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Bug Fables Gets an Update for Its 5th Anniversary

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Nov 222024
 

It’s been almost 4 years since I played Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling, and 5 since the game came out.

I found Bug Fables to be an excellent game that satisfied my craving for a classic Paper Mario game while still having an identity of its own. There’s still no sign of a sequel, but I have my fingers crossed.

But even if there’s no sequel, that doesn’t mean there’s no news. For its fifth anniversary, the game got a surprise update!

(I’ll admit, when they teased news coming yesterday, I had hoped for a sequel announcement, but this is still exciting.)

The 5th anniversary v1.2 update adds a fishing mini-game, a new post-game boss fight, a medal that lets allied characters support you, 11 other new medals, new items, a new music track, and some quality-of-life improvements.

It’s wonderful to see Bug Fables being supported even five years after launch, and it increases my hopes that we’ll see more from this universe someday. The additions aren’t enough to make me replay the game just yet, but it sounds like Bug Fables will be an even better experience for new players now.

Bug Fables is available on Steam, Switch, PS4, and Xbox One (all digital-only, although there was also a Limited Run Games physical release for the Switch), so if you’ve been hoping for another game in the style of Paper Mario, this looks like the best time to give Bug Fables a try!

What do you think of the new Bug Fables update?

Bug Fables Fills the Paper Mario Void

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Jan 112021
 

I finished a few fantastic games to start off the year, and the first one I’d like to talk about is Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling.

After first learning about Bug Fables in 2018, I backed its Indiegogo campaign and waited for the game to release. Last year I finally started it and finished it this weekend.

So, did Bug Fables meet my hopes and expectations? Yes. Yes it did.

Bug Fables is very obviously inspired by the first two Paper Mario games. The art style, music, combat, and even the way you pick a stat to increase when you level up all made me smile just because of how much it evoked my fond memories of Paper Mario.

At the same time, it’s not just a Paper Mario clone with different characters. You play as Kabbu, Vi, and Leif, a trio of bug adventurers searching for artifacts in the land of Bugaria. All three are playable in battles, each with their own strengths and abilities. Little features like being able to swap turn order or pass your turn to a different character provide a lot of ways you can approach each battle, and there are also medals you can equip for a variety of effects.

The three of them are fully realized and developed characters, too. It’s not all just funny dialogue and banter; I really grew to like them – and the story even hit me with some unexpectedly heavy moments.

While the story starts out slow, with the trio searching for artifacts to help the Ant Queen find the fabled Everlasting Sapling, I found it to be pretty interesting as time went on. Bug Fables also has a fleshed out world to explore, plus tons of side quests, optional dialogue, and even a card mini-game.

I can’t praise Bug Fables enough. It’s full of charm and fun things to discover, and my only real criticism is that some of the field skills used to help with navigation and puzzles can be a little awkward at times.

It has so much more going for it than just Paper Mario nostalgia, but it also fills the void classic Paper Mario left behind. In fact, Bug Fables made me feel better about Origami King. Okay, Nintendo has decided for whatever reason that RPGs are too hardcore, so Paper Mario will probably never be an RPG again. That’s fine. I have Bug Fables now. A Bug Fables sequel is pretty much confirmed, and I’m more than happy to let this series give me what I’d hoped Paper Mario would become.

Bug Fables is fantastic, and it’s out now for both PC and consoles. If you love Paper Mario, you’ll probably love Bug Fables… and if you just want a fun, charming turn-based RPG, you’ll probably love Bug Fables too. Did you play Bug Fables? Share your thoughts on it in the comments!

Bug Fables is Coming to PS4 and Switch

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May 312019
 

Last year, we discovered Bug Fables, an indie RPG heavily inspired by Paper Mario.

I played the demo and fell in love with how it used Paper Mario as inspiration while still having an identity of its own, and for how the characters’ humor and personalities came through.

(Something Paper Mario has been sorely lacking lately. Yes, yes, I promise to give Color Splash a chance.)

Well, if you were interested in Bug Fables but don’t want to play it on the PC, you’re in luck! Bug Fables will not only be coming to the PC this year, but to the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch as well!

Along with this announcement comes a new trailer.

I backed Bug Fables on Indiegogo to get a PC copy, but Bug Fables is one of those games that looks like it’ll be right at home on the Switch.

There’s been a flurry of game new lately, partly due to BitSummit, and E3 is right around the corner. Here’s hoping for more exciting announcements to come.

Are you interested in Bug Fables?

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