Narita Boy

 PlayStation 4
User Score
6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 38 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 38
  3. Negative: 11 out of 38

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  1. Loonlamb007
    Apr 1, 2021
    1
    GAME BREAKING BUG: I really wish I could say this Game is outstanding. To be fair, at the beginning I really thought it would be what I was waiting for. Its a really nice Hommage to the 80s... At least for what I have Seen But after 2 hours of Gameplay I got stuck in the Hall of Memorys... No Chance to escape ... Had a couple of Blue Screens too. Only Option: Start over again not knowingGAME BREAKING BUG: I really wish I could say this Game is outstanding. To be fair, at the beginning I really thought it would be what I was waiting for. Its a really nice Hommage to the 80s... At least for what I have Seen But after 2 hours of Gameplay I got stuck in the Hall of Memorys... No Chance to escape ... Had a couple of Blue Screens too. Only Option: Start over again not knowing what will be the next gambreaker...so sad!!! Thats it for me... Not worth my time!!
    UPDATE: The programmers are about to Patch the Bug. So wait definately till the patch is out.    … Expand

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#31 Best PS4 Game of 2021
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#37 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2021

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 15, 2022
    80
    Narita Boy could be the peak of the genre, but it is constantly being pulled down by not-that-good controls and unnecessary backtracking. What it does right is boss fights and its whole digital-computer games based world.
  2. Hey Poor Player
    Jun 30, 2021
    80
    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.
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  3. Gamer.nl
    Apr 12, 2021
    80
    Narita Boy is a perfect ode to the 80's with amazing sidescrolling action in a neon world. This game is so creative, we love it.
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