The Paper Mario You've Been Waiting For | Bug Fables Review (SWITCH)
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- Yeah I'm not even joking though it's like Paper Mario but sometimes even better than Paper Mario and I can't even believe it
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The Bug Fables franchise really went downhill when it started making you collect Stickers of bugs to put on Cards you used in battle
Christopher Moon and when you started coloring bugs
@@ReyzTV The folding bugs gimmick they're doing now is interesting, though. Hopefully it pulls itself out of the ground.
*Sicker Star Flashbacks*
Bug fables was initially weird before the stickers, as they decided to make a game with the heaviest lore in the franchise, but it was a platformer. I think that game was like Super Bug Fables or something like that
69th like.
Nice
Nintendo: *announces Origami King*
Arlo immediately after: "Bug fables is the Paper Mario you've been waiting for."
Bug Fables seems much more traditional.
Also Nintendo: *hides if Origami King is good or not by hiding if partners/a good battle system are back less than 2 months from launch*
@North Polar Nintendo did a much better job of hiding Origami King than the DNC has been hiding Joe Biden, and that's saying something.
@@xX1Mankrik3Xx Don't bring politics into a video about paper bug charterers
NintendoSEGAreviewer ya I noticed they loved to show the visuals and story but 100% left out the combat which worries me heavily. We saw maybe like a second of it
As owner of the bug fables wiki, thank you Arlo for this review the console release has already quintupled the amount of traffic on the wiki. Everyone in the discord (including the devs) are thrilled to see this level of attention given to the game. Thanks again!
Cool!
That’s good to hear! I decided that I want to enjoy the game to the fullest so I’ve ultimately decided to avoid looking things up, but it’s good to know that a bunch of other people are really getting into it.
Garrett, do you have a link to that discord? I'd love tell the devs how much I loved the game personally, I just really loved it.
THIS GAME IS SO FUCKING GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD. The fucking card mini-game combined with the spy system is the most brilliant thing ive ever seen, damn.
Mind sharing the link to the wiki?
Nintendo: People don't want Paper Mario, F-Zero, or Eartbound.
Indie designers: It's free real estate.
*indie
is there something similar to f-zero on switch?
@@familygamingofficiel9849 good freaking question if so I want it I love F-zero GX if that at least gets remastered or ported to the Nintendo switch I'll be happy for awhile
@@familygamingofficiel9849 I know Fast RMX was a launch title that was pretty similar, but from what I know, it doesn't quite capture the same feel, or have the same level of charm.
Metroid as well
This is the kind of game where Arlo looks like he could be a boss battle.
This made me laugh harder than it should have
@@thenailsageofgeo4975 youre profile reminds me of a boss
...dlc?
Lamih Adam Shareef his profile pic actually is a boss. It’s from Hollow Knight.
A dlc with Arlo as the final boss
Literally the devs of bug fables went " I'll do it myself" when seeing how paper Mario hasn't returned back to form since the thousand year door.
A lot of indies do that, actually. Shovel Knight, Bloodstained, even Hollow Knight to some extent.
The problem with Paper Mario was that, as soon as they decided on making a 3DS game, they needed something to set that series apart from the M&L RPGs. Up until then, the series had no overlap because one was exclusively portable and the other exclusively for home consoles, but once Paper Mario started encroaching into M&L territory, they suddenly needed to change the formula. So they went with the obvious route, which is to cash in fully on the whole "paper" gimmick. Especially with the success of Kirby's Epic Yarn (which is also what led to Yoshi's Woolly World and Crafted World). And gimmicks are fun at first but eventually they'll start bringing down the gameplay quality.
Think about it: Paper Mario 64 and TTYD have very few references to the world being made of paper. The characters looked like paper because it was meant to evoke a "storybook" aesthetic. Say what you will about Super Paper Mario, but even that game doesn't remind you that it's meant to be "paper" every 5 seconds. As a matter of fact, there's certain aesthetics and mechanics that actively go AGAINST the world being made of paper. It was a mario RPG world first, and a paper world second. Come Sticker Star and Color Splash and Paper became the central focus of the world, plot, characters and combat.
And that's really the crux of the issue: Paper Mario has become too much about Paper and too little about Mario.
@@danielmartinez3994 Add Wargroove to that, too. I miss Advance Wars.
@@danielmartinez3994 Well Igarashi himself worked on Bloodstained so that's different lol
Super Papar Mario is the last classic Paper Mario, even if it is different it still has the Paper Mario feel
Bug Fables does what Nintendon't
@@Jacob-rf7ci i don't think Jupiter is the salty one here
@@Jacob-rf7ci ironic
captain oliver Jupiter was just joking. Even if he/she was serious, you’re just accusing him/her of an opinion.
@@Jacob-rf7ci No, it was ironic. Jupiter wasn't being salty but you were.
You're the only one here who'll never know the difference.
captain oliver idk you seem kinda salty considering you’re getting annoyed at an obvious joke.
Fun fact: I watched the first 3 minutes of this video, stopped and decided to buy the game. Five days later, I’ve beat the final boss and never felt more completed with this game. It’s an amazing and fun experience that always kept me in the game. Now I come back to this video to hopefully tell more people to play this game and to finish this video
Thank you Arlo for recommending this game to me
It seems great, I'm on the edge of buying tbh
WHAT WAS YOUR CHARM BUILD FOR THE FINAL BOSS BRO
@@tendo3541 mine was 2 TP Cores, an HP Core for Kabbu and Leif, Empower, Antlion Jaw and pretty much 15 queen's dinners lol
FIVE. DAYS!?!!
You had me at "The Paper Mario"
Hi Alex.
You had me at "You had me at 'The'"
RelaxAlax Wassup, Relaxed the Alaxed!
