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.

@dogeymon83

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a good feeling, ain’t it

@jakethehuman23

2 жыл бұрын

I feel like I said this exact thing to my bf when I saw it 😂 I'm in love with the art style

@khr1772

2 жыл бұрын

Same I was waiting for this

@hannesstan4066

2 жыл бұрын

Same!! Woke up to see this on the e-store preorders! Can’t wait!

@NishleshPatil

2 жыл бұрын

Same

If the music is anything like this in-game, I’m already sold.

@apokalypz

2 жыл бұрын

Good choice of retro with a tight mix sounds great

@Terranigma23

2 жыл бұрын

I think the music composer have work on Halo games before. It will be so good. 😁

@samy_wssh

2 жыл бұрын

I've already preorder ;)

@Krakenjackz

2 жыл бұрын

It's chucklefish, they always have solid music

@erik.dahlberg

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@TaviiCatniss

2 жыл бұрын

I bet you do 😏❤

@Kaptin231

2 жыл бұрын

It's almost as if you've got professionally good taste in music. 😜

@joelcomer

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it looks really good

@joelcomer

2 жыл бұрын

Wait what in the world I just checked out your channel it has like 8.87M congrats man

@smilesmiley8285

2 жыл бұрын

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

@Chucklefish

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the lovely comment - the artists at Pixpil are insanely talented!

@purichan7166

2 жыл бұрын

Amazing what we can do with pixels in 2021, eh? 😝

@sandcastlecollapsing

2 жыл бұрын

One of the best looking games? I must be drunk or high cause it looks like it’s from the 90s.

@tangledearphones5512

2 жыл бұрын

@@sandcastlecollapsing he meant best looking pixel art game not a 3d game, you really are drunk if you thought people are comparing it to 3d games

@leonardgerzen4101

2 жыл бұрын

Same i have already preordered because of the art

These indie developers and publishers are kicking butts left and right for bringing their titles to the Nintendo Switch.

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.

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 .

@seanyourhero1765

2 жыл бұрын

Was thinking the same thing this will 100% become a classic I just know it

Indie is where the creativity is at man, this game looks so freaking cool

@igordemelo4128

2 жыл бұрын

true

@erikf5574

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. No corporate demands to botch development

@BigChiken44

2 жыл бұрын

Most of indie games are unplayable pretentious garbage

@men_del12

2 жыл бұрын

What arw you doing here Apollo? Don't you have any trial to do?

@Scudge0

2 жыл бұрын

​@@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

Man, when this song plays in the game, is just so much hype.

@MasterUnicorns

2 жыл бұрын

Had goosebumps at that moment. Was waiting for it all game too. Worth the wait

@Dynamytie

Жыл бұрын

when does this song play? i've been trying to find what it's called and that might help a lot

@elnaoya9274

Жыл бұрын

@@Dynamytie Near the end of the game.

The music hits me hard, pure nostalgia, 80's NES console years. The music got me sold !

@thedirtywoodsman604

2 жыл бұрын

Right? Made the hair on my neck stand up haha.

@Specificpickle

2 жыл бұрын

Check out the band The midnight. If you like this you might enjoy their 80s vibes too.

@MrFloryn88

2 жыл бұрын

@@thedirtywoodsman604 Yes. Goosebumps.

@MrFloryn88

2 жыл бұрын

@@Specificpickle thanks, I will.

@sebbyh9764

2 жыл бұрын

@@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)

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.

@kaim8180

2 жыл бұрын

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?

@apaleguy

2 жыл бұрын

@@kaim8180 I haven't played it at all. I've been told it's like Zelda combat wise and puzzle wise

@matthueloose7172

2 жыл бұрын

@@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!

@slimtim1782

Жыл бұрын

@@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 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!

That music though 🤩 Can’t wait for this.

@Barbro247

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like the water music from the first donkey kong country. But with less ambience.

This has an Earthbound feel to it with more vibrant colors

@johnnytrash2839

2 жыл бұрын

That was my immediate thought too. I'm already sold regardless of what the gameplay is.

@Man_Jr._Studios

2 жыл бұрын

Same

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.

@Coramaddie

2 жыл бұрын

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

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.

This is seriously one of my most wanted games of 2021. Awesome work, lads!

i've been keeping an eye out for this since the first trailer, incredibly cool looking

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.

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

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.

So excited for this game to finally be out!!!!

Wow this looks epic. The music is spot on. I need a sound track and a physical collectors edition immediately!

Whoa..This is EPIC! You had me with the synth but when that beat dropped it gave me shivers. It’s so beautiful!

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! 👌🏻

@solarprogeny6736

2 жыл бұрын

not to mention Death Stranding and Halo Infinite in the less indie and more AAA category

@gloomberry6995

2 жыл бұрын

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

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?

@TheInspirationalMind

2 жыл бұрын

iam8bit already retweeted the trailer, so I think there’s a good chance they’re handling a physical release.

@seanyourhero1765

2 жыл бұрын

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

I’ve been waiting and following this game for a year you can’t imagine my reaction when this showed up.

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!

That is some straight up keygen music :) Looks really promising this game, wishlisted !

@Exarian

2 жыл бұрын

considering the setting, keygen music seems particularly apt.

I hope their intern developers will be paid well. This game ever since announcement will surely profit. Looks really beautiful

@jasonlee3591

2 жыл бұрын

So far from I know, Its developed by a solo developer

@kandade4563

2 жыл бұрын

@@jasonlee3591 are you sure?

@song5361

2 жыл бұрын

@@kandade4563 yes. Chucklefish also made Stardew solo.

@lazilylapis676

2 жыл бұрын

@@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?)

@harry_5183

2 жыл бұрын

Made by one dude pixpil of pixpil games

i've been SO excited for this game ever since i first heard about it, so excited to see that it's launching soon!!

