An adventure RPG all about a sentient bread-based boy was certainly not on our bingo list as we opened up 2023. However Born of Bread is exactly that. Ever wanted to control a flour-golem as he and his buddies travel the world, defeating evil? Of course you do.
Home-Cooked
Now available on Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and PC, Born of Bread is the baked creation of developers WildArts. It sees the doughy hero Loaf shape himself into the hero the world deserves, and goes on merry adventures with his mates in a 2.5D adventure.
Classic comedy RPGs, you say? Well, what better way to spend the holiday season than with Loaf and his buddies, as you fight against baddies in an intricate turn-based system?
Key Features
- One flour golem who possesses a never-ending childlike wonder and a set of odd abilities
- A wonderful world ripe with mysteries
- An eclectic cast of fleshed-out characters
- A wacky storyline
- A pinch of light puzzles
- Turn-based battles with a dash of real-time minigames
- Bright, colorful 2.5D graphics
- Side-missions (add to taste)
- A captive audience granting you bonuses in battle
The devs speak up
Discussing their excitement at the release of their game, WildArts Lead Designer and Programmer Nicolas Lamarche had this to say to players looking to embark on this experience:
“Born of Bread feels like the perfect holiday game,”. “It’s filled to the brim with hilarious gags, charming characters, culinary puns, and a lengthy adventure that captures the essence of classic RPGs from the 90s. Born of Bread is our ode to the kinds of games that we spent our childhood holidays playing, so we’re ecstatic to pass this tradition on to the next generation!”
“When we first laid eyes on Born of Bread we knew it was a keeper,” said Guillaume Jamet, Head of Publishing for Dear Villagers. “It instantly made us laugh, then continued to surprise us with its strong visual identity, addictive action-based take on turn-based combat, and incredible writing. We’re so glad that we can finally share the full adventure with all of you!”
Get Involved with Born of Bread on Xbox Today!
The oven is prepped to temperature, and all you need to do is pick up a copy of Born of Bread for yourself. You can do so on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Switch or PC (Steam) from 6pm UK time today.
For Xbox users, you can make a purchase for via the Xbox Store. Expect to pay in the region of $29.99 / €29.99. We can’t wait to share our full review of Born of Bread on Xbox with you!
Born of Bread is not available on Xbox One consoles.
Born of Bread on Xbox Game Description
Beings from another age are causing havoc across the land! And with their mischief comes a great threat to everyone. The unlikeliest hero, a golem born of bread, will find himself and his newfound buddies in the middle of a drama that’s thousands of years in the making. Together, they will visit incredible locals and meet fascinating characters. Although he may not look like much, Loaf might be the hero this land kneads.
