Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling
Lead Vi, Kabbu and Leif through Bugaria, combining their field abilities to solve puzzles and action commands to strengthen turn-based attacks. Their search for the Everlasting Sapling also includes party conversations and optional quests.
- AI score · out of 10
- 8.3 / 10
About this game
The party's search for the Everlasting Sapling takes them across Bugaria in a chapter-based adventure. Use Vi's Beemerang to hit distant switches, Kabbu's horn to clear a path, or Leif's ice blocks as stepping stones. Progress comes from applying the team's different abilities to the environment. Battles are turn-based, but action commands can strengthen attacks and block incoming blows. Turn Relay supports coordination against enemy weaknesses, while cooking turns gathered ingredients into battle items. Alongside story progression and optional quests, the Tattle system lets you hear the party's conversations as they explore.
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For players who want party teamwork to matter in both puzzles and turn-based battles.
The same party supplies field tools and battle actions, which can make exploration and combat feel connected. Action commands add execution to tactical choices, while optional quests and companion conversations may suit players who enjoy spending time with a small travelling group.
Strengths
- Distinct field tools can make solving an obstacle feel like using the party together.
- Action commands and Turn Relay offer both execution and coordination for players who want active involvement in turn-based combat.
Weaknesses
- Players seeking battles handled entirely through menu choices may find the action-command component less suitable.
Who it is for: Players who enjoy party roles, environmental puzzles, active battle inputs and companion dialogue.
Play notes: The adventure includes field navigation and puzzles as well as turn-based battles; its interaction is not confined to battle menus.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Chapter progression gives a main route, with side quests and optional bosses offering detours for players who prefer choosing when to branch away from it. | Reviewed | 8.1 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Combining field abilities with action commands and Turn Relay can appeal to players who want teamwork to mean both choosing a role and carrying out an action. | Reviewed | 8.5 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Exploration conversations can give the journey a sense of travelling with companions, particularly for players who enjoy hearing the party interact. | Reviewed | 8.3 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension On a copy with the cooking update installed, the documented input for accelerating cooking animations can reduce repeated waiting for players who frequently prepare battle items. | Reviewed | 8.0 / 10 | Not provided |
Review sources
- www.nintendo.comSource revision: 1
Core information
- Developer
- Moonsprout Games
- Publisher
- DANGEN
- Release date
- May 28, 2020
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Role-Playing · Primary genre
- Tags
- Solo-friendlyExplorationMain Story 20–50 HoursTurn-based CombatLevel ProgressionStory-drivenFantasyThird PersonLong-term Progression3D Graphics
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Single player
- Perspectives
- Third person
Release editions
- Nintendo SwitchWorldwideMay 28, 2020
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Sources
- www.nintendo.comSource revision: 1
- www.nintendo.com