This was announced in an Indie World back in August 2019. I've been hoping to see an update in literally EVERY Indie World ever since and felt like such a clown every time it wasn't there. I'm so happy that not only did we get a release date trailer, but it was the showstopper final trailer of today's Indie World.
@@BigChiken44 depends where and how you look :). There are plenty of diamonds in the rough from Celeste to Hollow knight, Little Nightmares to Fez, Slime Rancher, Snake Pass and many many more
I was following the creator of this on tumblr for at least 5 years ago (not exactly sure what year), and I'm so glad to see that its gonna be on the Switch
Been following the director's Twitter for a long time seeing updates constantly. This game looks amazing and looks heavily inspired by the Mother series. I cannot wait to play it.
I've been thinking about getting it but I've really been on the fence. Can you give me some feedback on what you think of the game if you've played it?
@@kaim8180 It feels like a natural, smooth step up from Mother 3, a perfect blend of more mature references and modern gameplay applying. It hits a number of similar beats, having a very familiar Chapter structure, and deals with its themes and characters both seriously and humorously, switching/blending easily. Combat is simple while still having room for variation in playstyle, ammo rarely being a problem. The inspirations are clear and references abound, feeling well-integrated and never taking you out of it. Puzzles and exploration are smart and exciting, secret passages and stray chests abound! Lighting and sound design are of special note, 3D rumble does some really subtle things with heartbeats pumping and train tracks clacking along... The depth, feel, character and score create an incredible world teetering on the brink, a real place with people I learned to care about... Well done PixPil, what a fantastic experience, and only your first game as well!
@@kaim8180 It's a little heavy on story characters and dialogue but that's not a bad thing. It has charm and is a fun game to play. Fairly simple in combat but it's enjoyable and there's enough going on to keep you interested. I only started playing it a few days ago but I am liking it thus far.
I've been looking forward to this game for a long time, and now the last half of 2021 promises to be a busy one. Here's to hoping it will eventually get a physical release as well. That's always nice.
I finished this game today and I love it ... and I hope to see more beautiful pixel-art games with such a lovely story in the future from you Wish you all the best :D
LFG! This game finally has a release date! I've been hyped for Eastward for a couple years now. I hope there's a physical release. Limited Run Games, where you at?
We gotta do our part and support small developers that make gems like thjs I havent pre ordered a game in 3 years and I preordered this when it was announced lol
Really nice story with a lot of heart. Brought me to tears numerous times. The characters have depth and bring the world to life. Fun game-play. Gorgeous art. Great sound track. Recommend.
@@song5361 chucklefish didn't make stardew, they just helped stardew valley get published. They're more of a name for publishing for helping publish indie developers usually, not actively working on it (except for I think starbound?)
@@jackwightman3783 regardless of how well they are made, it's still just fan projects of existing franchise and those are never as good as a serious studio working commercially on a game.
@@bern9642 That as well as fan-mades not being "official" sources of information. I enjoy lore when it's "canon", and from its "official" sources. Fakemon or fan made dex entries or fan made lore just isn't interesting or worth anything.
Fan projects can absolutely measure up to and even improve (or rather, offer a different take) on its source material. To say they're inherently less good is untrue. There are masterpiece indie games that are made by one selftaught creator. I am sure that romhacks can offer the same, though I agree there are bad ones too of course, but to dismiss them inherently is very limiting for the fun you can have with a franchise.
Eastward feels like a natural, smooth step up from Mother 3, a perfect blend of more mature references and modern gameplay applying. It hits a number of similar beats, having a very familiar Chapter structure, and deals with its themes and characters both seriously and humorously, switching/blending easily. Combat is simple while still having room for variation in playstyle, ammo rarely being a problem. The inspirations are clear and references abound, feeling well-integrated and never taking you out of it. Puzzles and exploration are smart and exciting, secret passages and stray chests abound! Lighting and sound design are of special note, 3D rumble does some really subtle things with heartbeats pumping and train tracks clacking along... The depth, feel, character and score create an incredible world teetering on the brink, a real place with people I learned to care about... Well done PixPil, what a fantastic experience, and only your first game as well! An excellent addition to the Motherlike genre!
