Bean and Nothingness

99%
Game Brain Score Based on 102 reviews
  • gameplay
  • story
  • graphics
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Bean and Nothingness is a surreal puzzle-adventure game where you play as a sentient bean traversing through a bizarre world. Solve puzzles to uncover the mysteries of your existence and the world around you. Engage in witty dialogue with peculiar characters, and immerse yourself in a thought-provoking and humorous narrative.

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99%
Audience ScoreBased on 102 reviews
gameplay11 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The puzzle design is incredibly well-crafted, offering a variety of challenging and rewarding puzzles that encourage experimentation and critical thinking.
  • Each new world introduces unique mechanics and monsters that interact in complex ways, creating a rich and engaging gameplay experience.
  • The game features excellent quality of life improvements, such as the ability to skip puzzles, save states, and a clear difficulty rating for each puzzle, making it accessible despite its high difficulty.
  • The game is extremely difficult, which may deter casual players or those new to puzzle games, as many puzzles can feel impossible until the solution is discovered.
  • Some puzzles require precise movements and execution, which can lead to frustration if the player has the right idea but struggles with the mechanics.
  • The story elements are considered bland by some players, as the focus is primarily on the puzzles rather than narrative depth.
  • gameplay40 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by its innovative mechanics and intricate interactions between various monsters and puzzle elements, encouraging players to think creatively and adapt to new challenges. Each world introduces unique mechanics that build on previous ones, allowing for a gradual learning curve and rewarding exploration. The level design is praised for its cleverness, providing both accessible puzzles for newcomers and complex challenges for seasoned players, making it a standout title in the puzzle genre.

    • “Each monster is designed to break every assumption you've made about the game so far, and interact as intricately as possible with the other monsters and mechanics.”
    • “The mechanic of transforming beans into monsters and monsters into beans allows for varied and complex interactions.”
    • “The mechanics in this game are wonderful, satisfying, and intuitive.”
    • “Over halfway through the game, you can still be surprised to realize, 'Wait, this new gameplay element is technically an obstacle, so rollers won’t attack through it.' You can be dumbfounded by things you already learned because the situation looks so different you don’t expect the old rules to apply.”
    • “The game doesn't tell you how the monsters behave, which means you will have to figure out the mechanics on your own. However, each world generally starts with easy puzzles when it introduces a new monster before getting to the hard stuff.”
    • “But not only that, one mechanic, or more specifically, monster, has not only a simple rule as we described before, but there are plenty of questions to answer: how they interact with other monsters, beans, walls, different types of tiles, and even themselves.”
  • story5 mentions

    The game's story is generally considered to be somewhat bland, yet it serves as a nice complement to the primary focus on puzzles. While some players appreciate the engaging narrative that unfolds alongside the gameplay, others find it to be a secondary element. Overall, the story enhances the experience without overshadowing the puzzle-solving mechanics.

    • “This is a great game with an epic story.”
    • “The story told along the way is also a very nice bonus.”
    • “But the excellence of bean and nothingness doesn’t just remain in the puzzle domain; it also delivers a great story that may be related to me, and I would not spoil it here.”
    • “The story elements are a bit bland, but after all, this game focuses on delivering good puzzles.”
    • “The narrative feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to become invested in the characters or their journeys.”
    • “While the puzzles are engaging, the overall story fails to captivate, leaving players wanting more substance and emotional connection.”
  • graphics4 mentions

    The graphics of the game are described as charming and calming, with a unique aesthetic that may initially seem off-putting but ultimately enhances the experience. Players appreciate the brilliant puzzle design that complements the visuals, making it a standout title for those seeking both engaging gameplay and appealing graphics.

    • “I also found the visuals and sound quite charming and calming.”
    • “Don't let the visuals fool you into thinking this game is poorly put together.”
    • “If you are put off by the opening, tutorial, aesthetic, or movement, just know that as soon as you begin the first island, the game does not hold back on showing its brilliant puzzle design.”
    • “If you're looking for a game that is both charming graphically and has creative solutions that are deeply satisfying to find, there's not a lot of games I'd put up there with this one.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect to be engaging and rewarding, as the puzzles are challenging yet satisfying, allowing for experimentation without becoming tedious, all complemented by charming art.

  • humor1 mentions

    Players find the humor in the game to be consistently entertaining, with the act of pushing blobs and watching them fall remaining amusing even after extensive playtime.

    • “Pushing the blobs and making them fall down is still just as funny 40 hours in.”
    • “The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me laughing out loud.”
    • “Every character has a unique sense of humor that keeps the game fresh and entertaining.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Players report a deeply emotional experience, often feeling overwhelmed with joy and accomplishment upon reaching the game's true ending, leading to tears of happiness.

    • “When I reached the true end of the game, I cried like a baby just from the sheer accomplishment of getting there.”
    • “The story resonated with me on a personal level, making me reflect on my own experiences and emotions.”
    • “The character development was so profound that I felt a genuine connection to their struggles and triumphs.”
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