Eastward Nintendo Switch Review!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 มิ.ย. 2024
- Here’s our full review of the LEGENDARY Eastward on Nintendo Switch. It exceeded my expectations and that’s saying something. It’s an amalgamation of genres that just works with the heart of an over excited child! It launches on September 16th with a pre order discount of 10% - you might want to take them up on that sharpish! Why? Let’s find out! #Eastward #NintendoSwitch #Review
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Also today, don’t miss our Cruis’n Blast review after - th-cam.com/video/DQGLu1Vybu4/w-d-xo.html
Well, I challenge you not to love this one but please don’t spoil the score in your comments :D ! There is a LOT of dialogue in Eastward - some have said that is a negative, but honestly I have just loved every little bit of it. I did say in the review you’re looking about 35% dialogue. Very JRPG feeling. What a lovely, lovely experience. If you are a physical collector you can use code "SwitchUp" to save 5% here www.play-asia.com/eastward-english/13/70etll (releasing November) and support the channel. Let us know what you make of this one! Mark
Should you head Eastward , or stay far south of this game? Let’s find out!
Thanks for the info and discount code. Just picked it up. I definitely would prefer to have the physical over the digital.
@@kaidorade1317 seriously Kaid ad me on Twitter you need to do those
Thanks for the link to preordering the physical copy, however you should know there was no place to put a discount code during checkout, at least not in my browser.
@@gnardawgyt there definitely should be (unless you use PayPal I think)
It's SO NICE to see a game that was so hyped turn out good.
TELL ME ABOUT IT! Bloody LOVE this game. Mark
@@SwitchUpYt I hate to be a pest but is the email address the one that's listed on your contact section? Info@?
@@kill_repeat8491 Yes mate - that’s it :)
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I said it on the Ultra Age review and I'll say it again in this one, indie games are just killing it!
Games like these remind us of what a game should be. Thank you for the excellent review! I love indie games, and seeing such high quality, I’m hoping it’s a massive success
I second that notion, sir! The quality of games like these puts a lot of AAA titles to shame
I’m one of the many that was counting down the days to this review (and the game of course!). Thanks for coming through 👊🏽
Wait. A hyped up game actually turns out not to be a disappointment? About time!
Cruis'n Blast just released 2 days ago and crushes. Then again, it wasn't hyped beyond the inner circles who know about the Cruis'n series
It is a total disappointment, but (I dont know why) everybody is lovin it.
@@ricardocarvalho5784 Please take the time to explain what is so bad about it. You can't just make obnoxious claims without reasoning.
@@HeyRoosty The only things I've seen as negative marks on this game are the fact that it's broken up in chunks with weird pacing. The dialogue sections are THICK. Like you'll get HUGE chunks of the game where the characters just talk. Then smallish chunks of gameplay. This made the game feel more like a visual novel for some. That said I think it's perfect. It fuses a classic JRPG tale, and story-telling into a fun little Zelda-Like. It's pretty bonkers how good it is in that regard. I think anyone who says it's a dissapointment just expected something filled with more gameplay interaction. It doesn't have a lot of that.
Gameplay interaction is basically limited to:
- Smallish chunks of "dungeon" type areas. These are filled with somewhat easy puzzles, and increasingly difficult monsters at times. Your tools are pretty limited though. These areas play like a Zelda game. You won't really be backtracking much, as the experience of these "dungeons" is pretty linear.
- Treasure hunting for hidden chests all over the gameworld.
- Collecting the Pixball "figures" which is sort of addicting, and helps you with the next gameplay aspect.
- A built in mini-Dragon Quest-Like game that is pretty much a fully fleshed out classic JRPG inside the game. It has rogue-like elements and collecting the Pixball figures helps you by giving you items to use in game.
- Mini-games that happen occasionally such as little part-time jobs, or baseball, river-rafting.
- Cooking mini-game, which is pretty simple but fun, and you'll need to get creative to figure out recipes, with some sidequests requiring you to cook some dishes.
All of that gameplay is pretty spread out, and basic in concept. You're not going to be doing "dungeons" a WHOLE lot, and the JRPG Earth Born is basically a completely separate part of the game, despite being sort of linked.
