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Narita Boy is a feat of imagination, one of the most conceptually interesting games I’ve ever played. The retro world of the Digital Kingdom – its pixelart, design and art direction – are some of the most eye-catchingly beautiful ever committed to code. Its soundtrack is mesmerising, truly special synthwave. Narita Boy ends up more than the sum of its parts, going beyond the source code to deliver a game that should take its place alongside the greatest indies.

Volviendo a Narita Boy, Studio Koba ha puesto todo su cariño, mimo y talento para plasmar una aventura de acción en 2D que derrocha una extraordinaria calidad en su diseño gráfico pixel-art. Y por si no fuera suficiente, su épica historia, ambientación, banda sonora y grato equilibrio entre el combate y progresión son otros motivos más que suficientes para apoyar el lanzamiento del juego. Solo unos pocos defectos lo alejan de la excelencia, pero es una obra imprescindible para todos los amantes del género y de la época ochentera.

A thoroughly entertaining and highly playable Metroidvania, that goes beyond being a simple retro homage and offers some memorable gameplay twists and storytelling surprises.

If it isn't already clear, Narita Boy is a great indie adventure. It'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 twinkling ambient tunes or booming synth chords, the music is superb.

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. Though the story is rather complex, it does nothing but help fuel the unique tone of the game. You might not understand exactly what’s going on, but when the action is this much fun, it doesn’t really matter.

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 a CRT-horse in a pixelated world that looks like the SNES Star Wars game but feels like that infamous Battletoads level. If you know that exact vibe I’m talking about, you gotta check out Narita Boy. After all, the fate of the Digital Kingdom rests in your hands.

Eso sí, igualmente me parece un juego de notable, aún con las asperezas que he mencionado. La historia es interesante y metafórica, el mundo que ha construido el Studio Koba es genial, el apartado audiovisual es sobresaliente y el sistema de combate es lo suficientemente bueno como para disfrutar con él. Si se le perdonan los aspectos que menciono, Narita Boy es un juego más que recomendable.

Apesar das minhas críticas, onde posso adicionar ainda os rios de diálogos e conceitos que nem sempre são claros, fiquei progressivamente mais rendido ao mundo de Narita Boy e sou obrigado a recomendar aos fãs do género. Falta-lhe profundidade mecânica e uma maior variedade na jogabilidade, mas acredito piamente que qualquer jogador irá encontrar algo que o faça gostar deste diamante em bruto.

Narita Boy is a perfect example of its genre. It has simple gameplay mechanics and doesn’t punish players for slipping up. It has a deep, enlightening story to discover that’ll leave you salivating for more. The world is colourful and expertly crafted, with a host of characters that deserve saving.