Eastward

Nintendo Life

Mitch Vogel·Feb 7, 2024

Critic80/100

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Eastward: Octopia may not bring many new ideas to a crowded genre, but this is an impressively well-executed expansion that nicely ticks all the boxes for a satisfying and relaxing farm sim. Although it has some rougher edges, the decent gameplay variety, interesting story, gorgeous visuals, and surprising amount of content all come together to make this one an easy recommendation to any fans of the original Eastward. Even for those of you who fell off your playthrough of the original for one reason or another, we'd encourage you to consider coming back for Octopia-this is a much better-paced game and, some performance issues aside, it's lost none of the charm that made the original so popular.

PC Gamer

Daniella Lucas·Oct 6, 2021

Critic78/100

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Spirited Away.

Rock Paper Shotgun

Katharine Castle·Sep 21, 2021

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It's slow to start, but once Eastward gets going, this handsome post-apocalypse roars to life like nothing else, marrying top-down action with great characters.

IGN

Jonathan Bolding·Sep 17, 2021

Critic80/100

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

Nintendo Life

Mitch Vogel·Sep 17, 2021

Critic80/100

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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.

GamesRadar+

Sam Loveridge·Sep 14, 2021

Critic80/100

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Eurogamer

Malindy Hetfeld·Sep 14, 2021

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With so much competition out there in the world of games, those first few attention-grabbing screenshots have maybe nev…

Polygon

Nicole Carpenter·Sep 14, 2021

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A train ride into the post-apocalypse

Game Informer

Daniel Tack·Sep 14, 2021

Critic85/100

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A spectacular soundtrack and stunning sights await you on this vibrant journey.