The game is undeniably AMAZING, it's far from a disappointment. I think if somebody found it disappointing they probably just dislike the slow slice-of-life pace of the game. It's quite good though. I am definitely love this game. I like it a lot more than Deltarune, which more people are interested in at the moment. It feels like a Triple-A title made in the 90's time blasted into the future. I think most people will generally love it if they like that older form of JRPG story-telling.
@@HeyRoosty this dummass is hating on this game for no reason in a lot of comments pay him no mind
I was afraid this was going to be Baldo 2: The Disappointment Never Stops, but it fortunately isn't!
Thanks for the review. I'll definitely check this out!
Yeah absolutely not - brilliant game! Mark
Baldo looked way overambitious for an indie too me so I wasn’t surprised to see it turn out poor. Just like Decay of Logos.
Yeah like Monster Harvest too
I never understood the hype for Baldo in the first place. It was a Gibli wannabe game with no budget and bad design 🤣 So now people are dispappointed ? 🤣
@@Fahren_o it looks similar to ni no kuni and yokai watch 4 (no english translation) for me so I was kinda looking forward to it
I can honestly say that I've never seen a review score quite like this one. The developers saw the bar, smiled, and said, "How about we raise it...?" Well, that is exactly what they did.
So true! SwitchUp puts every other publication making video game reviews to absolute shame. I’m so glad I found this channel earlier this year.
That’s bold, Todd. Switchup is a fantastic channel for sure. But there are at least a few other review channels out there that are equally as great.
I had a shitty day with work yesterday, but when I got home at night and started playing this, the beautiful pixel art and Sam's infectious glee and happiness just put a smile on my face ❤️
This
I'm sorry to bother you i just purchased Eastward a few seconds ago its still downloading lol how is the game??? I've wanted this since it came out and just now got it!
@@raulmoreno9309 Glorious game! Mark
@@SwitchUpYt Thank you Mark!!!! I also got Outbuddies dx and Saintsrow 4! Thank you for all your hard work Mate!!! Happy Holidays!
I pre-ordered it by 55 seconds in to the video. I already get the vibe from the intro that our feelings have been confirmed. Thank you Mark and Glen!
“Like first playing FF7” did it for me, it was the first game with a deep story I had ever played.
Yes! It didn't end up like Baldo!
What's up with Baldo lol?
What's wrong with baldo?
I think this is the highest score I ever seen you guys give out. Must be a great game will be picking it up for sure… Where does everyone get the time to play all these games.. hahahahhah
I had to knock some points off just so it wasn’t ridiculous - a few performance issues helped me do that! Mark
@@SwitchUpYt and my game crashed at least 5 times
Played an hour this morning before work and I was instantly in love.... What a stunning looking game, like the characters so far and the combat seems relatively fluid and easy to understand... Can't wait to get home and blast some more!! PLUS WE HAVE BLUETOOTH NOW!!
Heck yeah! Mark
WE HAVE BLUETOOTH!!!!!!!!!!!!
I caved and pre-ordered this, so I am incredibly relieved to hear it's worth it.
Well done lads on the 200k, honestly I’ve been looking forward to this game for ages and I said to myself for this sort of game, a switch indie, I’ll go to switch up first before any other outlet because of the nature of the channel, and what do you know, you have a review up before anyone else. Bang on, can’t wait to see your channel grow bigger 🤞
200k people!!! Well deserved and hard earned. Wish you the best.
Amazing job as always, Mark! You rock! I literally just confirmed my preorder and am going to immensely enjoy playing this with my sons this weekend!
Thank you for the thorough and absolutely amazing reviews!
Thank you 🙏🏼
Literally had just pre-ordered the game before I saw this. Can't wait.
one of the best game i've ever played! the visuals, the story and the mechanics are amazing! worth the money
Congrats on 200k!
I wasn't looking for any new games at the moment, but it sounds like this one at least needs to go on the wishlist, as it seems right up my alley. Thanks for the review, where it was clear just from the tone of your voice that it was a game you loved!
This game makes me feel nostalgic for something I never grew up with
After the disappointment that is Baldo, I am SO happy this one lives up the hype. I fell in love with Eastward right when I first saw it, very stoked indeed.
