![]() ![]() ![]() Here, I’m more worried about things like praying mantises, parasitic wasps, dung beetles, moths, and all manner of ants. ![]() I’ve killed plenty of zombies, grunts, and humans in my years gaming. ![]() This fact alone affords Bug Fables room to experiment with characters the likes of which we don’t typically see in games that often. Part of it is the basic premise: You play as a group of bugs living in a larger insect world, much like you do in the equally excellent Hollow Knight. Rather than simply recreating an experience you’ve already had, Bug Fables takes the original Paper Mario formula and expands upon it in ways big and small, ultimately creating a delightfully unique experience. It would be a mistake to call Bug Fables a mere imitation, however. Some ideas are similar, too: I’m currently playing through a desert section that is obviously lifted from the Nintendo 64 game’s memorable Oasis portion. The combat is also a turn-based affair where good timing can help you hit or defend a little harder. It looks better in motion than it does in screenshots, trust me. The Paper Mario influence is obvious from the get-go, thanks to an art style that makes everything look like a two-dimensional cardboard cutout. Fortunately, there is something out there that picks up the torch, and it’s on Nintendo Switch to boot.īug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling is a highly-rated adventure RPG that has been out on PC for a while, and was more recently released on consoles. Where Origami King makes combat more into an action-oriented puzzle, old-school Paper Mario games were deeper role-playing games with light action elements. Paper Mario: The Origami King is a pretty good game in its own right, but let’s be real: It’s been years since we’ve had a game that captures the magic of the first two titles in the Paper Mario series. ![]()
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