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 characters, explore the different regions of a wonderful world ripe with mysteries and engage in a fun and quirky turn-based combat system.
RPG Gamers summary“Born of Bread” is a freshly baked 2.5D adventure game that follows the flour-dusted footsteps of an unlikely hero, a bread golem named Loaf. As chaos and threats rise from age-old beings tormenting the land, Loaf and his band of companions embark on an epic journey that’s been thousands of years in the making. From the enigmatic Forest of Roots to the icy stretches of Frosty Flats, players will experience a richly woven world, teeming with local color and intriguing characters.
Donning the mantle of Loaf, players are gifted with a distinctive set of abilities derived from his bread-born origins. Backed by a diverse group of allies, Loaf is propelled into a turn-based combat system that marries strategy and timing. Not only do attacks depend on timely button prompts and tactical knowledge of enemy weaknesses, but Loaf can also strategically pass turns to recover essential Will Points necessary for performing attacks.
“Born of Bread” stands out amongst similar genre games with its vivid 2D characters and a 3D environment that encourages exploration. Despite the fixed side-scrolling camera angle, the world gives players a sense of immersion and depth often reserved for full-3D games.
Underpinning “Born of Bread’s” gameplay is a lighthearted, humor-infused storyline. While delving into more serious themes such as character growth and the impact of player choices, the narrative maintains an either joyful tone that invigorates the player experience.
The game introduces an ensemble of charming and quirky allies spread across the kingdom, each contributing their unique abilities to assist Loaf, making each companion an integral part of combat and exploration.
“Born of Bread” bestows upon players a variety of weapons, each featuring its own physical and special damage types. It’s up to players to discover the most effective weapon combinations to vanquish their foes with flair. To further elevate the combat, each weapon type is paired with a Quick Time Event (QTE) making confrontations more interactive and enjoyable.
In their attempt to turn the gaming table, “Born of Bread” mixes the light-hearted with the grim, the beautifully quirky with the thrilling. It’s an adventure that’s just come out of the oven and promises players to be as satisfying as the perfect slice of warm bread.
