If it’s a beautifully created, action-adventure platformer to take on as you attempt to hide away from the Sun (or lack thereof), then look no further than Humble Games and Squid Shock Studios’ Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus.
Read on for more info regarding the mysterious world that you’ll be exploring here…
Foxy Friend
Available today on Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and PC, in Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus you’ll be controlling a fox-based spirit by the name of Bō.
This celestial blossom, in the form of a Japanese fox Tentaihana, uses its trusty staff to jump, glide and dash across the spectacularly pretty 2.5D environments laid out for players. As well as navigational abilities, the staff can also be used to dispatch of the various foes that Bō will encounter – a swift bop on the head with the Mochi Mallet will make short work of your enemies.
Ultimately, fans of the fluid platforming found within the Ori series, as well as the combo-stringing combat of the likes of Cuphead, will feel right at home with this one.
Key Features
- DISCOVER A MYSTERIOUS AND HAUNTED WORLD: Explore a diverse and interconnected world in a 2.5D side-scrolling action-platformer with Metroidvania elements. Journey to a haunted castle, a thriving Japanese-inspired metropolis, and many more strange and wondrous places—then find ways to travel back and fully explore newly unlocked paths and surprises.
- FIND YOUR FLOW: Navigate the world’s platforming challenges with acrobatic precision, elegance, and finesse. Use Bō’s distinctive move-and-reset system to reach new areas efficiently or recover when your footing flounders.
- MASTER NEW STAFF TRANSFORMATIONS: Brew and drink arcane teas to unlock powerful new abilities for Bō’s shapeshifting staff. Mash foes with the Mochi Mallet, unlock new movement techniques like the Lotus Dash and Grappling Gun, and gracefully power up along your journey.
- COLLECT POWERFUL DARUMA ALLIES: Each colorful Daruma doll you discover can be upgraded and summoned to the battlefield, where these adorable and powerful allies can deploy spells and other spectacular abilities to aid you in combat.
- DRAWN FROM A DREAM: Explore a vibrant 2.5D vision that blends the beauty of paintings, the personality of hand-drawn illustrations, and the elegance of papercraft.
- SPIRITED CAST OF ALLIES AND ENEMIES: Engage with a larger-than-life cast of bizarre and adorable yokai (supernatural spirits from Japanese folklore) and other original characters inspired by Japanese myth, all brought to life with traditional hand-drawn 2D frame-by-frame animation. Help them with their side quests—or just stop by for a chat and a cup of tea.
- MYTHIC BOSS BATTLES: Challenge massive, awe-inspiring monsters drawn from Japanese folklore! You’ll need to call upon all of the knowledge and acrobatic skill you’ve gained to vanquish these powerful adversaries and advance further in your quest.
- MOVE TO THE MUSIC: Drift along to the music of a gorgeous original score composed by Moisés Camargo, blending traditional Japanese instrumentation with modern orchestral music.
Play Today!
Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus is available on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Nintendo Switch and PC.
You can pick up a copy of the game, courtesy of a quick trip down to the Xbox Store. £16.99 in cash will see you sorted.
Oh, and of course, look out for our full review of Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus on Xbox, coming soon!
Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus is not available on Xbox One or PS4.
Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus Description
Flow with acrobatic grace and agility through a mysterious world of myth and legend in Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus, a colorful hand-drawn adventure inspired by Japanese folklore.
Undertake a mystical journey as Bō, a celestial blossom (fox tentaihana) descended from the heavens to play a key role in an ancient and mysterious ritual. Use your legendary bō staff to bounce and glide fluidly through an otherworldly realm of hand-drawn, dreamlike landscapes, strange and adorable yokai, and massive monsters summoned from ancient legends of Japan.
