![]() Narita Boy’s skillset is no slouch though, with new abilities frequently added to your arsenal, and that is one of the components of Narita Boy that I really appreciate. The combat is always fun and you’re always tested to utilize your abilities. All the enemies require a slightly different approach to defeat. From basic zombies, to jumpers, brutes, armored swordsmen, witches, warlocks, ranged enemies, shield-bearers and so many more. Armed with the gorgeously designed Techno Sword, you, Narita Boy, the Son of the Trichroma, set out on a journey across the Digital Kingdom’s three dimensions to stop the Stallion forces and return peace to this digital landscape.Īlong his journey Narita Boy is continually upgraded to face an increasing array of hostile forces, and there is quite a diverse range of enemy types throughout. I hesitate to go into any story beats here and spoil the game, but for a basic understanding, your titular character is pulled into the ‘Digital Kingdom’ where he is dubbed The Chosen One, and must eliminate the evil forces of the Stallion, led by HIM, and return the memories to the almighty Creator. In particular it reminds me of Another World. The game was successfully Kickstarted, with over €160,000 pledged by fans, and really is a love letter to classic pixel games. It is beautifully expressed as a 2D pixel-art, action adventure. Developed by Spanish indie team, Studio Koba, and published by Team 17, Narita Boy is a tale of repressed memory, the pain of lost loves, and escapism. I know it can feel played out and overused, and it’s thought of as a somewhat cliché narrative, but I think it can stand the test of time. Through tense combat and constant progression, great boss fights and enemy design, along with an intriguing and heartfelt story, Narita Boy is an absolute must play for the modern-day retro-futurist. Narita Boy captures these inspirations and vibes perfectly through its stellar visual and audio design, stunning pixel art and animation, and wonderful soundtrack. As an electronic musician, this is music to my ears (sorry). And modular synthesizers are more popular now than ever before. Synthwave music has seen a huge surge in recent years where artists are using vintage synths to create beautiful soundscapes reminiscent of the 1980s. ![]() Yet we long for the days of VHS tapes, CRT televisions, analog synthesizers and patch cables. These things seem so prevalent in our modern, technological world where we have some incredible tech at our fingertips. with a lot of coding easter eggs.You can find Seasoned Gaming’s review policy here but no, I would have to replay the game if I wanted to do that.ĭespite all that, the game is still amazing, and beautiful. I put it to the side to focus on the main story, because I expected full access to the map (as is the case in most Metroidvanias). I felt honestly sad, when I realized I can't access the portals, to gather the hidden memories of the creator. This is honestly sad, because the gameplay itself is very cool that I feel that it would still be enjoyable if they increased the difficulty a bit.Īs for backtracking. Even the final boss, he took me only two or three tries to beat. My favorite boss black rainbow, which had amazing abilities and a gorgeous design, was too weak that I beat them on my first try. Some boss fights were honestly too easy, that I beat them without realizing they were bosses? I legitimately thought they were introducing a new mob, till I noticed the heart icon on the side of the screen. My only criticisms are in regard to the easy difficulty of the game and the lack of backtracking. Despite this design choice, the game does not restrict you from coming up with some creative solutions to boss fights. The game also has a ♥♥♥♥ ton of abilities, which you're forced to master since pretty much all of them are required throughout the entire game. Despite the fact that most characters have squares for heads, they all felt very unique, and memorable. There were particular moments where I called my brother to come over to see how beautifully drawn some scenes were. It's an understatement to call the visuals stunning there is obvious love and care that was put into every small detail. However, the game is still absolutely amazing. ![]() For a Metroidvania, Narita Boy feels quite linear with not-so-challenging gameplay.
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