Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling

 PC
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 56 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 56
  3. Negative: 11 out of 56

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. SeventhParrot
    Jan 31, 2022
    5
    As a huge Paper Mario fan (especially the original trilogy), I can say this game is good but it's not great. I honestly think it is a bit over-hyped. That being said, let me talk about its positives. I really like the new take on the battle system, it introduces some fresh new concepts like Turn Relay that are very balanced. I also like the dialogue throughout the game and the characterAs a huge Paper Mario fan (especially the original trilogy), I can say this game is good but it's not great. I honestly think it is a bit over-hyped. That being said, let me talk about its positives. I really like the new take on the battle system, it introduces some fresh new concepts like Turn Relay that are very balanced. I also like the dialogue throughout the game and the character development a lot. The game is also quite difficult especially with the Hard Mode badge equipped which is a big plus in my eyes as the Paper Mario games can be too easy at times. Unfortunately, this is where the positives end. The game's graphics are very lackluster especially for a 2019 game. I get that they are going for the Paper Mario aesthetic but the game came out 15 years after Paper Mario: TTYD and has clearly worse graphics. Some of the chapters I find to be quite boring as well but the others stand out. Chapter 1,2,4, and 5 were all kind of boring to me. They had stale areas that felt kinda repetitive and had no visually appealing things that made them stand out at all. Chapter 4 is the biggest victim of this. The other chapters were interesting and memorable though but when over half of the chapters are boring then you know it isn't the best game out there. All that being said, I would suggest you to buy it if you really love the original Paper Mario game. I felt it's the most similar to that one but don't expect it to be better than that and DEFINITELY don't expect it to be better than Paper Mario: TTYD.… Expand

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. RPG Site
    May 18, 2020
    90
    Despite not expecting it at all going in, Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling might just be my favorite game that I've played so far this year. It's the proper template for a love-letter done right -- to not simply staple oneself to the blueprint of their inspiration and meekly play parakeet, but to establish a cohesive identity beyond that. So many parts of Bug Fables felt so wholly inspired and creative that calling it a clone of anything else feels like a disservice. I wouldn't just suggest Paper Mario fans give Bug Fables a shot (though they absolutely should), but any fans of RPGs, period.
    Read full review
  2. DarkStation
    Dec 13, 2019
    90
    Bug Fables is a truly excellent spiritual successor to the original Paper Mario format. It’s made with loving care and is a lot of fun, and I cannot recommend it enough to those who want to re-live the first two Paper Mario games, or just anyone who wants to play a cute RPG with a lot of heart.
    Read full review
  3. TheGamer
    Dec 12, 2019
    80
    Nintendo hasn't made a true Paper Mario game since 2004's Thousand Year Door, and if you've always wished for another game like those first two in the series then you should probably check this out. It doesn't revolutionize the RPG formula, but Bug Fables shows that you don't need an Italian plumber to have fun playing with paper.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »