Honest Gamers: "If Rise of the Fungi could have applied its elements to a more polished action/adventure, it might have been a successful formula. The characters are likable, the Spore Powers are amusing (though not original), and the controls are on par with other DS action/adventures in its class. Unfortunately, the end result is crammed with many problems, technically and structurally, making this game a bit too muddled to enjoy. "
Resolution writes: "I don't get on with mushrooms. Never have. While I find their flavour unpleasant and their texture revolting, it's the fact that eating them involves putting a fungus in my mouth that really puts me off.
Regardless of this, I tried to approach Red Fly Studio's side-scrolling platformer with an open mind, determined not to let the fungal nature of the game's subject matter affect my overall judgement. I didn't need to worry however, as mycophobia is nothing compared to my hatred of seriously flawed game design."
Guardian writes: "Generally well received on Wii, Mushroom Men DS is a different and less satisfying experience. In essence, it's a platformer based around battling insects and rival "Shrooms" while collecting organic materials to construct a variety of ingenious weapons and tools."
To get gamers in the mood for some fungi fun, SouthPeak Games has also released a specially-created Mushroom Men cookery book, featuring a host of taste-bud tickling recipes… and one terrible dessert.
