Born of Bread

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"Born of Bread - Baker Edition" is a 2.5D adventure game where you play as a mysterious flour golem named Loaf. Explore diverse locations, meet intriguing characters, and team up with unique companions, each with their own abilities and personalities. Engage in a quirky battle system, discover upgrades, and complete side-quests in this lighthearted, yet intense narrative.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 240 reviews

story39 positive mentions

stability40 negative mentions

Charming art style and engaging characters that evoke nostalgia for classic Paper Mario games.
Witty writing and humor throughout the game, making for an enjoyable narrative experience.
Fun combat mechanics with a unique backpack system for weapon management and partner abilities.

Numerous bugs and glitches that can lead to softlocks and hinder gameplay experience.
Combat is often too easy, lacking challenge and depth, making battles feel repetitive.
Some quests and mechanics are poorly explained, leading to confusion and frustration for players.

story
174 mentions
22 % positive mentions
75 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The story of "Born of Bread" is generally described as straightforward and simple, often relying on fetch quests and predictable plot points. However, players appreciate the engaging character interactions, charming dialogue, and whimsical world-building that enhance the overall experience. While some find the narrative lacking depth, the light-hearted tone and humor resonate well with many, making it an enjoyable adventure despite its flaws.
- “Beautiful visuals, impressive world-building, exploration and soundtrack, tons of side content, fun characters and comedy, and a super engaging story.”
- “Born of Bread was a delightful time all around, a story that both kept me laughing and warmed my heart, as well as a solid set of mechanics.”
- “The story is a light-hearted adventure that will make you smile the whole way through!”
- “The game is made for toddlers, far too easy and not really a game that provides anything other than a story, albeit an ill-conceived one.”
- “After experiencing the full story and everything the game had to offer, I really wish I could recommend it, but remembering all the frustration the bugs and small design decisions put me through... I just can't in good faith tell anyone else to put themselves through that.”
- “The story itself, however, is very simple and predictable.”
gameplay
68 mentions
31 % positive mentions
63 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Born of Bread" draws heavily from the Paper Mario series, featuring engaging companions and a charming world filled with character-driven side quests. However, many players find the combat mechanics lacking in depth and polish, with issues such as bugs, balance problems, and repetitive battle systems detracting from the overall experience. While the game offers a delightful aesthetic and enjoyable writing, it struggles to fully realize its potential in gameplay complexity and variety.
- “The art style is great, the gameplay is engaging, and it's an all-around unforgettable experience.”
- “Born of Bread is a beautiful game that builds upon the Paper Mario style gameplay.”
- “This is a strong Paper Mario inspired RPG that has wit, likable characters, engaging mechanics, fun music, and all the usual elements that one would want in a game.”
- “Mechanically, everything is more or less pulled directly from TTYD (audience charging abilities, badges, timed blocks in combat, etc.), and while this is not by itself a problem, the game doesn't really develop these ideas and is severely lacking in complexity.”
- “The combat lacked mechanical depth and proper exploration; RP was basically useless, and at the end, they double your HP if you did all partner quests.”
- “There are so many gameplay-interfering bugs, the combat is boring and extremely easy, quests involve just running back and forth, boons are boring, items are barely used, and all attacks are practically identical.”
music
61 mentions
57 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its vibrant and engaging soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience with catchy tracks that fit well within the game's various environments. Many players noted that the music is a standout feature, often described as beautiful and delightful, although some found the battle themes less impactful compared to the rest of the soundtrack. Overall, the combination of impressive visuals and a compelling musical score contributes significantly to the game's charm and appeal.
- “The music was fantastic: there were so many times that I would just stand around and listen to the music before moving on to the next area.”
- “Born of Bread absolutely nails it in terms of both music and visuals.”
- “The music is always delightful and the areas are interesting while adhering to a somewhat traditional environmental pattern in my opinion.”
- “I don't know why it always goes back to the combat, but the battle music, while there is a variety for each area, really doesn't feel as impactful and is very hit or miss for me.”
- “Even the boss fight music feels off, and the only reason I can think of is that it doesn't have that 'Paper Mario pop' or intensity.”
- “Maybe it's the audio channel mixing, maybe it's the instrumentation, maybe I'm wrong and musically impaired; either way, I'm not feeling it.”
graphics
51 mentions
61 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful visuals, charming art style, and engaging world design, reminiscent of the Paper Mario aesthetic. Players appreciate the colorful characters, unique environments, and the overall delightful atmosphere created by the visuals and music. However, some users have reported technical issues, including graphical bugs and inconsistent performance, which detract from the otherwise stunning presentation.
- “Beautiful visuals, impressive world-building, exploration and soundtrack, tons of side content, fun characters and comedy, and a super engaging story.”
- “The art style is great, the gameplay is engaging, and it's an all-around unforgettable experience.”
- “Born of Bread absolutely nails it in terms of both music and visuals.”
- “Worse yet, the graphical modes don't seem to behave correctly.”
- “I did run into a number of random bugs including a quest that would reset every time I tried to hand it in, sound effects stopped working, weird graphical bugs, and sometimes the controls getting funky.”
- “The combat visuals are also very minimal.”
stability
40 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game is widely reported to be very buggy, with numerous minor glitches affecting gameplay, such as dialogue freezes, visual issues, and pathfinding problems. While many players find the game enjoyable despite these issues, the lack of a robust autosave feature and the presence of softlocks can hinder progression. Overall, while patches are being released to address these problems, the game's stability remains a significant concern for many users.
