Many of the puzzles put you in a Mario and Luigi-like vibe when Sam and John are separated and have to find paths to meet one another. Furthermore, her skills can only be improved by reaching new parts of the story, so there’s no need to collect bolts for her.ĭuring combat, I never felt it was really necessary to use Sam since all she does is put her enemies in a brief stunned state with her psychic bubble blasts. Sam attacks at range, dispensing telekinetic energy which only temporarily stuns her enemies. In combat, John is more offensive, slamming enemies with his kitchenware, frying foes with blow torches, and dicing baddies with buzz saws, all of which can be upgraded in shops where the currency is mostly gear parts. You can switch between the two on the fly to get through the many puzzles in their path. John’s weapon of choice is a frying pan, while Sam has her telekinetic abilities. In the action sequences, you’ll venture off and defend yourself against alien, man eater plants, tiny glob monsters, and many other fearsome fiends. Once you’ve assembled your clues and solved enough puzzles, you’ll advance to the next phase. Instead, you’ll meet up with friends like Alva the princess and technician, as well as her companion Isabel. In this phase, there’s no combat, so you don’t have to worry about whipping out your weapon. Each chapter of the game begins with you exploring, finding specific characters to talk to, locating pieces to a machine, etc. Gameplay:Įastward is split into two distinct phases: an exploration phase, and an action phase.

It’s up to silent, yet strong John along with his bright and spunky, newly adopted daughter Sam to make things right. A dark entity known as the Miasma is on the verge of swallowing up humanity, while rumors of a thriving promised land exists far away. Sam is hard at work as a miner when he discovers a human like creature in a tube in an abandoned alien facility. The adventure takes place 20XX in a struggling post apocalyptic world where humans and androids live together in harmony.

Take the base of an action adventure, sprinkle in a lot of role playing elements, along with a hefty side of a quirky story, and the result is a complex yet beautiful recipe. Eastward delivers a very charming experience, exploring the lives of Sam and John along with other colorful characters in a post apocalyptic setting. JRPGs tend to provide unique gameplay with a compelling and sometimes heart tugging story that makes the player crave more this game is definitely no exception. Published by Chucklefish Games.Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Windows, MacOS 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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