Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling

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  • Summary: Bug Fables is an adventure RPG following three heroes, Vi, Kabbu, and Leif, as they embark on an epic quest in Bugaria in search of treasure and immortality! The game combines colorful platforming with the heroes' unique abilities as they explore a wide variety of areas in the kingdom.Bug Fables is an adventure RPG following three heroes, Vi, Kabbu, and Leif, as they embark on an epic quest in Bugaria in search of treasure and immortality! The game combines colorful platforming with the heroes' unique abilities as they explore a wide variety of areas in the kingdom. Battles are turn-based and make use of action commands that can enhance attacks.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Pure Nintendo
    Jun 11, 2020
    100
    So maybe Nintendo will never make a truly great Paper Mario ever again. Lucky for us, Moonsprout Games may have cracked the chemistry of what many fans actually want from the series in Bug Fables. If you’re still mad about Sticker Star, or you’re still reeling about Color Splash, do yourself a favor and nab this masterpiece as soon as possible, and see what all the buzz is about. Rest assured, that even if Origami King turns out to be a dud, 2020 will see at least one great game with Paper Mario mechanics…even if it doesn’t bear its name.
  2. GamingTrend
    May 28, 2020
    100
    Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling is the Paper Mario we’ve been waiting for for over fifteen years. It’s aesthetically pleasing to look at, the main characters have an amusing dynamic, and it has a fun turn-based battle system with real time elements and strategy. I urge not only Paper Mario fans to give it the chance it deserves, but anyone that has ever picked up an RPG.
  3. NintendoWorldReport
    May 28, 2020
    95
    At the end of the day, Bug Fables is wearing its inspirations proudly on it’s sleeve, and still adding on its own experiences that are both meaningful and fun for players. I had a blast with this game, and I highly recommend it to all kinds of players, whether they be looking to dive into a fun story with lovable characters, trying a more tangible, interactive combat-focused game, or just attempting a challenge. Bug Fables does not pull its punches, especially in it’s hard mode, but it gives such bountiful rewards, that I am simply left having to return the favor.
  4. SpazioGames
    Jun 18, 2020
    84
    Bug Fables is much more than a loving tribute to the first two episodes of the Paper Mario franchise: it is a beautifully crafted rpg adventure that any Switch owner should not miss.
  5. Cubed3
    Jun 16, 2020
    80
    Everyone that is excited over the prospect of the upcoming Paper Mario: The Origami King needs to pick this up. While Sticker Star and Colour Splash took the series in quite unwelcomed directions, this fully embraces the original. The combat system keeps things constantly engaging, the world is inviting, and the trio of main characters utterly charming. This is a world that deserves to be further explored and returned to, and it will hopefully see future instalments. The Origami King has some genuine competition here.
  6. Nintendo Life
    Jun 2, 2020
    80
    A bit of a triumph, Bug Fables is a superbly polished independent tribute to the first two Paper Mario games – but that's not to say it doesn't have its own, strong identity. The sheer familiarity is a little bit wearying at times – seriously, it's like it's been traced over in places – but Paper Mario with the serial numbers filed off is still a very good time. There's plenty to see and do, a rather compulsive card game to play and hidden secrets all over the place. Add all this silky-smooth performance, a splendid soundtrack and turn-based combat that's never less than engaging and you've got a surefire winner here. Maybe now people will quit "bugging" Nintendo for a throwback Paper Mario. Pun intended. (Sorry.)
  7. FNintendo
    Jun 9, 2020
    70
    Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling was made as a tribute to the Paper Mario series and in an attempt to recapture the spirit of the first game of the series. While Bug Fables does not succeed in this purpose, it does deliver a good game, with an addictive combat, well structured plot (and a lot of dialogues), as well as game world that's a marvel to look at. So while the more spiritual goal to pay tribute to Nintendo's series went off the mark, the secondary objectives to make a good game are undoubtedly successful.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 63
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 63
  3. Negative: 5 out of 63
  1. StageBuild
    May 28, 2020
    10
    Ok so one of my favourite game is Paper Mario TTYD and you know what Bug Fables is even better. Get this and You wont be disapointed I dontOk so one of my favourite game is Paper Mario TTYD and you know what Bug Fables is even better. Get this and You wont be disapointed I dont even know why are you checking reviews for serious. Get this game already… Expand
  2. Z3ROV
    May 8, 2021
    10
    Le doy un diez ya que aparte de ser mi segundo videojuego favorito solo está hecho por tres personas, el juego merece un gran apoyo ya que esLe doy un diez ya que aparte de ser mi segundo videojuego favorito solo está hecho por tres personas, el juego merece un gran apoyo ya que es un juegazo y no es muy conocido en la comunidad hispana.
    Tiene unos gráficos buenos, no son increíbles pero eso es lo que menos me importa a mí, la música es espectacular, de la mejor que he escuchado en un videojuego con la de Super Mario Galaxy 2, la historia es muy buena, la dificultad es asequible pero puedes ponerte más dificultad si eso deseas, la duración es de más de 40 horas y si haces todas las sidequests son más de 80 horas, hablando de ellas, son muy entretenidas y hay algunas con jefes muy desafiantes como Madame Scarlet, el juego es lo que los fans de Papel Mario piden, yo amo los 3 últimos Paper Mario pero admito que no son ni de lejos lo que la comunidad queria, si no habéis jugado este juego hacedlo ya, esta es m    … Expand
  4. Joerpg84
    May 30, 2020
    10
    This is the best Paper Mario game since TTYD. It truely is the spiritual successor and puts all the other Paper Mario games to shame. IThis is the best Paper Mario game since TTYD. It truely is the spiritual successor and puts all the other Paper Mario games to shame. I wouldn’t be surprised if this may end up better than origami king based on the battle system alone.… Expand
  5. WhoDaDev
    Aug 6, 2021
    10
    The best recent Paper Mario game, honestly I'm kinda worried Nintendo might send them a cease and desist this is so close to the originalThe best recent Paper Mario game, honestly I'm kinda worried Nintendo might send them a cease and desist this is so close to the original Paper Mario games.… Expand
  6. CiphirSol
    Jun 2, 2020
    9
    Hey it's about time we got something like this out of a developer other than Nintendo. Cool premise, multi-platform and superficially remindsHey it's about time we got something like this out of a developer other than Nintendo. Cool premise, multi-platform and superficially reminds me of Hollow Knight. Sold.… Expand
  7. TheLinkgirl
    May 17, 2022
    9
    Bug Fables is a game that takes a simple concept, playing as bugs, and perfectly demonstrates how well one can execute such an idea. The giantBug Fables is a game that takes a simple concept, playing as bugs, and perfectly demonstrates how well one can execute such an idea. The giant world feels brilliant, taking place entirely in a garden, while you're so small that sand pits become sprawling deserts. Combat feels brilliant, as the characters compliment each other perfectly, with strengths and weaknesses for every situation. The characters are also a joy to witness in the story and world, and make every moment of this game feel great from the writing alone. It's difficult to properly sum up a game that you love, but for me Bug Fables is a near perfect execution of what Paper Mario attempted to do.… Expand
  8. Lenny_
    Jul 12, 2023
    0
    i wrote a whole comprehensive review before meta critic just deleted it for no reason, and i'm not wasting my time writing that again, soi wrote a whole comprehensive review before meta critic just deleted it for no reason, and i'm not wasting my time writing that again, so instead i'll just say...

    The art is ugly, the writing and story telling is bad, the combat is lacking, and the game is overall just overrated nostalgia bait.    … Expand

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