I’ve been waiting for this game for what feels like eons!!!! My wife’s constant complaints on how I’m glued to my switch will be a testament to how good it is
Might wanna get a divorce for this one
@@ChronoMune 🤝 your right,…it was a nice run we had 😂
Glad I’m not the only one that gets that complaint 😂
You too bro 😂😂👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾
Modern problem need modern solution, My solution was to buy her a switch and animal crossing and now we're both glued to our own switch playing our own games.
Oh damn, you hit 200k! That's awesome, congratulations! I've been following since you were under 10k, and having followed along, I gotta say you 100% deserve this.
I am so relieved you guys loved it. I was waiting for your review before pre ordering!
So happy to hear Play-Asia doing a physical release for this game will be pre-ordering it when they got it.
I already have the digial pre ordered, but I still intend to get a physical copy; however, I am sure with the game looking to be a very loved game by players and critics alike, the game will get a physical release in the West by some publisher at some point (whether it be brought to retail or just released by a "limited" company such as LRG).
Also, by then I would hope all future patches will have been finished as well.
Same.
@@skeletankmcgraw7343 Yup, I’m fully expecting a North American release, and I’m waiting for that one.
skeletank mcgraw same I’m just waiting, I’ll probably get it on pc in the meantime though. But I really want a switch physical for this one, I feel they’re going to give this one some special stuff
@@AwkwardYet iam8bit just announced in their newsletter that they’re partnering with Eastward. They didn’t say what they’re releasing yet, but I’m guessing it’s a vinyl soundtrack.
I'm so happy this is a success. I'm hoping next year we get Witchbrook since both were games I've been waiting for
Congratulations on 200k! Celebrations.
And thanks for the review, I have beem so amped for this game.
Just picked this up after you highlighted it in a recent sale vid. It's wonderful! Great channel cheers guys.
Great another good release without bugs and from a "indie developer" what a different version of love of making video games
Its 2d that's why
I can’t wait to play this. Mark, you’ve done an amazing job with this channel and your team. Keep it up!
Glen and I are so pleased people like what we’ve built! Mark
So glad to see you guys hit 200,000 thousand!! Been with you guys for awhile and no one deserves it more!
This was going to go on my wish list to grab in a sale as I work through my backlog I just have to get it straight away now!
Thanks for that review, it's amazing what a tiny studio of three people can achieve.
Visuals and pixel art is great . But to me it was like too much cutscenes and text bubbles. And very simplistic gameplay. It was like almost, go from A to B trigger cutscene. I end up given up on it .
I was highly anticipating this one, but I didn't expect a physical edition! Thank for highlighting that, I guess I'll have to wait to play it.
I’m so excited for this one. Great review as always. Congratulations on the 200k. You guys deserve it!
Thank you for the review, now ill preorder without any worries
Congrats on the 200K
Finally, a review that wasn't absolutely heartbreaking. I knew I wanted this game. But the recent reviews of games I wanted and had high hopes for left me a little hesitant. My faith in the gaming industry has been mildly restored... for now.
This is one I'll definitely be picking up and adding to my already extensive backlog.
Eastward not only looks beautiful, but it also looks like so much fun! I haven't been this excited about a game in a long time.
Been waiting for someone to review this! Awesome to know it lives up to the hype. As always, appreciate the content!
YAY!!! You hit 200,000 subscribers, congrats, you thoroughly deserve it. Thanks for the awesome review, I’ll be picking this game up.
I was trying to keep my expectations in check for this one because I don't want to be disappointed in case it doesn't deliver. Watching this review made me sigh in relief and now I really am excited to get it! Thanks for the review!
Switch Up's always reliable review is why I will be pre-ordering this game shortly
Cheers mate!
This looks dope, really pleased it’s turned out so nicely! Congrats on the 200k by the way guys!
Been looking forward to this review for a while! Thanks much SwitchUp!!!
I've been waiting for this. I haven't pre-ordered games in a long time, and I bit the bullet and did so for this one, while knowing almost nothing for it and it's been awhile since I've been so hyped for a game. I really can't wait and glad to see it's as good as its been hyped to be.
Been waiting for this since such a long time, clicked as soon as I saw the notification for the review!
