Platforms
- PCNov 21, 2019NAplayscoreNA0 Critics9.72.45K Players
- PlayStation 4May 28, 2020NAplayscoreNA0 Critics9.7338 Players
- Xbox OneMay 29, 20207.9playscore8.13 Critics8.4480 Players
- Nintendo SwitchMay 28, 20208.1playscore8.312 Critics8.470 Players
19 critic reviews · 3 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- This is a game that matches the style, feel, and humour right down to the even the smallest things that made the Paper Mario games so iconic to begin with. Since there hasn’t been another game in the style of the first two, Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling feels like a proper spiritual successor to The Thousand Year Door. Plus, now that it’s at home on Switch, this is the best time and console for you to give this game a go.
Aaron Price · Jun 25, 2020 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - 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.
Jaime Carrillo · Jun 10, 2020 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - 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.)
Stuart Gipp · Jun 02, 2020 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - 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.
Xander Morningstar · May 28, 2020 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - All of the meticulous detail and care that's gone into the world, characters, and mechanics is on display here. Instead of being just a cardboard cutout copy of its roots, Bug Fables embellishes that established template with its own style and flair while improving things where need be, and as a result, it's one of the best and most honest tributes I've ever played.
Alana Hagues · May 28, 2020 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Thankfully, although the game is nowhere near as charming as the titles starring the Italian plumber, it does succeed at providing players with a cute, funny, and accessible RPG that most certainly resembles its sources of inspiration. Maybe Nintendo will take this game as a wake-up call to remember how good and revered Paper Mario used to be before the duds released for Wii, 3DS and Wii U? Let’s wait and see.
Leo Faria · Jan 07, 2020 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Console versions are anticipated to be released late in the first quarter of 2020, so if that’s your jam, I suggest waiting for the game to be released on the system of your choice. But whatever you do, playing this game is a serious must. Bug Fables is a truly excellent spiritual successor to the original Paper Mario format. It’s made with loving care and is a lot of fun.
James Robinson · Dec 12, 2019 Reviewed on PC - 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.
Drew Hurley · Jun 16, 2020 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Bug Fables: The Eternal Sapling is a charming RPG that continually feels new, and the characters in your party all help to tell an interesting story. New skills and items help to reinvent the mechanics, and the medals also offer new ways to play and shake up the battles. Kabbu, Leif, and Vi’s journey is an epic one, but it’s one you’re going to want to experience. It looks gorgeous, it sounds brilliant, and you’ll never grow tired of its constantly evolving gameplay.
Chris White · Jun 15, 2020 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling is an intriguing and beautiful RPG, paying homage to classic Paper Mario games. Some areas, such as the dialogue, feel rushed, but there's a well thought out storyline and plenty of side quests and mini-games to keep you entertained.
Drea Bunce · Jun 10, 2020 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review
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Community Reviews
- Reviewed on Switch
- Reviewed on XB1
- Rated on PC
About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
Follow Vi, Kabbu, and Leif as they uncover the secrets of the Land of Bugaria! Explore and combine your team's abilities to solve puzzles, defeat powerful enemies and find ancient treasures!
Developer: Moonsprout Games