Flirt Alert
Oh hey RelaxAlax was just watching that one video with that thumbnail that predicted like all of Smash Ultimate
Theory: This is in paper marios front lawn
Lol that would be funny and sad imagine paper Mario mows his lawn every bug would be running like hell
@@MadSociety-uy6zg Yeah, and bugs would call it like *Ancient Automoton, Lawnmower*
My theory is that this world takes place in a post apocalyptic world where the bugs have mutated into intelligent life forms. And that’s why the Roaches were a
ancient advanced civilization because Roaches can withstand radiation
“But that’s just a theory, a GAME THEORY”
@@rimfire8217 that's kinda straight up confirmed though
Arlo, because of this review I went and purchased the game on the switch immediately. I then spent the next day waiting anxiously like a child waits for Christmas for it to finally be available to play.
As soon as it was ready I played the ever-loving heck out of it and I loved every single moment and I spent pretty much 30 hours over a total of 2 days just so I could beat the main campaign and as many optional quests as I could and then defeat the after end game boss.
It was 100% worth the $25, and I've already started up the game again with the hardmode metal on permanently. typically after I beat a game I don't play it again because I get bored but this game is so good
Thank you so much for this review Arlo ♥️
Congratulations you have spent money on something that brings you joy
@Pen Bashiro, MD Nah, let people play the game at their own pace. Even the devs say you should play this game at your own rythm. That's the idea about having the option to play it without the hard mode medal equiped.
Damn
Same, but it took me 50 hours. I really take my time, I guess.
@@miserirken i’m the opposite i usually just bing play the fuck out of my games to beat the main story as i beat the bowsers inside story remake in just 3 Days
Gamexplain: Is Bug Fables the Paper Mario game fans have been waiting for?
Arlo: Bug Fables is the Paper Mario game fans have been waiting for and it's not even a question.
@Black-Handed_Ice_ Gwiazda If that's the case, it's the other way around.
Arlo posted his video one day earlier than GameXplain (they posted theirs on the 28th.)
Fug bables
Im more hype for a Bug Fables sequel than anything Paper Mario now.
I think everybody calling this the paper Mario we've been wanting is just keeping it in paper Mario's shadow
@@cool-dx3df I mean, this is a game built as a spiritual successor to Paper Mario's first two games. It's never going to escape being in Paper Mario's shadow, so it's best to be compared to it favorably rather than not.
If I were the developer of Bug Fables, I’d be thrilled to have Arlo review it. I bet sales are gonna go way up. Congrats to them for that!
It feels like just yesterday, when I played the demo and offered critiscism. I'm so glad it all turned out great :D
i didnt know anything about this. granted, i didnt search up "indie paper mario clone". i just complained that nintendo doesnt give us more og style paper marios. so i guess its my bad, assuming that only nintendo could give me that.
I just saw this video and am about to go impulse buy tonight. Also not sure why I waited this long but got me to sub to arlo. Have loved every one of his vids that come up.
I’m definitely buying it now so I’d say your theory is spot on! XD
Ya before video I didn’t know this game existed now I’m considering getting it
Arlo my friend, you may have just sold me on a game that wasn't even on my radar. 😁
You won’t regret it. It’s an absolutely amazing game.
Same xD the only thing I'm mad about is that I have to wait for it till tomorrow 😂
It's 10/10 on steam, so yeah, I'm definitely getting it too
@@KevinAccetta I was looking on Steam, and it was saying a whopping ONE HUNDRED PERCENT of the recent reviews were positive. And 98% all time (of like 750 total). It's mad
I can’t wait to play it tomorrow
The devs are gonna be like "Holy crap what happe- Ah. Arlo happened."
The devs know arlo happened. Hee got a review copy from them apparently
They deserve allllll the success they're gonna get :)
Ovadya I felt the same about Hollow Knight! Something about indie developers and bugs, man.
@@azninaz Same with Cuphead.
I hope it will be enough to see a squel with even more partners. Like a cool mantis and a termit with a gun. Would love these.
How did you go this entire review without talking about the absolute banger of a soundtrack?!
If its the music in the background it's good. I bought 2 copies of this game. One for my home / original switch and one copy for on to go with no wifi on my switch lite.
That is indeed Bug Fables music in the background, and it's actually the more tame pieces.
Bug Fables has different battle music for each chapter boss and they're all amazing.
I'm really glad I played this game; it's wonderful all around, but its music is especially good.
"Team, it's getting serious!" is easily one of the best battle themes I have ever heard in a game.
shoutouts to the other one
The wasp theme has like 6 different time signatures and has absolutely no business going as hard as it does
When I woke up this morning I wasn't expecting to purchase something called "Bug Fables" but here we are
Yep, same here^^ never heard of the game before this vid, but now I want it so bad that I'm kinda mad that I have to wait till tomorrow 😂
Same but i have to wait till tomorrow to play it
Me too
DEFINITELY going to play this next after I finish Persona 5!!
@@dinar8749 wait, what part are you on?
Best of all, no aspects or mentions about being flat or made out of paper, just a story book world that doesn't need to be self aware to be charming like hmmmm I don't know, Paper Mario pre Sticker Star.
Pre spm*****
Idk thousand year door did fold up Mario as a travelling gimmick. Like the paper airplaine.
Jero-Z True, but the dialogue didn’t always mention paper
@@criticalhard nah, SPM is very charming
@@CrashCubeZeroOne for me it's a weird middle ground between the first two games and the most recent two
Crazy watching this game grow from tiny indie rpg to a massive hit. I remember two years ago when the devs were interviewed on the Let Me Tell You About podcast and it seemed like just a passion project that would be considered a hidden gem 10 years down the line. Nothing can contain my excitement for how far this game has gone
@Caio Coelho You must be a riot at parties.
@Caio Coelho The only numbers you know is from Steam, if you think a PM spiritual successor didn't do well on Switch then that's your damage.
@Caio Coelho So even if it hit 990,000, that still wouldn't be impressive? This game did well and I bet it'll continue to do better. It's the Hollow Knight of RPGs.
@@kirin1230 especially because there is a lot of bugs
This review almost made me cry. It’s finally here. Spiritual successor to my favorite game of all time
Bug Fable Devs: "Fine I'll make my own Paper Mario game, with Partners and RPG mechanics!
