Eastward Reviews

Eastward is ranked in the 79th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
9 / 10.0
Dec 24, 2021

Eastward is one of the most carefully crafted games I've played in a while, with a densely detailed world to explore and endlessly charming characters to meet.

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88 / 100
Jan 6, 2022

Eastward is just an amazing adventure full of surprise and great characters. It's pixel art and music are one of the best things in gaming during 2021.

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8.8 / 10.0
Oct 1, 2021

There’s no denying that the team over at Chucklefish pulled off Eastward’s art direction quite well with the game’s bizarre and retro elements. Eastward is for people who want to bring back their gaming nostalgia in the 80s and 90s era. At the same time, this game also captures an audience who prefer this kind of great storytelling without choking your machine’s specs.

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86 / 100
Aug 4, 2022

‎Eastward pays homage to the adventures of the 90s, fusing ideas from one and the other, but maintaining his own style. A small visual marvel that can entertain you for more than 25 hours, and now, thanks to the patch with the translation and the added improvements, makes the adventure more accessible than ever.‎

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86%
Feb 27, 2024

A surprisingly fun and competent genre-bend from Pixpil that's a must play for fans of Eastward.

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8.6 / 10.0
Jun 17, 2022

Eastward is a gem of a title bringing wholesome storytelling, clever gameplay, and exceptional visuals that all hold their own even among the exceptional selection of indie titles currently available.

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8.5 / 10.0
Sep 14, 2021

Eastward crafts a cozy journey through fascinating and bizarre realms, featuring a memorable cast. While lackluster combat and a few repetitive puzzle styles tarnish the experience, it's still a ride well worth taking

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Gamersky
心灵奇兵
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Sep 16, 2021

Excellent pixel wind screen, profound plot and world view shaping, as well as puzzle solving and combat complement each other.

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GBAtemp
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Sep 14, 2021

Eastward is an incredibly charming indie gem that’s well worth sinking hours into exploring its detailed post-apocalyptic world and unfolding its intriguing and heartwarming plot.

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85 / 100
Sep 24, 2021

Eastward will be on many shortlists for indie GOTY, and possibly on some main lists as well. If you like what you see, don't hesitate to pick this one up.

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84 / 100
Sep 16, 2021

Eastward is a game about a journey and the characters you meet along the way. Although the combat and puzzles are quite typical, the setting, sound and art style are remarkable, making this an essential trek through an incredible world.

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83%
Oct 2, 2021

It's a good game that takes inspiration from places you might not expect. For its specific blend of genres and its low price point, you can't do much better.

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82 / 100
Sep 28, 2021

An atmospheric adventure with a beautiful world and great characters who carry the game over some long-winded passages.

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Jonathan Bolding
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Sep 17, 2021

Eastward is a post-apocalyptic picaresque as charming as it is pretty, with simple action combat and puzzles that are accessible to everyone.

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Sep 14, 2021

Eastward might fumble the ending, but that doesn't stop it from delivering a fantastic journey.

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8 / 10.0
Oct 5, 2021

For as gorgeous as Eastward‘s graphics are, and as endearing as some of its characters become, and as much as I need its soundtrack on vinyl as soon as possible, it also falls short in some ways that leave its conclusion feeling a bit off. It’s one of the more promising debuts I’ve seen, and Pixpil has ensured I’ll be incredibly interested in whatever they do next. Eastward is something a fan of pixel art and good music, with a weakness for video game nostalgia, deserves to check out. It’s just also a journey that left me wanting a little more.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 14, 2021

Eastward is an enjoyable and arresting adventure, with memorable characters, likeable humour and a central mystery that keeps you engaged throughout.

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Sep 15, 2021

Eastward is an amazing indie title that spans around 30 hours of gameplay, told through a captivating story. The wonderful art direction and spectacular animation are warranted enough for Eastward to grab your attention.

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4 / 5.0
Sep 14, 2021

Before I knew it, my initial skepticism and complaints had begun to evaporate. Even as a silent protagonist, John manages to exude so much personality from his non-committal shrugs and sighs, and he and Sam play off each other so well it’s hard not to feel endeared to them. Everything about Eastward just feels immediately magical and nostalgic, and while my gripes with the combat and stretched out dungeon designs never really went away entirely, Sam’s journey is still one I’m glad I went on in the end.

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8 / 10
Sep 17, 2021

Eastward proves itself to be a memorable and enjoyable mashup of many beloved classic titles, combining each of their elements together to forge something that feels distinct and engaging. Creative gameplay sequences, a heartwarming and emotional story, and a killer art style all combine to make this one easy to recommend. That being said, we'd also offer a word of caution that this is a slow burn kind of game; if you're not a patient player, Eastward's sometimes lethargic pace may take a lot of enjoyment out of the experience. Wherever you may fall, Eastward is indisputably a game worth checking out, and we'd encourage you to give it a shot.

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