Turnip Boy Robs a Bank is a 2024 action game developed by Snoozy Kazoo and published by Graffiti Games. It is the sequel to Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion.
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| Developer(s) | Snoozy Kazoo |
| Publisher(s) | Graffiti Games |
| Engine | GameMaker[1] |
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| Genre(s) | Action |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Gameplay
editAfter the events of Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion, Turnip Boy joins the Pickled Gang and decides to rob a bank. Turnip Boy Robs a Bank is an action game with roguelite elements. Players attempt to get as much money from the bank as possible. After three minutes, the police arrive, and after getting 5 stars, Stinky floods the bank with gas, which can kill Turnip Boy. Between bank robberies, players can purchase items.[2] If Turnip Boy dies during the robbery, he receives less money.[3] The banks are procedurally generated.[4]
Development
editDeveloper Snoozy Kazoo is based in western Massachusetts.[5] Graffiti Games released Turnip Boy Robs a Bank for Windows, Switch, and Xbox One on January 18, 2024.[6]
Reception
editTurnip Boy Robs a Bank received "generally favorable" reviews from critics according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[7] IGN praised the combat and "jam-packed world", which they said made it a big improvement over the first game.[2] Rock Paper Shotgun said it is not as funny or focused as Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion, but they enjoyed the changes to the gameplay.[3] PC Gamer praised the humor and gameplay, but they felt it was too short.[8] Nintendo Life recommended against buying it on the Switch because of performance problems, but they said it was an easy recommendation if those are fixed.[4]
References
edit- ^ Manthorp, Ross (2023-09-14). "GameMaker Awards 2023: Winners Revealed". GameMaker. Archived from the original on 2024-01-25. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
- ^ a b Velocci, Carli (2024-01-18). "Turnip Boy Robs a Bank Review". IGN. Archived from the original on 2024-01-24. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
- ^ a b Bell, Alice (2024-01-18). "Turnip Boy Robs A Bank review: continuing Turnip Boy's story in slightly chaotic roguelite style". Rock Paper Shotgun. Archived from the original on 2024-01-24. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
- ^ a b Reynolds, Ollie (2024-01-18). "Mini Review: Turnip Boy Robs A Bank (Switch) - A Faulty Frame Rate Foils This Fun Caper". Nintendo Life. Archived from the original on 2024-01-23. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
- ^ "Pre-Order the Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion Limited Edition Vinyl Record". Game Developer. 2021-11-10. Archived from the original on 2021-12-08. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ^ "Turnip Boy Robs a Bank". Gematsu. Archived from the original on 2024-01-25. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
- ^ "Turnip Boy Robs a Bank". Metacritic. Archived from the original on 2024-01-25. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
- ^ Taylor, Mollie (2024-01-17). "Turnip Boy Robs a Bank review". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on 2024-01-25. Retrieved 2024-01-24.