![]() ![]() For example, there’s absolutely no map to speak of, and while the environments are hardly as complex as your average Castlevania, for instance, there are quite a few doorways and passages for you to get lost in. On the flip side, there’s absolutely no doubt that the game could have made a few quality-of-life additions to the gameplay and structure to make things a little more digestible. It can all feel a tad overwhelming at first, but as you make your way around, each narrative thread starts to fall into place, and you’ll find yourself thinking “ah, so that’s what that is!” There’s an abundance of seemingly nonsense names and phrases like ‘Son of Trichoma’, ‘Creator’s Tears’, and ‘Citadel of King *NumStr the Horseman’ (no, really). It drops you in with almost no build-up or introduction, and you’re left to explore the environment and meet its many weird and wonderful digital inhabitants. Narita Boy wastes no time in easing you into its surprisingly complex world. HIM deploys its minions known as Stallions throughout the world, and it’s your job to obtain the legendary Techno Sword, take down the hordes of corrupt enemies, and restore The Creator’s memories. The overarching narrative sees you take on the role of Narita Boy, who must traverse the Digital Kingdom within a video game to battle the forces of HIM, a virus that has stolen the memories of The Creator, the game’s, uh… creator. ![]() For newcomers of the Metroidvania genre, Narita Boy isn’t the most accommodating title to start with, but it’s certainly one that rewards patience and exploration.Ĭaptured on Nintendo Switch (Handheld/Undocked) The pixelated visuals feel retro and yet distinctly modern at the same time, with beautiful animations, bold environment design, and an optional CRT filter that enhances the overall tone of the game (though can occasionally feel a bit too much). It’s an action-oriented Metroidvania that absolutely leans into a heavy ‘80s, Tron-like aesthetic, but never lets it overshadow the world or its characters. Let’s be clear right from the start: Narita Boy is a great game. Thankfully though, with so many ‘80s-themed books, movies, and games to choose from recently, it’s gotten incredibly easy to filter out the great from the poor. Unfortunately, nostalgia has often seemingly taken precedence over good storytelling, resulting in some rather questionable throwbacks (looking at you, Mr. We’re at a point in time where those who were born or grew up in the ‘80s are now expressing their love for the decade through the arts, resulting in cultural behemoths like Stranger Things and Ernest Cline’s Ready Player One. With kickin’ beats that will send you back to the future.It’s 2021, yet it somehow still feels like we’re in the 1980s. Become the boss terminator, by overcoming the deadly Crab, DragonBot, Black Rainbow, and so much more!įeel fresh waves of synth wash over you while travelling the Digital Kingdom. Do not let this empire strike back, be the true blade runner.įace foes only imagined from your darkest fever-dreams!įace-off against tons of totally radical and awesome bosses. Venture up, down, left, and right to discover the darkest depths of the broken binary code in this never-ending story*.Įquipped with the only weapon able to defeat the Stallion threat, take the Techno-sword and plunge it into the digital hearts of your enemies. Experience the visuals of a retro-era brought to life with hand-drawn animations.ĮXPLORE THE MYSTERIES OF THE DIGITAL KINGDOM The shining example of a perfectionist at work. ![]() Discover the mysteries behind the Techno-sword, lock swords with the corrupt and tainted Stallions. The Stallions are coming, and the Digital Kingdom needs a hero.īecome symphonic in Narita Boy! A radical action-adventure as a legendary pixel hero trapped as a mere echo within the Digital Kingdom. Supervisor program, Motherboard, and her agents have activated the Narita Boy protocol. Him has returned and deleted The Creator’s memories. Meanwhile, inside the binaural code the digital realm connects with reality. Within weeks Narita Boy is the best-selling video game of all time, critically acclaimed for its power-fantasy wielding the Techno-sword and taking players on a journey like no other. Narita Boy becomes a tremendous hit! Copies of cartridges are flying off physical shelves worldwide. THE CREATOR, A GENIUS OF HIS TIME, CREATES A VIDEO GAME CONSOLE CALLED NARITA ONE WITH ITS FLAGSHIP TITLE BEING A GAME CALLED NARITA BOY. ![]()
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