In fact, forget Mario!"
i wish more talented people would do that after seeing a lot/too much amazing of fanart and projects with a distinct enough take, they're knee capping themselves with their fandom and leaving their inspirations unchallenged so they can ride the brand to sell a fashion line.
@@bobvella7228 There's a few indie developers out there trying to make their favorite game series come back again, but I think a lot of them are worried of having another "Enchanted portals"/"this game is literally JUST a ripoff of another game with no identity of its own" situation.
But then again, is that really a bad thing in situations like these?
Havent even heard about this game until now. Has my interest though
I have a playthrough of it on my channel if you want a closer look at it before buying =P
@@jaredarmstrong992 I'll be real, man. I'm also someone that usually waits to get things on sale, but if you like Paper Mario this is 100% worth the splurge to get at full price.
Skyelre Minecraft Thats a pretty shameless plug
Play it!!
@@jaredarmstrong992 I've seen it go on sale for like 20$, but it's worth double that. You can easily sink 50 hours into it if you wanna do everything. It's not just a good Paper Mario, it's a good RPG
The fact that this game started out on /v/ as a tiny project and is now released is crazy to me. Its not gonna explode in popularity like Katawa Shoujo but it deserves sales.
Hopefully it does explode into popularity, it deserves the love. Paper Mario has lots of fans, and there are tons of arthropod enthusiasts out there.
Yes at first it started as a comic. 😁
@@Glory2Snowstar the problem is that the Paper Mario fan are really "picky". If the name is not Paper Mario then for them it's not a good Paper Mario game. I say this as a huge fan of TTYD.
@yvwe 888 Then the "clone" made by 4 persons with a low budget is better than any Paper Mario game since Sticke Star. Really weird ?
@yvwe 888 Ironically, here you are saying BF's a Paper Mario "clone" - probably because you've played neither.
Seriously, there are _so god damn many_ different elements to Bug Fables' gameplay that were either a) original, or b) clearly inspired by/borrowed from JRPG's and JRPG franchises OTHER than Paper Mario - Mario and Luigi, Earthbound, and Final Fantasy just off the top of my head - that anyone who doesn't notice that there's _something more_ to the formula has got to be suffering from a severe case of brain worm. They aren't just subtle differences, either. The _base formula_ is recognizably there and intact, as Arlo pointed out, but if that's really enough to qualify you for the "clone" label, then by that very same logic you could say that TTYD is a "clone" of PM64. Kind of a useless label then, isn't it?
But hey, I guess some people just don't bother reading past the headlines...
This video pushed me over the edge, and I decided to get Bug Fables, and...
It's amazing. I got ttyd when I was a child, and I have been waiting for a game that made me feel the same way. This game scratches that itch with a chainsaw. It's a charming game with a great soundtrack and a fantastic story that leaves you wanting more. I love it.
Agreed! Absolutley on the wanting more part!
"scratches that itch with a chainsaw"
Mimikyu's disguise was broken
"scratches that itch with a chainsaw"
I mean there’s also paper Mario 64 and Mario rpg on the snes
i agree i felt the same way when i got capten toads treasure tracker for the wii u as super mario 3d world couldn’t fill the void that the older classic 3d mario games could and treasure tracker filled the void on just level 2 that’s nuts when i played 3d world and land and they Never filled the void and still don’t today but treasure tracker still fills it it’s amazing and bug fables does the same thing with the classic paper mario games that the newer games couldn’t fill
I'm really glad he reviewed this game, because despite it being SUPER ambitious, its been out for a year and it seems like nobody has even heard of it! I was a little worried it might not sell well enough for the devs to make another one. With this video Arlo will probably single-handedly kick this game's sales into gear.
"It's been out for a year and it seems like nobody has even heard of it!
It's only been out on PC for six months, and it didn't release for consoles until today. What are you talking about?
@@voidsabre_ To be fair, [Current Situation] has messed with a lot of people's sense of time.
I see a good number of threads about Bug Fables on /v/, but other than that, it's pretty obscure.
@@voidsabre_ "Its only been out for 6 months", dude its been out for exactly 6 months and 8 days, what are you talking about?
@@hellsongfurry123 wait, are you correcting him for being wrong about the six days when you missed the mark by an additional six friggin months?
H E F I N A L L Y I S R E V I E W I N G B U G F A B L E S ! ! !
Yaaas!!
Finally. This was my game of the year in 2019.
L I T E R A L Y MY O P I N I O N T O O B R O
well its because its on the switch now, i doubt arlo does a whole lot of PC stuff. its just now coming out in 2 days to consoles
So happy he's finally doing it, top 5 best purchases on steam
I'm glad this game was created. THIS is what Paper Mario SHOULD be. Even if Origami King ends up being the same stuff as its previous two titles, it's great to know that Bug Fables exists to help keep the spirit of Paper Mario alive.
Thanks for introducing me to this masterpiece, Arlo!
are u in the position to say how a paper mario should be? The last paper marios just were different and that's ok.
Being different is okay, yet that shouldn't be an excuse to suck. The Paper Mario franchise has several issues in their latest releases (including Origami King). The games aren't properly balanced, and the story isn't as cohesive as it used to be. Those are objectively issues that even with no comparison (to the first Paper Mario games or Bug Fables) still exist.
Also, the paper gimmick gets old fast. You know something great about Bug Fables is you can take the paper aspect out of it and it would be still a functional game, the paper aesthetic is just visual presentation, not a core gimmick. You cannot say this about Origami King.
Ay did u played the game?
