Developed by Red Fly Studio and published courtesy of Gamecock, action platformer Mushroom Men follows the adventures of a group of good fungi -- come to life with the help of some radioactive mutagen -- as they seek to repel the advances of an evil mushroom tribe. Touting a sizeable weapon creation system and a catchy soundtrack from the mind of Les Claypool -- best known from alternative metal band Primus -- Mushroom Men looks to firmly entrench players in the Spore Wars.
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John Little reviews the PC puzzle platformer, Mushroom Men: Truffle Trouble - a follow up to 2008's Wii game Spore Wars.
BeefJack writes: "Mushroom Men: The Spore Wars is a miniature 3D action/adventure platformer. I say miniature as it is played out from a 3-inch high perspective with some really original characters and themes that make for good eye candy throughout the game. The whole world is intriguing as you set out on your adventure playing through gardens, grass, logs, trees and pipes, and over tabletops, sinks, toilets and other household objects. When playing you really do get the feeling you have been shrunk and sucked into the world from a Mushrooms perspective."