![]() ![]() You can play simultaneously as both characters and can switch freely between them anytime during the game. The demo introduces us to the two main protagonists of the game – John, a scruffy-bearded miner and his companion Sam, a young girl with ankle-length white hair who was found by John “deep underground in a secret facility”. ![]() The game is set in the near-apocalyptic future, where society is beginning to collapse and the human population is at an all-time low. Most of what we know about ‘Eastward’ right now is based on a demo of the game that premiered in late 2019. “In a beautifully-detailed and charming post-apocalyptic world, a miner discovers a mysterious little girl named Sam deep underground in a secret facility… Journey through decaying cities, encountering strange creatures and even stranger people along the way!” The Steam page for the game describes it as follows: ![]() According to the developers, the game will have areas inspired by the Taisho era Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, India and more. As the name would suggest, ‘Eastward’ will have you visit several fantastical locations inspired by an Eastern flair. The character design, cities and the rest of the world stand out from what we are used to seeing in these types of games these days. ‘Eastward’ is inspired by the classic Asian RPGs of the 1980s and Japanese animation of the 1990s, which is evident. The thing that immediately captivates you when you have a look at ‘Eastward’ is the game’s aesthetic, and I’m not just talking about the 16-bit pixel art style. Intrigued? Read on to find out everything we know about ‘Eastward’. Like most games with the Chucklefish stamp, ‘Eastward’ features an enchanting pixel art aesthetic, this time, combined with modern 3D lighting to give the game a cleaner look, as well as a nontraditional setting and storyline. Published by Chucklefish Games.The company currently has several very interesting projects in the works right now, one of which is Chinese developer Pixpil’s Asian inspired adventure RPG, ‘Eastward’. These delicacies will grant health bonuses, power boosts and secret boons.īop 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) 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 Sandfill’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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