Bastion

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1641 Ratings

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  1. Pmstz
    Feb 4, 2023
    7
    very nice game
    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
  2. hileger
    Dec 3, 2022
    5
    Хуй знает за что такие оценки ебаный гринд а больше то в игре ничего и нет , лучше уж AC Odyssey Играть хотя срака уже болит
  3. alex_opr
    Jul 17, 2022
    6
    I was really late to the party with this game but I must say that for 2022 this game is a big nono. Nothing really that fun, bland story, the narrator is cool, but it gets old in 20 mins. I can't say it's bad but def mediocre and it was hard for me to finish it.
  4. Wrecktangled
    Mar 17, 2022
    6
    Love the narration and different weapon types, but the game felt repetitive by the end of it. Which is saying quite a bit because it is rather short.
  5. jelikey
    Apr 4, 2021
    7
    Very charming visuals and story; fun upgrade system. The combat is fun, but repetitive after a while. The narrator's voice adds a lot to this game. Worth playing just to listen to him talk :D
  6. Juli01223
    Jan 25, 2021
    7
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  7. Oshiri_Maeda
    Nov 17, 2020
    7
    very nice top-down slasher/shooter, very cool narrator voice. nothing extraordinary though
  8. ErayTellezi
    Nov 17, 2020
    7
    Aksiyon çeşitliliği ve zorluk seviyesi yerinde. Günümüzden bakınca biraz modası geçmiş gibi dursa da oynaması hala eğlenceli.
  9. Crimert
    Nov 11, 2020
    5
    To be honest, I didn't like the repetitive and difficult gameplay. It makes me feel so bored. 4hrs on record.
  10. Bloodnes
    Oct 20, 2020
    7
    В целом неплохо, интересная задумка у игры, но поиграл около часа и надоела, выбор скилов не велик, вещей тоже, сюжет...но такое себе, на любителя. 7/10
  11. PanMrkvicka
    Jun 1, 2020
    7
    supergiant are amazing developers that recently released Hades in early access which is amazing game and for Bastion you can see that they improved quite a bit from bastion the narrator is great and well written and the gameplay is good and theres a ton of weapon variety and upgrades but the combat could be better its short and story feels rushed and its kind of ok also enemies are finesupergiant are amazing developers that recently released Hades in early access which is amazing game and for Bastion you can see that they improved quite a bit from bastion the narrator is great and well written and the gameplay is good and theres a ton of weapon variety and upgrades but the combat could be better its short and story feels rushed and its kind of ok also enemies are fine but still could be better. still recommend… Expand
  12. michaelb1928
    May 12, 2020
    7
    Played this back in the day and decided to revisit it again. Im writing this review from a 2020 standpoint. Does the game still hold up? yes it does. The art direction is cool, the music is perfect, the story is ok, but mainly this game is all about the gameplay and luckily it still feels great to play although the 2 melee weapons aren't quite satisfying when landing hits on enemies.Played this back in the day and decided to revisit it again. Im writing this review from a 2020 standpoint. Does the game still hold up? yes it does. The art direction is cool, the music is perfect, the story is ok, but mainly this game is all about the gameplay and luckily it still feels great to play although the 2 melee weapons aren't quite satisfying when landing hits on enemies. Overall tho id recommend it. Supergiant are a rare breed of developer, with everything they put out brimming with creativity and what better place to start then bastion.… Expand
  13. CriticalHit20
    Oct 22, 2019
    7
    I tried 3 or 4 times to start playing this game but it never stuck. The narrative for me was annoying. I did not like the art style. You can fall to your death in an ARPG? Apparently so. I love the genre but this one was not for me, which is unfortunate because I love to love games.
  14. CaptainSmithey
    Feb 20, 2019
    5
    I was hooked for the first third, bored in the middle, and tired of the repetition by the end.
  15. Coramcrash
    Oct 27, 2018
    7
    voto 70/100.
    Carino il gameplay e la nota artistica, ma a mio parere gioco molto sopravvalutato, non capisco i voti così alti..
  16. auditbadger
    Jul 30, 2017
    7
    I think that this is truly a unique game and I would recommend that if you are a fan of this type of genre then I think you should give this game a try.
  17. Derf3L
    Sep 4, 2016
    6
    Bastion is a nice little game, but not as good as many of the other reviews mention.

    The gameplay is pretty bland, story is ok, never really inspired me.
    Graphics are bad in my opinion. It can be fun, but I played lots of games much better than this one.
    Not sure if playing this game in 2016 is making me biased, but I can't see anything special in it.
  18. agurczuk
    Aug 25, 2016
    7
    I've had this game lying around for some time before actually picking up and playing. A very nice looking, colourful game with somewhat interesting game mechanics and a really good audio layer.

    In short you wake up as a Kid in a world that has been hit by calamity - whatever that means - in short the world is dying, a lot of people died already and soon more will follow. You find a    I've had this game lying around for some time before actually picking up and playing. A very nice looking, colourful game with somewhat interesting game mechanics and a really good audio layer.

