Narita Boy

"It is not simple task to became hero of Digital Kingdom. Sometimes it is not even fun. But still worthy quest."

"There’s no question that Narita Boy is epic. As though it jumped right out of an arcade machine from the 80s, it has exciting, fast-paced combat and some of the most beautiful pixel art that will ever grace your screen. …"

"Narita Boy is an explosion of 80s-inspired excess, splattering the player with a viscera of technobabble and cathode rays. Yet after peeling away the fragmented flesh, some may find the splendor of nostalgic reverence does not supplant equally memorable gameplay."

"Narita Boy is an extremely competent 2D platformer. The guys from Studio Koba have succeeded in the uneasy task of giving a unique personality to a video game whose basic mechanics could sometimes appear derivative."

"Narita Boy is a unique game, witch beautiful pixel art, handmade animations and a great level design full of references from the eighties."

"Narita Boy is a game that takes such a strong influence from so many past works, it can often feel a bit derivative. However, that doesn’t stop the game from being enjoyable, as there’s plenty of unique challenges to overcome …"

"Narita Boy delivers in almost every facet and I thoroughly enjoyed my time facing down the Stallion threat. But while it’s positively dripping with 80s nostalgia and style, there’s a lot more to it than just a trip down memory …"

"With its retro graphics, music, emotional story that it tells from bottom to top, it is a game that brings the nostalgia of the 80s with its references interspersed from left to right."

"Narita Boy is definitely one of the best looking indie platformers I&s;ve ever seen with it&s;s unique art style and captivating music. It&s;s neo-retro style mixed with religious themes make it unlike anything that&s;s on the market today. The emphasis …"

"Narita Boy is an extremely enjoyable action game with absurd, dreamy and lysergic aestethics."

"Undoubtedly, I thoroughly enjoyed my nearly 9 hours with Narita Boy. I loved the story and lived the experience eagerly despite all its flaws. Whether it was the soundtrack, visuals, story, gameplay, or a mix of all of them, Narita …"

"Despite any perceived difficulties experienced in Narita Boy, all can be forgiven if you enjoy a world that immerses itself completely in the tech of a bygone era. There’s something to be said about racing against the digital wind on …"

"Narita Boy feels like a completely unique experience and the first step for a new collection of games based around this digital aesthetic. The soundtrack here is flawless and the way everything plays into its setting and narrative is just …"

"Narita Boy is visually stunning and packed with great ideas; but for everything it does right, you can see how it could’ve done better."

"At its best, there&s;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."

"Many times, an NPC would tell me where to go or whom to seek out, and I would just chance upon my destination rather than know exactly where to go; the naming conventions at play don&s;t do the game any …"

"With an old school cinematic action adventure feel and dripping with neon-lit nostalgic ooze I have no doubt that Narita Boy is targeted squarely at people like me who practically grew up in the arcades..."

"Narita Boy, the debut game from Studio Koba, is an excellent 80&s;s inspired action-adventure game with heart. It is up to you to enter The Digital Kingdom and defeat the nefarious HIM and his Hackernauts with your radical Techno-Sword."

""Style over substance" is a reflexively-bandied phrase that&s;s diminished in meaning over time. Although I partly agree to its usage here to highlight certain gameplay flaws, I don&s;t think that should tarnish Narita Boy&s;s immense successes. Studio Koba designed what …"

"Narita Boy is a curious and risky 2D adventure that isn’t always what it seems. Issues with some game mechanics shouldn’t deter anyone from playing through the story, and its soundtrack’s passionate synthwave-leaning collection of themes somehow stands out amidst …"

"Narita Boy is a new classic, combining pixel art and nostalgia with unique identity and engaging gameplay. A must-play for fans of &s;80s style and retro-futuristic themes."

"Narita Boy has more style than it knows what to do with, and that helps carry it past its gameplay flaws"

"Narita Boy&s;s difficulty is balanced well enough to offer challenge without frustration, and the combat is sublime. Not to mention it&s;s visually incredible."

"Narita Boy joins a plethora of entertainment franchises that pay homage to &s;80s culture. But where others have failed, Narita Boy transcends its inspiration with exceptional world building, a complex yet thoughtful narrative, and stunning combat gameplay. It occasionally feels …"

"Narita Boy is a commendable effort for Studio Koba&s;s first title with its gorgeous presentation and a gameplay that&s;s kept fresh, although some aspects could evidently have been improved upon."

"Narita Boy&s;s digital twist on a classic fantasy tale is engrossing if a bit disorientating."

"While you were partying, Narita Boy studied the techno-blade. Impossibly good pixel art is locked behind bad-but-gets-better platforming and okay-but-gets-cool hack n&s; slashing."

"I 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 …"

"If it isn&s;t already clear, Narita Boy is a great indie adventure. It&s;s got satisfyingly slick gameplay, and the visuals are a delight. But perhaps the true star of the show is the stellar electronic soundtrack. Whether it&s;s twinkling ambient …"

"Narita Boy is a surprisingly melancholic experience that puts forth a narrative exploring the power fantasy that video games provide people. While the execution of the game itself can sometimes be lacking, it pays enough of an homage to its …"

"Studio Koba calls their game ‘a poetic, subtle and beautiful handcrafted experience’, and honestly, it’s hard to disagree. What they have created here is a stunning platformer that you will enjoy every second of being in – and whilst I …"

"Narita 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."

"Νarita Boy succeeds in offering a fun, short quest, ideal for those looking for a carefree and at the same time spectacular experience."

"Narita Boy brings back the 80s vibes while taking us on a journey through the weird and interesting Digital Kingdom. The battles may feel plain and the process may become repetitive, yet the experience is still enjoyable."