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Super Onion Boy: the game where the girl in the bubble first gets taken
Super Onion Boy is a 2D retro pixel platformer by Marcell Rocha's PowerSlash Studios and the first game in the series that continues in Super Onion Boy 2. Across 15 levels, Onion Boy jumps past enemies, collects coins and stars, and picks up items that restore health on the way to rescuing his kidnapped girlfriend. The opening scene sets it up: Onion Boy is asleep in a forest while a girl in a crown sings nearby, until a small red creature in a bubble traps her in a bubble of her own and floats off while she shouts "HELP!". Level 1 is Green Forest, and a TIME counter starts at around 300. The sequel, also on What Games Play, begins after this rescue and adds transformations, boss fights and potion chests; the original is the smaller, timer-driven version with a fixed set of 15 stages.
Quick facts
- Developer: PowerSlash Studios (Marcell Rocha)
- Series: the first game; Super Onion Boy 2 is the sequel
- Levels: 15 on a single level-select screen
- First stage: Green Forest, with a TIME countdown
- Keys: arrows to move, Z to jump
- On GamePix since July 2020, Construct 3
How to play Super Onion Boy
Every stage runs left to right under a countdown. Get to the end with lives left, collecting coins and stars on the way.
- 1
Start and choose level 1
Press Z on the play button, then select level 1 on the grid of 15 numbered buttons.
- 2
Watch the kidnapping
The intro shows the girl being carried off in a bubble. It runs for around half a minute before Green Forest starts.
- 3
Run and jump
Move with the arrow keys and jump with Z, as the controls card at the start of level 1 shows.
- 4
Collect before time runs out
Take the coins and stars laid out in arcs, bump the yellow star blocks, and keep moving so the TIME counter does not run down.
Controls
Keyboard
- Left and right arrows walk Onion Boy through each stage
- Z makes Onion Boy jump, as the level 1 controls card shows
- GamePix lists X as an attack key; in our test it did nothing at the start of level 1
- Speaker, info and music buttons sit under the play button on the Super Onion Boy title screen
Phone & tablet
- GamePix lists Super Onion Boy for desktop, mobile and tablet browsers
- The 15 stages use a landscape 4:3 frame, so hold the phone sideways
What sets Super Onion Boy apart
Where the Onion Boy story starts
This is the kidnapping that Super Onion Boy 2 follows up on. Play it first if you want the sequel's opening, where Onion Boy wakes up after the rescue, to make sense.
A timer on every level
The HUD's TIME counter starts near 300 and ticks down while you play, which the sequel's description on this site does not mention.
Stars as well as coins
Stars and coins are laid out in arcs above the ground, and yellow star blocks sit higher up. GamePix says stars add to your score.
A fixed set of 15 stages
All 15 level buttons fit on one screen, where the sequel pages through its level select 15 at a time.
Tips for Super Onion Boy
- Follow the arcs of coins. The coins and stars in Green Forest are laid out in curves above the ground; jump through the curve rather than walking under it.
- Hit the star blocks. The yellow blocks with stars are placed above the path for a reason; bump them from below.
- Keep an eye on TIME. It starts near 300 in level 1, so long detours for collectibles have a cost.
- Pick up health items. GamePix mentions special items that increase health; take them before tricky jumps.
- Jump over the carrot creatures. The orange enemies with leaves on their heads stand on the raised ledges in level 1.
Who is Super Onion Boy for?
Players starting the series
The original sets up the kidnapping that the sequel resolves, so it is the place to begin.
Speed-minded platformer fans
The TIME counter rewards players who move through a level without stopping.
Fans of Super Steve World
Same developer, same title-screen layout, same HUD and controls card, with a round onion hero instead of Steve.
Coins, stars and the timer
The HUD shows lives (×05), a five-digit score, two item slots, a coin counter and a TIME countdown that began at about 306 in our run of level 1. GamePix says stars add to the score and special items restore health. There are 15 levels in total. We found no source on what happens when TIME reaches zero.
Frequently asked questions
What is Super Onion Boy?+
Super Onion Boy is a retro pixel platformer by Marcell Rocha's PowerSlash Studios. You guide Onion Boy through 15 timed levels to rescue his kidnapped girlfriend, collecting coins and stars on the way.
What is the difference between Super Onion Boy and Super Onion Boy 2?+
Super Onion Boy is the original: 15 levels, a timer on each level, and the kidnapping that starts the story. Super Onion Boy 2 begins after that rescue and adds transformations, bosses and potion chests.
How do you jump in Super Onion Boy?+
Press Z to jump and use the arrow keys to move. A controls card at the start of level 1 shows both.
How many levels does Super Onion Boy have?+
Super Onion Boy has 15 levels, all shown on one level-select screen. GamePix and the game's feed description both give that number.
Who kidnaps the girl in Super Onion Boy?+
In the opening scene a small red creature riding a bubble traps the girl in a bubble and floats away with her. Onion Boy wakes up and sets off after them.
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The bubble is drifting away
Start level 1 in Green Forest and chase after the girl before the clock runs down.
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