The Final Fantasy XI Original Soundtrack, a compilation of almost all of the music in the game, was released by DigiCube in 2002, and subsequently re-released by Square Enix in 2004.
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Here, you do a lot of backtracking, and I found myself hankering for the action to pick up again.The music of the MMORPG Final Fantasy XI was composed by Naoshi Mizuta along with regular series composer Nobuo Uematsu and Kumi Tanioka.
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As such, a lot of its 35 plus hour runtime takes place in towns and cities, where John helps out by running a multitude of errands. This isn't about the combat, and it's not so much about the journey - it's a story about a found family that just wants to settle in a new home. The only real issue I have with Eastward on the whole is pacing. While that sounds good, for me this type of system incentivises rushing past enemies more often than not. Because of this system, combat holds no real incentive beyond story progression, you will not gain levels, nor do you need to grind in any way. This is far closer to Zelda than your average Final Fantasy or Chrono Trigger, despite its looks. Eastward is an RPG, but there are no real stats to manage or a progression system as you might find in the type of RPG where you would level up. Enemies take a certain number of hits rather than having health bars or any numbers being involved. Simple combat and lots of repetitive errand-running:Ĭombat is where Eastward most resembles a retro Zelda game, maybe Link to the Past for example. That's my fear too, and the and Eurogamer reviews-while still very positive-seem to confirm it. But, like the puzzles, they require a precision that can be hard to master the sheer simplicity is clever and deceiving.ĭespite a few limits that stop it from becoming an instant classic, Eastward is a fun and relaxing ride that we believe it's worth taking for every 2D action adventure fan. These boss fights are often simple in theory: dodging hits, stunning enemies, and taking a swing, for instance. John and Sam's abilities are also key in some of Eastward's more challenging boss fights, in moments where slapping enemies with the frying pan (later, John will also acquire a gun, flamethrower, and cog weapon, alongside different bombs) is simply not enough. It's clear Pixpil have got the writing chops down, now let's tighten up some of the stuff around it.
While it doesn't do anything necessarily offensive, it does demand more when the rest of the game is so well done. The fully realized world has its charm, but it hardly breaks the mold anywhere else. NintendoWorldReport - Alex Orona - 8 / 10 That being said, a lot of people are going to fall completely in love with it anyway for the things it does right, and you might be one of them. Factor in average combat and puzzle-solving and a couple bugs that should be addressed, and Eastward is not quite as fun to play as it could be. Nintendo Enthusiast - John Friscia - 7 / 10Įastward contains phenomenal art and colorful writing, yet the plot meanders breezily from moment to moment with little care for pacing and an unoriginal core storyline. GamesRadar+ - Sam Loveridge - 4 / 5 starsĮastward might fumble the ending, but that doesn't stop it from delivering a fantastic journey.Įastward is an enjoyable and arresting adventure, with memorable characters, likeable humour and a central mystery that keeps you engaged throughout. Much more than a pale copy of its illustrious models, Pixpil's neo-retro game ticks all the right boxes to establish itself as a pure 2D action-adventure gem. Varied level design, fascinating story, funny and endearing characters, fantastic visual and audio… Eastward has it all. That's the word that comes after having accomplished this trip in the company of John and Sam. Gameblog - Filipe Da Silva Barbosa - French - 9 / 10Ī true Masterpiece. While lackluster combat and a few repetitive puzzle styles tarnish the experience, it's still a ride well worth taking Eastward's graphics, narrative, and characters draw you in almost effortlessly and keep a tight hold until this train has come to a complete stop.Įastward crafts a cozy journey through fascinating and bizarre realms, featuring a memorable cast.
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It’s wholesome, it's original, it's quirky, and it's full of that special ingredient that turns a little indie into a must-play. Eurogamer - Malindy Hetfeld - RecommendedĪ strong love for storytelling and the feel of games like Earthbound makes Eastward shine even where the gameplay flags.Ī post-apocalyptic action-adventure framed as a train journey through a cute heartfelt story of discovery, loyalty, and the bonds we form with others, Eastward shines like a diamond on the Switch.
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