It’s been about 3 years since I was first mesmerized by the surreal beauty of this game. Like an evolution of what Earthbound and Undertale strived to achieve. We’ll have to see but I’ve waited long enough and I cannot believe it’s finally coming out. I hope we enjoy it.
From their website: Soundtrack composed by Joel Corelitz (Hohokum, The Unfinished Swan, The Tomorrow Children, Gorogoa), with sound design from Irish studio, Hyperduck Soundworks It's glorious indeed! 👌🏻
Wow, I remember playing the tomorrow children before they shut it down. The sound was great and I can hear some similarities from the trailer music. Really excited to experience more of his work in this game
After watching this trailer, I'm no closer to knowing what the game is about or what you do in the game than I was before it. It's very clear this game is relying heavy on the visuals to sell itself.
OMG, finally! I've been waiting for news or a release date for this game since I first saw it like two years ago 😭 this one is definitely day one purchase for me!
The moment I saw chucklefish I thought we were getting a new Stardew Valley game 😭 but this looks so good! The music sold me and probably the rest of y’all 💕
Stardew Valley isn't published by Chucklefish anymore. Concerned Ape himself now handles the publishing as well as the development. Not sure if he's working on a new title or just continuing the development of Stardew Valley.
@@jashinslayer What bad anime? you mean Attack on titan? why's it bad? and plus I picked this profile pic because it explains my mood. I'll change this profile in a moment anyway, so it doesn't matter anymore.
This was announced in an Indie World back in August 2019. I've been hoping to see an update in literally EVERY Indie World ever since and felt like such a clown every time it wasn't there. I'm so happy that not only did we get a release date trailer, but it was the showstopper final trailer of today's Indie World.
That’s a good feeling, ain’t it
I feel like I said this exact thing to my bf when I saw it 😂 I'm in love with the art style
Same I was waiting for this
Same!! Woke up to see this on the e-store preorders! Can’t wait!
Same
If the music is anything like this in-game, I’m already sold.
Good choice of retro with a tight mix sounds great
I think the music composer have work on Halo games before. It will be so good. 😁
I've already preorder ;)
It's chucklefish, they always have solid music
Check out "Florida Skyline"for some sweet synt-wave, although not as chiptuny as this. Thank me later.
This game looks amazing and I love the music.
I bet you do 😏❤
It's almost as if you've got professionally good taste in music. 😜
Yeah it looks really good
Wait what in the world I just checked out your channel it has like 8.87M congrats man
You look familiar
The detail and clarity of the pixel art is just unreal man. Genuinely one of the best looking games ive ever seen
Thanks for the lovely comment - the artists at Pixpil are insanely talented!
Amazing what we can do with pixels in 2021, eh? 😝
One of the best looking games? I must be drunk or high cause it looks like it’s from the 90s.
Same i have already preordered because of the art
@@Chucklefish Hello, Chucklefish I am a big fan
These indie developers and publishers are kicking butts left and right for bringing their titles to the Nintendo Switch.
Indie is where the creativity is at man, this game looks so freaking cool
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Agreed. No corporate demands to botch development
Most of indie games are unplayable pretentious garbage
What arw you doing here Apollo? Don't you have any trial to do?
@@BigChiken44 depends where and how you look :). There are plenty of diamonds in the rough from Celeste to Hollow knight, Little Nightmares to Fez, Slime Rancher, Snake Pass and many many more
when the music from the launch trailer started playing at the end of chapter 7 that was so emotional and epic at the same time
This is gonna wind up being a classic . The music pulled me in .
Was thinking the same thing this will 100% become a classic I just know it
Eastward was an delightful experience and one I'll never forget.
Here's to hoping for an sequel/prequel!
To Pixpil, John and Sam. Thank you.
Man, when this song plays in the game, is just so much hype.
Had goosebumps at that moment. Was waiting for it all game too. Worth the wait
when does this song play? i've been trying to find what it's called and that might help a lot
@@Dynamytie Near the end of the game.
I was following the creator of this on tumblr for at least 5 years ago (not exactly sure what year), and I'm so glad to see that its gonna be on the Switch
The music hits me hard, pure nostalgia, 80's NES console years. The music got me sold !
