The Legend of Bean
- December 21, 2017
- Windward_Birds
Get on Steam"The Legend of Bean" is the sequel to "The Adventure of Magical Girl." In this RPG, mercenary Kaim and his companions escort the princess of the Titeserret Kingdom back to her home during wartings with the Cadiaden Empire. The game offers a team of three characters, thrilling battles with over 30 diverse monsters, and an engaging storyline full of unexpected twists and humor. High-quality graphics, music, and lovable characters add to the immersive experience.
Reviews
- The battle system is unique and fast-paced, requiring quick reflexes and keeping players engaged.
- The game offers a decent amount of content, allowing players to continue exploring and defeating bosses after completing the main quest.
- Despite its flaws, the game provides a fair amount of entertainment for its low price.
- The story is basic and poorly developed, with characters lacking depth and personality.
- The combat can be frustrating due to the timer-based system, which doesn't allow players to strategize effectively.
- There are numerous issues with translation and gameplay mechanics, leading to a confusing and sometimes unplayable experience.
- story14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The story is generally considered basic and rushed, revolving around a conflict between two kingdoms and the journey of mercenaries escorting a princess. While it lacks innovation and depth typical of JRPGs, some players appreciate the straightforward narrative and the ability to continue exploring the game world post-story to defeat additional bosses. Overall, it offers a decent experience but does not break new ground in storytelling.
“I appreciate that after the main quest is completed, you can still travel through the whole game world in order to defeat other bosses and eventually get 100% achievements.”
“The story is the usual fare of a JRPG, so don't be expecting anything groundbreaking, but it was a good story.”
“And the first two characters you have are simple to understand: two mercenaries just trying to get by. It's the third one who shakes things up by being a princess, and most of the main story revolves around who the characters are.”
“The story is pretty basic, starting with two kingdoms fighting against each other, while two broke mercenaries are hired to escort a princess to her kingdom.”
“I want to say it takes off from there, but it never even landed since as soon as the plot is introduced, it's wrapped up.”
“The story isn't something special, just the basic good guys vs. bad demon, who got unleashed by another bad guy.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is fast-paced and engaging, combining real-time and turn-based strategy elements that keep players thinking without wasting time on lengthy cutscenes. While the storyline may not be particularly innovative, the game offers a fair and enjoyable experience, making it a worthwhile investment for its low price.
“Gameplay will keep you thinking.”
“Not quite innovative, especially the storyline, but it offers fair gameplay.”
“This game doesn't waste your time; it jumps through one quick cutscene and then you start battling. The gameplay is a mix of real-time and turn-based strategy, and battles go by fast, making it perfect for speedrunning. Grinding isn't as tedious, and for only $3, it's worth your time.”
“Not quite innovative, especially the storyline, but with fair gameplay.”
“This game doesn't waste your time; it just jumps through one quick cutscene and then you start killing things. Its gameplay is a mix of real-time and turn-based strategy, and battles go by fast. It's perfect for speedrunning, and grinding isn't as tedious. I hope you see where I'm coming from, so I don't have to waste my time explaining it. It's a quick-paced game, and I'd say you'd get a lot more than you'd expect, and for only $3, it's worth your time.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that some grinding is necessary early on to strengthen characters, particularly for acquiring gear, which can feel excessive. However, the game's fast-paced blend of real-time and turn-based strategy makes the grinding less tedious, appealing to those who enjoy quick gameplay and speedrunning. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as manageable and worthwhile, especially given the game's low price.
“Plus I'm not sure what the developer wanted you to do, but this game has an inordinate amount of money grinding for gear in it.”
“It looks like a little bit of grinding might be necessary at the beginning of the game to get stronger.”
“Grinding isn't as tedious; I hope you see where I'm coming from, so I don't have to waste my time explaining it.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by intentionally unfunny jokes and stereotypical elements, creating a unique blend of bad comedy that is amusingly self-aware. While the execution may be lacking, it manages to remain engaging enough for players to follow the narrative.
“It's so bad that it's hilarious, and you can still follow the story.”
“The humor is delightfully absurd, making even the most ridiculous situations entertaining.”
“I found myself laughing out loud at the clever jokes and unexpected twists throughout the game.”
“The humor feels forced and relies on tired clichés.”
“The jokes are often unfunny and seem to cater to stereotypes.”
“The attempts at humor fall flat and lack originality.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics in "The Legend of Bean" are typical of RPG Maker games, described as cute and well-executed, though not without some issues, such as occasional sound cutouts. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's charm, complementing its engaging story and fast-paced combat.
“The Legend of Bean is a cute RPG/JRPG game by Windward_Birds. The graphics and sounds are what you come to expect from an RPG Maker game; not bad, it's been done well.”
“It has a nice story, graphics, and sound. What shines in this game is the fast combat, and the game only costs 2 pounds or 3 dollars.”
“The graphics and sounds are what you come to expect from an RPG Maker game; not bad, but it does have some problems. The sound cuts out now and then.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish seen in more modern titles, making the overall experience less immersive.”
“While the art style is charming, the low-resolution graphics detract from the gameplay and make it hard to appreciate the details.”
