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Eastward

Developer: Pixpil Games Publisher: Chucklefish Games
16 September 2021
Windows Mac
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#97 for 2021
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2021 • Chucklefish  
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Eastward contains all the surface-level signifiers that this is a high-end 2D Indie darling: there's tons of beautiful pixel art, a large cast of characters with unique dialogue, and the tone emphasizes a cinematic emotional journey. Unfortunately, the game itself simply lacks excitement and feels like an preamble that lasts far too long. Cutscenes last forever and say nothing, leaving a story that has zero propulsion and weak characters. The gameplay is a simplistic combination of the puzzles of Mario & Luigi GBA games and the combat of Zelda dungeon crawling. You'll spend the time thinking: It's nice, but when does it get good?
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alliaphagist Eastward 2024-03-11T08:09:44Z
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hiddenjem Eastward 2024-03-08T21:58:55Z
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Skelozard Eastward 2024-02-02T18:16:46Z
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2.5
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Cunungo Eastward 2024-01-31T13:00:39Z
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Chainsawkitten Eastward 2024-01-13T22:27:28Z
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3 /3
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facunded Eastward 2023-08-24T15:32:06Z
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2023-08-24T15:32:06Z
1
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slowbro Eastward 2022-03-29T00:13:51Z
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2022-03-29T00:13:51Z
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Tintin_au_Congo Eastward 2021-12-27T08:03:45Z
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bizor Eastward 2021-11-14T21:14:17Z
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2021-11-14T21:14:17Z
3.5
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slib Eastward 2021-11-14T08:16:17Z
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hazardintherain Eastward 2021-11-04T12:39:13Z
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2021-11-04T12:39:13Z
2.5
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MutantMindframe Eastward 2021-11-01T06:22:09Z
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2021-11-01T06:22:09Z
4.0
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  • Jaxijin 2021-10-07 03:21:34.87938+00
    I hear people complain about chapter 3 a lot, but as someone who calls Shenmue one of their favourite games of all time, the fetch quests there really didn't bother me ha.
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  • sickboy92 2021-10-17 01:29:01.489656+00
    The pacing in this is ludicrous. It's crazy how many questions are left unanswered by the end as well.

    Bumped up from a 6 to a 7/10 for Earth Born.
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  • tyler_keeble 2021-11-02 12:35:54.305344+00
    Need's more of those Mario & Luigi dungeons and exploration segments (that are super satisfyingly) and A LOT less meandering cutscenes. The dialogue is cute and clever when it works, but there's just far too much. I often find my self thinking "get on with it" while playing.
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  • hazardintherain 2021-11-04 12:42:00.045848+00
    too much dialogue. great art though.
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  • Jaxijin 2022-03-02 21:12:46.175063+00
    This game is too misunderstood imo. Out of all the video games I played in 2021, I think about this one the most. Flawed but incredibly rewarding experience.
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  • ... 2022-04-23 23:10:27.628414+00
    this tried so hard to be the next thing.
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    • Gayvyn 2022-08-27 17:52:42.23554+00
      What does this even mean??
    • earthandspace 2023-07-12 06:10:50.590911+00
      i think the idea is like, i feel like the way this game looks and how it's presented feels more indicative of a game that would get like a 3.6-3.7+ and still be like highly regarded, especially given its inspirations, but i basically hear no one really talk about it these days.

      i haven't played it so i'm not sure how true that is or if that's at all a fair assessment
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  • davidkp 2023-11-28 20:10:50.442878+00
    This game takes forever to actually start and still I'm not really hooked, not sure if I should keep playing it...
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    • OGDreamcast 2023-11-29 00:19:46.397363+00
      I felt the same and forced myself through it, likely not worth your time.
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