Welp from me,i played it and sorry but the game is mostly bad,don’t get me wrong the game is fun but the difficulty spike is so high and bad and also the game has so much jank the more u play the more you notice it
(I also didn’t complete it)
@@haaappy only super paper Mario was good sticker star and color splash was just bad
@@haaappy that’s exactly what paper mario should be them being different Is A Huge Problem because they’re sacrificing everything else just to make something new if you want to make something completely new and not get hate for it just make a new seories to expirement with because sacrificing everything that makes paper mario paper mario aka rpg elements original characters and deep story just to make something new is not the way to go if they made a new seories and did these expirements i doubt people would be upset At All because it’s not sacrificing everything that we loved about the seories
I can’t stand bugs in real life, but I always like things with fictional bug characters
Probably because fictional bugs are usually simplified and anthropomorphized such that the creepy, ugly parts are gone, leaving behind cute little critters with colorful carapaces and antennae.
Yeah
SAME! I can't stand to look at beetles in real life but I'm obsessed with them!
Relatble! I HATE creepy crawlies, but Bug type Pokémon and this game's characters are great.
I like insects both IRL and in fiction. Not the ones that are super gross or hostile tho.
With Bug Fables and Hollow Knight, it’s clear the secret to a great game is making it about bugs.
I have a call from a Mr. "A Bugs Life on N64/PS1" who wants to have a word with you sir
*Cue original Bethesda jokes*
I mean, Pikmin are based on ants so this checks out.
Bruh, I kept expecting to see the Hollow Knight to appear in one of the battles.
in the old days it was about plants.
The Bug Fable devs sitting around a round table in a dark, smoky room - clasping their fingers together: "Bring us the blue Muppet from TH-cam. We have something to show him..."
The only game that's full of bugs that I'd recommend
Hollow Knight tho
Hollow Knight has entered the chat
Fun Fact: if you examine the banker with (-) then Vi will reference a moment from Hollow Knight. Those who have played the game will recognize it.
Only this game and one other with spiders I would recommend. The other is grounded. I need to explain?
@@T-Dawg75
Are... you talking about Silksong or...?
You sold me at "Paper Mario for Adults". Thanks for this.
**Me crying in 15 year old Paper Mario fan**
You know, I always hated the arguement of "It was good but you only want it because it was good then." when it doesn't apply.
True, some games dont age well, but when I can pick up a game and beating it feels like swallowing a pill without water, and then when you play an old game you used to love and you just cant put it down...is the old game really that bad?
An example would be the first Yooka laylee. I played it, and I couldnt really enjoy it a lot. People said its because Banjos gimick sucks and you finally grew out of it.
So I played the first banjo and it felt so... different. It was fun in all the right ways, everything felt more charming and tighter.
And when people are told that, they just go "thats your nostalgia talking" and its just...
There hits a point where its not nostalgia fueling something alone. Sometimes an old game was done so well that other games cant compare, and sometimes truly explaining all the reasons why is a nightmare in an of itself.
Edit: Bought this as soon as soon as the video ended. This video sold me instantly
I agree. I'm 18 years old, and I grew up on relatively recent games (GameCube/Wii era) so I don't have any nostalgia from anything N64 era or older. But when I play games like Banjo-Kazooie, Super Mario World, or Bubble Bobble (just to name some of my favorites) I'm blown away by how fun they are. I do believe nostalgia bias does partially play a role in one's opinion on a game, though. For example, I acknowledge that there are a lot of shitty things about Super Mario Sunshine, but I still love the game because I have fond memories of it. But most of the time, we look back on games we thought were good when we were younger because they actually WERE good games in the first place.
So how is it
People say that a lot about 3D platformers lately, Yooka-Laylee is not as good as Banjo-Kazooie and that’s the only argument people use to blame the whole genre saying it’s impossible for it to be a good genre ever again.
It's not out yet. Should be out tomorrow or a bit later.
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I am 20 years(actually tomorrow, at the time of writing).
But I want to point out that I don’t like the Banjo games, Paper Mario isn’t much of my taste either.
Idk if it’s due to having absolutely no nostalgia with these games, or because I just don’t like these games. I think it is the second option though.
It’s not that I don’t like the genres, but these games are just focusing on the other side of such genre that I desire. I like the 3D Mario platformers, Ratchet & Clank and Sly Cooper. And a JRPG might be my favourite genre, but for example... I like higher numbers, more epic storytelling, more freedom to explore and exploring an unknown universe.
That’s why I would rather get this game than an actual Paper Mario game, lmao. It has an unknown world to explore.
Man, wouldn’t it suck if Bug Fables started focusing entirely on the “bug” thing and the next game is, “Bug Fables: Web Warrior” or something?
Yeah, that would be silly. Imagine squandering storytelling potential and narrowing it down to the theme.
Nah, as long as it has personality and the gameplay is good, it could still be a great game about bugs!
Or Bug Fables,The Stinger Stampede. Good thing this didn’t happen to Paper Mario, huh?
You know, for a moment I thought you were riffing on Hollow Knight, because that's also an indie gem with bugs and the sequel, Silksong, is centered on someone who uses webbing to fight...
Tymetrain You have to remember that the paper name came from the idea of the game being a storybook in the Mario universe. That was the whole charm. To quote Arlo: “We don’t want Paper Mario, we want Mario Story”
I’ve never played a traditional Paper Mario game before, but because of your enthusiasm, I gave this game a whirl and I love it more than you could imagine. Thank you, Arlo!
A more biting alternative title: The Paper Mario Nintendo Refuses to Give Us
That kind of like something
Vi would say
(If you don’t understand play the game)
@@rimfire8217 Even so, he is still right strangely enough. They literally refuse to give us the paper mario we want.
Or, more specifically: The Paper Mario that Kensuke Tanabe Refuses to Make
If you hate them that badly, maybe be willing to risk a little more to make change. Violence can be an answer to.
Is it weird how these "spiritual successors" of old formulas are bug themed?
Metroid/Caslvania? Hollow Knight.
Paper Mario? Bug Fables.
I have an irrational fear of bugs but these amazing games make me want to live with them. For half a second. And then I remember that bugs are terrifying.
Blathers, you have a youtube account?
Hotel? Trivago.
Metroidvania doesnt just have one successor bro it's an entire genre now and has been. Also both metroid and castelvania have released spiritual successors to both, all the DS castelvania games are all based on SOTN.
