After years of development, Eastward is finally out on PC and Nintendo Switch. The game was in development by Pixpil, which started working on the game in 2015.
The game is set in the world of Eastward where society is on the brink of collapse and the population is at an all-time low. Making matters worse is a toxic presence that has spread across the land, destroying everything in its path.
To escape the danger, humans built underground villages in hopes of starting a new life. This is where the story of John and Sam begins as they escape from Potcrock Isle's subterranean society.
Features of the game include:
- Travel the World
- Travel onboard a cross-country railway and discover more about the weird and wonderful world of Eastward.
- Explore busy towns, curious campsites, and even shady forests.
- Fight or Fry
- Defeat monsters and bosses by using weapons like Flamethrower, Cog-shooter, and Frying pan
- For those feeling merciful, use kinetic blast to stun them instead.
- Mix Things Ups
- Players can switch between John and Sam when fighting their way through dungeons or solving environmental puzzles.
- Separate the two to unlock hidden paths or have them stick together to cross a dangerous area.
- Small Town Life
- Meet a quirky cast of characters with unique personalities.
- Enjoy a story-driven adventure packed with humor and fun.
- There is some adult humor and mature themes so watch out for that.
- Al Fresco Dining
- Create authentic Eastwardian cuisine using generally fresh and organic ingredients taken from toxic forests, potcrab farms, and abandoned malls.
- These delicacies give health bonuses, power boosts, and secret boons.
- Retro Beats
- Stomp to the beat with a soundtrack composed by Joel Corelitz, known for Death Stranding, Hohokum, and The Unfinished Swan.
- Has 72 tracks with the full album available on Steam for $9.99.
- Sound design was made possible by Hyperduck Soundworks of Dust: An Elysian Tail and Kingdom Rush.
System requirements for the PC are:
- Minimum
- OS: Windows 7/8/10
- Processor: Intel i5
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GTS 450
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Additional Notes: OpenGL 3.2
- Recommended
- OS: Windows 7/8/10
- Processor: Intel i5
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GTX 750 Ti
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Additional Notes: OpenGL 3.2
Eastward is available on Switch and Steam for $24.99.
