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Eastward

$24.99
Release Date:
Metacritic:
82
Developer:
Pixpil
Publisher:
Chucklefish
Platforms:
Windows Mac
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About This Game

Eastward: Octopia DLC is Available Now!

Sam and John return in an all-new adventure! In a remote mountainside village, Sam and John start life anew as farmers. Work the land, tend livestock, and cook heartwarming meals for familiar -yet strangely different- friends.

Enjoy the good life in peaceful pixel surroundings!


About the Game



Eastward is a beautifully detailed and charming adventure game, from Shanghai-based indie developers, Pixpil.

In the near-future, society is starting to collapse, and the human population is at an all-time low. A deadly toxic presence has spread across the land, destroying and devouring everything in its path.

Those who could escape the miasma flocked to underground villages to start a new life. But for a hardworking miner and a mysterious young girl, the hope of a thriving outside world beckons…

Escape 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.

Contains adult humour and some mature themes.

Game Features




Discover the wonderfully weird world of Eastward. Climb aboard the cross-country railway which spans this decaying continent, stopping off to explore its bustling towns, curious campsites and shady forests.



Fend off peculiar monsters and ferocious bosses with John’s weapon of choice - be it a flamethrower, cog-shooter or your trusty ol’ frying pan. Feeling merciful? Try temporarily stunning them with Sam’s kinetic blast.



Switch between John and Sam to solve environmental puzzles and fight your way through formidable dungeons. Separate the duo to unlock hidden paths or stick together as you traverse a perilous landscape.



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.


Create deliciously authentic Eastwardian cuisine using (mostly) fresh, organic ingredients from toxic forests, potcrab farms and abandoned malls. These delicacies will grant health bonuses, power boosts and secret boons.



Bop along to a wonderfully upbeat soundtrack composed by Joel Corelitz (Death Stranding, Hohokum, The Unfinished Swan), with sound design from Irish studio, Hyperduck Soundworks (Dust: An Elysian Tail, Kingdom Rush)

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User Reviews

Mostly Positive
39 user reviews
77%
Positive
8 hrs at review
Not Recommended

I reallyyy wanted to like this game, especially since the pixel art and premise are SO COOL but.... just was not vibing with any other part of it... too much uninteresting dialogue and tropey story beats, the combat does not have much depth... I stopped when the silent protagonist suddenly got a love interest (how... you said Nothing bro..), but they couldn't be together so angst !! If i ever come back to this it would be explore the rest of the environments but yeah

3 helpful
9 hrs at review
Not Recommended

good soundtrack, but mid otherwise

1 hrs at review
Not Recommended

The tutorial felt like a big chore and the rest of the game probably isn't much better... I wouldn't know, because it wasn't worth my time to find out. My experience was ~2 hours of being forced to read boring dialogue, play boring mini games, and complete tedious side quests. The plot seems cool judging by the store page, if so the game does a poor job of introducing it.

1 funny
23 hrs at review
Recommended

i had so much fun playing this game, it has a long and elaborate story with really good replay value. definitely a recommendation to pixel game lovers

4 hrs at review
Recommended

13/6.4: what a lovely time my family and i had at this establishment! the food was incredible and honestly the staff was amazing. come here for brunch you wont regret it!

1 funny
23 hrs at review
Recommended

i love this game so much ! whilst the pacing is its biggest flaw, the story is to die for and the combat as challenging but achieveable !! so under rated

24 hrs at review
Recommended

After about 24 hours, I really love this game. The pixel art style is awesome and the levels and cities have a great amount of detail. I think the areas look great and that's the best part of the game, but the story has been good too, and the duo of characters make for a unique strategy in combat and level traversal. The food and cooking stove always gets me feeling hungry. My dog likes to watch me play. This is one of my favorite games I'd have to say. It reminds me of Zelda and Pokemon, and I think has a lot in common with Sea of Stars, outside of the combat.

System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/10
  • Processor: Intel i5
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTS 450
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: OpenGL 3.2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/10
  • Processor: Intel i5
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 750 Ti
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: OpenGL 3.2

FAQ

How much does Eastward cost?

Eastward costs $24.99.

What are the system requirements for Eastward?

Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7/8/10 Processor: Intel i5 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GTS 450 Storage: 2 GB available space Additional Notes: OpenGL 3.2 Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7/8/10 Processor: Intel i5 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GTX 750 Ti Storage: 2 GB available space Additional Notes: OpenGL 3.2

What platforms is Eastward available on?

Eastward is available on Windows PC, macOS.

Is Eastward worth buying?

Eastward has 77% positive reviews from 39 players. Metacritic score: 82/100.

When was Eastward released?

Eastward was released on Sep 16, 2021.

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