- “Overall fun Paper Mario-like game but lots of bugs and glitches that hinder progression in some areas.”
- “This game is full of many softlocks, glitches, and bugs that can diminish any playthrough of this game.”
- “While I do really enjoy the game, it is hard to recommend at this moment because of how buggy the game is. I know making a game is difficult, but it feels unprofessional to release a game with this amount of problems at launch.”
humor
37 mentions
95 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its charm, clever puns, and endearing characters, reminiscent of titles like Paper Mario and EarthBound. While many players find the comedic elements delightful and well-integrated into the gameplay, some feel it occasionally overshadows the story. Overall, the humor is seen as a highlight, contributing to a fun and engaging experience, though opinions vary on its execution and balance with gameplay.
- “There is a lot of comedy in this game, the writing is funny, and the characters are endearing for the most part.”
- “The humor is a little cheesy, but I'd say it's a gouda time overall when it's working properly.”
- “The dialogue is on point and consistently charming and funny.”
- “It is clearly not meant to be taken super seriously, and constantly cracks jokes and puns that are both fun to listen to, and also not so in your face as to be unfunny.”
- “Others will tell you it's not funny enough; they're wrong.”
grinding
11 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding in the game to be lighthearted and not overly time-consuming, with many upgrades achievable without excessive effort. However, some aspects, such as tedious combat mechanics, frequent backtracking, and cumbersome item management, detract from the experience, making certain grinding elements feel repetitive and less engaging. While the gameplay offers decent replayability, the lack of variety in combat and the grind for achievements can lead to frustration.
- “Achievements are grindy.”
- “Will amend more after I beat the game but so far, really good; my only real complaint is that backtracking to older areas is frequent, and low-level enemy fights can be tedious.”
- “It's okay, but just doesn't do anything original and combat is tedious.”
optimization
6 mentions
33 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing significant stuttering and performance issues, particularly on high-end systems during combat and character movement. Conversely, others report smooth performance even on lower-end hardware, indicating a disparity in optimization across different setups. Overall, while some users enjoy a seamless experience, many encounter frustrating glitches and frame rate drops.
- “Performance is great; I have a crappy laptop and it still runs well.”
- “Everything runs smoothly, and if you're into this genre of game, I think it's an easy pick.”
- “When you get all the speed upgrades for sprinting, there's a slight chance that while running, your character will start stuttering in a jarring way.”
- “And yet somehow, a game that runs in buttery smooth mode on the Steam Deck abjectly struggles to maintain decent frame rates on an i9 processor with an RTX 3080 at 4K, stuttering quite often during combat.”
- “As of this review, I often experienced performance issues such as stuttering, rooms not loading correctly, actions not triggering (laying in bed, talking to others, glitches when swapping partners after using abilities, saving the game, etc.), just to name a few.”
emotional
5 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is mixed; while some players found the story's later developments potentially touching, the transition felt awkward and failed to evoke strong feelings. Overall, the game is described as wholesome and visually appealing, but it lacks the emotional depth that players expect from exceptional music or storytelling.
- “The world is bright and colorful, the characters are whimsical and wholesome, and the whole audiovisual presentation is warm and inviting.”
- “It's not super egregious, but I will say that the story becomes about something else in the later parts which was actually quite strong and could have been very touching, but the transition to it was a tad awkward.”
- “Great wholesome game; I really enjoy the game. The art style is adorable and gameplay is fun. I love the 2.5D style.”
atmosphere
4 mentions
25 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its charm and immersive quality, featuring diverse and atmospheric locations such as enchanting woods, a continually evolving ancient monastery, a quirky mansion, and a pirate-infested area. Reviewers highlight the cohesive blend of music, art style, and intricate details that enhance the overall experience, making it a standout aspect of the game.
- “Everything is fantastic - the atmosphere, the music, the towns and wilderness areas, the chapters and story, the characters, the art style, the puzzle aspects, the pop culture references, the little details in the background; it all really comes together to make an incredibly enjoyable experience.”
- “Locations: each of the four main locations are very atmospheric, from the woods you start in after the tutorial, to an ancient monastery that's constantly being built higher and higher, to an old mansion with a quirky family living within, and the last main area has pirates, so what's not to love.”
- “Positives: the game's biggest upside is definitely the cast and atmosphere.”
character development
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is highly praised for its charming paper Mario aesthetic, with users highlighting the fun and engaging character and world designs as standout features that enhance the overall experience.
- “I am a sucker for the Paper Mario aesthetic; both the character designs and the world designs were genuinely one of my favorite things about this game.”
- “The character designs are just so fun!”
replayability
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
While the gameplay is engaging and offers decent replayability for power-grinding enthusiasts, overall user sentiment suggests that the game's replay value is quite low, with some ratings as low as 1/5.
- “The gameplay is highly engaging, offering decent replayability in most areas, especially for those who enjoy power-grinding.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the variety of choices and outcomes, making me want to dive back in again and again.”
- “The game offers multiple paths and endings, ensuring that every replay feels unique and rewarding.”
- “The game lacks any meaningful choices, making replayability almost non-existent.”
- “Once you've completed the story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The game feels repetitive after the first playthrough, with no new content to explore.”