Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion, an action-adventure video game developed by Snoozy Kazoo, was launched in April 2021 and can be played on Linux, macOS, Windows, and Nintendo Switch. It was released on Xbox One, iOS, Android and PlayStation 4 in 2022.

Gameplay

Turnip Boy, who has been found guilty of tax evasion, must embark on a journey to put an end to the corrupt mayor’s reign. The gameplay takes a top-down perspective with a range of areas to explore. The controls are similar to roguelite games and contain basic health systems and hack and slash combat. Turnip Boy has an inventory with different items, including quest items, tools, and weapons, and can equip one item at a time. The equipable items can be used in any direction, and the player’s input, such as mouse position, determines their position. Turnip Boy can fight various enemies with a limited number of hearts, and if he loses all of them, he dies but can restart at the last checkpoint. Boss battles involve attacking the boss directly with a weapon or using a gimmick frequently used in the area where the boss was discovered. Defeating bosses provides important items that can unlock new areas.

Story

Turnip Boy, is the proprietor of a greenhouse and gets a bill for taxes from the Mayor Onion. However, he tears up the bill and refuses to pay, which leads to accusations of tax evasion. As a punishment, the Mayor assigns him several tasks to complete. Along the way, Turnip Boy collaborates with a character named Annie, who is an avocado, and they uncover the backstory of their world. This history suggests that a nuclear catastrophe destroyed all humans and caused vegetables to evolve into self-aware bipedal creatures.

How long is Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion?

In terms of its main goals, the game Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion has a duration of approximately 3 hours. However, if you’re a dedicated gamer who wants to explore every aspect of the game, it may take you around 4 hours to achieve 100% completion.

Reception

Critics had varying opinions about the game, with some giving it average ratings while others found it praiseworthy. The game’s exceptional tone and absurd characters were particularly lauded as they greatly contributed to the overall narrative.