Developer Pixpil still has a lot to prove in the gameplay department as the Eastward demo doesn't really feature anything too original, but we love its look and are curious to see more. No release date has been announced yet and it should be "soon".
This game is very interesting, it's like a mixture of Earthbound with The Legend of Zelda. The characters are exquisite and funny, with the two main characters feeling like Joel and Ellie sometimes. They each have abilities of their own and you can play with both together as a group or separated. You need to switch between them to progress through various puzzles and enemies.
The man can use more physical weapons like a frying pan, a shotgun and bombs. While the little girl can use what looks like magic from a distance to destroy certain objects, as well as freezing enemies for a few seconds. Some enemies can only be hit by freezing them first, otherwise they hide below the ground and you can't hit them. The enemies are very unique and interesting, you even fight a boss that requires some thinking to best it.
The game also throws some things at you when you're not expecting. The puzzles, combat and secrets are entertaining. Some of the secrets are so well hidden and crazy that you get that very surprised look when you try something stupid and it works. It's great.
MrWhite
@nostradamus: Well, I'd like to think most have other problems on their minds rather than playing a game. That's what I mean there. (3 Days ago)
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shame?, most being isolated at home? i beg to differ. (3 Days ago)
MrWhite
Yeah, Alyx looks incredible. It's a massive shame its out at a time like this. (4 Days ago)
nostradamus
the deal is popin with what it seems single digits quantity. people pay attention. (4 Days ago)
nostradamus
oh shit bought a seman mega drive mini for 50£ in a whim in a matter of seconds, i hope amazon aren't cunts and don't cancel this. its a fuckin april bday gif. (4 Days ago)
Seth
Yeah Valve are back and Alyx will help to make VR much more popular. (4 Days ago)
asdfg
Man, HL Alyx looks great. Wish I had a VR headset. (5 Days ago)
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Commented on 2019-12-14 22:24:48The man can use more physical weapons like a frying pan, a shotgun and bombs. While the little girl can use what looks like magic from a distance to destroy certain objects, as well as freezing enemies for a few seconds. Some enemies can only be hit by freezing them first, otherwise they hide below the ground and you can't hit them. The enemies are very unique and interesting, you even fight a boss that requires some thinking to best it.
The game also throws some things at you when you're not expecting. The puzzles, combat and secrets are entertaining. Some of the secrets are so well hidden and crazy that you get that very surprised look when you try something stupid and it works. It's great.