Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 133 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 110 out of 133
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 133
  3. Negative: 17 out of 133

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  1. arh3399
    Aug 8, 2020
    7
    I liked this game but I feel its started very slow. The first 10 hrs were a slog to get through but then it picked up and was pretty fun. Wasn't to difficult even with the challenge badge they give you that makes the bosses harder. With all the quest you can really put a lot of time into this game if you want to. I don't love the quick time event battle system, but its solid.
  2. greenbur
    May 29, 2020
    7
    I really enjoy this game but having specific save points is very annoying because that means you can't stop whenever you won't, you either have to lose your progress or keep going until you can save. Another small issue is you can't see enemy health which messes with tactics for the game. The last thing is there is part of the game where you are throwing things and you have to be preciseI really enjoy this game but having specific save points is very annoying because that means you can't stop whenever you won't, you either have to lose your progress or keep going until you can save. Another small issue is you can't see enemy health which messes with tactics for the game. The last thing is there is part of the game where you are throwing things and you have to be precise and it's hard to do that with the way the game moves the characters. You don't have complete control over how they're facing which makes being precise hard.… Expand
  3. ResetButton
    Jun 5, 2022
    7
    Bug Fables is pleasant all around, but it really loses steam. The chapters all go on a little too long and things become tedious. I frequently found myself thinking, “oh no, not again” when activities/tasks would arise. I enjoyed the game, but the tediousness really brought the overall experience down.
  4. ophone
    Aug 1, 2022
    7
    A cute game with likeable characters.
    But it suffers of a few badly implemented mechanics I thought wouldn't exist anymore nowadays.
    Three examples: - The approximative controls when interacting with the environment, especially when using the bee's weapon. - The problem you can't buy items in bulk. You have to restart the buying process for every single unit of an item. - The missing    A cute game with likeable characters.
    But it suffers of a few badly implemented mechanics I thought wouldn't exist anymore nowadays.
    Three examples:
    - The approximative controls when interacting with the environment, especially when using the bee's weapon.
    - The problem you can't buy items in bulk. You have to restart the buying process for every single unit of an item.
    - The missing of a combat restart option. When you're in a combat and you see in advance you'll lose it, you whether have to restart the whole game to get back to the last save spot or wait until every member of the team died.

    Although it's got those technical anachronisms it's still a nice game to play.    … Expand
  5. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    7
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!!!!!!!!! bug fables

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#11 Best Switch Game of 2020
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#22 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2020

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Aug 29, 2020
    85
    Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling shattered my skepticism through its amazing main characters, quirky NPCs, challenging battles and interesting locales, and I sincerely hope more players will give it a shot. [Issue #47 – July/August 2020, p. 26]
  2. 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.
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  3. 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.
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