The Beanstalk (2018)

Developer: Beanstalk VR Team (BYU)
Publisher: Grant Hansen
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Free To Play
Rating: 3.5 of 5, 23 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 21 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

It feels like stepping into a classic storybook with playful physical interactions like climbing a giant beanstalk and handling objects in room-scale VR.

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What players say

Players describe a very short VR retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk that was originally a student project. While some find the climbing intense and charming for introducing a young person to VR, most agree the visuals look dated and the experience is too brief to offer much to experienced gamers.

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