Successor to Metroid is called Axiom Verge and the successor to Castlevania is called blood-stained neither of which are bug themed
@@666slateran666 Also Hollow Knight is very much its own thing. Bug fables looks more like a retexture (judging from this video).
But I would argue that Hollow Knight really is the peak of Metroidvania atm. Axion verge and Bloodstained aren't nearly as good and I actually like Hollow Knight much more than any Metroid or Castlevania. The gameplay, the lore, the different settings and open map of Hollow Knight are far beyond of what Nintendo did.
2:22 Hollow Knight Fans: *”I heard you were talking shit about bugs”*
as someone who's favorite game is Hollow Knight I felt this personally
Indie devs are doing more with bugs than Nintendo with their own IPs
80% of species on earth are bugs
I don't know why anyone would assume bugs can't be interesting. They are some of the most unique creatures on the planet, and there are so many different kinds. Just make them cartoony enough to be relatable, and throw them in a world.
Half the characters I see wouldn't look out of place in HK! Most likely a big inspiration for the devs. Hell, the queenly-looking one at 2:51 has a mask very similar to what the spiders wear, sans a pair of eyes.
Another great aspect of the bestiary is that it shows you what each character would've said had you originally used spy as them. So much content - this game is incredible.
For me, I played Bug Fables about 2 months ago, I had never played a Paper Mario game before but I had played almost all the Mario and Luigi games and I personally thought the paper mario style would be unfair since you can't properly dodge but eventually I caved and got it...
And it became my favorite game of 2020
It's an incredible game, through and through, even for someone who isn't a Paper Mario fan
I really hope that Bug Fables sells well. Not only do the devs deserve it, but maybe it will also show Nintendo how much love their is for the classic Paper Mario style. Also, I would love if the game sold well enough to warrant it becoming a series.
i hope so too. It already is on steam for like an year or so, i wouldve wished it came to switch first because i dont think nintendo pays much attention to steam sales of that game. But i am a dumbass and dont know how nintendo works so i could be completely wrong and it doesnt matter on what platform theyre selling their game
Some how I think Nintendo would either not notice or if they do look for a possibility to sue them.
@@Galaxia53 There is absolutely no grounds for a lawsuit. If Nintendo had a problem with it they would not sell it on the eShop in the first place.
I really doubt it. Nintendo doesn't pay attention to what their fans want. Honestly, they never really have. They've always just done whatever they wanted.
J R Smash Ultimate says Hi.
I don't have anything to say; I'm just commenting to increase engagement so this video is more likely to be picked up by the algorithm so other people will discover this amazing game.
Same here.
Might as well comment then
Comment, because yes.
yeah sure ill comment
yes
Duuuude, how did I not know this existed?? I’ve been wanting to do a video featuring Paper Mario, but now I really want to do this! Bless you for making a video about this, Arlo lol
This game came out of nowhere for a lot of people. Also, just subbed to your channel!
Reinaldo Dias Seriously! Also, I love you 💕
SUPER PIXEL PLANET
It's because it wasnt released on Nintendo yet.
I just subscribed to your channel anyone a fan of the old paper Mario style games is.awesome plus you seem chill lol.
Nintendo: What why is this selling so well? It’s like our old Paper Mario and it’s selling more than our new Paper Mario. Well we won’t really know what people think since we don’t have a star or review system.
This game is proof that you can still use the classic battle system and still have ideas in mind. It's the same battle system, but has its own ideas so that it stays new and fresh. The same can apply to the level design as well.
I mean, Nintendo has been basically doing the same with the mario and luigi games, can't see why not do it with paper mario
I'm so happy that people made a spiritual successor to thousand year door. I definitely will buy this game
The sbeeritual bugsessor.
Old Paper Mario + arthropods?
That’s the easiest purchasing decision I’ve ever had to make.
As someone that's into Entomology and absolutely adored Paper Mario as a kid, this game is literally perfect.
"I didn't think a game about bugs could have characters with personality or a good story"
*Sad hollow knight noises*
I saw this on eshop and just assumed it was a hollow knight clone
I love hollow knight!
I don't know I feel like Hollow Knight's strengths lie more in its lore than it's characterization or in-story plot. I haven't played Bug Fables but it does seem to give it's characters more personality and have a more obvious in-game plot.
@@ufailowell well that's dumb. They look nothing alike besides the character designs.
@@justanotherreviewer lore pretty much still is story. Would FNAF even have a story if it weren't for lore?
Lol I know my comment didnt cause this but I still find it hilarious how I literally commented today on your last video asking if you would be reviewing Bug Fables.
*Thanks for giving this game some well deserved spotlight!*
Honestly, this such a cool thing from you Arlo, by doing this video not only did you bring us the opportunity to find a game that'll likely appeal to us, but you gave the game and devs such a big boost in possible sales and notoriety. What I'm saying is: thank you Arlo, very cool.
Also, if you happen to see this comment, I'd like to recommend A Short Hike, it's such a perfect game filled with nothing but wholesome joy, and it's only around 2 hours long, I think you'd love it.
Hey, Arlo. I've been watching you since your Problem with Paper Mario video and I just wanted to say how glad I am that you like Bug Fables this much, and thank you so, so much for making a video about it. I played it on Steam late last year and it became one of my favorite games of all time for reasons I don't even really need to say, because you cover it so well in this video as it is.
The low amount of steam reviews and the information I managed to find though really showed the game didn't get much attention on Steam though, and it made me sad because the game all Paper Mario fans have been asking for for a long time has been sitting there available for months now, completely unknown to most people. And there's only so much a few very vocal fans can do to get the word out.
You can though because of your status as the "Paper Mario" guy and your word means a lot more than mine or just about anyone else's. And I'm so glad that you decided to make this video. This game is going to do very well on Switch now I think, and it so deserves it and it's probably going to be largely in thanks to you.
Seriously. Thank you, Arlo.
- A huge Bug Fables fan
Bug fables devs: "I'll make my own Paper Mario! with blackjack and hookers!"
