Even as someone who was born far after the 1980s, Narita Boy hit me with a strong wave of nostalgia. There’s even a fuzzy border on the outside of the frame to make it appear that the game is being played on an old television set. It’s evident that a lot of care was taken into the game’s art style, as the hand-drawn pixelated animation is incredibly stunning. The retro synth soundtrack is groovy and energetic, really complimenting the game’s vibrant and colorful visuals. Jumping into Narita Boy, I was immediately impressed by the game’s artistic presentation. It gives a real sense of weight to the stakes that the game presents to you. The way people talk about The Creator and his creations, you can see the influence he’s had on culture. The developers do a pretty solid job at building this universe and lore through character dialogue and storytelling. When an adversary goes in and begins to erase all of The Creator’s memories, the Narita Boy protocol is put into place in order to stop this enemy before it’s too late. Sound familiar? Narita Boy is heavily influenced by Ready Player One, another modern era work of fiction that doubles as a love letter to the 80s. Narita Boy’s story centers on Narita One, a gaming console conceived and developed by a man nicknamed “The Creator.” Following its release, The Creator is hailed a mastermind and is celebrated by many. Although it’s an incredibly visually pleasing experience, Narita Boy’s core mechanics can feel pretty paint-by-numbers.
From the bright and pixelated art style to the retro synth soundtrack, this game just screams the 80s. Studio Koba’s Narita Boy is one of those games that just feels rooted in nostalgia.
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