Born of Bread

December 5, 2023

ActionAdventureRPG Nintendo SwitchPCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5Xbox Series X/S

Play as a flour golem who possesses a never-ending childlike wonder and a set of odd abilities! Team up with a colorful cast of fleshed-out characters and face off against menacing and weird baddies. Explore the different regions of a wonderful world ripe with mysteries and engage in a fun …

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Achi Ikeda Nintendojo Dec 2023
58.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

50.0

"Usually, when we say a game is “fun,” we mean it is fun for the player to play. Born of Bread is a game that is fun in that sense. It is cute, colorful, quirky, punny, and witty. The developers …"

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Adrian Burrows TheSixthAxis Dec 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

50.0

"Born of Bread may look unique but in reality, this is your run-of-the-mill action RPG. Some decent ideas can&s;t disguise the formulaic ingredients on offer. In terms of bread, it&s;s more supermarkets&s; own than an artisanal sourdough. When it comes …"

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Alex Orona NintendoWorldReport Dec 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

75.0

"There&s;s something special here, buried amongst a lot of redundancy. Dial back some of the mechanics and forced humor–trim the fat (or crusts)–and this would be a definite recommendation. As it stands now, though, maybe wait for a Thousand-Year Door-inspired …"

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Álvaro Alonso Hobby Consolas Dec 2023
70.0 /100

"Born of Bread is a perfectly baked RPG that, thanks to its varied mechanics, manages to entertain and amuse you from start to finish. Even if it doesn&s;t come to revolutionize the genre... Who can resist a good loaf of …"

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Atlas Gan Checkpoint Gaming Dec 2023
65.0 /100

"Without a doubt, Born of Bread is a fun game. It is entertaining and charming in its own ways. Though the game mechanics are under the influence of its critically acclaimed senior, it still manages to leave memorable moments for …"

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Cosmin Vasile Softpedia Dec 2023
80.0 /100

"Born of Bread is joyful, designed to appeal to a wider range of audiences, with a quirky narrative that can draw some laughs and mechanics that are easy to understand. The story holds few surprises, but I liked the characters, …"

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Daniel Bueno Siliconera Dec 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

65.0

"Born of Bread is a lighthearted and charming RPG that wears its inspirations on its sleeves and understands what makes the genre fun."

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David Cedrés La Orden del Pixel Dec 2023
100.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

70.0

"Born of Bread is a fantastic RPG adventure brimming with charisma that features a dynamic combat system and a repertoire of extremely charming characters. WildArts Studio gives us a wonderful world, very cheerful and mysterious at the same time, with …"

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David Silbert The Punished Backlog Dec 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

70.0

"I enjoyed my time with Born of Bread. The characters are cheery, the combat is smooth (if simple), and the dialogue, though verbose, offers just enough charm to keep the player reading. That said, it’s far from a perfect substitute …"

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Esteban Canle IGN Spain Dec 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

30.0

"Born of Bread is a good game with some interesting and well-executed ideas. Its visual and artistic section fits with the story and characters. However, it ends up being a half-baked bread, it needs to polish some small details in …"

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Giulia Francolino Spaziogames Dec 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

64.0

"Born of Bread is an adventure game with RPG mechanics, a true cross between Paper Mario and the classic Final Fantasy games. With a cast of highly well-developed characters, a catchy soundtrack and a cheerful and colourful setting, the game …"

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Isabella Alves PSX Brasil Dec 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

60.0

"Born of Bread is one of the biggest surprises of the year. An RPG that is initially simple, but that captivates with each new mission and component that we encounter. In addition to the visuals strongly inspired by Paper Mario, …"

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James Luff LadiesGamers.com Dec 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

76.0

"Born of Bread is a lovely RPG surprise to end the year on. A wholesome and feel-good experience that is suitable for absolutely everyone, especially if you’re looking for a more casual RPG experience. It has a plot that captures …"

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Jordan Biordi CGMagazine Dec 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

58.0

Gameplay

59.0

Story

57.0

"Born of Bread is an honest attempt but it needed a lot more time in the oven to be truly great."

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Jordan Dube GameLuster Dec 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

85.0

"Born of Bread will leave you giggling at baking puns and feeling like a top shelf hero. I haven’t experienced this much fun from a game in a long time."