Right? Made the hair on my neck stand up haha.
Check out the band The midnight. If you like this you might enjoy their 80s vibes too.
@@thedirtywoodsman604 Yes. Goosebumps.
@@Specificpickle thanks, I will.
@@Specificpickle thanks man will suss them out
the music in this didn't have to slap this hard, but i'm so glad it does. super excited to play this (on pc, i don't have a switch)
That music though 🤩
Can’t wait for this.
Sounds like the water music from the first donkey kong country. But with less ambience.
I've been waiting for this game's release ever since 2019, when it was first announced. To think we're almost there... Can't wait to play it!
Been following the director's Twitter for a long time seeing updates constantly. This game looks amazing and looks heavily inspired by the Mother series. I cannot wait to play it.
I've been thinking about getting it but I've really been on the fence. Can you give me some feedback on what you think of the game if you've played it?
@@kaim8180 I haven't played it at all. I've been told it's like Zelda combat wise and puzzle wise
@@kaim8180 It feels like a natural, smooth step up from Mother 3, a perfect blend of more mature references and modern gameplay applying. It hits a number of similar beats, having a very familiar Chapter structure, and deals with its themes and characters both seriously and humorously, switching/blending easily.
Combat is simple while still having room for variation in playstyle, ammo rarely being a problem. The inspirations are clear and references abound, feeling well-integrated and never taking you out of it. Puzzles and exploration are smart and exciting, secret passages and stray chests abound! Lighting and sound design are of special note, 3D rumble does some really subtle things with heartbeats pumping and train tracks clacking along...
The depth, feel, character and score create an incredible world teetering on the brink, a real place with people I learned to care about... Well done PixPil, what a fantastic experience, and only your first game as well!
@@kaim8180 It's a little heavy on story characters and dialogue but that's not a bad thing. It has charm and is a fun game to play. Fairly simple in combat but it's enjoyable and there's enough going on to keep you interested. I only started playing it a few days ago but I am liking it thus far.
I've been looking forward to this game for a long time, and now the last half of 2021 promises to be a busy one. Here's to hoping it will eventually get a physical release as well. That's always nice.
I don't know where else they have them or if you found out or not but Gamestop has physical copies for preorder.
This game is amongst my faves on switch. Hope it either gets a sequel or the creators work on a similar project
This is seriously one of my most wanted games of 2021. Awesome work, lads!
This has an Earthbound feel to it with more vibrant colors
That was my immediate thought too. I'm already sold regardless of what the gameplay is.
Same
I finished this game today and I love it ...
and I hope to see more beautiful pixel-art games
with such a lovely story in the future from you
Wish you all the best :D
Mark my words this game will be remember for years comes
LFG! This game finally has a release date! I've been hyped for Eastward for a couple years now. I hope there's a physical release. Limited Run Games, where you at?
iam8bit already retweeted the trailer, so I think there’s a good chance they’re handling a physical release.
We gotta do our part and support small developers that make gems like thjs I havent pre ordered a game in 3 years and I preordered this when it was announced lol
The song is called Iron Carbine by Joel Corelitz (who did the soundtrack) for those curious!
Really nice story with a lot of heart. Brought me to tears numerous times. The characters have depth and bring the world to life. Fun game-play. Gorgeous art. Great sound track. Recommend.
I hope their intern developers will be paid well. This game ever since announcement will surely profit. Looks really beautiful
So far from I know, Its developed by a solo developer
@@jasonlee3591 are you sure?
@@kandade4563 yes. Chucklefish also made Stardew solo.
@@song5361 chucklefish didn't make stardew, they just helped stardew valley get published. They're more of a name for publishing for helping publish indie developers usually, not actively working on it (except for I think starbound?)
Made by one dude pixpil of pixpil games
This is simply perfect. I would've love that Pokemon games evolved into this rather tan the souless 3D
You need to play rom hacks/fan made games then
@@jackwightman3783 regardless of how well they are made, it's still just fan projects of existing franchise and those are never as good as a serious studio working commercially on a game.
@@bern9642 That as well as fan-mades not being "official" sources of information. I enjoy lore when it's "canon", and from its "official" sources. Fakemon or fan made dex entries or fan made lore just isn't interesting or worth anything.
