Bird & Beans

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71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews What's this?

User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

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  • Summary: [DSiWare; Also known as "Pyoro"] Using an elastic tongue, players must scramble to collect falling beans. The harder a bean is to catch, the more points it's worth. [Nintendo]

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. Modojo
    100
    Bird & Beans doesn't use the Nintendo DSi camera, microphone or even the second screen, but for $2, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better value in the DSi lineup.
  2. Giant Bomb
    80
    A great little time-waster that's nice to have in your pocket, always at the ready. Two dollars for the package of two varieties is a heck of a deal.
  3. Cubed3
    80
    People may scoff at the idea of Nintendo regurgitating a small idea from a previous retail release, yet for 200 Points Pyoro proves to be one of the most addictive action puzzle titles on the already impressive DSiWare download service.
  4. Nintendo Life
    80
    It's pure, mindless fun.
  5. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    70
    A great way to pass a bus journey. [June 2009, p.88]
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  6. IGN
    70
    I'd rather get some fresh new projects on DSi instead of recycled microtransactions, but at least the content in Bird & Beans is fun, frantic, and certainly worth two bucks.
  7. NintendoWorldReport
    40
    There are probably free Flash games on the Internet that approximate these games. It's best to save your Nintendo Points and wait for something worthwhile.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
  1. MattO
    Apr 26, 2009
    10
    I loved this game, the most addictive I've played in a long time. I used to think my iPod Touch was the king of pick up and play but now I loved this game, the most addictive I've played in a long time. I used to think my iPod Touch was the king of pick up and play but now with this and paper plane. I feel compelled to get the rest of the launch line up. Best … Expand
  2. Final_Red89
    Nov 18, 2021
    9
    To cost 2 $, they are 2 mini games very good to pass the time, becoming addictive and challenging
  4. RayanSchwarz
    Mar 19, 2021
    8
    For its low price tag of just 2€, this game offers a lot replay value. It consists of two ridiculously addictive and intuitive, butFor its low price tag of just 2€, this game offers a lot replay value. It consists of two ridiculously addictive and intuitive, but simultaneously challenging arcade-style mini games in a simplistic, but appealing art style and with catchy background music. From my experience, it is best enjoyed in short bursts and can be a fun distraction during trips. Even though I'm entirely satisfied with the contents of the package in relation to its price, I feel like a few more cosmetic options, multiplayer or even the inclusion of Pyoro T in addition to the already present Pyoro and Pyoro 2 mini games would've been appreciated, even if that meant raising the price tag.… Expand
  5. crea_
    Dec 6, 2014
    3
    This game is just too simple to be fun for more that some hours. There is no stategy to be developed, you will hit the skill ceivling almostThis game is just too simple to be fun for more that some hours. There is no stategy to be developed, you will hit the skill ceivling almost instantly. The rest is based on luck. It's not worth even the 2$/€… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#54 Best DS Game of 2009
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#55 Most Discussed DS Game of 2009
35
#35 Most Shared DS Game of 2009