Fresh from the Oven: A Quirky Demo Release
Indie developer WildArts, collaborating with Dear Villagers, has released a demo for the eagerly awaited RPG Born of Bread on PlayStation 5 in the Americas and Europe, as well as Switch in Europe. The full version is scheduled to launch later this year on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PC, and Xbox Series platforms.
The World of Born of Bread: An Adventure Kneaded with Charm
Born of Bread serves up a retro turn-based role-playing adventure, reminiscent of classic cartoony RPGs. With characters both fun and engaging, it caters to children and adults alike. Beings from an ancient age wreaking havoc pose a massive threat to all. Step into the doughy shoes of Loaf, a golem born of bread with endless childlike wonder, who becomes entangled in a millennia-old drama.
A Whimsical World to Explore: Locations and Challenges
Embark on a journey through a world filled with mysteries, from the enigmatic Forest of Roots to the chilling landscapes of Frosty Flats. Band together with your companions, challenge menacing enemies, and engage in quirky turn-based/real-time hybrid combat.
Demo Details: Your First Bite of Born of Bread
The newly-released demo encapsulates the initial 45-60 minutes of gameplay. Players will uncover mechanics such as an in-depth combat tutorial, an introduction to the skill tree, and an encounter with the first companion. The full game will expand with new zones, allies, NPCs, sidequests, settings, and the unique “Battle Broadcast” system, featuring an in-game chat stream during combat encounters.
The Full Recipe: What Awaits in the Complete Game
The entire Born of Bread experience will require the following ingredients:
- One flour golem with endless childlike wonder
- A world full of mysteries
- An eclectic cast of developed characters
- A humorous storyline
- A sprinkle of light puzzles
- Turn-based battles with real-time minigames
- Vivid, colorful 2.5D graphics
- Side-missions to preference
- A captive audience for battle bonuses
Kneading the Hero this Land Deserves
Starting with the flour golem, Loaf, place him in a mystical land filled with friends and locals. Though he may seem unassuming, Loaf could be the hero this world kneads. Mix in a tale of ancient beings causing havoc, a threat to everyone, a charming cast, illustrated settings, environmental puzzles, and unique battles. Understand your enemies’ strengths and weaknesses, as it will require wit and reflexes to overcome Born of Bread’s throngs of foes.
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Microsoft Windows
