RPGFit check
Is Beanrise worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players who want first-person mystery games with puzzle-solving
- Fans of stories that move between present and past events
- Players interested in uncovering a town’s secrets through exploration
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a combat-focused action game rather than a mystery built around puzzles
- Players who prefer a single-timeline story instead of switching between Nina’s present and Justin’s past
- Players looking for survival crafting, character progression, or management systems
Our take on Beanrise
Players looking for constant action may bounce off when progress shifts toward VHS-led investigation and puzzle solving. The two-timeline structure may also slow the experience for anyone who prefers a direct, single-period narrative.
What is Beanrise?
Beanrise is a first-person action and puzzle game set in the isolated town of Byllis.
Nina discovers VHS tapes left by her late father, Justin, and watching them takes the player into the past. The game alternates between Nina’s present and Justin’s experiences before the current lockdown. In the earlier timeline, Byllis is recovering from a previous lockdown, while Justin encounters events and mysteries linked to the town’s hidden history. As Nina continues viewing the tapes, the two timelines reveal why the current lockdown began and how Justin’s story connects to Byllis’s secrets. Progress centers on exploring these linked periods, solving puzzles, and uncovering the truth behind the town’s past.
How Beanrise plays
- 01Two Linked Timelines
- Nina’s present-day investigation connects with Justin’s experiences before the current lockdown.
- 02VHS Time Shifts
- Watching tapes left by Nina’s father moves the game into events from the past.
- 03Town Mysteries
- The investigation follows unexplained events surrounding Byllis and its previous lockdown.
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Beanrise: platforms & release
Is Beanrise worth it?
It is worth it if: players who want first-person mystery games with puzzle-solving. Skip it if: players seeking a combat-focused action game rather than a mystery built around puzzles.
Where can I download Beanrise?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Beanrise's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Beanrise on?
Windows only.
