Narita Boy

March 29, 2021 Studio Koba Team17
Platform Adventure Indie
PS4 Linux PC Mac XONE Switch
About

The retro-futuristic pixel game

Explore and fight in a retro-futuristic world. Swim deep into a oneiric, poetic and unique experience across dimensional planes.

The aesthetic of the game was inspired by retro pixel adventures (Castlevania, Another World, Double Dragon) with a modern touch (Superbrothers, Sword and Sorcery) and an 80s plot homage (Ready Player One, He-Man, The Last Starfighter), accompanied by the retro synth touch of the old glory days.
Storyline

You are Narita Boy, a legendary digital hero in an epic quest through simultaneous dimensions.

The digital kingdom is under attack and you are called as their last hope of survival. Explore a vast world to find the techno sword, the only effective weapon against the threat.
Videos

Trailer
Release Date Trailer
Teaser
Launch Trailer
Screenshots

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Ratings & Metrics

User Score
76.8
Critic Score
76.3
Total Score
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Game Info

Release Date March 29, 2021
Developer Studio Koba
Publisher Team17
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Side view
Themes Action, Mystery
Narita Boy

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