Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus
Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus is an upcoming action-adventure platform game developed by Squid Shock Studios and published by Humble Games for Nintendo Switch and Microsoft Windows.[1] It is scheduled for a 2024 release.[2]
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| Developer(s) | Squid Shock Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Humble Games |
| Director(s) | Christopher Stair |
| Programmer(s) | Trevor Youngquist |
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| Genre(s) | Platform, action-adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single player |
Development
Creative director, Christopher Stair, began the game as a solo developer in early 2021 using the Unity engine. Lead programmer, Trevor Youngquist, joined soon after as the game's lead programmer. The game was first unveiled with a Kickstarter campaign in February 2022,[3] with Squid Shock raising $174,999 from almost 4,000 backers.[3] One of the goals reached was Nintendo Switch ports of the game.[3]
A proper reveal of Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus was announced at a Humble Games Showcase livestream in May 2023.[4] The game was also showcased at Gamescom in August the same year.[5]
References
- Romano, Sal (May 18, 2023). "Hand-drawn 2.5D action platformer Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus to be published by Humble Games". Gematsu. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
- Zaidi, Salman (May 18, 2023). ""Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus:" Japanese Folklore-Inspired 2.5D Platformer Releases 2024". MP1ST. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
- Cole, Joshua (February 10, 2022). "Help Support Beautiful Game, Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus, On Kickstarter". The Game Crater. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
- Bellingham, Hope (May 18, 2023). "This Gorgeous Platformer Inspired By Japanese Folklore Could Be The Next Best Thing For Hollow Knight Fans". GamesRadar+. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
- "Humble Games Drops Sizzling Trailers for Upcoming Indie Gems at Gamescom 2023". Gaming Lyfe. August 28, 2023. Retrieved August 28, 2023.