There have been many titles that have been inspired by Nintendo's seminal series The Legend of Zelda over the years, so much so that it has almost become a genre in and of itself. With recent games like Tunic wearing their Zelda inspiration on their sleeves, fans of Link and his many video game outings have a lot of additional content to experience through similar titles. However, there are some games with Zelda ties that are a little less apparent, like Snoozy Kazoo's vegetable-based adventure Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion.
At first, it doesn't seem like a game called Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion would have much in common with the fantasy-themed sword and shield romps that are the Zelda games. A sentient vegetable embarking on a life of crime might not be immediately reminiscent of Link's adventures, but there is plenty about Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion that would please Zelda fans. Now that Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion has made its way onto Microsoft's industry-leading subscription service Xbox Game Pass, it is the perfect time for players to try this charmingly ridiculous and engaging game.
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Name aside, once players get into Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion,the Zelda inspirations get a little more apparent. Its retro pixel design and sweetly simplistic aesthetic serve as strong reminders of games like the nineties classic The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and its gameplay consisting of boss battles, puzzles, and some low-stakes adventuring around colorful environments feels quintessentially Zelda-like. Players take on the role of a defiant turnip named, unsurprisingly, Turnip Boy, as they avoid taxes, get booted from their home, and are sent on a quest to repay the
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