Bastion

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1641 Ratings

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  1. Coinstar
    Jul 20, 2023
    10
    Great soundtrack, very cool artwork and ambient, great gameplay! It's a timeless piece.
  2. Magikcarp
    Jul 19, 2023
    8
    Gameplay - 8
    Plot & Characters - 7
    Storytelling - 8
    Pacing - 8
    Music & Sound - 10
    Replayability - 5
    Performance - 10
  3. BenjaminMettang
    Jul 14, 2023
    8
    My second SuperGiant Games game after Hades. Very nice art style, music and story. Maybe a bit easy.
  4. AbaddonMason
    Jun 17, 2023
    9
    Отличная игра! Интересный и необычный мир с нотками вестерна и трогательная история с моралью. Геймплейно прям вдохновитель Hades я полагаю.
  5. PunchBunnie
    Feb 17, 2023
    10
    an amazing story told by an amazing narrator set in a beautiful world combined with fun level design and combat, combined with a new game plus that makes it incredibly replayable and multiple endings which are all beautfiul ends to the amazing story
  6. Pmstz
    Feb 4, 2023
    7
    very nice game
    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
  7. Dco326
    Jan 23, 2023
    8
    Meni je bila okej zanimljiva za jednom prica nista wow gemplej okej nista specijalno eto osmica bolja malo od proseka :)
  8. 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
  9. Hyperfailure
    Nov 27, 2022
    8
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  10. nfs7379
    Aug 30, 2022
    10
    10/10........................................................................................
  11. Mishanski
    Aug 1, 2022
    4
    Overhyped game with boring gameplay and stupid plot. Thankfully it is very short so I didn't wasted much time to finish it.
  12. Topoide
    Jul 18, 2022
    8
    Es un poco difícil entender la historia si no entiendes ingles ya que es difícil seguir la acción y leer al mismo tiempo, además de que a veces los subtítulos pasan rápido, sacando eso es un juego dinámico y divertido con un buen gameplay
  13. 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.
  14. Karlsefniy
    Jul 13, 2022
    8
    Cheap price, narrating, art, story, gameplay and many other things pushed me to give Bastion such a high score.
  15. Wrathzo
    Mar 20, 2022
    8
    Bastion is an action role-playing video game developed by independent developer Supergiant Games and originally published in 2011 by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. In the game, the player controls "the Kid" as he moves through floating, fantasy-themed environments and fights enemies of various types. It features a dynamic voiceover from a narrator (Logan Cunningham), and isBastion is an action role-playing video game developed by independent developer Supergiant Games and originally published in 2011 by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. In the game, the player controls "the Kid" as he moves through floating, fantasy-themed environments and fights enemies of various types. It features a dynamic voiceover from a narrator (Logan Cunningham), and is presented as a two-dimensional game with an isometric camera and a hand-painted, colorful art style. Bastion's story follows the Kid as he collects special shards of rock to power a structure, the Bastion, in the wake of an apocalyptic Calamity.… Expand
  16. 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.
  17. Ave-Nar
    Nov 17, 2021
    9
    Wholesome characters and story with fitting music and artstyle. The story-telling is unusual. You have to experiment with different weapon combos and fighting strategies. On highest difficulty the game can be quite challenging.
  18. GTherion
    Jul 4, 2021
    2
    86%, really? This is an overated piece of crap. Very mediocre game, with bad gameplay mechanics and bad graphics. It may have been an ok game for Gameboy back in 90s, but even back then it would be mediocre.
  19. Qarren
    Apr 13, 2021
    8
    I want Bastion's narrator to narrate my life. He has a line early on if you smash random decoration that goes "the kid just rages for a while." So I've already got proof of concept. Just imagine in his deep, sexy voice he whispers line like:
    "The kid tries to make a joke. This will be the saddest moment of his life"
    "The kid plays a video game" "The kid still plays a video game" "The    I want Bastion's narrator to narrate my life. He has a line early on if you smash random decoration that goes "the kid just rages for a while." So I've already got proof of concept. Just imagine in his deep, sexy voice he whispers line like:
    "The kid tries to make a joke. This will be the saddest moment of his life"
