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Platform, Adventure, Indie, Action
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PC InvasionWill BackusMar 20219/10Narita Boy is among the best Metroidvanias in recent years. Its beautiful world, surprisingly emotional story, and diverse enemy pool will leave you wanting more from its short run time.
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COGconnectedRhett WaselenchukMay 202188/100I had a blast with Narita Boy. It’s not perfect, but what is? Indeed, it started slowly, though, it doesn’t take long before you’re capable of exhilarating feats. And the ending is brilliant, paving the way for a sequel that will seemingly be an entirely different genre. Whatever that may be, I’ll be there, at the front of the line. It’s up to you to save the world. So get to it.
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Seasoned GamingElliot PorterApr 20219.5/10Narita Boy fully succeeds in being a great homage to pixel titles of the past yet brings so many great modern features with it.
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Hardcore GamerJordan HelmMar 20213/5At its best, there's certainly moments of appreciation and respect for the artistic detail Narita Boy lavishes in, with its pixel art and generally-eery vision of cyberspace run amok with corrupted foes.
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Daily MirrorEugene SowahMar 20213/5 starsNarita Boy is definitely one of the best looking indie platformers I've ever seen with it's unique art style and captivating music. It's neo-retro style mixed with religious themes make it unlike anything that's on the market today. The emphasis on combat shows with its well worked mechanics and engaging system. However Narita Boy does leave you wanting more from its exploration and platforming parts. But I did enjoy my time with Narita Boy and it's definitely one to pick up.
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IGDB rating 7.6/10 from 32 ratings.
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