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Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus

Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus

Squid Shock Studios·Released Jul 17, 2024·Single player

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Genres
PlatformerAdventure
Critic65/100
Across 2 reviews
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About

Bo is a hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania based in a colorful world of Japanese folklore. You play as a tiny fox spirit that grows from lotus blossom after being blessed by the moon god. Use your legendary bō staff to bounce and move fluidly through a delightfully-demonic east asian fever dream. Use the tight movement and reset system to reach areas efficiently and gracefully or recover chaotically while floundering for footing.

Reviews

2 reviews
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Nintendo Life
Roland Ingram·Jul 24, 2024
Critic80/100
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Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus is a game where charm meets challenge and a passion for Japanese culture is expressed with artistic flair. Its emphasis on platforming skill over exploration gives it a distinctive profile in the Metroidvania crowd and, while that might not be everyone's cup of tea, for many, the appeal will blossom like the trees in Sakura City.

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GameSpot
Jordan Ramée·Jul 18, 2024
Critic50/100
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Though it features some of the best parts of modern metroidvania games, too often Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus is waylaid by its lack of direction and poor platforming.

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