Born of Bread is a Paper Mario-inspired RPG made entirely with Blueprints
July 25, 2023Inspired by Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Born of Bread aims to be a quirky role-playing game that evolves Intelligent Systems’ successful paper cutout take on Nintendo’s world of Mario.
To deliver on their premise, the small team at WildArts focused on key aspects of the MegaGrant recipient that focused on open-ended gameplay and delivering player immersion through a visually stunning and atmospheric aesthetic.
We spoke with the team about lessons learned on their first game—Helltown—and how they were applied to Born of Bread. We also chatted about how the team used Unreal Engine to create the game’s defining 2D meets 3D look, the power of Blueprints, and whether you can pet the dog in their game.
To read the rest of this story, which first ran on July 25, 2023, visit UnrealEngine.com.
