The Legend of Bum-bo coming to Android in December

Binding of Isaac prequel The Legend of Bum-bo is coming to Android devices and Google Play Pass after last year’s PC release, and we’ve got an exclusive trailer to show you.

The Legend of Bum-bo comes from the creative mind of Edmund McMillen, whose previous work includes the side-scroller Super Meat Boy and roguelike The Binding of Isaac. Bum-bo is a “deckbuilding roguelike” where you collect items that can be modified, upgraded and combined in many interesting ways. You play as the Bum-bo each with their own unique abilities, as they smash, bash and splash their way through a variety of cardboard horrors and giant bosses.

Each level is made up of four rooms where you fight various enemies and a boss. In order to do that, you must match tiles on a board similar to titles such as Bejeweled and Candy Crush Saga, tha will allow you to attack, cast spells, and improve defense. Since it features over a hundred items to modify and upgrade, four playable characters and over 30 enemies, there’s a lot you’ll be able to do once this title lands on mobile later this year.

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Click above to see a trailer exclusive to Pocket Gamer LaunchPad, detailing some of the gameplay in The Legend of Bum-bo. I’m a big fan of the art style for these games and the video showcases that perfectly.

The Legend of Bum-bo releases on Android 1st December, and comes to Google Play Pass a few days later on 3rd December, so if you’re a subscriber of that service it might be a good chance to check this out and see how it holds up against McMillen’s previous games.