Beanrise

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Beanrise is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by RGB Entertainment and was released on November 13, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In Beanrise, Nina is a young girl living in the quiet, isolated town of Byllis. Bored and restless, she stumbles upon a collection of VHS tapes left behind by her late father, Justin. As she begins watching the tapes, the player is transported back in time to play as Justin, living through his experiences just before the current lockdown. Through Justin’s eyes, players uncover a series of mysteri…

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game has a solid core gameplay loop that can be engaging, with a mix of town management and mystery elements.
The vibrant visuals and calming music create an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
Despite its flaws, many players found the game to be enjoyable and worth the time spent, especially when purchased on sale.

The game suffers from a lack of polish, with numerous bugs, poor performance, and unresponsive controls that hinder the experience.
Many players found the story and gameplay mechanics to be confusing and repetitive, leading to frustration and a sense of aimlessness.
The overall craftsmanship is criticized, with issues such as poor writing, awkward animations, and a lack of meaningful progression.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is engaging, featuring a dual-timeline mechanic that connects the present and past, enhancing the narrative as players explore and unravel the plot. While the initial quests can feel repetitive and the post-story grind may seem pointless to some, the rich content, missions, and intriguing quests keep players invested in the world. Overall, the combination of a captivating storyline and immersive gameplay creates a compelling experience, despite some pacing issues.
- “The game’s dual-timeline mechanic is immediately engaging; playing both as Nina in the present and her father in the past creates an intriguing narrative hook. This connection between timelines gives players a reason to explore further, as they unravel the story bit by bit.”
- “This is one hell of a fantastic realistic walking sim town management and amazing story game with very sweet graphics and very fun gameplay.”
- “From the trailer and from the game beginning, it was a bit confusing at first, but then I quickly got used to investigations, shifts, and quests, and I pretty much got engaged and lost track of time.”
- “You can continue playing after completing the story to build up the rest of the town, but for me the grind for the cash to do so with no more story to back it up became pointless.”
- “The basic game loop is work in the cafe to make money, do a quest (that usually requires money, including, oddly enough, clearing up rubbish in the town), repeat.”
- “Initially you are sent on a quest to essentially ransack the town, picking up valuable items to ... rebuild the town?”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are generally well-received, featuring vibrant and cute art styles that contribute to an immersive atmosphere. While some users note that the visuals may not meet future standards, they appreciate the nostalgic and calming aesthetic, which enhances the overall gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, complementing the game's engaging story and mechanics.
- “The vibrant visuals and calming music create a soothing atmosphere, making it a perfect game to unwind with.”
- “The art style is super cute, and the world feels really immersive.”
- “Even in a short session, the retro-inspired visuals and immersive soundtrack create a nostalgic yet mysterious vibe.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by simple yet engaging mechanics, featuring creative puzzles and platforming elements that enhance the experience. Players appreciate the mystic atmosphere and the intriguing dual-timeline narrative, which encourages exploration and story unraveling. While there are minor glitches, the overall gameplay is enjoyable and visually appealing, making it a compelling experience.
- “The mechanics are simple yet engaging, with creative puzzles and platforming elements that keep you entertained throughout.”
- “This is one hell of a fantastic realistic walking sim, town management, and amazing story game with very sweet graphics and very fun gameplay.”
- “The game’s dual-timeline mechanic is immediately engaging; playing both as Nina in the present and her father in the past creates an intriguing narrative hook. This connection between timelines gives players a reason to explore further, as they unravel the story bit by bit.”
- “It had a few small glitches in the gameplay, like clipping through walls and flickering lights at times. I think these issues will be resolved with updates, but overall I enjoyed it and will keep playing.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features vibrant visuals and calming music that together create a soothing atmosphere ideal for relaxation. Richly detailed environments enhance the sense of mystery, appealing to players who appreciate immersive and mood-setting atmospheres.
- “The vibrant visuals and calming music create a soothing atmosphere, making it a perfect game to unwind with.”
- “The environments are richly detailed, offering a blend of atmospheric settings that enhance the mood of mystery.”
- “If this drew you in, others who enjoy strong atmospheres and mood-setting might feel the same.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its calming and immersive qualities, enhancing the overall atmosphere and providing a soothing experience. Additionally, the sound design effectively builds tension through subtle background music and environmental sounds, contributing to a sense of danger and suspense. Overall, the combination of vibrant visuals and a nostalgic soundtrack creates a captivating and mysterious ambiance.
- “The vibrant visuals and calming music create a soothing atmosphere, making it a perfect game to unwind with.”
- “The sound design also contributes to the tension, with subtle background music and environmental sounds heightening the sense of danger and suspense.”
- “Even in a short session, the retro-inspired visuals and immersive soundtrack create a nostalgic yet mysterious vibe.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report minor stability issues such as occasional glitches, including clipping through walls and flickering lights. However, these issues are generally seen as manageable, with optimism that future updates will resolve them. Despite these concerns, players express enjoyment and a willingness to continue playing.
- “It had a few small glitches in the gameplay, like minor clipping through walls and occasional flickering lights. I think these issues will be resolved with updates, but overall, I enjoyed it and will keep playing.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it frustrating to progress. Stability is a major issue that needs to be addressed.”
- “I experienced several freezes and lag spikes during gameplay, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is severely lacking, with frequent crashes, poor performance, and issues such as NPCs blocking progress and inconsistent voice lines. These problems significantly detract from the overall experience, making it hard to recommend even at a low price point.
- “Crashes, poor performance, poor writing, NPCs standing in the way and preventing progress, inconsistent recycled TTS voice lines... if it weren't for these problems, I'd recommend the game at a price of around five bucks.”