![]() ![]() Given its side-scrolling nature and short run time, it’s fair to think that Narita Boy wouldn’t have much to offer in the way of world design. The visuals are stunning, the combat stays fresh despite 2D limitations, and it only takes about nine hours to beat. Narita Boy is one of the most polished and consistently entertaining Metroidvanias in recent years. But that’s just a piece of the breathtaking world in the Digital Kingdom. I pray that Narita Boy’s soundtrack gets added to Spotify. I would be remiss if I did not mention that the music never drops off. As Narita Boy, you must restore the memories and use the power to banish HIM once and for all. Somehow, with the help of his Stallions, HIM has destroyed these memories. The Creator, well, created a set of memories as a safeguard against HIM. HIM, an evil entity hell-bent on controlling the Digital Kingdom, has returned after years in exile. You learn that the Creator, the man responsible for the Digital Kingdom and all of its code, has gone missing. You are Narita Boy, the savior of this mysterious new dimension. Without warning, you’re sucked into a realm beyond reality called the Digital Kingdom. After taking a scolding from your mom for the umpteenth time, your computer screen flashes. You are a non-descript boy with a video game addiction. The genesis of the story takes inspiration from Tron. It tells the story of the titular Narita Boy with an auto-tuned voice and musical accompaniment filled with energy and hope.Īfter about 10 minutes of simply vibing to the music, I decided to finally start the game. ![]() It’s one of the catchiest title screen bops that my ears have had the pleasure of hearing. Narita Boy ’s title screen pronounces itself with an impassioned shout, and the game’s theme kicks in. As the names of the developer and publisher Team17 flash by, a pulsing synth begins in the background. It admittedly took me a while to start an actual game of Narita Boy. ![]()
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