A few months ago it was released Eastward en Nintendo Switchan independent game developed by Pixpil and published by Chucklefish that ended up delighting both critics and the public thanks to a tender story, a sea of fun mechanics and an extremely beautiful visual section. Now, we return to talk about the title because, thanks to our friends at Afternoon Gamesthe game will arrive in physical format to our country… And in perfect Spanish! Of course, it is a release that has to be very present on your radars. Do you want to know more about it? Well prepare well, because right here we tell you!
The indie game of 2021 that you cannot miss
Eastward it’s one of those games that happens only once every many years. His story (now in Spanish) is mature, emotional and full of values. Specifically, this takes us to a post-apocalyptic future caused by a substance of unknown origin that turned the air in the outside world toxic, forcing humanity to cloister itself underground. In this context of a world where human beings cannot enjoy the blue of the sky, we find ourselves Johnour protagonist: an experienced miner who ends up running into Sam, a very special girl which is introduced into John’s life, changing his destiny and starting the plot of the game.
The sam’s dream is to go to the outside world, which ends up also becoming John’s goal wanting to help her. However, doing so will not be an easy task. In the game we will not only go through all kinds of beautiful locations thanks to the use of a useful railwaybut we will also meet all kinds of the most varied characters with a wacky sense of humor. However, not everything will be laughs: the game has large doses of action, with a good variety of enemies and puzzles with which to sharpen your wits to the maximum.
The influences behind the title are many: in it, we can find sources of inspiration coming from games like The Legend of Zelda, Undertale or Earthbound. Furthermore, there are even elaborate references to others like Dragon Quest! Without going any further, within the world of Eastward we can play Earth Born, an elaborate parody of Square Enix’s legendary role-playing saga that works as a playable JRPG within the title. An authentic pass that reflects the care with which it has been treated Eastward.
Eastward is not only fun, it’s also beautiful
In Eastward let’s get away from it so much john’s gunswhich will range from a frying pan to a flamethrower, as of Sam’s powers to solve all the situations that we find ourselves. In this way, we will go through various dungeons in which there will be tricky combats, challenging puzzles and a wide variety of secrets to discover. Everything, while a story is simmering with a development that ends up marking the player, mainly because of the beautiful brotherly bond that is forged between its protagonists.
Although until now we have been concentrating mainly on Eastward’s story and gameplayits greatest strength is undoubtedly your visual section. The game has an enviable aesthetic that makes use of pixel art very remarkably. Few games exist on the market that manage to create such an elaborate and beautiful atmosphere. You only have to take a look at their images to realize what we mean: any moment in the game could be perfectly used as a wallpaper. As if that were not enough, the title also It has animated scenes. that bring even more richness to the game and to the characterization of its characters.
As for its sound section, the eastward soundtrackcomposed by the great Joel Corelitz, is not far behind either. In addition to impeccable sound design (thanks to the Irish at Hyperduck Soundworks), the game features a wide variety of topics, all very reminiscent of an earlier era and capable of evoking nostalgia in the player. The music accompanies very well what is shown on the screen, and of course, house completely with the whole set of a game that is excellent.
The physical format is the perfect opportunity to enjoy Eastward
After reading this article, you should be clear: Eastward is a game that you cannot miss. During all these months, its biggest flaw had been that unfortunately it had been published in our country only digitally and in English. However, as of May 24, this will change. Beside its new edition in physical format exclusive to Nintendo Switch (which will allow us to expose the game in our collection), as we mentioned before, the game will arrive in perfect Spanish. This will allow it to be more accessible than ever for all types of players, something very important since it is a title so rich in history, with a good amount of dialogue to enjoy if we want to follow the thread of everything that happens on the screen.
In addition to be exclusive for Nintendo Switch and have Spanishthis edition in physical format will come with super cute extras, like a exclusive set of stickers with the characters in chibi aesthetics, ideal to stick them in any notebook or wherever you like! In addition, its release reduced price Compared to other notable releases of the console, it makes it ideal for all budgets, whether it is to give as a gift for a special occasion or to enjoy it for oneself.
If we want more proposals as interesting as this to continue to come out in Spanish and in physical format in our country to be enjoyed to the maximum, Don’t hesitate to support this Eastward release! Of course, the game deserves it, and this well-cared edition, too. We assure you: you will not regret them.
