Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling

released on Nov 21, 2019

Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling 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 flat objects with 3D physics as the player jumps and utilizes the heroes’ unique abilities to solve puzzles and stun enemies while exploring a variety of unique, colorful areas. Battles are turn-based and with timed button inputs that can enhance your abilities.


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For a person who never played any Paper Mario games this is a fantastic game.

I really wish more people had played this game, it's just a delight. I will say that I kind of had to force myself through for the first few hours, felt a bit of a pull for the next few hours and then BAM! Absolutely hooked and couldn't put it down. That early grind might put some people off but I hope you can find the pure enjoyment like I did

(9-year-old's review, typed by his dad)

I don't like RPGs, and I want to squish a bug

Bug Fables is a truly excellent throwback to flatter stylized, action command filled RPG titles of old. The Paper Mario series introduced a creative aesthetic, and engaging mechanics that allowed the games to stand out even after decades. Unfortunately, the series has seemingly abandoned the later in favor of experimenting with gameplay ideas to mixed results. And wile they are good and engaging, they tended to stay in the simple and easy category.

Almost 2 decades after the release of Paper Mario 2, Bug Fables took everything unique and engaging about the first two Paper titles and built upon the foundation they left. Bug Fables makes no effort to hide its inspirations. It wears them proudly and gives fans of them something different yet very familiar. The game has a good difficulty curve which isn't afraid to challenge the player as they progress, along with the option to activate a hard mode. The writing is charming and fun and the characters are all memorable.

Even if you weren't a fan of the early Paper Mario games before, Bug Fables provides a lot of reasons to try it beyond scratching a nostalgic itch.