    "The kid plays a video game"
    "The kid still plays a video game"
    "The kid, forgetting why he came into this room, stares out a window for a while so those around don't realise he's a dumbass"
    "Christ, the kid is still playing a video game"
    "The kid just pretends for a while that his life is interesting enough to narrate. The moral of this story is - don't be this kid"
    And other such epic tales from the sagas of my life.
    But besides the legendary voice acting of Oh-Wait-That's-Not-Ron Perlman, you may notice that this game is an isometric hack and slash. You might have noticed that. I don't know. Depends if you have eyes or not.
    It's a genuinely fun one too. The only real complaints to make about any aspects of it are:
    A) The combat can be a little loose and undefined, with multiple enemies with very varied attack patterns just sort of shoved into a small area
    2) Despite having a decent number of varied enemies, you'll find yourself in the same situations whether it be nothing but the same gas enemies at the beginning, the same plant enemies in the middle and the same ninja enemies at the end in the same combinations
    Both these problems somewhat solve themselves though, which is incredible. While the same combo of enemies gets old faster than Benjamin Button, the game has a short and sweet runtime, and the situations surrounding that combat can often change. Like scrolling sections, ship sections and more. And for the loose combat, the game is fairly generous with health drops and interesting weapons and abilities that means most players shouldn't have too much trouble with this game during a standard playthrough. There are also options for a harder experience that is balanced out with extra rewards, which is nice.
    And for once I can safely say that that's all I have to complain about. This worries me. I am making a career out of complaining. F%ck you, Bastion. F*ck you.
    I bloody hate it when games are well thought out.
    Fine then, what else is there to praise?
    The music is goddamn beautiful. There aren't many tracks, but the few that are there definitely carry this fairly short experience. I can't even make a joke about them, because I genuinely find them that nice. I suppose I could work one of my usual self-deprecating jokes into it somehow...
    This music is better than I am.
    There you go. Makes sense...
    The art style is also quite beautiful. Sh*t. That's not good for me, either. Umm, well I suppose it could make more use of colour. But that goes for anything. Always love more colour. This game gravitates a lot to greens and whites and blues. Would have been nice to see more red balance things out somewhere.
    There you go...
    Take that, Bastion...
    I give up.
    The game is too well rounded. Even the story, while nothing that breaks boundaries still does more than most games. Meaning that this game follows a good, solid structure to tell it's story the same way a film would. It has a clear inciting incident, increasing tension, a middle point which reframes it and serves as a small loss meant to further motivate and develop, before escalating to a climax and a thoughtful resolution. This is the flow of story, and even games that try to tell one forget to hit on all these important plot points. Also, despite having a narrator, there are many moments where the game uses its nice art to show rather than tell certain plot points. And the story has greater themes of war, hatred and regret.
    All this to say...
    Cool story, bro.
    I keep mentioning that the game is short, and that this fact is to its benefit. There's little chance of feeling cheated with this runtime. This game is nice and self-contained. You may even find it could be a couple of levels shorter when the tedium sets in towards the end after completing fetch quest after fetch quest.
    Wait, did I just find another complaint?
    Hells yea!
    On the other hand, the individuals levels are small, focused experiences that nicely break up and pace the game so the fetching doesn't become too daunting.
    Oh, f#ck me.
    Can I just find one more complaint, please?
    If the gameplay is fun and varies just enough to not annoy, the music is so melodious it could send even the most aggro baby to sleep, the art style isn't perfect but satisfies regardless, the story isn't ground-breaking yet very grounded in appropriate formula, and the game's length and pacing are like porridge that's just right, then what?
    Wait
    I've got it!
    Everything is good, but not revolutionary!
    Ha Ha, got you now, Bastion. How dare you be a good example of the foundational skills of video game design, and not also break the wheel!
