious!”
  • grinding20 mentions

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and overly time-consuming, often leading to frustration as they face significant paywalls and repetitive tasks to progress. While the initial gameplay is enjoyable, it quickly becomes bogged down by the need for extensive grinding to unlock upgrades and compete effectively, with many expressing disappointment over the balance between skill and the grind. Overall, the game is criticized for its reliance on pay-to-win mechanics and excessive grinding, detracting from its strategic elements.

    • “In the beginning, the game is quite fun; however, it soon devolves into tedious repetition trying to lure and outguess the computer.”
    • “To level up one of your heroes from level 3 to level 4 costs 44,000 gold, which is the equivalent to $26 or about 3-5 weeks of farming chests.”
    • “A year of grinding did not even bring me close to having the resources needed to be competitive with the new skill tree.”
  • music20 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it enjoyable and fitting for the gameplay, while others criticize its repetitiveness and the inability to turn it off. Many users express a desire for more sound effects, particularly missing elements from previous installments, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, while the soundtrack has its fans, the lack of customization options regarding audio settings is a significant point of frustration for many players.

    • “Still, what it lacks in being unexpected and surprising is greatly compensated by its graphics, music, and overall entertaining gameplay.”
    • “The music is just right.”
    • “Very nice RTS game; I like the soundtrack; it puts you in a good mood when playing.”
    • “Is this a bug or did some genius decide to remove sound effects and just keep the music alone?”
    • “You know with no sound effects, the music becomes annoying after some time.”
    • “The music is repetitive, and I don't want to have to turn my volume down all the way just to enjoy the game.”
  • optimization14 mentions

    The game's optimization is a mixed bag, with some players experiencing smooth performance while others report significant issues such as overheating, battery drain, and frequent disconnections in multiplayer. Many users call for improvements in optimization, particularly regarding AI and performance APIs, while also expressing frustration over the game's "pay to win" model and excessive ads. Overall, while the game has a solid concept and enjoyable mechanics, it requires further optimization to enhance the user experience.

    • “Great game mechanics, the game runs smoothly.”
    • “Fun, good game, smooth performance, good graphics.”
    • “Very good game concept, but you should upgrade your performance API; it's very slow, I think.”
    • “Needs some optimization, the device is getting too hot, losing battery very fast.”
    • “Bad performance, from control to fps... not satisfied.”
    • “Poorly optimized gameplay, drains battery, microtransactions after purchase of full game.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    Players highlight the game's strong replayability due to its lengthy and challenging campaigns that can be tackled on various difficulty levels, as well as engaging PvP modes. However, some express a desire for more content and quicker development of new chapters to enhance the experience further, especially in light of concerns about pay-to-win elements. Overall, the game is praised for its enduring replay value.

    • “Campaigns are lengthy, challenging, and replayable on multiple difficulty tiers.”
    • “Great game with endless replay value.”
    • “Great PvP replayability.”
    • “The campaign is lengthy and challenging, but once you've completed it, there's little incentive to replay it.”
    • “While the game offers multiple difficulty tiers, the core experience doesn't change much, making replayability feel lacking.”
    • “After finishing the campaign, I found that there wasn't enough variety to motivate me to play through it again.”
  • emotional3 mentions

    Players express deep disappointment and frustration over the game's reliance on microtransactions and intrusive ads, which detract from the overall experience and evoke feelings of regret about their investment. This sentiment highlights a sense of betrayal, as the emotional connection to the game is overshadowed by perceived greed.

  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is praised for its beauty, complementing the engaging gameplay and enhancing the overall experience.

    • “The atmosphere of the levels is really beautiful, just like the gameplay.”
    • “The immersive atmosphere draws you in and makes every moment feel significant.”
    • “The game's atmosphere is hauntingly beautiful, creating a perfect backdrop for the story.”
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Play time

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24hAverage play time
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