Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus

"Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus is among the best games I’ve played and easily stands alongside the other greats in this genre. Have you been waiting to play Silksong for years and years? Well you’ll still be waiting, but …"

"In a crowded genre, Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus, stands out with its wonderful hand-drawn visuals and rewarding platforming focused gameplay. The demanding difficulty won&s;t be everyone&s;s cup of tea, but for those after a challenge, it&s;s well worth …"

"Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus is a beautifully crafted Metroidvania with hand-drawn animation that pops with its vibrant colors, based heavily on Japanese folklore and culture. The game has a distinct focus on platforming which sets it apart from …"

"Metroidvanias with clever movement skills are some of my favourite in the genre and Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus is certainly top-tier."

"Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus is one of the most beautiful games I have played. With great characters and a compelling story, it is sure to draw you in and challenge you."

"Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus impresses with its richly detailed scenarios and an intriguing universe that continually surprises the player throughout the adventure. However, once stripped of its fantastic setting, there is a complicated and difficult-to-ignore lack of polish …"

"A metroidvania with its fair share of inspiration, albeit too tied to the need to remain in mid-air most of the time."

"Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus is an enjoyable Metroidvania game, though it is marred by a lack of clear direction and frustrating platforming sections."

"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 …"

"Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus excels at its goal of delivering a commendable and exciting title. It is a unique title, one that I found to be charming and breathtakingly beautiful. It also wears its inspirations on its sleeve …"

"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 …"

"Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus is a beautifully crafted Metroidvania that captivates with its engaging gameplay, blending Japanese folklore with a heartwarming story. While there are moments where the game&s;s pacing stumbles—particularly during some of the more punishing platforming …"

"Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus is an excellent Metroidvania for newcomers to the genre. With its accessible difficulty and shorter length, it’s a very inviting experience for less experienced players. The aerial combat is incredibly satisfying, the visuals are …"

"At its core, Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus fulfils every condition a Metroidvania should have but never goes above and beyond to make an impression. There are smart design choices in place, but the game is equally held back …"

"While incredibly gorgeous, and filled with small moments of greatness, Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus suffers from several rough edges in its combat, platforming, and level design. None of these make a bad game by themselves, but the frustrations …"

"As long as you don&s;t expect anything genre-defining, Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus is a breathtaking Metroidvania experience. The art style is gorgeous, the action-platforming is fast and satisfying, and the sweet modesty of its tale is though-provoking and …"

"Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus is a visual treat for fans of the Metroidvania genre. Though it may have a few rough edges, it definitely provides a challenging yet fun experience."

"Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus is a remarkable achievement. Not only is the overall presentation truly stunning with its authentic, watercolor design, but the platform-focused gameplay and thoughtful combat system establish the game as an essential title in the …"

"If you strip Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus of all its oriental makeup, what you&s;re left with is a metroidvania on the edge of competence. It&s;s a product that came to market with quite obvious flaws in its main …"

"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."

"Sporting gorgeous visuals, and loads of style, but it can be quite demanding"

"Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus is the most beautiful game you will play. The hand-drawn art is ethereal and whimsical and captures the beautiful mythology in which the game is grounded."

"A small but very fine adventure that does a lot right. Absolute recommendation for fans of platformers and metroidvanias."

"Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus is, plain and simple, one truly superb and expertly-crafted metroidvania game. The cast of colorful characters ends up leading to quests that feature impressive gameplay that encourages exploration as you eventually discover more of …"

"The presentation in Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus is immaculate and combat is satisfying, but inconsistent platforming sours the experience."

"While Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus plays it too safe with its gameplay, its engrossing setting and large cast of charming characters help it stand apart in the ever-crowded Metroidvania genre."

"Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus is simply a must play Metroidvania, with fantastic locomotion, gorgeous visuals and boss fights I won&s;t forget in a hurry."

"2024&s;s incredible lineup of indie titles continues to grow, and Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus deserves to be right near the top. It&s;s a picture-perfect Metroidvania, impeccably designed and gorgeous in motion. Do not miss this."

"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 …"

"Squid Shock Studios lets loose an astonishing debut in the form of Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus, a silky-smooth metroidvania platformer."

"But while the game at times demands a level of execution that its design doesn’t always facilitate, its frustrations are fleeting. They resemble the towering skeleton that stomps through its world—revealing themselves in bursts but largely sticking to the darkness, …"

"Though the tale of Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus is easily contained to a single game, I can already feel myself wanting to return again, to see how much better I can ferret out secrets, collect all the things …"

"Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus wears its inspirations boldly – Hollow Knight in particular – but makes its unique mark in a delightfully crowded modern Metroidvania market. The platforming is difficult but the level design is creative. The boss …"

"If it wasn’t for these pain points, Bō would be a game I wholeheartedly recommend to any fan of Metroid and its ilk, but they currently stand as severe detriments to the overall experience. I hope they’re things that can …"

"Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus​​​​​​​ tries its hardest​​​​​​​ to break out of the staples of genre contemporaries, such as with its folklore backdrop and a handful of new abilities, but it sometimes results in being more convoluted than necessary. …"

"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 …"

"Despite being a title of remarkable technical performance and careful aesthetics, Bö: Path of the Teal Lotus offers nothing surprising in terms of gameplay."

"While not a path best left untrodden, Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus is a title that struggles to find its way to its full potential."

"Some fresh ideas, such as the Daruma doll system, help make it a worthwhile time for any fans of Metroidvanias."

"Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus is stunning, atmospheric, fun, and challenging. It&s;s a great metroidvania that, even without being too original, uses the right inspirations to paint like few others a Japanese fable of contemplative beauty and rewarding agility."