    Hold on a second
    Ahhh...
    crap...    … Expand
  20. 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
  21. Andromeda707
    Feb 27, 2021
    9
    8.5/10
    Ну что тут можно сказать. Маленький шедевр от маленькой студии, которой ещё только предстояло (в 2011 году) стать известной на весь мир. Довольно простой, но интересный геймплей (немного не понимаю, почему эту игру называют ролевой, хотя ролевых элементов в ней не больше, чем в каких-нибудь метроидваниях в духе Ori and the Will of the Wisps), заключающийся в повествовательном    8.5/10
    Ну что тут можно сказать. Маленький шедевр от маленькой студии, которой ещё только предстояло (в 2011 году) стать известной на весь мир. Довольно простой, но интересный геймплей (немного не понимаю, почему эту игру называют ролевой, хотя ролевых элементов в ней не больше, чем в каких-нибудь метроидваниях в духе Ori and the Will of the Wisps), заключающийся в повествовательном экшене или даже слэшере, подкрепляется невероятно необычным и крутым визуальным стилем и музыкой. Внешний вид и происходящие в игре события действительно очень психоделичны и необычны, и при этом в них нет ничего лишнего (наоборот хочется бОльшего, так как игра очень коротка, и состояние потока способны продлить лишь достижения-челленджи). Ну и снова повторюсь, музыка просто отличная. В какой ещё игре можно бомбить газовчан и мусороглотов катастрофной пушкой и охранной турелью из Portal под индастриал-даунтемпо-фолктронику с элементами индийской музыки?    … Expand
  22. Juli01223
    Jan 25, 2021
    7
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  23. Torgall
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    Wonderful indie game, little weird at first but you will quickly get sucked into it. The narrator's voice-over and music is one of the major things that make this game a memorable experience.
  24. Oshiri_Maeda
    Nov 17, 2020
    7
    very nice top-down slasher/shooter, very cool narrator voice. nothing extraordinary though
  25. ErayTellezi
    Nov 17, 2020
    7
    Aksiyon çeşitliliği ve zorluk seviyesi yerinde. Günümüzden bakınca biraz modası geçmiş gibi dursa da oynaması hala eğlenceli.
  26. 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.
  27. RaisharSarwar
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    I don't know where to begin, the soundtrack is amazing, the level design is so creative, the art style is so colourful. Honestly the team outdid themselves with this masterpiece
  28. 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
  29. Dustfoxx
    Oct 8, 2020
    8
    The game's good but the gameplay just isn't for me. Love the music. Still listening to it. Narrator has a nice voice.
  30. Thejodjeremie
    Jun 6, 2020
    9
    A very fun and unique experience. The games art style is awesome and the gameplay is great as well. The story is interesting.
  31. jtma7ster
    Jun 4, 2020
    10
    One of my favorite games of all time. Played it near its release date when it came out (featured in Humble Bundle 1 I believe). Best soundtrack ever, it's simply amazing. Characters were good too.
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. DavidMaganaMx
    Mar 29, 2020
    8
    I bought this game on 2012 during a Humble Bundle sale. I installed and liked it but I kept losing so I uninstalled it. 8 years later I decide to give it another go.. and oh boy, what I ride. Not only I can see how i've matured as a vg player since the things that made me lose over and over now I see them as regrets. The soundtrack, the audio, the art, all of them blend together in aI bought this game on 2012 during a Humble Bundle sale. I installed and liked it but I kept losing so I uninstalled it. 8 years later I decide to give it another go.. and oh boy, what I ride. Not only I can see how i've matured as a vg player since the things that made me lose over and over now I see them as regrets. The soundtrack, the audio, the art, all of them blend together in a really great experience. I never tend to play a game two times, I always say that I'm there for the story, but I wouldn't mind replaying this one on the future.… Expand
  35. ozzsoffy
    Mar 28, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I't a Azimuth platform game, the plot is been tell by a Narrator with a deep dark voice, the game is not that long, I finished it at 8 hours, but you can do it for less, or a lot more, if you really enjoined it.
    The art of the game is beautiful, 2d art that is like Anime, but not quite, the levels are super hard, but there is a god mode to this game, thats what I did, that you cannot die in the game.

