It took me a few hours with Eastward to appreciate its music. Join The Game New Game 'Never Yield' Is A Speedy, Stylish Side-Scroller With Tons Of Replay Value What interesting shops awaited us around the next corner? What monsters were going to try to rip me apart while I bashed them with my frying pan? As John and Sam traverse dark dungeons or New Dam City's bright, Japan-like streets, I felt as though I was part of their story. It's like each individual dot was crafted with the utmost care. Each pixel blasts color through the Switch's limited screen. Pixpil's tiny team managed to pack incredible detail into each part of Eastward's map without sacrificing quality in other aspects like writing or character development. As characters discover hard truths, profess feelings or show compassion, you can see it on their faces: Pixpil proves that you don't need high-resolution graphics to convey sincere emotion. It's especially jarring when that darkness appears in pixelated form. Though the game does have too many cutscenes, the more significant ones play out like an off-Broadway drama there's tension, pain, and loss. Join The Game This Remake Of A Beloved Game Has The Style - But Lacks A Little SubstanceĮastward expertly toes the line between lovable and genuinely dark. They are a beautiful pair, and when they're not taking down monsters, the adorable Sam is usually inhaling something delicious John cooked on his handy frying pan. Together they form not only a formidable fighting duo, but a father-daughter-like relationship (they're not actually related) that tugs at your heartstrings at several moments during your playthrough. Sam is a rambunctious young girl with bright white hair and supernatural abilities. An unlikely pair - and an unlikely weaponĮastward follows two main (and very lovable) protagonists, John and Sam, who, unlike their names, are quite unique: John is a laconic, blue collar digger who sports a flannel and wields his trusty frying pan as a weapon. It's no easy feat, but Eastward passes the test with flying colors (and pixels). Shanghai developer Pixpil's newest title, Eastward, is a triumph that stretches the standard for indie game development it masterfully combines popular tropes from older titles and genres without feeling hackneyed and stale. They ask themselves "How can we create a game as inventive as Fallout, as artistic as Zeldaand as gripping as The Last of Us?" Like Shakespeare himself, they rummage through venerated titles crafted by the old guard and snag anything useful to them. BONUS: The board game components can be COMBINED with the Eastward Nintendo Switch Collector’s Edition, serving as an expansion.An unlikely pair of adventurers fight their way through a mysteriously crumbling world in Eastward.First-of-its-kind vinyl package, featuring the official Eastward Board Game (Includes: Foldout Board, 15 Food Cards, 10 Item Cards, 8 Miasma Cards, 4 character standees & instruction pamphlet).
YES, that’s right - there are TWO board games, each entirely self-sufficient - with unique playfields, cards and characters - but together they create even more rad tabletop fun times! We encourage you to try them both out! What’s even cooler is that the thematic nature of the game’s two lead characters John and Sam, inspired us to design something that wasn’t just standalone, but could also pair with the Eastward Nintendo Switch Collector’s Edition as an expansion pack to the board game experience. This cooperative tabletop game sees players working together to rescue villagers and defeat enemies, racing against a sinister miasma that threatens to engulf the world - complete with 12x24 built-in gatefold board, 15 food cards, 10 item cards, and 4 unique playable character standees. Now, iam8bit is proud to present this Exclusive Collector’s Edition of the soundtrack on 2xLP vinyl, pairing the delicious dish of the game’s music, with a Custom-Created Board Game from acclaimed designer Erich Meyr (Squanch Games, Insomniac Games) and illustrator Ryan Brinkerhoff. It’s a love letter to the history of video game music, dancing confidently between genres, moods, and themes while weaving together a fully realized portrait of the game’s unique world. It’s no surprise, then, that composer Joel Corelitz crafted an appropriately eclectic soundtrack for Pixpil and Chucklefish’s Adventure RPG. DISTRIBUTED TITLE: Eastward is a game defined by its contrasts, a tale of finding hope even on the brink of total dismay told via a retro aesthetic and some decidedly modern and unexpected storytelling.
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