I didn't love the repetitive synthy tunes at first because they sounded a little lazy, but over time some of the more hidden elements of the game's music jumped out at me, like a piano backing I hadn't noticed or a guitar lick I enjoyed. It took me a few hours with Eastward to appreciate its music. Join The Game New Game 'Never Yield' Is A Speedy, Stylish Side-Scroller With Tons Of Replay Value What interesting shops awaited us around the next corner? What monsters were going to try to rip me apart while I bashed them with my frying pan? As John and Sam traverse dark dungeons or New Dam City's bright, Japan-like streets, I felt as though I was part of their story. It's like each individual dot was crafted with the utmost care. Each pixel blasts color through the Switch's limited screen. Pixpil's tiny team managed to pack incredible detail into each part of Eastward's map without sacrificing quality in other aspects like writing or character development. As characters discover hard truths, profess feelings or show compassion, you can see it on their faces: Pixpil proves that you don't need high-resolution graphics to convey sincere emotion. It's especially jarring when that darkness appears in pixelated form. Though the game does have too many cutscenes, the more significant ones play out like an off-Broadway drama there's tension, pain, and loss. Join The Game This Remake Of A Beloved Game Has The Style - But Lacks A Little SubstanceĮastward expertly toes the line between lovable and genuinely dark.
They are a beautiful pair, and when they're not taking down monsters, the adorable Sam is usually inhaling something delicious John cooked on his handy frying pan. Together they form not only a formidable fighting duo, but a father-daughter-like relationship (they're not actually related) that tugs at your heartstrings at several moments during your playthrough. Sam is a rambunctious young girl with bright white hair and supernatural abilities. An unlikely pair - and an unlikely weaponĮastward follows two main (and very lovable) protagonists, John and Sam, who, unlike their names, are quite unique: John is a laconic, blue collar digger who sports a flannel and wields his trusty frying pan as a weapon. It's no easy feat, but Eastward passes the test with flying colors (and pixels). Shanghai developer Pixpil's newest title, Eastward, is a triumph that stretches the standard for indie game development it masterfully combines popular tropes from older titles and genres without feeling hackneyed and stale. They ask themselves "How can we create a game as inventive as Fallout, as artistic as Zeldaand as gripping as The Last of Us?"
Like Shakespeare himself, they rummage through venerated titles crafted by the old guard and snag anything useful to them. These delicacies will grant health bonuses, power boosts and secret boons.An unlikely pair of adventurers fight their way through a mysteriously crumbling world in Eastward. Get to know a quirky cast of characters with oodles of personality! Immerse yourself in a heartwarming story-driven adventure, packed with fun and wacky humour.Ĭreate deliciously authentic Eastwardian cuisine using (mostly) fresh, organic ingredients from toxic forests, potcrab farms and abandoned malls. Separate the duo to unlock hidden paths or stick together as you traverse a perilous landscape. Switch between John and Sam to solve environmental puzzles and fight your way through formidable dungeons. Feeling merciful? Try temporarily stunning them with Sam’s kinetic blast. Climb aboard the cross-country railway which spans this decaying continent, stopping off to explore its bustling towns, curious campsites and shady forests.įend off peculiar monsters and ferocious bosses with John’s weapon of choice - be it a flamethrower, cog-shooter or your trusty ol’ frying pan. But for a hardworking miner and a mysterious young girl, the hope of a thriving outside world beckons…Įscape the tyrannical clutches of Potcrock Isle's subterranean society and join Eastward’s unlikely duo on an exciting adventure to the land above! Discover beautiful yet bizarre settlements and make new friends as you travel across the world by rail.Ĭontains adult humour and some mature themes.ĭiscover the wonderfully weird world of Eastward. Those who could escape the miasma flocked to underground villages to start a new life. A deadly toxic presence has spread across the land, destroying and devouring everything in its path. In the near-future, society is starting to collapse, and the human population is at an all-time low. Eastward is a beautifully detailed and charming adventure game, from Shanghai-based indie developers, Pixpil.
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