    In short you wake up as a Kid in a world that has been hit by calamity - whatever that means - in short the world is dying, a lot of people died already and soon more will follow. You find a place called Bastion from which you venture forth trying to gather shards in order to restore Bastion to its full glory and stop the calamity.

    What really stands out in this game is both great music and superb narration. The story at first seems a bit strange and it's hard to make out what's going on but once you reach the end it all starts to make sense and is in fact quite interesting.

    The gameplay is an isometric a little bit like hack and slash but with much more emphasis on arcade action. You don't rely on the stats of your weapon but rather on your skill to doge, block and attack at the right time with the right time. Personally I didn't find the combat extremely exciting although I feel this might be a personal preference and a lot of people might love it. This is the reason why I only went after the story missions and completely avoided any additional challenges. In the end wanted to finish the game for the story, not the gameplay.

    The game lets you level your character but levelling up does not increase your stats - rather it unlocks a space where you can hold a bottle of sorts which boosts your stats in one way or another - it's an interesting approach to levelling. The weapons you will have you find along your journey. They're interestingly designed although I found out that at any given time I'm sticking with the choices made early on and not really going for the newer weapons which feel weak. You can level them up - but still - once you find your favourites there is no real reason to change them.

    Overall a good 7/10 game - not spectacular but a solid title - worth playing for the story for sure.    … Expand
  19. BSim500
    Jan 22, 2016
    6
    Bastion is not a bad game, but it is another one of those Indie's where many people seem to be reviewing its "uniqueness" based on its single gimmick (constant semi-adaptive narration whose likeness and style of delivery is entirely relative). Problem is, once you get past the novelty, and when every trivial minor event gets "narrated" in detail, it starts to lose impact. Then all you'reBastion is not a bad game, but it is another one of those Indie's where many people seem to be reviewing its "uniqueness" based on its single gimmick (constant semi-adaptive narration whose likeness and style of delivery is entirely relative). Problem is, once you get past the novelty, and when every trivial minor event gets "narrated" in detail, it starts to lose impact. Then all you're left with IS the gameplay which for all the talk of being "story driven" is basically a button-mashing hack & slash but far more bland, generic and boring compared to other isometric ARPG's like Diablo 2 or Torchlight. Every level looks and plays the same with the same overall "formula". You fight the same waves of enemies over & over. Likewise, I don't see how a "your world broke apart and you set out to restore it" plot is "ground-breakingly original" unless you're completely new to computer games?...… Expand
  20. Tuz0
    Oct 11, 2015
    7
    A very beautiful and intriguing game from Supergiant Games, which was indeed a surprise hit and deserves all the praise. It is an Indie, Diablo-like Hack and Slay game which should be very appealing to a lot of gamers out there. But this alone apparently doesn't make a good game, what makes this game so fascinating is on one hand the magnificent and captivating music from their musicA very beautiful and intriguing game from Supergiant Games, which was indeed a surprise hit and deserves all the praise. It is an Indie, Diablo-like Hack and Slay game which should be very appealing to a lot of gamers out there. But this alone apparently doesn't make a good game, what makes this game so fascinating is on one hand the magnificent and captivating music from their music producer Darren Korb and on the other hand the exclusive narrative style of Bastion. A voice is always following every step the gamer takes while unfolding the story behind the Bastion. This is what makes Bastion so unique and different to other games and should be on every gamers 'must-play' list, which sadly never going to happen since the majority of the gamers are graphics driven, blood seeking blockheads.

    This part is where my own opinion starts which I always try to avoid in ratings, so feel free to stop reading right here. Well I can't play Diablo-like Hack and Slay games since they all are the same for me and feel very repetitive and besides boring. This is why I couldnt gave it a good rating, but still doesn't change a full purchase recommendation from me.    … Expand
  21. Nuker
    Jun 26, 2015
    6
    - Good: Music, Art Direction

