![]() ![]() When I explain the narrative like that it probably sounds just as epic as developer Studio Koba would like it to be. As the sole wielder of this powerful item, you alone can save the digital realm, slashing through countless corrupted bosses and underlings to prevent the rogue program known only as HIM from taking over. In this case, though, it’s not an identity disc that’s being raised, but rather the legendary Techno-sword. The sight of a neon-laden humanoid figure raising his arms and blasting up a light into the air will be instantly familiar to fans of Tron or its 2010 sequel. You only need to look at Narita Boy’s key art to see where it pulls its influences from. ![]() Narita Boy makes full use of the nostalgic 80s aesthetic, to the point that floppy discs are used as surfboards. But what it lacks in combat depth is more than made up for by a deeply atmospheric tone and pulse-pounding electro soundtrack. Does Narita Boy deliver on this? Sadly, not quite. What I’m saying is that it takes much more than just retro-inspired visuals to make your 2D platformer stand out in 2021 this impressive level of style also needs to be backed up by exciting moment-to-moment gameplay. When we aren’t slashing our way through enemy-stuffed rooms using a blade in Katana Zero, we can always play the role of an 8-bit ninja warrior in either The Messenger or most recently Cyber Shadow. Pixel-drenched paradises are par for the course these days on Nintendo Switch.
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