Bamboo EP

Alright here's the thing. That menu screen is a game in itself. It's got loads of secrets apparently and I've maybe found some?? It's pretty cool though. What you're REALLY here for though is Bamboo Heart. Yeah there's the ball throwing one and it's kinda cute , but I can pretty much guarantee you'll complete every level maybe once? and then forget about it. But Bamboo Heart? That you will keep coming back for, over and over and over again. It's kinda like Nidhogg, but more frantic, less sword throwy, and really sinister, with cool mechanics like striking down the flying birds to get meat, or plucking mushrooms, then cooking them so you can eat them safely to regain food when your hunger is full (takes four cooked mushrooms or like two cooked meat I think). You got two hearts of health (two hits), your sword, and a whoooole ton of enemies that all want you dead Quickfire gameplay, easy to learn, hard to master, frenetic, frantic, kinda spooky... and you can unlock abilities by k...

Bamboo EP is composed of two very distinct games and one amusing menu screen. Bamboo Ball: A very fun little dodgeball-esque minigame that is distinctly lacking in features. The ai isnt worth spending much time with and the multiplayer is limited to 1v1. I breifly played the multiplayer and amdmitedly its great but I cant help but feel options for 2v2, number of pegs/balls, and ai difficulties would give this half of the EP more legs. As it stands Bamboo ball is the b-side of the EP. Bamboo Hearts: A side scrolling ninja combat game that in some ways reminds me of The Legend of Kage, mostly how acrobatic the combat feels. The mechanics are simple but every fight is very dynamic. So far in my early playtime I haven't found a tatic or approach to even the basic enemies that guarentees and easy kill... and also the music is perfect. Final thoughts: Bamboo Hearts is worth the price and everything else is extra. I'm really hoping for a Bamboo Hearts LP or Just Bamboo hearts 2 I guess.

Bamboo Moon has lots of cute little interactive things, and I'm sure Bamboo Ball is great, but Bamboo Heart is exactly the game I've been desperately wanting for years. I would've paid at least double this price for Bamboo Heart as a standalone game, and I can't wait to discover what else there is to find. The combat is as deep as Nidhogg and as fast paced as Samurai Gunn, but I'm also reminded of Nuclear Throne by the very deliberate ability and equipment progression throughout the game, though with some added special moves that you gain as you progress and simplified survival elements. Sometimes action does ramp up to a point where it seems almost impossible to follow, but really this is a game that rewards careful play and deliberate use of your various abilities and techniques. It even has a neat little story and some awesome secrets, including one that ties in to the Bamboo Moon menu area. Very happy with this purchase, planning to play it a lot more, and honestly I can't wait t...

if you like ninjas and especially bamboo this game is for you.

the controls are screwed up for some reason?? the starting menu is Arrow Keys+X, the main menu is WASD/Enter, the pause menu is Arrow Keys/Enter and the Bamboo Heart is TFGH? and apparently for me no button is bound to strike???? You can't change controls AND there is no gamepad support just fyi I am a fellow QWERTY user and no AZERTY enjoyer

sick art game with better gameplay than most game games

Where is Tak Also good price for some lil sweet sweet games but it'd be even better to also get if not the source a cheatsheet with formulas or brief explanations about the awesome procedural visuals you all make. There is an absolutely astounding amount of talent put into these pieces, love you guys' work.

The game feel and juice are top notch. Maybe the first time I enjoyed playing against AI.

If Samurai Gunn or Niddhog left you wanting more, you should grab this. Twitchy ninja sword fights, mushrooms and pixel visuals at their finest.

Think of this more like a single with an A/B side rather than an EP. The cute art style fits the rather tepid dodgeball-esque “Bamboo Ball.” Maybe with friends who want a slower jam might dig it. I just don’t think people are going to whip out chips and drinks to gather around and play this. But damn, I didn’t know this came with Sekiro Shadows Die Twice. Bamboo Heart is some next level samurai action. It’s fluid, fast, and fun. There is some hidden depth to it, and it can last awhile, but I feel like this EP might be a few tracks shy.