    - Mixed: Story, Writing, Gameplay, Setting, Atmosphere/Mood

    - Bad: Repetitive, Boring

    I barely finished it, i don't feel this game, for me its boring.
  22. TRANDO101
    May 20, 2014
    6
    A good game, with a great story and art style, the only thing is that the gameplay is lacking a bit, although i also have a dislike to the hack n slash type of games
  23. johnyct9760
    Mar 15, 2014
    6
    Not a bad game, but its never really sucked me in. There is just....something missing. For me part if it is it's not really fast paced enough. Also it never really quite feels like your in danger. The sense of urgency is just missing. I can see how others would really like it.
  24. diwolf
    Aug 12, 2013
    7
    At first, graphics, sound, game-play were very enjoying. After some time, it got repetitive and boring. Additionally I didnt understand the storyline much. I did not finish the game.
  25. iseeall
    Jul 29, 2013
    7
    Amazing graphics, presentation and overall style. It's just that the game is too arcade and primitive. Also, the idea of the path appearing under your feet may seem cool at first but is actually quite annoying: you don't see where you can go and where not.
  26. AWG
    Jul 27, 2013
    5
    Bastion looks and sounds like a good product but games with "magic" elements and dull combat systems are really not my piece of cake. I found it quite boring.
  27. Vonnd
    Jul 20, 2013
    7
    This game had excellent visuals and one of the best narrations ever. It was a shame that it took me 2 hours to finish the story and the game wasn't very challenging. I completed some of the challenges but after the story was done, so was the game. I bought it for 2 euros on steam summer sale so I'm pretty content with what I got for that price. 10+ is a pretty steep price for such a shortThis game had excellent visuals and one of the best narrations ever. It was a shame that it took me 2 hours to finish the story and the game wasn't very challenging. I completed some of the challenges but after the story was done, so was the game. I bought it for 2 euros on steam summer sale so I'm pretty content with what I got for that price. 10+ is a pretty steep price for such a short game though. I would still recommend buying it from summer sale.… Expand
  28. xSoul
    Jul 15, 2013
    7
    Overall, I found bastion to be a pleasurable experience playing it but there were some key parts of the story and gameplay which I found to be very annoying and results in me only giving this a 7. Some of those things are the narration that was very limited at some important times and way too unnecessary at others. The somersaulting in the game is not very well programmed and I believeOverall, I found bastion to be a pleasurable experience playing it but there were some key parts of the story and gameplay which I found to be very annoying and results in me only giving this a 7. Some of those things are the narration that was very limited at some important times and way too unnecessary at others. The somersaulting in the game is not very well programmed and I believe that it could've been so much better. Overall, it was a great game but I believe that it could've been better with some little changes.… Expand
  29. MrXLiebezeit
    Jun 18, 2013
    7
    Bastoin is a very enjoyable indie game with a big heart. You can really feel that the creators put their emotions into the art, story, soundtrack etc. What really makes the game stand out is the Narrator. Some may find him grating, but I and many others find him to be a very interesting way to give us the narrative of the game. I'll put it this way, could you listen to an audiobook about aBastoin is a very enjoyable indie game with a big heart. You can really feel that the creators put their emotions into the art, story, soundtrack etc. What really makes the game stand out is the Narrator. Some may find him grating, but I and many others find him to be a very interesting way to give us the narrative of the game. I'll put it this way, could you listen to an audiobook about a game while playing a game. If that seems even vaguely interesting you might like it, but if that sounds annoying then maybe you should pass as the narrator is always there.
    The gameplay for me is a bit of a miss, but many people like it. It blends a top down rpg with some hack and slash elements. For me, it got a bit bland as I'm not a particular fan of such games(but the narrator kept me going) but for some it, and the great customization can make the game fun even if they dislike the narrator.
    Again the visuals in the game. Very pretty. That's about all I can say, as that is all I could think.
    The soundtrack is lovely and I think really help the narration flow.
    The story while may seem rather convoluted at first, can be rather intriguing if you listen to the narrator enough, and do all the bonus missions.
    I'm not going to spoil anything, but the ending bit is rather emotional, well, for a game of this caliber at least.
    In the end, I really think that the narrator is the deciding factor in many peoples enjoyment of the game. So if you would like it, then definitely play it. Heck, if the gameplay sounds interesting enough, give it a go if it's on sale.    … Expand
  30. JMDubya
    Jun 16, 2013
    6
    This game started out excellently with a great aesthetic, music, narrator and a certain depth to the combat. All the pieces came together for an amazing experience. This goes on for around ten or more levels then the gameplay peaks and becomes tedious. You fight wave after wave of enemies that you block or dodge or die. This would be fine except that it goes on for ten or more wavesThis game started out excellently with a great aesthetic, music, narrator and a certain depth to the combat. All the pieces came together for an amazing experience. This goes on for around ten or more levels then the gameplay peaks and becomes tedious. You fight wave after wave of enemies that you block or dodge or die. This would be fine except that it goes on for ten or more waves without respite. You fight the same enemies over and over again. The exact same fight, over and over. This highlighted the lack of depth in the combat system which killed the game for me, I didn’t want to play it again and I don’t care what happens to characters or the world the developers created. The whole experience came apart. Bastion was so well polished, right up until it wasn’t, at all. The keyboard/mouse combo was broken, so I played with a controller. 6/10 for half a good game.… Expand
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#14 Best PC Game of 2011
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#17 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
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#23 Most Shared PC Game of 2011

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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. ActionTrip
    Jan 24, 2012
    83
    It's a highly polished, bug-free bundle of fun and at $15, it's a steal. Kudos to Supergiant Games.
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  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Oct 30, 2011
    70
    Visually stunning independent action RPG impresses you with a captivating world but will disappoint you with a dull and boring combat system. [Oct 2011]
  3. Everyeye.it
    Oct 9, 2011
    75
    Bastion hides a fun traditional gameplay under gorgeous and innovative visuals, that on the long run could come short in variety.
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