The Paper Mario style RPG Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling originally arrived on the Nintendo Switch last May. As much as we loved it, one thing missing at the time was a physical release.
As you might recall, Limited Run Games confirmed a hard copy of the game a few months after the digital release, and now, it's finally revealed this version of the game. Pre-orders for the stand and collector's edition will open this Friday, on 23rd April for a four-week period.
Here's what is included in the collector's edition: CD soundtrack, Vi plush, enamel pins, spy cards and a papercraft diorama.
If you would like to learn more about Bug Fables, be sure to check out our review. The game also got a major update last November - adding three new quests, new bosses, some quality of life changes.
Will you be adding this game to your Switch collection? Leave a comment down below.
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Man, why are none of these CEs been all that exciting lately?
@Paraka I have no personal stake in this, but I'm sorry it couldn't BEE more exciting for you. 🐝
I really enjoyed this game but sadly never finished it due to the difficulty spike that happens when you get to the final boss.
Nice! Been waiting for pre-orders to finally open for this one. I've been holding off in getting it until the physical version came out, excited to try it!
@EVIL-C - Oh, you better feel shame for that.
Cause I do, for giggling.
Definitely getting this physical as well. As a classic Paper Mario fan this is something Nintendo refuse to do and I'm glad an indie game got that covered.
I wish I had waited on this one. It really is fantastic and pretty difficult in hard mode but I did push through it. A real treat for anyone new to this.
This has been on my list for a while... might pickup the CE because it will go nice with my Blaster Master Zero 1+2, Bloodstained 1+2, and Streets of Rage 4 Collectors editions! Gotta go retrosheek with this fantastic boxes!
Also you never have too many plush
90 dollars? i'd love to buy this game physical but maybe without all the other collectors stuff thats makng it so expensive
@Mystique There will be a standard release for $29.99-39.99USD as per usual (not including shipping and tax). The Collectors Edition is really only meant for weirdos like me who want to pay that much for the silly extra stuff! So if you don't want to get it digitally for I think $15USD and what a physical version I say grab this guy up before it ends up on eBay.
This is my favorite game of all time, I am absolutely getting this! I really want the collectors edition, too bad it's 90$. But I still might have to get it... The plushie is kinda creepy though.
@Low_ink I've not played it yet! What makes it your favorite of all time? Out of a curious individual who is about to drop $90 on this bad boy.
@Wexter yeah i actually just looked it up- those are some cool collectors items but i'd rather just get the game
FINALLY
This was announced almost a full year ago, I’ve been waiting for it furiously
I wouldn't say this isn't an exciting CE, the plush by itself is pretty nice and the papercraft diorama is on-point.
Everything else is standard fare, but this is one I look forward to ordering.
@EVIL-C I hate that I like this.
@Wexter First off, I love a good RPG every now and again, and this one has fantastic combat. I love the story and progression. The characters are fantastic, and have tons of personality, not just the main few by the way. The optional content is very high quality, and there's lots of it. The badge system is fairly advanced, with lots of room for expansion. The music, oh the music! I love everything Triston Alric has done, it is all phenomenal, in my tastes that is. Here's the first boss music if you want to hear something. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ivv-F-q81tA
The spy card system is really fun, even if it is incredibly simple. The characters slowly progress, change, and mature throughout the game. There are a few backstory quests. Every. Single. Area. Is absolutely amazing. There's plenty of difficulty options through menu codes for new playthroughs. I could go on, but I'm not going to because you're getting the game regardless! Enjoy your time in Bugaria and the following areas!
@Low_ink Now I'm really looking forward to this one! I heard it was similar to the first two Paper Marios, but this sounds fantastic in its own right! Looking forward to this a ton now!
@Wexter Nice! You'll definitely enjoy your time there.
I'm snagging the regular edition of the physical copy this Friday morning. I've been wanting to play Bug Fables for a long time now but have been holding off for a physical release since I've had my backlog to complete. Super excited!
One of the best rpgs ever made imo. Paper Mario done perfectly.
Yes! About time! X)
@g_ruz ironically that's how it was for thousand year door for me XD..
As much as I'd like to dive in on this, I struggle with Limited Run Games. I've pre-ordered a handful of games and still haven't received some from last October (their site says they're still in production!). I understand there's a pandemic, but this isn't abnormal for LRG. They've had my money for 6+ months and I have no idea when I'll receive my goods. I know they won't rip me off but still... I prefer Super Rare because I know if I order it I'll receive it within a month (if I don't buy a multi-release pack). Too bad because I really want this as a part of my physical collection.
My wallet thanks me that the LRG collector's editions have been lackluster lately.
I definitely need the standard edition on my shelf next to the only two paper mario games that exist.
I thought the physical release of this already happened. So happy to hear I didn't miss it yet. I'll pass on the CE though, just the game please.
This is great, been waiting to place an order for Doom and Republic Commando, I’ll just make it 3 games.
I wish they would just throw the CD in with the standard edition and I'd even pay a bit extra for it (like maybe $10 more), but none of the other junk that comes with the CE is even close to justifying an extra $50.
@Joekun Which editions are you going to get?
@Snatcher @Paraka 😁🤣
This is the one I have been waiting for from LRG. They just shipped my 3 Shantae games and I thought I would be done waiting on them for a while, but I will be buying this one for sure.
I played through this on Xbox but haven’t quite finished it yet. There are some annoying difficulty spikes but as a game it is a good homage to the first 2 Paper Marios. Not sure I can justify this purchase but for those that can, i’m sure you will enjoy it
Fiiinaaally! I been waiting forever for this that I was beginning to think Limited Run Games had forgotten about this game.
I can finally play this game once i get this physical copy!
Somehow, I missed out on this before.
I hate what happened with the recent paper mario games, so this is suddenly extraordinary news!
I need to look into this.
@boywundr Yeah there getting as bad as some of the other limited physical companies. I ordered samurai Jack back in September and it only got shipped last week. Still waiting on swords of ditto from special reserve games and that has been in production since sep as well..
@K1LLEGAL I played through this on Xbox as well. When you played it did you have a lot of skipping in the music and some in game lag? I think it’s because I had had it downloaded on an external hardrive.
This game is almost on par with Paper Mario TtYD. Loved every single second of it.
@TYRANACLES I didn’t have any issues that I remember. It was at launch as well. But sorry no idea if it was internal or external.
I just downloaded this over the weekend during the latest sale. Sadly, my budget trumps my desire for a physical copy.
@JustThatGamer I always go for the standard editions. No space for all the extra stuff.
Started it, got halfway through, got bored. It’s just not as enticing without Mario and company. So mad at Nintendo for not making a real Paper Mario game since forever.
This is what I've been waiting for on this game.
I'll admit a large part of the appeal of Paper Mario for me too was having Mario and co there but I'm certainly willing to give this one a try.
They should do a paper smash Bros rpg. But more just the roster and their world's. And relative story's combining them all together in a way. Would be neat. And lots of content to work with. Tho to be fair unsure of who the main character would be unless it's still Mario..just running into them all on his adventure. And then they could be added to his team one by one! Like his partners in previous games.
A Collector's Edition? That's actually worth getting? For a game that was already on my radar? Color me impressed!
I didn't even know this was getting a physical release. Glad I didn't go digital. I'll take a copy for PS4 and Switch. Hopefully this scratches that Paper Mario itch that Origami King didn't. Even though I enjoyed Origami King for what it was.
Already have it digitally. Too bad they can't announce these things before they go on sale digitally, or release at the same time.
I love everything about this, except I REALLY hate bugs. I'm gonna push trough that though, because it all sounds amazing! (Well.. Apart from the bugs... xD)
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