    for a game from 2011, it looks still very good, and I was happy to play it in 2020.    … Expand
  36. Tomicsavo
    Feb 5, 2020
    8
    Fun game, good atmosphere.-------------------------------------------------
  37. ILOVEGAMES84
    Jan 27, 2020
    9
    Another Positive review because this game deserves it.

    This game starts with the world unfold around you, with great visuals and a fantastic narration that follows along your journey. It also had a decent weapon selection that was complimented with some light upgrading, and I loves my weapon upgrading in games. While your traverse these well made dungeons you're accompanied by a great    Another Positive review because this game deserves it.

    This game starts with the world unfold around you, with great visuals and a fantastic narration that follows along your journey. It also had a decent weapon selection that was complimented with some light upgrading, and I loves my weapon upgrading in games. While your traverse these well made dungeons you're accompanied by a great soundtrack that hits all the right notes. The whole time the game has a slight western theme and the music will keep a sombre tone at times and then kick in for battling at other times, fitting extremely well with the game. Whoever made the music for this game deserves a ton of praise.

    The game can feel clunky at times especially with the strange controls, at least for me, I'm not that used to these click in the direction you want games and often found myself swinging in the wrong direction. Also the skill level felt low for your progression, I always has the feeling like I was ahead of my enemy in terms of strength and the game felt a bit easy for how short it was.

    The verdict though being the game is great and deserves a spot in everyone's library and will easily invite everyone in for a great time, be it with the music or game-play, the game is just great.    … Expand
  38. blutank24
    Nov 18, 2019
    8
    A true adventure game. The music and artwork is just fantastic. The game looks simple on the surface, but you get a great story and unique story-telling experience, with a superb and creative choice of weapons, upgrades, and skills making it quite the experience however you want to play it! Definitely recommend it highly!
  39. 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.
  40. ArcanaThe4th
    May 25, 2019
    10
    This is a game that truly showed what SuperGiant Games had to offer. Beautiful music and art are just the very top of a game that has interesting characters, a cool gameplay full of action and an amazing story that truly made me cry in the ending.
  41. Misza123
    Apr 10, 2019
    8
    I didn't know what to expect about Bastion and the game took me by surprise. Fresh, but simple gameplay, with original setting and cool graphic. Great idea with a narrator who comments your actions in humorous way. And add to this big replayability, possibility of developing your "base", superb soundtrack and challenging gameplay - you've got a great hit.
  42. CaptainSmithey
    Feb 20, 2019
    5
    I was hooked for the first third, bored in the middle, and tired of the repetition by the end.
  43. mr3
    Dec 22, 2018
    3
    I couldn't get past the mind-boggling amount of poor game design. From broken visual cues to quirky menus to unnecessary distances to run slowly along to the unspoken wackiness that is the save system, it's like the devs asked themselves "how many ways can we unnecessarily waste a player's time?" Sorry Bastion, you're a crappy host, and no--my time's a little more valuable to me than nothing.
  44. 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..
  45. DoomCronos
    Sep 7, 2018
    10
    Creative storytelling, beautiful concept art, Heart-warming original music, beautiful sound design, etc.. whatever we put our finger on Bastion , the first game made by indie company Supergiant games is just confirmation on how this game is a pure masterpiece. In other hand, Bastion is not just a Fantasy game but a magical realism that can be talked about years after it released.Creative storytelling, beautiful concept art, Heart-warming original music, beautiful sound design, etc.. whatever we put our finger on Bastion , the first game made by indie company Supergiant games is just confirmation on how this game is a pure masterpiece. In other hand, Bastion is not just a Fantasy game but a magical realism that can be talked about years after it released. Definitely Bastion is a top-notch game and supergiant games just did a giant leap by their first small step… Expand
  46. Kosama
    May 19, 2018
    10
    Historia de 10, el narrador de 11 xD, jugabilidad muy buena, banda sonora genial.
    Uno de mis juegos favorito.
  47. Glacialangel
    Feb 11, 2018
    10
    Easily in my top 3 games of all time. Fantastic art, story(with amazing narration), the BEST ost of any game I have ever played bar none, and well-written characters all rolled-in with a solid isometric action game. Recommended for anybody without a pretentious opinion.
  48. RagingPoet
    Jan 6, 2018
    10
    Bastion is amazing storydriven action with few RPG elements, highly recommend it to anyone who is even slightly interesting in videogames. Music, visuals, atmosphere, characters and story - everything is amazing. Combat and movement may be a little clunky at times, but it is very minor flaw.
    It has a perfect length: main quest is short, 5 hours or so, but there are a lot of additional    Bastion is amazing storydriven action with few RPG elements, highly recommend it to anyone who is even slightly interesting in videogames. Music, visuals, atmosphere, characters and story - everything is amazing. Combat and movement may be a little clunky at times, but it is very minor flaw.
    It has a perfect length: main quest is short, 5 hours or so, but there are a lot of additional activities like challenges and new game+ that can take up to 20 hours.    … Expand
  49. aditya1101
    Oct 5, 2017
    9
    Great art/OST, but the narrator was truly the highlight. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  50. oneplayer
    Sep 7, 2017
    9
    This game is amazing. Fast combat and has one of the most beautifully drawn levels and graphics I have ever seen for a 2D game. Every boss fight is different and the level puzzles aren't difficult. There are multiple weapons that give variety in how you play. The story is a 7/10 and nothing too exciting but we came here for the combat and we are left satisfied.
  51. likevin96
    Aug 16, 2017
    9
    Completion: Finished game on normal difficulty. 1st place on all weapon trials.

