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Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus
Released On: Jul 18, 2024
77
7.1
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 16 Critic Reviews
77
63% Positive
10 Reviews
10 Reviews
38% Mixed
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
0% Negative
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0 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 16 Critic Reviews
77
63% Positive
10 Reviews
10 Reviews
38% Mixed
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Perhaps I shouldn’t have been so surprised at the quality of Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus. It does, after all, feature members of the same team that impressed with their Metroid fan game AM2R, before Nintendo politely (I guess) asked them not to. Arguably one of Nintendo’s smartest moves yet given the results we have now, a bright and beautiful adventure that puts signature Metroidvania pathfinding and action to better use as a clever little blossom within an equally clever world. It’s a pure delight from start to finish, one that deserves all the attention amongst a sea of highly regarded titles already defining 2024, that captures the spirit of old-school action titles and stands out with unique visual palette. It is, in a word, breathtaking.
Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus is a must-play 2D platformer that shines with its sublime movement mechanics and excellent level design. Despite a few narrative and comedic missteps, the game offers fulfilling exploration, captivating combat, and stunning visuals, making it one of the standout titles of 2024.
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 11 User Ratings
7.1
73% Positive
8 Ratings
8 Ratings
9% Mixed
1 Rating
1 Rating
18% Negative
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 11 User Ratings
7.1
73% Positive
8 Ratings
8 Ratings
9% Mixed
1 Rating
1 Rating
18% Negative
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
A small but very fine adventure that does a lot right. An absolute recommendation for fans of platformers and Metroidvanias.
Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus is an extremely charming metroidvania thanks to its rich use of Japanese folklore in its world and character design. Not only is the world nice to look at, but a delight to explore. There are some rough edges when it comes to the platforming, but there is immense fun to be had if you can work past them.
Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus from developer Squid Shock Studios is a beautiful game that features all the right magical moves to make this a challenging precision platformer but stumbles badly with imprecise controls that make what would be a good experience frustrating.
I wish I could recommend Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus more. Its presentation is immaculate and when the game is focused on combat, it’s incredibly satisfying. But the inconsistencies that drag down the platforming segments sour the whole experience.
Not much here could be called outstanding - if we're hyper-critical, even though the game's visualisation of Japanese myth is a treat, it's not one we haven't sampled before. While there's a decent brew here, then, it doesn't refresh like a really good cupa. [Issue#400, p.116]
I I am blown away by how expertly crafted this metroidvania is! Visuals, soundtrack, audio, controls and level design are top-notch. I really loved the huge enemy variety and exciting bosses (even though the devs could have fine tuned their HP / pacing a bit - bosses take waaay too long). Cherry on top are a variety of accessibility options for an enjoyable experience for players of all skill levels.
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Summary Flow gracefully through a colorful, hand-drawn 2.5D action platformer inspired by Japanese folklore. Engage in acrobatic aerial combat, unlock powerful mystical abilities, and explore an interconnected world of myth as you seek to unravel the mysteries of your origin.
Platforms:
- PC
- Nintendo Switch
- Xbox Series X
- PlayStation 5
Initial Release Date: Jul 18, 2024
Developer:
- Squid Shock Studios
Publisher: Humble Games
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