Seriously tho, I'm close to finishing this game and it's honestly threatening to take thousand year door's place as my favourite game of all time. IT'S THAT GOOD!
It already had for me
That may be why nintendo refuse to make it themselves, they see the indie and think, bah pretty some indy dev will be able to make a more classic game, me, im doing something else instead.
For real, I had to have a nice long think about it, but I eventually decided that the only reason TTYD was even on the same level was due to nostalgia. When you break down a lot of the key aspects of both games, Bug Fables just keeps coming out on top for me in almost every regard with few exceptions, at least in terms of gameplay. Obviously story stuff is much more subjective
I looked it up on the switch store and it's available for pre purchase. Am I missing something? How is everyone playing it? Also it's name is "the everlasting sapling"
RidelySS XD Arlo must’ve gotten a review copy
This review feels like total catharsis, and I think a lot of people in the Bug Fables community will feel similarly as I do. This game was a spectacular journey, I have never felt more compelled to get 100% completion in a game like I have this one and I loved every second of it. However, it is still a pretty niche game, and I think everyone was waiting for you to finally put your hands on it because it was much-needed validation and gives the game the attention it really deserves. Seriously, this review needed to happen, thank you!
I love origami king, but I am so happy that the rpg formula that I also love is returning in some form
I'm only one chapter in, but I am in love.
It really does feel like I'm finally playing a new classic Paper Mario game after all these years.
Did you beat it yet
@@MisterRegrettigive them some time, yeesh
You can't even play this game for a minute without running into a bug.
Aha.....
Hahaha.
Nice.
Well played
Cool
Are there glitches tho
@@tsmooties no but you will assume their will be one you realize how much exploration you will need to do in chapter 6.
@@tsmooties there was only one glitch I found accidentally and I hesitate to call it one, basically you can get over a fence in chapter four if you jump at the right spot
This summed up everything I felt about the game perfectly. Its a game worthy of being called a Paper Mario successor. Honestly, I think it's better than the games that inspired it. I felt an emotional connection to those 3 bugs, and even the side characters by the end. It made me laugh, it made me tear up, and it brought me some of the most joy a games brought to me in a long time. I'm really glad Arlo loved it so much, and I really hope more people hear about this and give it a chance. And it's just as meaty as he said. In fact I logged 60 hours into it before I got the 100% completion, and the moment it drops on Switch, I'll be going for another round
Well lucky you ! It comes out today on Switch !
@@pikminaero2279 oh and I picked it up immediately. My only disappointment is that you jump with A, which is just taking time to get used to since I played it with a PS4 controller on PC and jump was X. But even though I've played it already it's still a blast. In fact a lot of it is better because I know where it's all taking me, I can see all the little hints they drop
Lol because the new Paper Mario game is not the Paper Mario that we wanted, I went and bought this game instead, and I'm so happy I did, this game is so fun, the devs really put a lot of thought into this game, and its even multi platform, I bought the game on PS4
The music is also INSANELY GOOD.
I just played through this game on PC, and I have to say that if you like the first two Paper Mario games and want a game that improves on the first two in almost every way, then get this game
So nice seeing this game getting the praise it deserves! I still remember when I bought on Steam because it showed up in my recommended with a comment saying: "If you love the classic Paper Mario games, you'll love this game!". And then I bought and I regret nothing, it really is a great game that captures the tone and feel of the two first Paper Mario games while still being its own thing. Everyone should grab this game, be it on Steam, where it has been released since last year, or when it drops on the consoles, you'll not regret it!
How funny, you mentioned that the bank was overly generous with its interests and now it's been completely Nerfed, good luck getting even 50 berries now!
Me: *haven't played any Paper Mario game before*
Arlo: *recommends this game*
Me: okay *gets it on switch*
Me: *after playing for a few hours* I' have been missing out on a hecking good time
I also never played a classic paper mario game before but I like this game.
@@fygygufyufyyfhchcxgxy4290 try paper Mario 64 or thousand year door, maybe super paper Mario. The others lack rpg system, so it's pointless to battle
@@sokimatoku how do I get a Nintendo 64 console & cartridge
@@fygygufyufyyfhchcxgxy4290 emulators, i have the Dolphin one and it rocks
@@sokimatoku aren't those illegal?
I'm glad they carried on the torch of the original Paper Mario series
Someone had to since Nintendo literally refuses😂
@@mr.cheesytoad5845 it's not like they've dropped the series, origami king looks legit
@@666slateran666 I don't trust that game at all. Nintendo will fuck it up I just know it.
@@wintersong2266 I guess, even though most of nintendos switch releases have been solid. Hell Mario odyssy surprised the hell out of me and I was very skeptical going into it. Hopefully they learned their lesson with the last one.
@@garbo5990 the problem is that the new Paper Mario games aren't good enoght, if they were they would be seen better. If they had good histories or better gameplay or actual characters it would be fine
As Tanjerin's creator I have the obligation to tell you to play this game.
Give me that chocolate milk
As Bomby's creator i have the obligation to tell you to find that hat.
as tanjerins mother i too implore you all to consider playing bug fables
Tanjerin was my favorite of all the side characters (and I loved so many of them). You did a really great job!
As the Official Vi the bee I also have the obligation to tell you to play my game.
Why am I more excited to play this than the actual new Paper Mario game coming out? Haha!
Because it's the same dog crap they released the last 2 times but with the consumable gimmick changed to a roulette wheel gimmick
Because Bug Fables has never BETRAYED you.
Because is $25 vs $60 bro
Because this is a REAL paper Mario game in everything but name. It doesn't matter what name is on the box, its the content inside.
Because all of the above.
We need to get this game to sell well.
Arlo says it’s a worthy successor to Paper Mario. That’s all the information I need. That’s probably the highest praise this type of game can receive. I’m pre-purchasing the Switch version right away!
I've seen many people saying it's even better than TTYD. Which is pretty insane for an indie team of 2 people. I absolutely loved TTYD and couldn't imagine better so this is a must play for me.
