![]() ![]() When I first laid my eyes on Eastward, I was enamored by the level of detail that populated its hi-bit universe and when I finally got to play it, this feeling perpetuated scene after scene. As they venture across Eastward, Sam and John discover other settlements, make new friends, face unusual enemies and also see a glimmer of hope in bringing harmony back to Eastward’s ravaged lands. But their attempt to reach the surface defies one of Potcrock Isle's fundamental rules and this escapade leads to the Mayor exiling them to the surface, leaving them to their own devices.īut upon leaving the underground settlement, the surface does not seem to be as the foreboding tales recount for the lands are indeed green lands, the sky is indeed blue and wildlife is teeming in the Forbidden Land, which is nevertheless in a derelict state. To prove that everyone is wrong, she decides to head to the surface and being his protégé, John goes after her. ![]() However, Sam adamantly claims to have seen this Forbidden Land before and it is nowhere as dystopian as they make it sound for the sky is blue and environments are lush green above their underground domicile. This native of Potcrock Isle is a miner of a few words who looks after Sam, a child he discovered under cryptic circumstances, in an underground tank.įor decades, humans have turned to the underground to live their lives in settlements without any knowledge of the surface, or the outside world, which has now turned into an uninhabitable barren land where no one returns from. These delicacies will grant health bonuses, power boosts and secret boons.In a world where the surface is forbidden, where robots are commonplace workers and where those thinking of ever going back to the surface are dismissed as "fantasists", you play as John. ![]() 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 Potcrock Isle'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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