I hope it’s turned out ok for you! MArk
@@SwitchUpYt it didn’t disappoint at all! Headed over to the eshop to pre order it right now. Could be a serious GOTY contender for me.
Awesome review and congrats on 200k subs! Well deserved and best Switch channel on TH-cam! 🔥🔥🔥
This has been such a long awaited game for me! I’m even more excited for it now. Thanks for another incredibly in-depth and informative review
I have pre ordered it. I had a feeling after detailed research that this game will be great. I am so happy for the creators. Hard work and passion created a game that will always stay in my heart.
Yay!!! This was the review I needed to see. I was already super hyped for the game. Very happy to see it scores well from my favorite reviewer :-)
😃
I seriously cannot wait to get this been really looking forward to it and your reviews just made me wanna play it more! I do really love the art style it’s what grabbed my attention when I first saw the game advertised
Yes!! Just what I thought was coming! Thanks for the awesome review. Super pumped.
This game just came out on Gamepass recently, I rarely play indie games but my god this one is so good! It might be a bit slow at times but overall I really love it!
And the art OMG it's so beautiful 😍
I can't wait to eventually play it!
Delighted the hype paid off!
I'm going to wishlist for now and pick it up when funds aren't so tight 😅
“Masterpiece” that’s a relief and congrats for reaching 200k subscribers, you guys are the best 💪
Congrats 👏 for hitting 200k! This game looks awesome 👌 Adding it to my Switch library now. Thanks for the great review. You guys are great 👍
Been waiting for this game for a long, long time. Can’t wait for the JPN physical copy from Playasia. The wait while it’s released digitally is going to be killer!!! So glad it’s reviewed well.
Don’t forget to use our code “SwitchUp” for 5% off :D woop woop! Mark
Can't wait to play this one!
It feels like it's going to be a special experience.
You completed the game milady?
Been waiting for your review on this and I’m so glad it’s living up to expectations. I’ll pick this up for sure
Already preordered. Thanks for the review, now I can breathe easy and be excited to boot it up when it unlocks.
Holy cheese on a slice, I don’t think I’ve EVER seen such a high score and such an enthusiastic review! Love it!
This would be a day-one buy for me if the blasted backlog weren’t as long as it is. Absolutely fantastic looking game!!
Definitely! Mark
my backlog is insane as well but i think i will buy it in support and hope i get to it one day lol
Thanks so much for getting This review out early! I am gonna go purchase while it's still on sale. ❤️
I love how he hesitated when he was explaining that fridges...saved your memories lol!
This game brings pixel art to a whole new level 🤯
Pixel art truly can be very beautiful. Especially in regards to this title.
if only Pokémon mainline game return to their roots and did their style like Eastward or the new Dragon Quest 3 remake/Octopath traveler
It really is one of the best looking games i’ve played
Niiiice! I've been waiting for this review just to make sure. Lets dive right into it :D
Let me know how you found it! Mark
Thanks for the review! I was hesitant about preordering this after what happened with Baldo but it’s good to know that the game lives up to expectations.
Congratulations on the 200k subs!!! Very well deserved 😊
Over halfway through your review and dang it! Now I don’t think I can wait for the physical to play this… Switch uuuuupp!!!! *preorders on eShop
Lol “WilllllsooooooooN!”
@@SwitchUpYt you get it. 😎
I've been hyping this game up ever since 2019, and honestly, I just can't wait to play it.
Congrats on 200,000 🥳 Thanks for the review, the music had me nodding my head 😎🎶
Just preordered because of this review. And you hit 200k. Congrats!!
Is this your top rated game, I don't remember many getting to that number level, Chucklefish really nailed it on this one
It’s the highest score I think I’ve ever given honestly - Mark
@@SwitchUpYt you might have sent me over the edge with your enthusiasm for this one, now where's my cc again
I ordered the physical from Playasia before seeing this, now excited to get my teeth into this!
@@SwitchUpYt Excellent channel. Well respected, this channel has grown through word of mouth.
I heard about it from ACG commenters.
Good look guys, 200k . W Yorkshire. Eee by gum.
Southern fairies.
Chucklefish is the publisher, right ? The developers are just three guys who've been working on this game for a long time.
