Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. KeenGamer
    Jun 17, 2020
    86
    Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling, while a direct inspiration from the Paper Mario franchise, definitely has something to offer all on its own. The gameplay may become clunky or tedious at times, but more than makes up for it with its very cute environments to explore or charming characters to interact with. Players that loved Paper Mario and similar styled games will absolutely find something to love about this game.
  2. PlayStation Country
    Jun 10, 2020
    80
    Bug Fables is a great ARPG inspired in no small part by the Paper Mario games. It's really rather good.
  3. PlayStation Universe
    Jun 8, 2020
    80
    Bright, bold and colourful. Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling adds another dimension to turn-based battles and brings platforming, puzzles and heart to a worthwhile adventure. The art-style was not to my taste but it fits the subject matter perfectly. There is a lot of game here for your money, especially if you want to see it all. Now bug off and get tucked into the game.
  5. Digitally Downloaded
    Jun 5, 2020
    70
    One of the issues that people have with some of the more recent Mario RPG titles is that they've become gimmicky and rather shallow as a consequence. Bug Fables is nowhere near as refined as Nintendo's efforts, but they also represent a back-to-basics approach to the mechanics and structure of these games. For many people that will be appealing, and Bug Fables is indeed an appealing effort by a small team. It would be great to see the team come back with something a little more refined with a second outing.

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 28 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 28
  3. Negative: 6 out of 28
  1. AzzaEht
    May 28, 2020
    10
    If you enjoy paper Mario and don't mind an art style that Is super indie then this game is what you're looking for. Characters areIf you enjoy paper Mario and don't mind an art style that Is super indie then this game is what you're looking for. Characters are surprisingly interesting and the combat (while having small numbers) can be pretty in depth. One of my favorite games of the year so far. Would highly recommend, hope you all enjoy it as much as I did.… Full Review »
  2. dorohedorofan90
    Jul 16, 2023
    9
    El Paper Mario 3 que muchos llevaban esperando años. Se puede jugar en modo casual o difícil, pudiendo adaptarlo la curva dificultad para todoEl Paper Mario 3 que muchos llevaban esperando años. Se puede jugar en modo casual o difícil, pudiendo adaptarlo la curva dificultad para todo tipo de jugadores. La banda sonora tiene auténticos temazos, y siempre estarás ocupado o absorbido por misiones secundarias que se entrelazan con la trama principal, además de que algunas me resultan más interesantes que la principal, es imposible no querer a los protas. El juego me calo rápido y me tuvo enganchado unas 72 horas y aun así se me hizo ameno. Eso si, hay muchísimo backtracking tedioso, pero nunca me importo gracias a las zonas interconectadas por túneles que acortan las rutas y las hacen más accesibles, para llegar a zonas ya exploradas anteriormente. El sistema de combate te puede recordar a juegos como Legend of Dragoon o Shadow Hearts: Covenant, donde apremia la sincronización y el tempo a la hora de ejecutar ciertos combos. Haciendo la secuencia correcta de botones, sin ser un simple QTE. Algunos consideran que mejora muchos de los aspectos jugables en las mecánicas de los "paper mario" originales, independientemente de eso, si adoras esa saga este es tu juego. Un rpg clásico de la vieja escuela.… Full Review »
  3. OldMcBrother
    Jan 22, 2022
    10
    Very easy perfect score. This is an almost perfect game imo. Story's great, the characters are great, the music is fantastic, the gameplay isVery easy perfect score. This is an almost perfect game imo. Story's great, the characters are great, the music is fantastic, the gameplay is very fun, and an awesome final boss. There's honestly not much I dislike about this game. I love it to pieces.… Full Review »
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