@@lemon9251 actually 3 people
@oxob3333 4, actually, if you count the composer.
@@matthewmagnani2915 I find it hilarious how similar this is the Hollow Knight in terms of creation and development. I hope it gets more recognition like HK has. They're both incredible.
Actually, that's the worst kind of praise an indie game can receive. Your just putting it on a pedestal as the new paper mario without naming it's own merits.
You have no idea how long I've been waiting for a big-name TH-camr to cover this game. Thank you, vegan Cookie Monster.
Oh Arceus.
***Vegan Cookie Monster***
*I'm dying*
Just beat Chapter 1 and I’m hooked. I thought I would like this game but I think I love it!!!
Also the soundtrack is absolutely phenomenal. The wasp combat music is one of the most insane themes I've heard in a long time.
shoutouts to the other one
I literally had a dream about this type of game once. An RPG using many different types of bugs as the core story concept and gimmick
you channeled it into existence lol
Funny, I’ve been working on the concept for an RPG starring tons of underrated organisms such as tapeworms and parasitic fungi, and there are LOTS of bugs involved.
Bugs are objectively cool.
(Also, good luck on the project! The world can always use more bug-themed stories.)
Check out Hollow Knight if you haven't already
Metroidvania but with bugs
I'm so glad this game is starting to get the recognition that it rightfully deserves. Can't wait to play it on Switch on the 28th (if I have to wait any longer I'm gonna explode in anticipation)
Who else is DYING for Jirard the Completionist to give this masterpiece more exposure?!
I think he will have around 7489035732839318042 hours total playtime
@GalacticHypernova Yeah I don't think he'll be doing that any time soon.
I like the conservative HP and damage instead of having 100hp early on and doing 30 damage etc, just like the first 2 paper mario games
I do wish we got a little more HP per level rather than +1 per character. Maybe even if Kabbu alone got +2 per HP pick.
@@Cerebrum123 i haven't played it yet but do plan on getting it. That sounds like a fair critique. I never liked the outlandish damage output/input like the superstar saga series, just never made sense to me, but that's my opinion
@@WhackTheSack For me it is the true Paper Mario Sequel like Arlo says. It needs a little polish here and there, and maybe something like the Stylish moves and Star Power from TTYD, but it is a great game in its own right.
@@Cerebrum123 that's fair on the HP thing. As it is medals are OVERWHELMINGLY, overpowered compared to the other 2. I think giving +5 TP and +2 Party HP would balance it out. Medals are so broken it's worth having characters below 10 max health just to abuse them XD
I never abused them though, never needed it
@@BlissGeometryDash I realized very early on that in Bug Fables you get far more of an advantage by putting all of your levels into MP. I also agree that they should give a better bonus as an option for HP and TP as an incentive to use them at all. Fortunately in the current system if someone realizes that they made a mistake in leveling up there is a character you can go to that will let you reset all of your upgrades.
I spent 60 hours to completely 100% the game then instantly turned on the “HARDEST” mode cheat to play it again once I beat it. 10/10 would bug again
Heh, you'd figure a Pikman fan loves a bug-theme
How did you play, it's not out yet on the switch
@@Deluxe_Cup It's available on Steam.
@@Deluxe_Cup It's out tomorrow according to the Eshop so we don't have to wait too long luckily
@@Galaxia53 thanks maude :3
When I saw The Origami King trailer, I was already concerned by how the combat looked. Thank goodness Moonsprout Games decided to announce that this hidden gem was coming to Consoles, I own it on Steam and I kid you not, I would definitely go for Bug Fables than the latest installment for Paper Mario.
Nintendo dropped the ball, Moonsprout picked it up
The combat, in my honest opinion, looked like a more strategic version of the original paper Marios. Here's hoping stickers are gone forever though.
@@Enigmaculate It's not a traditional battle system by any means. You literally said it yourself. It's "ring based" which is new. The expendable "card" system isn't confirmed, but it isn't deconfirmed either. There's no visual evidence that Mario's got fixed commands and there is something like flower points that are required to use more advanced moves. It looks very much more like cards to me, the UI is far too simplistic to be optimistic of otherwise.
Even then, the battle system is one of many problems with modern Paper Mario. Clearly, there are no fixed partners, they will be expendable, as seen in the trailer. Mario is often battling or manoeuvering by himself which suggests overworked puzzles with partners are gone and partners in battle are either temporary or mostly gone too, especially when the HP system is borrowed from Color Splash.
You've also got the overemphasis in paper, which TTYD did embrace with its special moves in the overworld for puzzles but it didn't take over the entire story.
Origami King is going to be nothing like the originals, period. It may still be good, but don't go expecting a game like TTYD. You're setting yourself up for disappointment.
Ya bought on Switch, keep forgetting that it's not a paper mario game. Love it. Will probably buy it again on steam on a sale
I just finished the game and MY GOD!
It was absolutely AMAZING and I loved every minute of it.
Thank you so much for recommending this to me, Arlo. I haven't had that much genuine excitement and fun in a game for a LONG time.
HAPPY 1ST ANNIVERSARY BUG FABLES WE LOVE YOU IM THANKFUL YOU MADE THIS VIDEO CAUSE THIS MADE ME FIND THIS LEGENDARY GAME
I remember lurking on the original(ish) threads on /v/ when the dev was throwing the idea around and everyone fell in love with it pretty much immediately. Keep in mind this is /v/ we're talking about, their one of the most bitter hard to please group of fans on the internet, so yeah the makers of this game knew this idea was golden and i'm so glad they took a couple years to make this because if it was half baked it coulda been a yooka laylee 1 situation
yooka laylee 1? is yooka laylee 2 better/considered good?
genuinely asking seeing as I haven't played yooka 1 or 2 LOL
@@bigbreezus yeah Impossible lair the 2D platformer they put out recently is way better and much more focused. It also feels like they tightened up the controls a bit among other things.
let me guess, /v/ hates it now?
