Introduction
Today we are going to play another weird game, Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion, in this game you play as a turnip. You can even wield items while not even having arms! That is not even the weirdest thing going on, an onion has claimed your house and forces you to do tasks. There is also a train where you can fight monsters.
What did I think before playing Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion?
My wife and I were scrolling through the Xbox game list for another game to review. We came across a weird game that features a turnip that is alive. It seems that this game is a mix between an action game and a puzzle game. We did not know what to expect when we started this game or how long it would take to beat this game, thus we went to the information page of Steam.
The Steam Page
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1205450/Turnip_Boy_Commits_Tax_Evasion/
It is quite a simple Steam Page, but we do learn that there are dungeons with loads of puzzles. What stood out, though, was that there would be many tax documents to rip apart. There are also hats to equip, it seems like we found cat ears.
Rating
I rate Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion with a 6.8 before playing.
While it seems like a fun game, it feels like a game that you could finish very quickly.
Story
The story starts with a turnip, a simple turnip that is weirdly enough alive. However, an onion wants him to pay taxes. As any reasonable turnip would, he shreds the document. This angers the onion, your job as the turnip is to help the onion to get your house back.
Rating
I rate the story of Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion with a 6.1.
My wife and I were wondering what in the world was going on.
Gameplay
Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion starts very odd immediately, there are talking fruit everywhere! If you want to gain any items, you will need a watering can to grow plants. This item is needed to get a sword, otherwise you will not be able to defeat enemies! To dodge, you can trip yourself, however you start with only three hearts.
As you gain new equipment, you will be able to complete dungeons where you need to find items for the onion. You will also find documents that you can rip up. There are also hats that you can collect and equip. To find all of these items, you will need to search every nook and cranny.
There are a few items that will grant you new abilities, like moving blocks or even making portals. Can you stop the onion?
Rating
I rate the gameplay of Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion with a 7.3.
This game was a lot of fun but I expected a longer game.
Sound and Graphics
Graphics
The graphics in Turnip Boy are mostly quirky as you talk to acorns, mutated fruit and vegetable, however there is also Jerry, will you kill Jerry? There are quite some areas to explore, but a lot of them look like the others.
Sound
The soundtrack of Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion is fun, but not anything special. The sound effects are fun to listen to.
Rating
I rate the sound and graphics of Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion with a 6.9.
The soundtracks are fun but nothing special.
What did I think after playing Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion?
My wife and I did have fun when playing this game, but it was very short. The bosses were hard until you learn their pattern. There is one boss that you need to face multiple times!
As you continue with your adventure of bringing the onion what he wants, you will unlock new weapons like a shovel. All these items will eventually lead to the truth of your existence. You might even find turnips that are not alive!
Rating
I rate Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion with a 6.7 after playing.
This was a short and mediocre game, fun nonetheless.
What are my personal thoughts about Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion?
My wife enjoyed taking care of the dungeons and bosses in this game. We might even speed run this game in the future, who knows?
Rating
My personal Rating of Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion is a 6.6
Last Words
Pros
- Become a Turnip without arms and beat up Jerry, uhm, I mean monsters
- Find weapons and useful tools to solve puzzles
- Fight bosses by learning their patterns and tripping at the right time.
- Explore a world with characters that are totally insane
- Rip up your bills like you want to do in real life, without a penalty!
- Moral of this game : Onions are evil ( is that why you cry when you cut them?)
Cons
- Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion is a very short game.
- It might be hard to figure out what to do.
If you enjoy puzzles, some action slashing, and quirky characters, and of course you hate bills, this is the perfect game for you!
Final Rating
6.8
Let me know what you think of Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion in the comments!
I hope you enjoyed reading this review, I hope to see you in the next review!
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InSpec
After reading this review I think I know which next game I'll play 🙂 [spoiler on]Turnip Boy[spoiler off]
Glyxo
Yeah. it is really cute
Silentrets
I will play too. Im sure 🙂
jett cameron
weird game
megusuri
Simple and cute game
SadistHacker
Time to commit TAX EVASION!
Alex M
Cool!
InSpec
Just completed this game on 100%. It's really fun and these 2 Cons are only ones that I have found. The game need a map or something like that since quest "give item to X" and the first your question is "Who is that X and where I can find him :D" (some quest though tell you the direction where to go)
I've started the game yesterday and didn't unlock any achievements - for some reason game expects save to exist from the start. So today in the morning I've got "wall" of achievements after loading into the game 😀
To complete the game on 100% you'll require complete it 2 times (first run I usually do without any guides, 2nd - with guide since not all actions are obvious)
PoeticKatana
Looks alright, but nothing special.
DonCarlos
This is ironically one of the best game storylines i've ever seen.
Nicole
I loved this game so much! It was perfectly silly and fun! I just wish it was longer!
fano23
This game looks so good, art style and gameplay
Halil KAPLAN
Thanks for review
Jaromir Krzyszczak
weird, however, funny game 🙂 thanks!
long shade
Good review! Shovel the taxes away!
Riddler
Eee boy
Mateusz
I don't mind short games, better than stretching it out artificially.
jon doe
this game is a cornucopia of fun
Neil
Looks like a cool game!
Javier del RÃos
Looks cute and the name is certainly original.
Montecheveaux
I'm glad I bought this one! It's a really fun game, with the short length ensures that it's going to be on of the few games in my library I actually have completed.
The excuse plot does give the premise of the game an interesting twist, even if it doesn't add much gameplay-wise.
Vercinger
I can't really give this a chance, because it reminds me too much of The Binding of Isaac, which I hate.