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Dec 2023
78.0 /100

Graphics

84.0

Gameplay

73.0

Story

71.0

"Sporting a look and general charm reminiscent of the Paper Mario titles, Born of bread at yeast deserves a look"

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Luiz Estrella NintendoBoy Dec 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

62.0

"My conclusion about Born of Bread is divided: on one hand I think the game was made with a lot of care and the developers seems truly passionate about the genre and what they were doing, on the other hand …"

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Matt Sainsbury Digitally Downloaded Dec 2023
40.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

30.0

"Born of Bread looks like a game that will be easy to love. The art in screenshots looks lovely, and Paper Mario-inspired titles are always welcome. It’s a lovely formula that lends itself to a lot of joy. But the …"

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Mehmet Atilla Turan NoobFeed Dec 2023
86.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

85.0

"Born of Bread is clearly a game made with passion that includes many stories to unwrap and silly business along with it. The charm that the game gives is utterly important, and while trying to defeat the villains, you understand …"

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Mitch Vogel Nintendo Life Dec 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

62.0

"Born of Bread is a fine spiritual successor to the Paper Mario games of old, with a lighthearted story, hands-on combat system, and charming characters all coming together to make for a worthwhile experience. That said, it can feel kind …"

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Nathan Hermanson video games are good Dec 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

75.0

"Born of Bread is a colorful, fun-first RPG that fans of the genre and newcomers alike will find a lot to love in. Across its 15-20 hour journey, it&s;ll charm you, it&s;ll remind you of some classics, and it&s;ll set …"

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Neal Chandran RPG Fan Dec 2023
71.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"A decent game whose second half is far better than its first."

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Oliver Shellding WayTooManyGames Dec 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

70.0

"Born of Bread is all the ingredients of Paper Mario put together in a different construct, and yet there’s something there that just doesn’t gel quite right. If someone had told me it was akin to Bug Fables or Costume …"

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Pascal Tekaia RPGamer Dec 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

70.0

"Born of Bread is a wildly inventive, charming, and laugh-out-loud funny game with a colorful cast and gorgeous world to explore. Unfortunately, its Paper Mario-inspired combat system quickly becomes such a repetitive chore that it markedly detracts from the overall …"

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Pelin Yiğit Oyungezer Online Dec 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

72.0

"Playing Born of Bread was the best choice I made to finish 2023. I was very happy that my last game was a party-based RPG that warms you so much in these winter days."

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Rachel Poli Pure Nintendo Dec 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

80.0

"Born Of Bread is a visually appealing 2.5D adventure RPG with quirky characters. Its in-depth structure is simple to grasp and fun to play. However, a few glitches and hiccups may slow you down."

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Raoni Mendes Pinheiro Nintendo Blast Dec 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

48.0

Story

62.0

"Born of Bread appears as yet another Paper Mario clone that fails to achieve the balance that the original game has to offer. A series of inconsistencies, from the visuals to several basic game design and world-building choices, hinder the …"

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Richard Heaton The Switch Effect Dec 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

55.0

"The two strongest points of Born of Bread for me were the visuals and sound. I really liked the aesthetic of the 2.5D style, they really stood out to me and made me think back to the Paper Mario and …"

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Seth Hay Cat with Monocle Dec 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

60.0

"Born of Bread takes a few ingredients from Paper Mario but has enough seasoning to be its own flavor. Even with the visual glitches, it’s an entertaining title to feast upon, silly puns and all. Now bake up a good …"

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Simone Cantini Console-Tribe Dec 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

85.0

"I want to trust Born of Bread, especially with its launch today, and hope the development team quickly fixes the issues. Despite some annoying problems, this unique and fun production deserves a chance. With its successful graphics, interesting gameplay, and …"

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Taylor Hicklen Press SPACE to Jump Dec 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

88.0

"Born of Bread’s narrative and mechanics soar despite some perplexing quality-of-life choices—and a slew of minor bugs that will hopefully be fixed soon. Although I’m always happy to see a tag-team turn-based RPG, the game sometimes hews too closely to …"

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Víctor Rosas LevelUp Dec 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Born of Bread ends up as a good RPG game and a fun experience. If you are not demanding with this type of proposals, it is an option to consider, but even more so if you have you have been …"

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Violet Plata GameGrin Dec 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"It&s;s always a pleasure to experience such a well-crafted, lighthearted game, and if that&s;s what you&s;re in the mood for, then get your wallet ready."

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