Bird & Beans

 DS
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic 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. Nintendo Life
    80
    It's pure, mindless fun.
  3. 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.
  5. 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.
  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. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    70
    A great way to pass a bus journey. [June 2009, p.88]
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  8. 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.

Awards & Rankings

56
#56 Best DS Game of 2009
61
#61 Most Discussed DS Game of 2009
35
#35 Most Shared DS Game of 2009

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. 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.… Full Review »
  2. Final_Red89
    Nov 18, 2021
    9
    To cost 2 $, they are 2 mini games very good to pass the time, becoming addictive and challenging
  3. crea_
    Dec 6, 2014
    3
    This game is just too simple to be fun for more that some hours. There is no stategy to be developed, you will hit the skill ceivling almostThis game is just too simple to be fun for more that some hours. There is no stategy to be developed, you will hit the skill ceivling almost instantly. The rest is based on luck. It's not worth even the 2$/€… Full Review »
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