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.
DualShockers: 9 / 10 by Jo Craig
Referring to the world above as the “Forbidden Land”, with the threat of being sent to an ambiguous realm as punishment for rebellion, Eastward leans on fantasy to flavor its story, without forgetting about its core, real-world values. Its fluid, well-paced progression, and control movements thankfully allow you to explore and admire the view before continuing because Eastward is all about the journey despite its fascinating destination.
Nintendo Life: 8 / 10 by Mitch Vogel
Eastward: Octopia may not bring many new ideas to a crowded genre, but this is an impressively well-executed expansion that nicely ticks all the boxes for a satisfying and relaxing farm sim. Although it has some rougher edges, the decent gameplay variety, interesting story, gorgeous visuals, and surprising amount of content all come together to make this one an easy recommendation to any fans of the original Eastward. Even for those of you who fell off your playthrough of the original for one reason or another, we'd encourage you to consider coming back for Octopia-this is a much better-paced game and, some performance issues aside, it's lost none of the charm that made the original so popular.
Daily Mirror: 4 / 5 by Eugene Sowah
Eastward is an amazing indie title that spans around 30 hours of gameplay, told through a captivating story. The wonderful art direction and spectacular animation are warranted enough for Eastward to grab your attention.
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