Lol shoving your useless opinion about the Yooka Laylee in the end like everyone would agree with you. Yooka Laylee is an amazing game. Don't speak for others.
@@tommytowner792 You should follow your own advice
I love this game so much! I picked it up back in December on Steam and beat it in a week or two. To be honest I consider TTYD to be in my top 5 favorite games and bug fables actually does a great job at using that formula and building on it in different ways. Plus it's got an interesting world to explore with plenty of cute and unique characters. I wish nintendo would learn a little something from them lol. I'm still cautiously optimistic about origami king tho so we'll see
Cautiously optimistic is how I feel about origami king too. I'm probably going to wait to see Arlo's review before I get it. I hoooooooope it's good. I'd also love to see Nintendo continue on with the Mario and Luigi games. I though the first few were so fun
"Go look at other reviews, EVERYONE LOVES BUG FABLES"
*Awkwardly glances at Gamexplain*
I swear its like the reviewer just rushed through the game just to get a review out, they even got some story details wrong.
Yahtzee must have had a beta copy because he didn't care for it, and mentioned issues I didn't see in the PC version.
@@gtm1113 The game has been heavily updated since launch, a lot of stuff got rebalanced too on top of the bug fixes
@@rompevuevitos222 But why fix the bugs? They're so cute and lovable and intriguing
@@GardenVarietea I see what you did there... :)
A pointless comment here, but Vi is really freaking cute.
Especially when you complete her quest
Sharing opinion isnt pointless
Cute but a complete asshole, still lovable
She is 15 or 16
Also helps that with the right badges, she deals like 20 damage in one move. She’s easily the most powerful party member if you know what you’re doing.
As someone who backed this game, (Art Bug Tier) I can safely say, I wish I spent more money on backing it, or had the money to back more caue this game not only itches that scratch but makes me more itchy. Like I'd love MORE with the bug fables universe/cast, it's one of those games I want to buy twice. it's so good...
I suppose there's a chance for a second game located in Unnamed Kingdom up North.
I feel like this is the kind of game that could get as recognizable and popular as Shovel Knight, to the point that we could be seeing Vi, Kabu, and Leif making cameos and guest star appearances in other games.
I wish that small companies making games like these could get more attention. Everybody hears about Origami King and other Paper Mario games just because... they're Nintendo and that means word gets out. Why doesn't word get out about these outstanding gems that aren't even hiding, they're just... glossed over?
I just finished Bug Fables and omg you were so right. Its not just "the paper mario we've been waiting for", its more than that. Character development, deep story and lore, great music, better battle system... I feel like this is even better than the first Paper Mario. I havent enjoyed a game so much since Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon. Its just the perfect experience.
Thank you.....
You are the reason I tried this game
It is now one of my favorite games of all time
I have bought Bug Fables two weeks ago and I immediately fell in love with it. Heck, it’s actually one of my favorite games of all time.
I LOVE BUG FABLES! It really is the perfect sequel to paper mario. Its amazing how many hours you can spend just exploring and discovering new things. It stands so well on its own! I wanna gush about this game for hours!!!!
Thanks, Arlo! Because of you I got the game and loved it! ^.^
Reminds me of Hollow Knight in terms of bug lore.
What is it with bugs and deep lore? Lol.
There is actually a funny reference to a certain event in Hollow Knight at the bank. I lol’d when I first saw it XD
It's a bug's life.
The character design even looks Hollow Knight reminiscent.
Big Red yeah, this is just more colorful and happy
Well real bugs have been around for millions of more years than we have, so if you look at it like that it makes sense. There's also just a lot of real world inspiration to draw from. Nature on the whole is pretty fascinating.
I actually designed a boss fight for this game! Got to talk a lot with the developers who were really nice and open to critique. Honestly I look forward to whatever they make next, and I'd be more than happy to help fund their next project again. Give this game a try! It's GREAT!
What boss fight did you design?
My monster, in less than 20 seconds, you put a tear in my eye and a lump in my heart with that "Thousand Year Itch."
Honestly I like these little indie spotlights, broadening peoples perspective from "oh it's just a ripoff Paper Mario" to "its like Paper Mario but better" I hope you find more indie gems like these 👍
The review sold it for me, I’ve already got my pre order in and I’m ready to get that itch scratched
This game is dope as heck, had it on the pc for awhile. Hard mode badge is pretty much everything I wanted and the humor is just nonstop and charming
Is it fine to play on PC? Wondering if I should get it for PC or Switch. Switch has drift issues, but PC has keyboard instead of a controller...
@@raisinsryum you can plug in a controller on pc too.
Imagine not knowing controllers work on PC too smh
You said I can come back and get angry in this comment section after trying out Bug Fables...
I've played it for 78 hours within a week. I'm angry that you've found me a game I love so much that all I want to do is play it some more. Yes! It is that good.
Wow i feel much better now. Saw people saying they finished the game in 20-30 hours. Im in chapter five at 30 hours. Glad im not the only one taking their time :)
I was going to play either Oblivion or Morrowind over my winter break, but instead I spent the entire thing playing this absolute masterpiece of a game.
I really love this game, and when I first bought it on steam I didn't stop playing it until I beat it. Some potential spoilers below.
Given my experience with paper mario games, and paper mario fan games (only master quest really, but still) I decided to play on hard mode my first time. Definitely was a fun experience, albeit challenging in general, which is fine. Normal mode is a breeze now though haha.
My biggest gripe is the fact that you kind of have to rely on items in hard mode just because of how difficult the enemies and bosses are. While it's not inherently a bad thing, the game definitely gives you plenty of item combinations to work with, it can get frustrating having to make the specific items you need over and over and over again.
One of my favorite options the game gives me are the secret codes you can put in at file select to alter the game play in various ways, like a medal randomizer, and a game mode where you don't gain levels, you buy them! Gives end game currency a use in that case.
I'm glad you reviewed this game, so that it gets the attention it deserves. Best paper game to come out for the past few years imo.
Wait hold up there's a medal randomizer!?!?!? THANK YOU FOR TELLING ME THIS