Release Date: September 16, 2021
A top-down 2D action adventure game reminiscent of the old versions of The Legend of Zelda series. As we play, we follow the fate of two characters - an older miner and a young girl who are trying to survive in a dangerous world.
Eastward is a game developed by the small team of Pixpil from Shanghai and published by Chucklefish (the devs of Starbound, among others). The project, which is a combination of an adventure game with RPG elements, originated in 2015, with only three people taking part in the beginning.
The action of Eastward takes place in the near future, in which the world is slowly falling into disrepair due to its record low population. The players take on the role of miner John. One day during his work he digs into a secret facility, where he meets an equally mysterious girl, Sam. Our protege must help her on her journey through the dangerous, deteriorating cities.
The game takes advantage of formulas of various genres, especially adventure games and jRPGs, and is based mainly on exploring new locations and talking to encountered characters. In addition, the pair of heroes sometimes has to deal with enemies in real-time combat, using items such as a frying pan. In addition, the developers have taken care of simple puzzles and spectacular sequences, during which, for example, we run away from a monster chasing us.
Stylistically, Eastward was inspired by Japanese animations from the 1990s. The game's original engine generates two-dimensional visuals created in the pixel art technique, which is complemented by three-dimensional lighting. It is also worth mentioning that Joel Corelitz, a composer known for games such as Hohokum, The Unfinished Swan and The Tomorrow Children took part in the work on the soundtrack.
Platforms:
PC Windows September 16, 2021
Xbox One December 1, 2022
Nintendo Switch September 16, 2021
Developer: Pixpil
Publisher: Chucklefish
Age restrictions: 12+
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System Requirements for Eastward Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i5, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTS 450 or better, 2 GB HDD, Windows 7/8/10 64-bit.
Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i5, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 750 Ti or better, 2 GB HDD, Windows 7/8/10 64-bit.
Game Ratings for Eastward Video Game.
Screen Rant: 5 / 5 by Leo Faierman
Match all of the above with a mesmerizing soundtrack of hummable motifs, from cheerily playful ditties to dramatic dirges, and everything in between, and Eastward distinguishes itself handily within its heavily populated genre. While it's not without its shortcomings - in particular, a bit less variety in combat and puzzles than the genre often typifies - where it shines, it does so brightly. For RPG fans, Eastward is the real deal, and it’s an unmissable and impressive feat of indie design that deserves plenty of recognition amongst a sea of bigger releases in 2021.
Metro GameCentral: 6 / 10
The 2D visuals are absolutely stunning, but the simplistic action and pretentious storytelling undermine what could have been a true neo-retro classic.
GamesRadar+: 4 / 5 by Sam Loveridge
Eastward might fumble the ending, but that doesn't stop it from delivering a fantastic journey.
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