    Pros: - The sound design is immaculate, with one of the best narrators in any video game. The soundtrack is also great throughout, with highlights being the two (technically three) vocal tracks. - The battle system is fast-paced, frantic, and most importantly, fun. There is a huge number of weapons,    Completion: Finished game on normal difficulty. 1st place on all weapon trials.

    Pros:
    - The sound design is immaculate, with one of the best narrators in any video game. The soundtrack is also great throughout, with highlights being the two (technically three) vocal tracks.
    - The battle system is fast-paced, frantic, and most importantly, fun. There is a huge number of weapons, skills, upgrades, and items for a game of this size. All in all, Bastion has all the elements of a great ARPG.
    - The story is well-told and masterfully paced. This is all, of course, greatly facilitated by the magnificent narration.
    - The custom difficulty is a great feature that accommodates every type of player.
    - Stages are short and, for the most part, feel quite varied in terms of structure. This is bolstered by an enemy variety that is uncommonly vast for an indie game.
    - Supergiant Games debut with their signature, hand-drawn artstyle. It manages to impress even in its earliest incarnation and is one of the reasons why Bastion is so lauded and fondly remembered today.

    Cons:
    - Although it was nice to have so many weapons to play around with, the game doesn't give you enough time to really use or get used to many of them. This may feel like an odd complaint, especially since I appreciate having so many tools at my disposal, but I just feel that they could've been paced a bit better.
    - The art tends to be great, but does feature a few 3D parts that can seem out of place. Furthermore, due to the extravagance of the visuals, there are times where foreground and background are not clearly delineated, resulting in frustrating gameplay moments.
    - Bosses are mostly unimpressive.
    - Level ups feel far too few and take too long to feel like a significant part of the game. Furthermore, they are also not particularly significant in terms of increasing your character's power level. I wish they could've implemented this better, as it would've greatly improved the progression in this game.

