The Beanstalk

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The Beanstalk is a single player action game. It was developed by Beanstalk VR Team (BYU) and was released on January 25, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

The Beanstalk is a virtual reality fairytale experienced based around the classic, "Jack and the Beanstalk." It's a student project created by a team at BYU Provo, and now we're releasing it so that you can try it out for free. Get inside, explore the world of Jack and the Giant, have fun, and be careful not to fall while climbing the Beanstalk!

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

gameplay1 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The Beanstalk features charming, cartoonish graphics that attract attention and create a whimsical atmosphere.
The gameplay, while simple, is addictive and encourages players to reach greater heights and discover secrets.
As a free VR experience, it serves as a commendable first project for student developers, showcasing their effort and creativity.

The experience is short and lacks depth, often feeling monotonous and underwhelming after extended play.
Gameplay is limited, with much of the experience involving passive listening rather than active interaction.
The game suffers from technical issues, such as glitches during climbing and a lack of engaging content, making it less appealing to a broader audience.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The story aspect of the experience is a brief, VR retelling of the classic fairy tale "Jack and the Beanstalk," where players interact with storyboards and elements of the narrative. However, many users feel that the storytelling is simplistic and outdated compared to more modern VR narratives, likening it to a basic storytime experience. Overall, while it captures the essence of the original tale, it lacks depth and innovation.
- “The beanstalk is a short 5-10 minute experience that tells a fairy tale story based on Jack and the Beanstalk.”
- “So this is basically a cinematic/story VR experience of the classic Jack & the Beanstalk fairy tale.”
- “But at this point there are much better examples of storytelling in VR, and this feels really dated.”
- “The actual climbing part was fairly intense, but the narrative getting there was like sitting through daycare storytime.”
- “It is exactly the same story, but in VR.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
20%
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The graphics in the game are considered mediocre, with users noting that while they are acceptable, they fall short of impressive standards. Many reviewers emphasize that strong visuals alone are insufficient without equally compelling gameplay.
- “The graphics in this game are passable, but could be better.”
- “The visuals are not the best, but they're okay.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Reviewers feel that the gameplay does not meet the high standards expected alongside top-tier visuals, suggesting a lack of depth or engagement in the gameplay experience. Overall, it appears to be considered mediocre and unremarkable.