I've been waiting for this Title for a LONG time now! Happy to have a release date

Woah, this looks a lot different from what I was expecting!

This is simply perfect. I would've love that Pokemon games evolved into this rather tan the souless 3D

@jackwightman3783

2 жыл бұрын

You need to play rom hacks/fan made games then

@bern9642

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@koba2348

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@paulina978

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@koba2348

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulina978 na never can

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!

Mark my words this game will be remember for years comes

I was already hype for this when I thought it looked like a turn based RPG. NOW IM EVEN MORE HYPE LETS GO

This was the best game shown in the presentation imo. It looks really good!

@whereaboutsunknown3822

2 жыл бұрын

That’s why they saved it for last ;)

@michaelkowalczuk1741

2 жыл бұрын

It looks fresh

@awedamnitscam84

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

Gorgeous. And I love the way the trailer teases about the gameplay

Looks incredible. Getting right away. The attention to detail is mind blowing.

this is one of the best game trailers i've seen. amazing music choice

Finally!!! I've been waiting for this game since the first time they showed it.

I have been watching the development for almost 2 years cant wait

I’m pumped, I’ve been eagerly awaiting this game’s release ever since the first trailer. So excited!

I have been looking forward to this game a lot.

Strong Mother 3 vibes. I'm diggin' it!

I was so surprised to see an official trailer! Really happy it'll be available soon, it's been a worthwhile wait

From the moment I heard retrowave coming out of this presentation, I started wanting this game.

Holy heck, this looks way above my expectations. Music and game design are INSANE!

Anyone else getting vaguely Mother 3 vibes from the art style? I'm super into it.

It's about dang time! Been waiting for this game for 2 years.

Jesus the pixel work and that chip-tune ost 👌🏽

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.

@SprayerDaYuri

2 жыл бұрын

And it was definitely worth the wait, is so good!

Cant wait for the sequel: squidward

@abhishekbhowmik3456

2 жыл бұрын

Underrated comment

@johnnypizza5851

2 жыл бұрын

Eastward? I thought you meant Weestword

I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR SO LONG, I CANT BELIEVE IT!!!

Been waiting for this for a while!

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.

@Ridku13

2 жыл бұрын

You mean 2 years. It was announced on 2019

Looks dope! I had to put my HiFi headphones for this music!

This looks amazing! The pixelart graphics look fantastic, the detailed game world looks wonderful and exciting and the music sounds breathtaking! I'm hooked, I need to get this day 1.

This game looks absolutely majestic... been waiting so long for this and it's finally almost here 😭

There's potential that this could just be the next Pixel Art game that sneaks in and takes a high GOTY contender spot.

WE'VE WAITED SO LONG. I'm so ready to book a week off work for this.

already pro ordered it. man i was waiting so long for this

The composer is Joel Corelitz who worked on Death Stranding and Halo Infinite. Neato!

The music goes hard! I’m buying this game for sure!

I'm so hype for this game, it gives vibes of earthbound.

@spudsT

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Good vibes from Earthbound. Not uninspired schlock. This is the real deal.

@Greensky02

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Looks quite promising and Earthbound/Mother 2 is my favorite SNES game ever created!

Been waiting for this game since it first was announced in 2019

the art direction looks awesome! Hope the gameplay will be too :D

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 artwork is beautiful

I'm in love with this game. You made an awesome piece of art! Congratulations! Cheers from Chile.

Im freaking hyped for this release. Hurry up september. Can’t wait anymore. That art,soundtrack and the concept is damn gorgeous

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.

Well it’s about time people isn’t it!! Been waiting for this game for ages

@matiasjimenez66

2 жыл бұрын

I'M SO HAPPY RIGHT NOW 😍

@Player_kai_gaming

2 жыл бұрын

@@matiasjimenez66 September gonna be best month of the year 🥰

@Rambeard

2 жыл бұрын

@@Player_kai_gaming September is stacked for me with Lost in Random, Eastward and Kena: Bridge of Spirits

I'm getting _Tekkonkinkreet_ (Treasure Town) vibes from the backgrounds. I hope that the gameplay and writing can live up to it.

@Kraken54321

2 жыл бұрын

I have that Anime on Blu-ray. 👍

I’ve been waiting for so long!

Yes, I'm so glad to know that this game is coming real soon, I feel this will be a new masterpiece from Chucklefish.

@Terranigma23

2 жыл бұрын

Chucklefish is the publisher, not the developer. 😁

If the game is on par with the music, this will be legendary

iv been waiting for this for more than 3years!! this game is fantastic! the art word is gorgeous!!!

Man, when a game as hand drawn animation in it, it is instantly good

I want this game, it looks so cool :3

I had heard nothing from this game and now I don't wanna hear anything other than the price to avoid spoilers

I've been waiting this game for more than a year. I already pre ordered it. So happy!

@seanyourhero1765

2 жыл бұрын

Me too! It helps the developers and shows that theirs a market for this game

I have been waiting for this over 2 years!

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 💕

@Jian13

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@halfdannaundrupjepsen8813

2 жыл бұрын

@@Jian13 he has tweeted that he is working on a new game :) but nothing more than that.

WHAT is this amazing song? I can’t find it on the soundtrack

The visuals and soundtrack just pull you in.

Been waiting forever and now it releases so close to my birthday :D

Looks like Earthbound meets The Last of Us.

Been wanting to play this game for years!!! Have been watching the development.

I'm excited I had feeling this would show up!

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

Im getting a Gravity Falls and Stranger Things vibe here! Can't wait to play this gem! 🤩

Calling it now: this game is gonna destroy me emotionally

been waiting for this game so stoked

Can't wait to play this on my Steam Deck, looks amazing.