![]() There’s another SNES classic at the heart of the game, too, as Eastward holds high fantasy at arm’s length, ushering in a mix of ordinary and bizarre that’s reminiscent of Nintendo’s Earthbound (there’s also a bonus 8-bit turn-based RPG within the game called Earth Born, which is presumably a reference). Yet the nature and furniture in Eastward still feel like they’ve emerged from bulky grey cartridges that measure their worlds in megabits. There’s technological prowess poking through its scene of sun-kissed wheat bristling around a village of junked ships, or the efficient characterisation of a man in rags who nervously pokes a hand through a hole in his shirt. Eastward looks more sumptuous than they ever did, with its dynamic lighting, HD detail and plethora of animated NPCs. In particular, that pixel art (and accompanying eclectic soundtrack) took me back to Square’s SNES triumphs, Final Fantasy VI and Secret of Mana. Much of my initial delight stemmed from the palpable 90s vibe seeping through the experience, from bulbous headed villagers loitering outside their homes, to the wibble-wibble squeaks that stand in for their speech. There is plenty to love about Eastward, however, most of it skilfully built on lessons learned from the golden age of 2D JRPGs. As it turns out, developer Pixpil hadn’t dissolved those big narrative lumps so much as punted them down the track, where they waited to ambush me with a vengeance. If only I could have sustained that sense of anticipation and excitement, but it wasn’t to be. READ MORE: ‘Lost in Random’ review: an enjoyable dark fairy tale marred by plodding action.By the time its characters boarded a train to depart from the opening location, Potcrock Isle, I was very much on board. This confident action-RPG had me at hello with its glorious pixel art, irresistible protagonists and elegant dungeoneering. You can see more helpful hints like this in our Eastward Tips and Tricks page.RPGs are often slow starters, chipping through blocks of lore and backstories before hitting their strides. Select Settings to change volume options, text speed, display options, and more. To change options in Eastward, press + or - to open the menu and tab over to the far right menu option using R. The Fridges also offer existential monologues before you save as an added bonus. You can save in Eastward at Fridges that are spread across the land. How to Save and Change Options in Eastward ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |