What exactly is going on and what John and Sam's connection to all of this is something you'll have to discover for yourself. Or so it seems at first, until a mysterious black mass appears, which literally swallows everything in its path. Following a series of unfortunate (or not so unfortunate) events, John and Sam are forced to leave Potcrock Isle for the surface, where they find that all is. The two have been inseparable ever since, with Sam proving to be a bright and lively girl, but she seems to possess some sort of peculiarities beyond what we call "normal". John is also a poor digger, with no second pair of socks to wear, but also with a huge talent on cooking, who one day discovers little Sam buried deep in the earth. His audacity even goes so far as to describe life on Potcrock Isle as. Remarkably, the mayor does not allow anyone to leave the city, fostering a climate of terror that the surface is a very dangerous place to be and anyone who dared to go there, never came back. ![]() There are few opportunities for a better life in this city, with the residents' main occupation being digging, which is perhaps the only livelihood one can choose. Set in a future world, where it is implied that a major catastrophe has preceded it, the protagonists of the story are two: the white-haired little girl Sam and the bearded John, who inhabit a subterrannean city called Potcrock Isle (oh the irony). something has to change.īesides, the story is quite interesting and far from "childish", considering the topics it touches on and their possible implications. Whether you heed to its call is entirely up to you and your experiences. Its basic gameplay mechanics are simple, the story it tells is also simple, yet it has something that falls short of many modern games: a soul.Īs much as the "childishness" that pervades its technical aspects, whether we refer to its graphics or to the majority of its music themes, may seem repulsive for many people, Eastward is a game that charms you from the first minute and with open arms, challenges you to love it. It doesn't show anything we haven't seen before, as it looks clearly influenced by classic titles like The Legend of Zelda or Earthbound. Don't expect it to blow you away, but if you let this game immerse you in its' strange and bizzare world, then perhaps you will love it just as much as I did.Eastward is special. So I'd recommend this game to everyone who wish to play something simple, but nonetheless charming and positive. But I can definitely see the amount of love and dedication that went into this project, and I just can't hate the game with so much heart and wholesomeness in it. All in all, this videogame has a number of good and not-so-good sides to it. The enemy variety is decent, the level design is pretty good and the bosses are tense and fun, not to mention the great soundtrack during all bossfights and hub explorations. Most levels aren't that long, so they almost never get tiresome. The secondary characters are also pretty good, with many pleasant and wholesome interactions. John and Sam share a very basic caretaker/adopted child dynamic, but Sam is such a loveable and innocent goofball that you just can't dislike her in any way. In terms of writing, the characters are quite simple, albeit still very charming. Some of them may be a little overused, but the best ones are still total bangers. The music is simply excellent! Every track feels different and fits the atmosphere really well. This is definitely one of the prettiest pixelart games that I've ever played. But the game stands out on its' own in terms of original and gorgeous art, including nice character designs and fluid animation. The world of Eastward is captivating and mysterious, you never know where the journey will take you next. ![]() The game itself sometimes makes direct references to Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki in one way or another. The overall atmosphere of the game is very reminiscent of classic animated films by studio Ghibli. The artstyle very pleasant and memorable. For example, I think no one would deny that this game looks great. As for me, I guess I'm just a sucker for what this game excels at. For some people, these arguable flaws are enough to give the game a lower rating, and I can see why. ![]() The gameplay can also get a bit repetitive and tiresome. The story itself can also get very confusing, especially closer to the ending. The pacing is sometimes off and the gameplay/dialogue ratio can be very uneven in specific chapters. No videogame is perfect and this fact definitely applies to Eastward as well.
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