Eastward
16 Sep 2021
All releases
16 Sep 2021 - PC (Microsoft Windows)
16 Sep 2021 - Nintendo Switch
16 Sep 2021 - Mac
25 Nov 2021 - Nintendo Switch
01 Dec 2022 - Xbox One
Tags
Time to beat
Main story
Main story + extras
100% completion
Eastward is a beautifully detailed and charming adventure RPG, from Shanghai-based indie developers, Pixpil and published by Chucklefish. Escape the tyrannical clutches of a 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. Inspired by 90s Japanese animation, the visual style of Eastward has been brought to life using a combination of a modern, innovative 3D lighting system and a rich retro-pixel artwork.
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…
| Audio | Subtitles | Interface | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Chinese (Simplified) | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Chinese (Traditional) | ✓ | ✓ | |
| English | ✓ | ✓ | |
| English (UK) | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Spanish (Spain) | ✓ | ✓ | |
| German | ✓ | ✓ | |
| French | ✓ | ✓ |
Addons
RayRay
4
But I have a different view when it comes to it's narrative. Maybe it's me, but I think the way the story is told and how it progresses is not fully comprehensive. I don't know if it's a matter of adding a function like a diary or something analogous.
Despite that, I really enjoyed my time playing Eastward, and I look forward what Pixpil may create in the future 🧡
Oscar
1
Hagalaz
1
While its main story, art, characters, lore, and music are truly amazing and keep you engaged, Eastward lacks enjoyable gameplay to fully elevate the experience.
