Eastward

"Eastward is just an amazing adventure full of surprise and great characters. It&s;s pixel art and music are one of the best things in gaming during 2021."

"‎Eastward pays homage to the adventures of the 90s, fusing ideas from one and the other, but maintaining his own style. A small visual marvel that can entertain you for more than 25 hours, and now, thanks to the patch …"

"Eastward is not only the dazzling debut title of a very small development studio in Shanghai, just as it is not just a video game that closely resembles the best Zelda 2D in history. Don&s;t call it Zelda-like: not because …"

"She has an immediate chemistry with Eastward&s;s cavalcade of supporting characters, which are numerous and varied in their importance. I wish the game paid more mind to letting her character breathe, and allowing her to engage with the plot on …"

"All of that said, denouncing Eastward’s strengths and successes for any of the above would be disingenuous. It is a remarkable game that, while retro in ambition, will paradoxically go on to inspire the drive and uniqueness of future projects. …"

"Worth playing for the atmosphere even though its pace and plot are uneven."

"Eastward crafts a cozy journey through fascinating and bizarre realms, featuring a memorable cast. While lackluster combat and a few repetitive puzzle styles tarnish the experience, it&s;s still a ride well worth taking"

"A wonderful homage to classic RPG gaming that takes classic concepts and polishes them up with a level of care that is rare to find."

"Eastward is a beautiful adventure, full of complexity and memorable characters that makes a world full of pixels seem larger than life."

"For as gorgeous as Eastward‘s graphics are, and as endearing as some of its characters become, and as much as I need its soundtrack on vinyl as soon as possible, it also falls short in some ways that leave its …"

"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."

"A true Masterpiece. That&s;s the word that comes after having accomplished this trip in the company of John and Sam. Varied level design, fascinating story, funny and endearing characters, fantastic visual and audio&a;#x2026; Eastward has it all. Much more than …"

"It&s;s a good game that takes inspiration from places you might not expect. For its specific blend of genres and its low price point, you can&s;t do much better."

"Eastward is a game about a journey and the characters you meet along the way. Although the combat and puzzles are quite typical, the setting, sound and art style are remarkable, making this an essential trek through an incredible world."

"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, …"

"Eastward contains phenomenal art and colorful writing, yet the plot meanders breezily from moment to moment with little care for pacing and an unoriginal core storyline. Factor in average combat and puzzle-solving and a couple bugs that should be addressed, …"

"Eastward is a post-apocalyptic picaresque as charming as it is pretty, with simple action combat and puzzles that are accessible to everyone."

"Eastward wouldn’t be this frustrating if it didn’t get so much right when the narrative stays on target. There are numerous moments here that are truly alive to the strangeness of this world that might have truly inspired our awe, …"

"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;s not without its shortcomings - …"

"An atmospheric adventure with a beautiful world and great characters who carry the game over some long-winded passages."

"A strong love for storytelling and the feel of games like Earthbound makes Eastward shine even where the gameplay flags."

"Eastward is an enjoyable and arresting adventure, with memorable characters, likeable humour and a central mystery that keeps you engaged throughout."

"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 …"

"A surprisingly fun and competent genre-bend from Pixpil that&s;s a must play for fans of Eastward."

"Eastward Octopia is a fun little distraction, that doesn&s;t stray too far from the usual farming sim formula. Changes to certain important side jobs like fishing and mining help to elevate it, but the lack of constant progress mid-way really …"

"Eastward has been in the works for a while. Finally, it&s;s time to head eastbound across the train tracks to an action adventure game filled with stunning visuals and an endearingly quirky cast."

"Under Eastward&s;s glossy and well-designed exterior, there&s;s a confusing and overlong story that never really satisfies."

"Eastward might fumble the ending, but that doesn&s;t stop it from delivering a fantastic journey."

"I highly encourage lovers of pixel JRPGs to try this game out for yourselves. John and Sam will cook you up a satisfying adventure you will want to devour whole!"

"Before I knew it, my initial skepticism and complaints had begun to evaporate. Even as a silent protagonist, John manages to exude so much personality from his non-committal shrugs and sighs, and he and Sam play off each other so …"