At the same time, between running gags, clever references, and plenty of meme-filled dialogue, Turnip Boy knows its audience and commits to it. Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion is a short, silly adventure that turns goes to some surprisingly dark places despite its cloyingly cute aesthetic. The themes playing during later dungeons–and during the unlockable true ending, which is definitely worth going for–are especially impressive. And this is to say nothing of the OST, which is a surprise standout in how varied and catchy so many of the tracks are. Simple yet enchanting, everything from the adorable character designs to the charming overworld and welcoming UI exude a level of polish hard to come by. Though its addicting quest chains and smart environmental puzzles are clear highlights, Turnip Boy wouldn’t be nearly as charming without its absolutely delightful art direction. It’s in these instances where Turnip Boy shines the brightest, and thankfully they’re frequent enough to make a significant impact on the experience. It’s here where things get the most interesting mechanically, especially later on when a Portal-esque teleportation device is introduced along with some mind-bending (though never especially challenging) puzzle design. As the campaign progresses, you’ll find gear that lets you interact with these objects, like boots for kicking the bombs and special gloves for moving the watermelons. Since the entire game is garden-themed, one of the main tools in his arsenal is a watering can that can be used to grow health, watermelons, plant-based bombs, and more. On the other hand, using the rest of Turnip Boy’s toolset is much more enjoyable. Since fighting enemies isn’t inherently fun–and since there’s no reward for doing so–I often found myself dash-tripping around them unless otherwise necessary. However, he trips whenever he dashes (something that’s only cute the first few times), and wielding weapons feels floaty, slow, and just generally unsatisfying. Inspired by early The Legend of Zelda titles, players can make Turnip Boy dash and perform a weapon jab on enemies, grass, and more in and out of combat. If Turnip Boy’s writing and knack for gags is its greatest asset, its moment-to-moment gameplay is more of a mixed bag. If there’s one thing Snoozy Kazoo got right, it’s audience (and self) awareness. There’s even fun poked at streamer culture–and the joke sticks the landing. From being the middleman for a back alley deal to violently settling a rent dispute between two unlikely roomies, each scenario is made inherently humorous thanks to Turnip Boy’s cutesy art style and deeply referential writing. It’s a simple loop, but everything else about Turnip Boy is so bursting with personality that no interaction ever feels too methodical or similar. Deliver that item and the recipient hands off another, and so on until a boss is reached or a collectible (namely an extra heart or a cute hat for Turnip Boy to wear) is attained. Scratch their back and they’ll scratch yours, giving Turnip Boy a key item that someone else needs. As Turnip Boy gets sent to different areas in search of the aforementioned items, he inevitably comes across a range of colorful fruit and veggie characters that either need something delivered, found, or taken care of. It’s here where the core of Turnip Boy Commits Tax Fraud comes into play: quest chains. Each item requested by the mayor takes our little silent turnip to a new area of the relatively small (but varied) map, complete with inventive dungeons and all manner of citizens to meet. Evicted from his home and faced with an overwhelming amount of debt that must be repaid to the town, Turnip Boy is given tasks to complete by Mayor Onion to help work off his dues. Instead of focusing on delivering a strong central narrative, Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion operates on a flexible premise that branches off into many entertaining side stories and activities.
So begins Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion, a firmly tongue-in-cheek adventure about paying off debts, evading the IRS, helping others, and uncovering the shockingly real secrets this cartoony world has under its surface. There are few things as universally maligned as having to pay taxes, and Turnip Boy embraces this fact by tearing up any tax-related documents he finds. Only three things in life are certain: death, taxes, and…well, more taxes. Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion Indie Snippet
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