Beans: The Coffee Shop Simulator
- June 13, 2017
- Whitethorn Digital
- 8h median play time
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- The game offers a charming and humorous experience, capturing the essence of running a coffee shop with engaging gameplay.
- Players enjoy the quirky art style and the ability to customize their coffee shop, making it a fun and light-hearted simulation.
- Despite its bugs, many find the game to be a relaxing way to pass the time, with moments of joy and satisfaction from serving customers.
- The game is plagued with numerous bugs, including game-breaking issues that hinder progress and prevent achievement unlocks.
- Gameplay becomes repetitive quickly, lacking depth and challenge, which may lead to a short-lived interest.
- The developer has seemingly abandoned the game, leaving many players frustrated with unresolved issues and a lack of updates.
- story68 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mix of quirky humor and satire, featuring a charming narrative centered around a coffee shop owner named Ruby, which adds depth to the gameplay. While some players found the story entertaining and filled with clever dialogue, others criticized it as mediocre or overly simplistic, with some bugs hindering progress. Overall, the narrative is seen as a light-hearted backdrop that complements the casual gameplay, though opinions vary on its execution and depth.
“The story of Ruby, the coffee shop owner, is a great addition to the game as it adds another layer of mystery.”
“I enjoyed every character and story arc immensely.”
“Beans is a relatively chill coffee shop tycoon game with a great sense of humor, puns, and a ton of great references as well as a pretty solid storyline.”
“It is a satire game with over-the-top Twitter hipster humor and repetitive gameplay and a mediocre story.”
“Just some disappointments: items once placed can’t be moved, achievements are bugged, you must use a cheat code to access level select, and the story is subpar at best with some weak attempts at political humor/commentary and probably could have done without the story altogether.”
“The storyline is absurd.”
- gameplay48 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "beans" is characterized by its charming visuals and engaging café simulation, but it suffers from repetitiveness and a lack of depth, with many mechanics feeling pointless. While the game offers entertaining design elements and humorous content, it is marred by bugs and a simplistic management system that may not satisfy players seeking a more skill-based experience. Overall, it shows potential for improvement, especially as it is still in alpha stage, but currently requires updates to enhance the overall gameplay experience.
“With its charming visuals, engaging gameplay, and realistic portrayal of café life, it's the perfect game for coffee enthusiasts and simulation fans alike.”
“The sprite graphics, music, gameplay, and the eclectic humor packed in by the developers make this a hidden gem.”
“Gameplay's pretty simple, but styling and designing your own coffee house stays really entertaining throughout the game.”
“This has mostly to do with the repetitive gameplay and the multiple bugs it has.”
“Additionally, the game can become repetitive after a while, and there are not many changes in the gameplay.”
“Most of the mechanics in the game are a bit pointless and have little to no overall impact for managing the shop.”
- humor48 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in "Beans: the Coffee Shop Simulator" is characterized by its over-the-top, sarcastic, and pun-filled style, appealing particularly to fans of millennial and hipster culture. While many players find the humor enjoyable and entertaining, some criticize it for being repetitive or overly reliant on puns, with mixed opinions on the effectiveness of its political commentary. Overall, the game is praised for its lighthearted and fun approach, making it a worthwhile experience for those who appreciate its unique comedic flair.
“Beans: the coffee shop simulator is a game that can be enjoyed by anyone who loves humor, satire, and puns.”
“What I love about Beans is its unique concept and sarcastic humor.”
“But the writing is wonderful, the jokes are funny, there are easter eggs and references galore, it costs $5 and you get so much entertainment for your money.”
- stability32 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is plagued by significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, freezes, and broken achievements, leading many users to describe it as "amateurishly buggy." While some players find the glitches charming or manageable, the overall consensus is that the game feels abandoned and in need of urgent patches to improve its stability. Despite these challenges, a few players suggest that perseverance may lead to a more enjoyable experience once the issues are resolved.
“Doesn't help that the game is pretty buggy and the achievements have been broken for a while, with the game being seemingly abandoned.”
“Edit: the fact that the game is even more buggy now than my initial review and hasn't even been fixed should tell you more than enough.”
“It's short, wicked buggy, and overall mediocre.”
- music14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it relaxing and enjoyable, while others criticize certain sound effects as obnoxious. Overall, the soundtrack is generally considered good, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere, though there are reports of occasional bugs affecting the music. Despite these issues, many players appreciate the combination of music, graphics, and gameplay, deeming it a hidden gem.
“The sprite graphics, music, gameplay, and the eclectic humor packed in by the devs makes this a hidden gem.”
“Very good soundtrack and graphics.”
“Mixed: music bugging out, personally this bug is in no way affecting gameplay; however, it'd be nice if the developer(s) fixed this issue.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The game seems fun from what I've been able to play; I don't even mind the music, and normally I just shut that right off the moment I get any game.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of "beans" are characterized by charming pixel art that effectively captures the essence of café life, complemented by a strong soundtrack. While not groundbreaking, the visuals are praised for their simplicity and attention to detail, enhancing the overall engaging gameplay experience. Players appreciate the game's aesthetic as a perfect fit for its coffee-themed simulation.
“The sprite graphics, music, gameplay, and the eclectic humor packed in by the devs make this a hidden gem.”
“The game has a neat, simple pixel art style, which works well with the whole concept.”
“The amount of work that went into this is just incredible - while the graphics aren't mind-blowing (and I love that, to be honest), other aspects are laden with little details that make this game so fun.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, though it is still recommended for those interested in game farming.
“I liked the game, a little tedious though.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its ability to evoke strong feelings, particularly through humor, as exemplified by the downtown level, which elicited both laughter and tears from players.
“The downtown level made me cry with laughter intermittently.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game has limited replayability, with users noting that there isn't much incentive to play through it multiple times.
“It doesn't have a whole lot of replayability either.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game appears to involve hidden elements that players can discover through persistent interaction, such as clicking on various in-game objects like chalk boards and advertisement screens. This suggests a reliance on player engagement to uncover potential monetized content or features.
