The biggest issue here is that so much of what’s going on, story-wise, was lost on me. That this was a Kickstarter project comes as no surprise you can clearly see and feel the passion and effort Studio Koba has put into the development. In fact it’s a hard game to not love, given its incredible artwork, blistering synth soundtrack and abundance of heart. Which is not to say I didn’t enjoy Narita Boy.
One section early on sees you schlepping back and forth between about five or six rooms and it’s not tedious, exactly, but it’s not much fun either. It’s very Metroidvania-like, although a lot of the backtracking is through short, closely-spaced areas, which makes it feel more like busy-work than most games of its type. The crux of it all is the Techno Sword, a powerful legendary weapon that allows Narita Boy to carve his way through hordes of evil pixels and towering bosses, and harness new powers to unlock previously impassable areas. It means an epic quest through multiple worlds and the need to seek out the Creator’s lost memories, which themselves tell the tale of his childhood and early life in Narita, Japan. After this long with the game, I’m still confused.Įither way, it tells the story of a teenage hero plunged into a virtual world to save the Creator of the game in which he’s trapped. On the one hand its obtuse, jargon-filled dialogue almost feels like parody, but then the poignant moments it seeks to conjure in between levels are at odds with the idea of comedy. To keep up to date with all the information on Narita Boy please like Studio Koba on Facebook, follow the studio on Twitter and Instagram, and join us on Discord.There’s a sense that either Narita Boy thinks it’s very, very clever, or that it’s all been written with tongue firmly stuck in cheek – and I can’t decide which it is. Share your arcade memories on social media with #SavingTheArcadeWorld. The final amount raised will split equally between the three museums to continue and develop preservation projects. A digital charity event is also planned for later in spring, with a percentage of each sale also contributing to the campaign. Royalties from the sale of Saving The World go towards the Saving The Arcade World campaign until the launch of Narita Boy. The synthwave track Saving The World from the official Narita Boy soundtrack is now available to stream on Spotify and all major online music platforms, and to purchase from dozens of digital retailers including the iTunes Store and Amazon Music. Team17 has partnered with The Strong: National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York, The National Videogame Museum in the UK, and Arcade Vintage: Museo del Videojuego in Spain, to ensure this distinct and important part of video games history is protected and preserved. Team17 and Studio Koba are also leading the charge on the Saving The Arcade World, a campaign powered by Narita Boy and created to raise awareness of the plight facing arcade games and arcade amusements. Pump up the jam: Inspired by the glory days of analogue synthesizers, the pumping soundtrack turns back the clock for this techno-journey.Pixel-perfect story: Encounter weird and wonderful digitised characters on a journey to discover the secrets of the Digital Kingdom and its elusive creator.Might as well jump: The classic 2D platformer will see players explore imaginative landscapes and navigate a plethora of pixel art environments.You have the power!: The Techno-Sword can be used alongside mysterious magic so that players can carve and blast their way through enemies great and small.Go back to the future: A homage to the eighties with a new spin on classic gameplay styles, Narita Boy takes players back in time for a blast from the past.Prepare for the final countdown to March with a new techno-trailer: The narrative-driven Metroidvania adventure is inspired by the electronic pop culture of the 1980s, with a synth-wave soundtrack and neo-retro aesthetic to match, as players are sucked into the Digital Kingdom to fight for its freedom… and for the memories of its human creator. It’s time to go on a digital adventure! Narita Boy will be released on PC, PlayStation® 4, Nintendo Switch™, and Xbox One on 30 th March.
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