Fan projects can absolutely measure up to and even improve (or rather, offer a different take) on its source material. To say they're inherently less good is untrue. There are masterpiece indie games that are made by one selftaught creator. I am sure that romhacks can offer the same, though I agree there are bad ones too of course, but to dismiss them inherently is very limiting for the fun you can have with a franchise.
@@paulina978 na never can
Whoa..This is EPIC! You had me with the synth but when that beat dropped it gave me shivers. It’s so beautiful!
i've been keeping an eye out for this since the first trailer, incredibly cool looking
Jesus the pixel work and that chip-tune ost 👌🏽
So excited for this game to finally be out!!!!
Woah, this looks a lot different from what I was expecting!
I don't usually preorder indie games but this already looks amazing so I just had to. Hope it turns out as great as the trailer looks.
This was the best game shown in the presentation imo. It looks really good!
That’s why they saved it for last ;)
It looks fresh
Agreed
Wow this looks epic. The music is spot on. I need a sound track and a physical collectors edition immediately!
There's potential that this could just be the next Pixel Art game that sneaks in and takes a high GOTY contender spot.
Eastward feels like a natural, smooth step up from Mother 3, a perfect blend of more mature references and modern gameplay applying. It hits a number of similar beats, having a very familiar Chapter structure, and deals with its themes and characters both seriously and humorously, switching/blending easily.
Combat is simple while still having room for variation in playstyle, ammo rarely being a problem. The inspirations are clear and references abound, feeling well-integrated and never taking you out of it. Puzzles and exploration are smart and exciting, secret passages and stray chests abound! Lighting and sound design are of special note, 3D rumble does some really subtle things with heartbeats pumping and train tracks clacking along...
The depth, feel, character and score create an incredible world teetering on the brink, a real place with people I learned to care about... Well done PixPil, what a fantastic experience, and only your first game as well! An excellent addition to the Motherlike genre!
I have been watching the development for almost 2 years cant wait
Well it’s about time people isn’t it!! Been waiting for this game for ages
I'M SO HAPPY RIGHT NOW 😍
@@matiasjimenez66 September gonna be best month of the year 🥰
@@Player_kai_gaming September is stacked for me with Lost in Random, Eastward and Kena: Bridge of Spirits
It’s been about 3 years since I was first mesmerized by the surreal beauty of this game. Like an evolution of what Earthbound and Undertale strived to achieve. We’ll have to see but I’ve waited long enough and I cannot believe it’s finally coming out. I hope we enjoy it.
You mean 2 years. It was announced on 2019
I keep coming back to this trailer for just the music. It's so good! Absolutley love how the game looks. Instant Switch buy for me.
You know the hype gets us most when the music f****** slaps
That is some straight up keygen music :)
Looks really promising this game, wishlisted !
considering the setting, keygen music seems particularly apt.
I was already hype for this when I thought it looked like a turn based RPG.
NOW IM EVEN MORE HYPE LETS GO
Ahhh, the wait is killing me! It's so bad having pre-ordered and already seeing it on your homescreen but you can't play it yet.
And it was definitely worth the wait, is so good!
I’ve been waiting and following this game for a year you can’t imagine my reaction when this showed up.
Anyone else getting vaguely Mother 3 vibes from the art style? I'm super into it.
Gorgeous. And I love the way the trailer teases about the gameplay
The artwork is beautiful
Music sounds like a combo of satisfactory and infinity train
Based Voldemort, likes Infinity Train
this is one of the best game trailers i've seen. amazing music choice
I'm so hype for this game, it gives vibes of earthbound.
Yes. Good vibes from Earthbound. Not uninspired schlock. This is the real deal.
Agreed! Looks quite promising and Earthbound/Mother 2 is my favorite SNES game ever created!
Holy heck, this looks way above my expectations. Music and game design are INSANE!
I was so surprised to see an official trailer! Really happy it'll be available soon, it's been a worthwhile wait
WE'VE WAITED SO LONG. I'm so ready to book a week off work for this.
Looks incredible. Getting right away. The attention to detail is mind blowing.