Looks great. I’m in. Now I just need the time to play it…
Cracks me up the amount of people who keep saying "Yea I just need time to play it..." We get it man, you're employed...so are the rest of us lol. You have time to do whatever you want....you're just lazy it seems.
I’m so glad you were able to put out the review while the preorder discount was still running - I ordered it immediately.
Everyday since it was announced, I check for reviews so I can decide whether to buy it while it's on sale on steam. I'm so thankful for this review I'll be buying this now.
Extremely lofty praise from you Mark, and from the look of it it seems like every bit of it is well-deserved. Unlimited Backlog Works for sure ;)
I've waited so long for this
Definitely picking this up! Thanks for the brilliant review!
Ok, this one goes to the wishlist . Thanks for the review ! Enjoyed it , I can hear the excitement on your voice in this review !
Cheers Laura! Mark
I’m so excite about this
Such a lovely game mate! Mark
SOOO MUCH EXCITE!!! Yes!
It’s „excited” not excite.
Okay, so this channel has never really enticed me to purchase a game until now. The only problem is, is that it's only coming to Switch. I have been burned way too many times buying a Switch "exclusive" like this, for it to come out later on the Xbox, where I would much rather play it. (I'M LOOKING AT YOU HADES). So y'all did a great job of selling the game to me, but this the first time I've been conflicted, cause I want it on my platform of choice, and not have to be swindled into buying it again there if I pick this up on Switch. Sigh.
Maybe just wait then? There’s so many games in your backlog already amiright? Mark
I can confirm that it's not coming on Playstation (Chucklefish already made a stance in the past about how the Playstation Store is really bad for indie game). However I can see a Xbox version later. 😁
It deserves to be bought on both 😏 play it now, play it again later
@@Terranigma23 lol you can confirm nothing. If it does really well I’d say there’s a good chance it could end up on playstation too. Stardew did
Great review! Congrats on 200k subscribers!!!
Brilliant review, really in depth and covered everything. This is a definite buy from me, thanks a lot and keep up the amazing work.
Glad you enjoyed it. I thought it was one of the most disappointing games in a while. Slow paced. Tons of cheesy, bland dialogue you can't skip. Combat is far too simple and easy. I'm happy other people enjoyed it, but also baffled by how 😂
Can you freeraom in this game
Within areas but you’re locked out of older ones as you move through the story. Mark §
@@SwitchUpYt thank you
Yeah you reached 200K Subscribers today. Congrats and thanks for the review.
I was looking forward to it anyway, but after that review, I can't wait to start the adventure. Great review, thanks for the effort as always. Keep it up.
damn, i didnt like this game at all, was waiting for it since it was announced back in 2019 or something. it is beautiful but that's it. the combat is repetitive, the puzzles are boring, and the storytelling is not the worst but so much of it is just walking around doing pointless quests.. had the feeling it would be somehow like earthbound but it isnt
anyway, if you played it and like it i guess thats it, good for you :)
I couldn't finish it. There was so much 'faff'. The combat was boring and far too easy, and although the story was really interesting - There was just so damn much dialogue, it felt like I was reading a script instead of playing a game.
This has been high on my list and I've been waiting for your review to see if it was actually going to be as good as I'd hoped. Looks like it's better than expected!
I preordered the game last week but man I was waiting for your review!!! so glad this game is that good! can not wait for tomorrow night to play it.
200k subs!!!! Congrats guys!!!
Woooo, what better way to celebrate 200K subs than with a great review!
You are at 200k@ 15:45 as I watch this on, the day of video release.
Well Done
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CONGRATULATION
Legend thanks!
Wow! That's one of your highest scores. Love yo see it! Also Congratz on yhe 200k!!!
I'm so happy to hear that this game turned out well. It has been on my radar for quite a while, mostly due to the beautiful art style. With the rest of the package sounding on par with the visuals, I'm sold!
Fantastic review guys, just preordered this now!
Sooo glad to hear this turned out well. I really didn't want to face another disappointment. With the way this and Cruis'n turned out, looks like I won't have to! Much thanks to you for keeping us on top of things.
Great work lads - picked it up on pre-order a couple of days ago.
Now just waiting for it to be the 16th so I can load it!