Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus is a visually stunning 2.5D action-adventure platformer with Metroidvania elements, released in July 2024 for PC, Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. You play as Bō, a celestial fox spirit born from a lotus blossom, journeying through a mythic world inspired by Japanese folklore to fulfill an ancient prophecy. The game features fluid, acrobatic movement and combat using a shapeshifting staff that unlocks new traversal and fighting abilities. Explore interconnected regions, discover secrets, collect allies like Daruma dolls, and challenge colossal boss battles. With hand-drawn art, rich environments, and an atmospheric soundtrack, it blends exploration, platforming, and lore-rich storytelling.
Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus Features:
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Hand-drawn 2.5D action-adventure platforming inspired by Japanese folklore and myth.
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Fluid, acrobatic movement with a unique move-and-reset traversal system.
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Shapeshifting staff abilities unlocked through brewing arcane teas.
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Interconnected Metroidvania world with new areas unlocked via abilities.
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Collectible and upgradeable Daruma allies that aid in combat.
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Mythic boss battles featuring massive enemies drawn from Japanese lore.
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Vibrant, dreamlike visuals blending paintings, illustrations, and papercraft.
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Engaging cast of adorable and eerie yokai and NPC characters.
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Atmospheric original soundtrack with traditional and orchestral elements.
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Single-player experience with achievements and full controller/Steam Deck support.
System Requirements:
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OS (Minimum): Windows 10 64-bit required.
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Processor (Minimum): Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 or AMD Phenom II X4 940.
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Memory (Minimum): 8 GB RAM.
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Graphics (Minimum): NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 2 GB or AMD Radeon R7 240 2 GB or Intel UHD Graphics.
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Performance Target (Min): Low 1080p at ~30 FPS.
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OS (Recommended): Windows 10 64-bit (same as minimum).
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Processor (Recommended): Intel Core i5-650 or AMD FX-4300.
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Memory (Recommended): 8 GB RAM (same as minimum).
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Graphics (Recommended): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti 2 GB or AMD Radeon R7 360 2 GB or Intel Iris Xe.
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Performance Target (Rec): High 1080p at ~60 FPS.
