
It plays like a very polished beat-’em-up with a lot of impact and flair every enemy is fun to fight, and all the bosses leave an exhilarating sense of victory after beating them. The gameplay shines more through the creative use of the Techno-sword, its upgrades and the interactions with the wide variety of enemies. Most of the objectives are very linear, and you only make use of your abilities in very specific instances to traverse previously locked off spaces. However, Narita Boy is weird in the sense that a lot of people are marking it as a Metroidvania adventure when the game doesn’t have much exploration in it. The game’s structure is simple: you’ve gotta traverse through the different realms of the kingdom in a Metroidvania fashion while getting upgrades and unlocking secrets on the way. Narita Boy is a stunning game that manages to feel from a different era while still being on-par with modern graphics. The soundtrack, composed by Salvinsky, changes between chiptune beats to synth-pop tunes and atmospheric subtle songs without losing any of its charm.Ĭharacters have their own distinctive sounds and melodies which only adds to the wonderful world is set in. Every stage, character and animation has a nostalgic yet very fresh look and creates a vibrant world that you cannot stop wanting to look at. Narita Boy‘s aesthetic and sense of atmosphere is a masterpiece in visual and sound design. It’s up to you to gather these memories and use the power of the “Trichroma” to slash your way as a hero. Narita Boy is a 2D, 80’s-inspired action-adventure game where a rogue program threatens to break the balance of the Digital Kingdom after the Creator loses its fondest memories. Discover the mysteries behind the Techno-sword, lock swords with the corrupt and tainted Stallions.

Become symphonic in Narita Boy! A radical action-adventure as a legendary pixel hero trapped as a mere echo within the Digital Kingdom.
