Turnip Boy Robs a Bank

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Turnip Boy Robs a Bank
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Developer(s) Snoozy Kazoo
Publisher(s) Graffiti Games
Engine GameMaker [1]
Platform(s)
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 .

Contents

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] The banks are procedurally generated. [4]

Development

Developer 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

Turnip Boy Robs a Bank received positive reviews on 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]

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