

I enjoyed my time with the post-game content and that’s enough for me. For me, it’s a one and done, as there isn’t anything new to be gained from playing it again. Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion is a short and very enjoyable game. After the credits roll, jump back in and keep going! Replayability: Of course, defeating the final boss isn’t the end of the game, nor is it the actual final boss. It’s a very accessible game for all skill levels. The game as a whole trends towards easy, which I appreciated. The final boss’ identity is fairly obvious and it’s not the most difficult fight. They don’t seem to do anything except look cute. He’s meant to shred them! You’ll also pick up various hats that you can wear at anytime. Turnip Boy will find paperwork on his travels, but they’re not collectibles in the traditional sense. Health is also quite generous, as you can collect it from fallen enemies or hidden in foliage.īut this isn’t just a straightforward adventure. Of course, some enemies, particularly bosses, have some wacky patterns and more health, but nothing that can’t be handled. It’s just a matter of hitting the enemy the appropriate number of times, nothing sneaky or tricky.

Just move Turnip Boy around and interact with objects, NPCs, and enemies. There’s no jumping, thus zero platforming.

Abundant signage is also helpful, since there is no map.Ĭontrols are very easy and intuitive. So there is quite a bit of back-and-forth, but the map is quite small, so it’s not tedious or overwhelming. You’ll run into areas that are blocked off, which you’ll have to return to later after unlocking some other equipment or feature. Turnip Boy is given tasks by Mayor Onion, but can also pick up side quests from the other residents. In fact, I’d call it a Mini Metroidvania, since it does use that game format but on a much smaller scale. Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion is a 2D adventure game with some Metriodvania elements. Some of them are quite humorous, such as when you pick up a health heart. The sound effects are simple but effective. It’s so upbeat and catchy, fitting the silly nature of the game perfectly. I adored the music in Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion. Snails and bunnies? Well, they are vegetarians… Veggie Village and the surrounding areas are bustling with life! The NPCs are all various fruits and vegetables, and the enemies are not your typical baddies. I know it’s totally overdone, but I enjoy it, and this game looks particularly great. Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion is done is super adorable, vibrant pixel art. Exploring this vegetable world unlocks more and more secrets and clearly something fishy is going on… Visuals: You think you’re going on simple fetch quests to get Turnip Boy’s home back, but there’s so much more to it. What ensues is pure chaos in the best possible way. Steam || Xbox || Nintendo || Amazon Story:Īs the name suggests, you plays as Turnip Boy after he’s caught not paying his taxes! Mayor Onion repossesses Turnip Boy’s greenhouse, but takes him on as an assistant to repay his debts. About:ĮSRB Rating: Everyone 10+ (Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Crude Humor) Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, so I may receive commissions for purchases made through these links at no extra cost to you.
