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Bug fables: The Everlasting Sapling | Review thread
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No problem, I'm glad to help. Even though the artstyle is simple, it's a beauty in portable mode! (all I've had time to try so far)
It's always a pleasure to see 60fps 720p in portable mode.
I picked this up on a whim just because I was just personally interested in it , and it was way better than I expected. I wasn't originally even planning on reviewing it but found myself desperate to write about it once I had finished. It's good! It also has some real bite to it if you play with some of the hard mode options (Medals you can equip). It has some real strategy, a simple but well-told story with lots of neat character moments, numerous interesting side objectives, and a lovely soundtrack that's far better than it has any right to be. It really is the complete package.
It's funny how your review just barely preceded the new wave from the console ports. Did you happen to play a review copy console version, or was it really just total coincidence with the PC version?
Your review was very informative and enjoyable to read BTW. I was already pretty much locked in for a copy but it made me even more sure, along with Arlo's. I forget, in the review did you say you were a fan of Paper Mario? Some of the new reviews are apparently from newcomers to the (meta) series and it's always cool to see them enjoying the formula we have loved for years.
I did not play a review copy, just happened to pick it up on PC last month. And yea I'm pretty much squarely in the "lapsed paper mario fan" demographic, so I'm coming from the same place they devs (seemingly) were, lol.
Thankya!
Yeah! I try to do a few features as 'quick reads'. I miss the days....
...lol, this too
I'm still super early on in the Switch release (like... < 30 minutes) but so far it's good. It feels right and the game looks so good on switch. Would def recommend to anyone looking for a good Paper Mario game that feels similar to the previous.
Ah got it. Haha yeah! "There are dozens of us!" Sometimes it seems like we're a dying breed. 😅 So it's good to know that some indies agree and we can play their work now!
Origami King looks to be another improvement from Color Splash, but I'm still wary that it will truly deliver, so I'm so glad Bug Fables exists to fill the niche. The closest prior was Undertale/Deltarune, which is honestly pretty close, but was kind of it's own thing that didn't satisfy certain things like parties, interesting interactive attacks and a longer story.
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Weird. Wonder why they made some mistakes. I remember it seeming a little off in some way but I honestly can't speak objectively on that at all since I still haven't played the game yet beyond a couple of minutes today before class.
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The ether lol. Just like Undertale, indies don't really get press unless they're good, and when they do turn out good (and find the right critical mass of fans/media attention, in this case console release) they seemingly pop up out of nowhere. I was aware of the game I even when it was doing its Indiegogo but even then I think I forgot about it for a while until the middle of 2019, and in both cases I learned about it just because I'm a classic Paper Mario fan and have been on the lookout for a successor for years lol. You usually don't find these things before release unless you're already looking for them.
So what I'm saying is, it came from lots of sweat and hard work, but it makes sense most people didn't know about it now because indies don't have marketing budgets/departments.
Yup. I wish I could play it soon but still have so much homework as finals approach at my college. It has a really easily accessible Japanese language setting so I I guess I could sort of count it as extra practice... Lol.
With these good reviews I guess I'll just have to give it a shot.
I just wish it wasn't so frikkin' ugly and devoid of pleasant character designs.
I just wish it wasn't so frikkin' ugly and devoid of pleasant character designs.
Also indie games, even great ones, usually don't get much coverage until they hit consoles. You'll rarely see metacritic scores for PC indies.
It's great to see a game get a second life on console and getting more people to play it, but at the same time it always saddens me when nobody talks about it because it was PC only at first
yeah i know conflicting opinion! Anyway glad to see great scores
yeah i know conflicting opinion! Anyway glad to see great scores
I really enjoyed this. Had an issue with saves early on, so repeated the opening numerous times. nearly gave up on the game but glad I contimued.
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Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling | Review | Mental Health Gaming
Bug Fables may be one of the most frustrating, yet rewarding games I have ever played. Its Paper Mario influence is clear but does it stand out?
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Bought this today for Xbox, 249 SEK on Xbox compared to 319 SEK on Switch. Sure, it's not a dealbreaker, but it's still insane to me how these day one prices can differ that much.
Although I'm not complaining, since I prefer achievements over handheld anyway. I initially thought it was a Switch console exclusive.
Although I'm not complaining, since I prefer achievements over handheld anyway. I initially thought it was a Switch console exclusive.
like im still amazed CrossCode isn't being considered a Shovel Knight/Hollow Knight tier classic indie, and i can only blame that on not having hit console yet. such a seriously high quality game still under the radar
It's actually 91 on the switch.
Granted, only 6 reviews. So that skews things. But I think this is worth looking into to scratch that Paper Mario itch if the series new direction isn't doing it for you.
This is a great little game. It really scratches that Paper Mario itch that Nintendo have failed for years. I see what many are saying regarding lack of polish and visual appeal, but for an indie studio it's hard not to praise this. I will definitely see through to the end.
As someone who isn't too happy with the direction of the newer Paper Mario games, I've decided to pick this up. Hope it delivers.
Any word on a physical release in the future? That's mostly the thjng holding me back from a purchase.
I mean, outside of Shovel knight, this has happened to almost every popular indie game.
Back in 2017 Hollow knight was basically an unknown even if it had achieved moderate success. It was only when it arrived on switch that it became a phenomenon. Same thing happened with Celeste and Undertale.
The only indies that have any sort of recognition beforehand are those with a company behind them or a really striking artsyle (Cuphead, Ori).
Same thing will happen with Crosscode. As soon as it hits consoles it will skyrocket in public perception.
CrossCode was unbelievably polished in that early as beta they put out years ago, I can only imagine how much further its grown.
From what I've played (the first chapter) it's so unashamedly Paper Mario that I'm surprised we've not seen a game like it before.
It's also reeeeeeally good.
It's also reeeeeeally good.
Celeste released on PC and consoles on the same date. And Undertale absolutely had a huge following before it hit consoles (except maybe in the Era bubble).
Crosscode deserves more love than PC gamers have given it though.
I think it was the notion that "If I wanted to play Paper Mario, I'd play Paper Mario". That's what I felt at least, so I ignored it at first. But then I realized that didn't make any sense. If a game looks fun and interesting, that should be reason enough to play it.