From their website: Soundtrack composed by Joel Corelitz (Hohokum, The Unfinished Swan, The Tomorrow Children, Gorogoa), with sound design from Irish studio, Hyperduck Soundworks
It's glorious indeed! 👌🏻
not to mention Death Stranding and Halo Infinite in the less indie and more AAA category
Wow, I remember playing the tomorrow children before they shut it down. The sound was great and I can hear some similarities from the trailer music. Really excited to experience more of his work in this game
Cant wait for the sequel: squidward
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Eastward? I thought you meant Weestword
After watching this trailer, I'm no closer to knowing what the game is about or what you do in the game than I was before it. It's very clear this game is relying heavy on the visuals to sell itself.
I've been waiting this game for more than a year. I already pre ordered it. So happy!
Me too! It helps the developers and shows that theirs a market for this game
The music goes hard! I’m buying this game for sure!
Man, when a game as hand drawn animation in it, it is instantly good
I have been looking forward to this game a lot.
I watched this trailer 4 times already just for the music alone. I've been waiting for Eastward since forever, just a bit more. Finally!
Finally!!! I've been waiting for this game since the first time they showed it.
It's about dang time! Been waiting for this game for 2 years.
OMG, finally! I've been waiting for news or a release date for this game since I first saw it like two years ago 😭 this one is definitely day one purchase for me!
From the moment I heard retrowave coming out of this presentation, I started wanting this game.
If the game is on par with the music, this will be legendary
I've been waiting for this Title for a LONG time now! Happy to have a release date
Looks dope! I had to put my HiFi headphones for this music!
the art direction looks awesome! Hope the gameplay will be too :D
The moment I saw chucklefish I thought we were getting a new Stardew Valley game 😭 but this looks so good! The music sold me and probably the rest of y’all 💕
Stardew Valley isn't published by Chucklefish anymore. Concerned Ape himself now handles the publishing as well as the development. Not sure if he's working on a new title or just continuing the development of Stardew Valley.
@@Jian13 he has tweeted that he is working on a new game :) but nothing more than that.
I’m pumped, I’ve been eagerly awaiting this game’s release ever since the first trailer. So excited!
I had heard nothing from this game and now I don't wanna hear anything other than the price to avoid spoilers
This game looks absolutely majestic... been waiting so long for this and it's finally almost here 😭
Yes, I'm so glad to know that this game is coming real soon, I feel this will be a new masterpiece from Chucklefish.
Chucklefish is the publisher, not the developer. 😁
The composer is Joel Corelitz who worked on Death Stranding and Halo Infinite. Neato!
I want this game, it looks so cool :3
Already pre ordered cannot wait for Sep 16th
Been wanting to play this game for years!!! Have been watching the development.
Serious Chrono Trigger vibes from the artwork
Looks like Earthbound meets The Last of Us.
i've been SO excited for this game ever since i first heard about it, so excited to see that it's launching soon!!
Calling it now: this game is gonna destroy me emotionally
I’m so happy this game has resurfaced!
Im getting a Gravity Falls and Stranger Things vibe here! Can't wait to play this gem! 🤩
The visuals and soundtrack just pull you in.
Oh hey, Chucklefish. I haven’t seen that name since Stardew Valley. This game must be pretty good, I hope.
It is by Pixpil. Fish is the publisher
Finally some news! Been waiting for this day for a while.
WHAT is this amazing song? I can’t find it on the soundtrack
This game looks absolutely stunning, something special I hope.
Anyone here from the soda clip lmao
Tried using Shazam at first because I didn't realize it showed what was playing the music in the clip
Been waiting for this game since it first was announced in 2019
Wish launch trailers actually came out when the game launched. Giving me false hope.
I cant wait to have you with Nintemdo Oled Switch in October 😭
Stardew Valley 2077
This is the type of game I have a Switch for. Reminds me of the first game I ever played as a kid - Kyle's Quest on Palm Pilot. Def gonna play this
Been following this game on Steam since before Jesus was born.
So you're a immortal?
@@jashinslayer What bad anime? you mean Attack on titan? why's it bad? and plus I picked this profile pic because it explains my mood. I'll change this profile in a moment anyway, so it doesn't matter anymore.
Excited for this! Waiting for Baldo as well!!
That clown platformer looks good too tho