Born of Bread
December 5, 2023
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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Critic Reviews (33)
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70.0
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60.0
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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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75.0
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55.0
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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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55.0
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60.0
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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 …"
Read original review"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 …"
Read original review"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 …"
Read original review"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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70.0
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75.0
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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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95.0
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92.0
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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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65.0
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45.0
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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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50.0
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40.0
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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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78.0
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82.0
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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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85.0
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90.0
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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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78.0
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82.0
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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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58.0
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59.0
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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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35.0
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65.0
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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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84.0
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73.0
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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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65.0
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68.0
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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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65.0
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40.0
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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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30.0
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65.0
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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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65.0
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68.0
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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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35.0
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55.0
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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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85.0
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70.0
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65.0
"A decent game whose second half is far better than its first."
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68.0
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72.0
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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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65.0
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75.0
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"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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85.0
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78.0
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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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75.0
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"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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55.0
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48.0
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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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72.0
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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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45.0
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70.0
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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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"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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85.0
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92.0
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"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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75.0
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85.0
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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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70.0
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85.0
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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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