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Is Narita Boy worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Action-adventure players interested in a story set in a digital realm
- Players who want combat centered on a sword
- Players drawn to retro-era visuals and synth music
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a sprawling, open-ended story; the campaign has a defined ending.
- Players who want combat built around a range of weapons may find the focus on the Techno-sword limiting.
- Players looking for climbing-focused action-puzzle gameplay may prefer Jusant, which centers on climbing and route choices.
Our take on Narita Boy
Combat centers on the Techno-sword, giving the game a clear weapon focus but limiting the range of combat styles available to players seeking a broader set of weapons.
What is Narita Boy?
Narita Boy is an action-adventure set inside the Digital Kingdom, where the hero is an echo of a video game character.
After Him erases the Creator’s memories, the Motherboard and her agents activate the Narita Boy protocol to face the approaching Stallions. Explore in four directions through the kingdom’s broken binary landscape, uncover its mysteries, and use the Techno-sword against enemies and bosses. The game features hand-drawn animations with visuals inspired by the retro era, along with a synth soundtrack. Its story has an ending, despite the vendor’s playful description of it as never-ending.
How Narita Boy plays
- 01Techno-sword combat
- The sword is used against the Stallions and other digital enemies.
- 02Boss encounters
- Named opponents include the Crab, DragonBot, and Black Rainbow.
- 03Four-direction exploration
- Movement through the Digital Kingdom includes travel up, down, left, and right.
- 04Hand-drawn animation
- The retro-inspired visuals are presented with hand-drawn animations.
- 05Synth soundtrack
- Synth music plays while travelling through the Digital Kingdom.
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Narita Boy: platforms & release
Is Narita Boy worth it?
It is worth it if: action-adventure players interested in a story set in a digital realm. Skip it if: players seeking a sprawling, open-ended story; the campaign has a defined ending.
Where can I download Narita Boy?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Narita Boy's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Narita Boy on?
Windows and macOS.
