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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. Rest assured, that even if Origami King turns out to be a dud, 2020 will see at least one great game with Paper Mario mechanics…even if it doesn’t bear its name.

Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling is the Paper Mario we’ve been waiting for for over fifteen years. It’s aesthetically pleasing to look at, the main characters have an amusing dynamic, and it has a fun turn-based battle system with real time elements and strategy. I urge not only Paper Mario fans to give it the chance it deserves, but anyone that has ever picked up an RPG.

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. Bug Fables does not pull its punches, especially in it’s hard mode, but it gives such bountiful rewards, that I am simply left having to return the favor.

Bug Fables sabe lo que puede ofrecer desde la humildad y, aunque en algunos aspectos las comparaciones no juegan a su favor, es un título divertido de inicio a fin.

Bug Fables: El Retoño Eterno es un RPG activo en el que, además de encontrarnos con un sistema de combate totalmente divertido, también encontramos una historia interesante llena de personajes memorables y con marcadas personalidades que hacen que este título destaque por encima de otros.

It's been a while since I've been so pleasantly surprised with a game. Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling takes inspiration from one of Nintendo's most popular RPG series, but it doesn't rely on the tropes and humour that made those games so beloved. 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.

If you love classic Paper Mario games, Bug Fables is an absolute must-have. It eases you in with everything you know and love from the Nintendo RPGs, then consistently impresses with new tweaks and innovations. It may lack the built-in charm of the Mario brand, but I fell in love with the characters and story just the same. I can confidently say it has earned a spot alongside the games that inspired its creation.

Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling is a game that may look like other RPGs you’ve played, but it offers an entirely unique and memorable experience. The game’s quirky cast of characters fuels this adventure for more than 50 hours, while the narrative makes it easy to stay engaged and want to see this story through until the end. Now that it’s on consoles, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t be playing it.

Che avventura graziosa e leggera è Bug Fables The Everlasting Sapling! Ci siamo ritrovati a ridere di gusto dinanzi alle battute dei protagonisti, ad affezionarci ai loro modi di fare e a goderci ogni minuto speso ad esplorare fuori dal sentiero battuto. I ragazzi di Moonsprout Games hanno preso la formula alla base dei primi Paper Mario e l’hanno fatta propria, aggiungendoci abbondanti dosi di umorismo, una marea di missioni secondarie e collezionabili ed una colonna sonora incantevole, che non ci stancheremmo mai di ascoltare. Ci sono margini di miglioramento, soprattutto nelle sezioni platform e nel posizionamento dei punti di salvataggio, ma queste sono piccole macchie di colore su una tela altrimenti di rara bellezza. Chi l’avrebbe mai detto che un viaggi in compagnia di un’ape, uno scarabeo ed una falena sarebbe potuto essere così piacevole.

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.

A bit of a triumph, Bug Fables is a superbly polished independent tribute to the first two Paper Mario games – but that's not to say it doesn't have its own, strong identity. The sheer familiarity is a little bit wearying at times – seriously, it's like it's been traced over in places – but Paper Mario with the serial numbers filed off is still a very good time. 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.)

Not that you have to have to have played a Paper Mario game to appreciate it though, as Bug Fables is one of the best role-players of the year so far and proof that even when you’re copying someone else’s style of game there’s plenty of scope to create something unique and original of your own.

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.

Qual é o problema então? É uma questão pertinente, é possível não se gostar de um jogo mesmo reconhecendo o seu valor; é possível adorar um jogo mesmo reconhecendo a sua falta de qualidade. Neste caso, Bug Fables é um jogo fenomenal, repleto de conteúdo, com personagens e enredo bem estruturados, e um combate viciante. No fundo, o jogo é uma carta de amor a uma série que não dá o que os fãs pedem.