Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine

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"Dr. Robbotnik's Mean Bean Machine" is a falling block puzzle game where players must align colored beans to form combinations and clear them. The game features various stages with increasing difficulty, requiring quick thinking and strategic planning. Players must compete against Dr. Robotnik's evil machines, attempting to defeat them by clearing more beans than their opponents. The game's colorful graphics and catchy music add to its lighthearted and entertaining atmosphere.

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Reviews

59%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a highly competitive and dynamic multiplayer experience, making it fun to play against friends.
Graphics and music are praised for their pleasant and engaging qualities, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
The gameplay mechanics are simple yet rewarding, allowing for strategic planning and combo chains that can lead to exciting victories.

The emulation quality, particularly the sound, is noted to be subpar, which can detract from the overall experience.
There is a lack of tutorials or beginner courses, making it difficult for new players to learn the game effectively.
The game can suffer from technical issues, including crashes and glitches in the launcher, which can disrupt gameplay.

gameplay
6 mentions
33 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The gameplay features basic options primarily focused on control switching and an input test that feels outdated, reminiscent of arcade games. While the two-player mode allows for continuous play, the inclusion of voice samples lacks the charm of the original Puyo Puyo. However, the music is a highlight, blending remixes with new compositions that enhance the overall experience.
- “And so, the main gameplay.”
- “And music is totally rad, mostly being a combination of Puyo Puyo remixes and new compositions to fit the mechanical scheme.”
- “Options just consist of controls switching, pointless input tests which feel more like arcade leftovers. The amount of max matches in 2-player versus is limited, although you can always just continue on the spot. The choice of whether to include voice samples in gameplay seems unnecessary, especially since it made more sense in the original Puyo Puyo, which featured voice announcing and anime girls' yells.”
- “The gameplay feels lacking and unoriginal, with minimal options and repetitive mechanics that don't engage the player.”
- “The gameplay is frustratingly simplistic, lacking depth and variety, making it hard to stay invested in the experience.”
story
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The story is described as a convoluted plot device involving grouped beans escaping from an enemy holding cell, which some users find to be a weak narrative justification for the game's events. Overall, the storytelling appears to lack depth and coherence, leaving players wanting more.
- “Now, let me tell you a freaking amazing story.”
- “The manual plot excuse is that grouped beans in the enemy holding cell go to the machine, while your grouped beans escape.”
- “The manual plot excuse is that grouped beans in the enemy holding cell go to the machine, while your grouped beans escape.”
graphics
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are described as extremely pleasant, featuring a unique art style that stands out even among cartoons. The expressive emotions of the characters enhance the gameplay experience, contributing to a vibrant and engaging visual atmosphere.
- “Graphics are extremely pleasant; the emotions that the opponent's face shows during scenarios will rev you up toward victory. It looks cartoonishly good.”
stability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Users report that the simple launcher experiences a number of glitches, indicating stability issues that may affect the overall user experience.
- “However, the simple launcher has its fair share of glitches as well.”
music
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its energetic and engaging quality, featuring a blend of remixes from Puyo Puyo alongside new compositions that complement the game's mechanical elements.
- “The music is totally rad, featuring a combination of Puyo Puyo remixes and new compositions that perfectly fit the mechanical scheme.”