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Eastward 15-minute gameplay preview

"A detailed and charismatic adventure game with RPG elements."

Publisher Chuckelfish and Shanghai-based developer Pixpil have released a 15-minute gameplay preview of Eastward, its 90s anime-inspired adventure RPG for PC and Mac.

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

About

Eastward is a beautifully detailed and charismatic adventure game with RPG elements, from Shanghai-based indie developers Pixpil.
In the near-future society is starting to collapse, with the human population shrinks to an all-time low. As the world around falls to ruin, a hardworking miner called John discovers a young girl named Sam deep underground in a secret facility. After escaping the town, the unlikely pair embark on an emotional journey to discover the strange truth about her origins and the mystery behind the sinister creatures who descend on the local towns, devouring everything in their path.
Inspired by 90s Japanese animation, the vibrant world of Eastward is brought to life by a combination of innovative modern 3D lighting techniques and soulful retro-pixel artwork.

Key Features

• Travel the World – Discover the wonderfully weird world of Eastward. Jump aboard the cross-country railway which spans this decaying continent, stopping off to explore its bustling towns, curious campsites and shady forests.
• Fight or Fry – Fend off peculiar monsters and ferocious bosses with your weapon of choice – be it a gun, flamethrower or your trusty ol’ frying pan.
• Mix Things Up – Switch between controlling John and Sam to solve environmental puzzles and fight your way through formidable dungeons, separating to unlock hidden paths or sticking together as you traverse a perilous landscape.
• Small Town Life – Get to know a quirky cast of characters with oodles of personality, as you immerse yourself in this heartwarming story-driven adventure, packed with fun and wacky humor.
• Retro Beats – Bop along to a wonderfully upbeat soundtrack composed by Joel Corelitz (Hohokum, The Unfinished Swan, The Tomorrow Children, Gorogoa), with sound design from Irish studio, Hyperduck Soundworks (Dust: An Elysian Tail, Kingdom Rush).

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[xwez]

One of my favorite camera/art styles. Link between world's doesn't do it for me. It has to have that snes look (i.e. legend of Zelda link to the past, dbz legacy of goku 2, buus fury, gba Pokemon games, etc. etc.). Also don't like the way octopath did it. 3d dot heroes is also too much. I want actual 2d sprites.

 

[pramod]

Why only PC and Mac?

 

[Exentryk]

Gorgeous Artstyle! Game is not my type though. Would love a turn based rpg with this style.

 

[Bullet Club]

Why only PC and Mac?

Hopefully it will come to other systems if it's successful on PC/Mac.

 

[Bullet Club]

It's coming to Switch.

 

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Eastward Trailer Reveals Its Quickly Approaching Release Date​

During Nintendos Indie World Showcase, UK publisher Chucklefish surprised viewers with a new trailer for Pixpil’s upcoming 2D-pixelated adventure Eastward. The trailer sheds light on their official release date along with some gameplay and cutscenes to an upbeat music track. Eastward ends the trailer announcing its launch for the Switch on Sept.16.




Eastward has been in development for the last few years while Chucklefish has released hit indies games such as Stardew Valley and Wargroove. This, however, marks Shang-hai-based studio Pixpil’s first officially released game.

Eastward is an adventure game with RPG features that takes the two main characters, John and Sam, through a sprawling world full of memorable characters and decaying cities. Players must solve puzzles and challenges with dungeon-like elements to make their way through the world.

Already entrancing followers with its charming pixelated art style and apocalyptic atmosphere, Eastward has been highly anticipated by Indie enthusiasts. If you are unfamiliar with the game, Chucklefish provides an official description along with the announcement trailer:

Eastward is a beautifully detailed and charming adventure game, from Shanghai-based indie developers, Pixpil, coming to PC, Mac & Nintendo Switch September 16, 2021!
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.
Escape 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.

Chucklefish released a post on their official Twitter account that pre-orders will be available on the Nintendo eShop later in the day. Besides the Nintendo Switch, Eastward will be releasing the same day for gog.com, the Humble Store, and Steam, and preorders are currently available on Steam.

Source: Twinfinite