Turnip Boy Robs a Bank

Turnip Boy Robs a Bank
Developer(s)	Snoozy Kazoo
Publisher(s)	Graffiti Games
Engine	GameMaker[1]
Platform(s)	Nintendo Switch Windows Xbox One
Release	WW: January 18, 2024
Genre(s)	Action
Mode(s)	Single-player

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.

Gameplay

After 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]

Development

Developer Snoozy Kazoo is based in western Massachusetts.[4] Graffiti Games released Turnip Boy Robs a Bank for Windows, Switch, and Xbox One on January 18, 2024.[5]

Reception

Turnip Boy Robs a Bank received "generally favorable" reviews from critics according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[6] 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.[7] 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.[8]

References

1. Manthorp, Ross (2023-09-14). "GameMaker Awards 2023: Winners Revealed". GameMaker. Archived from the original on 2024-01-25. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
2. Velocci, Carli (2024-01-18). "Turnip Boy Robs a Bank Review". IGN. Archived from the original on 2024-01-24. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
3. 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.
4. "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.
5. "Turnip Boy Robs a Bank". Gematsu. 14 September 2022. Archived from the original on 2024-01-25. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
6. "Turnip Boy Robs a Bank". Metacritic. Archived from the original on 2024-01-25. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
7. 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.
8. 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.

External links

• Official website