    Final Word:
    - Bastion is the type of unabashed fun rare outside of Nintendo games and it is clear to see why. With its beautiful visuals, fluid combat, and impeccable sound design, Bastion proves itself to be firmly within in the elite of Indie titles.

    True Score:
    8.7    … Expand
  52. CharcoalBurst
    Aug 10, 2017
    4
    Bought on a Steam sale.

    The graphics are good. The music is original, yet forgettable. The gameplay is painful. It's just bad, not fun. The narrator is unbearable, never says anything interesting. You want to get rid of him after a few minutes. The lame joke of a story doesn't help him doing his job though. The game is short but I'm ok with that since finishing was about the only    Bought on a Steam sale.

    The graphics are good.
    The music is original, yet forgettable.
    The gameplay is painful. It's just bad, not fun.
    The narrator is unbearable, never says anything interesting. You want to get rid of him after a few minutes. The lame joke of a story doesn't help him doing his job though.
    The game is short but I'm ok with that since finishing was about the only satisfying thing. New Game Plus ? I'll pass, thanks !

    Bastion feels like a chore you have to do once in your life. It's painful, boring. You just want to get it over with as fast as you can. Uninstalling it is funnier than actually playing it. Might be the most overrated game I ever played. Luckily it cost me next to nothing.    … Expand
  53. 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.
  54. metalfist54
    Jul 1, 2017
    10
    Gorgeous artwork, superb soundtrack, artful storytelling, engaging game mechanics.

    This game is probably one of my top three games ever created. Definitely worth the price and then some for the experience.
  55. PictoPirate
    May 17, 2017
    9
    Bastion is an accomplished action-RPG that is beautiful and engaging and most importantly fun to play. If you have even a passing interest in the genre you really should give it a shot I assure you that you won't be disappointed. Oh and while you're at it pick up the Soundtrack too; its effing brilliant.
  56. Noodlebox
    May 10, 2017
    8
    Things I love about Bastion:
    - Visuals and graphic design
    - Solid level-design - Sounds and narrator - Diversity of gameplay and enemies - Good story, that unfolds around the characters. We can see that Bastion and the world itself are the characters too. Room for improvement: - For me it was almost nothing to do in the ng+ (2 more idols and few levels of progression are not    Things I love about Bastion:
    - Visuals and graphic design
    - Solid level-design
    - Sounds and narrator
    - Diversity of gameplay and enemies
    - Good story, that unfolds around the characters. We can see that Bastion and the world itself are the characters too.

    Room for improvement:
    - For me it was almost nothing to do in the ng+ (2 more idols and few levels of progression are not enough for me to stay for the second run).

    Overall: It's beautiful piece of art, which I run through in one take. Will totally recommend.    … Expand
  57. Xarxan
    Mar 19, 2017
    10
    One of the best indie games out there. Although one might say that any individual element isn't astonishing it's the whole packages that counts. And this is one is definitely more than the sum of it's parts.

    Only thing someone could complain about is the shorter length of the experience.
  58. mbrigham1223
    Feb 8, 2017
    8
    Bastion is a unique and creative action RPG with an engaging story and perhaps the best storyteller in gaming history.

    Pros: - The narrator is incredible. This game wouldn't be half of what it is without him. Constantly cool, calm and collected, you hang on his every word. He doesn't just dish the story, but reacts to and comments on your actions - Fully fleshed out world. The story    Bastion is a unique and creative action RPG with an engaging story and perhaps the best storyteller in gaming history.

    Pros:
    - The narrator is incredible. This game wouldn't be half of what it is without him. Constantly cool, calm and collected, you hang on his every word. He doesn't just dish the story, but reacts to and comments on your actions
    - Fully fleshed out world. The story here is basically the story of this world, and it's well worth diving into
    - Excellent art style; the painted visuals of the isometric world are vivid and eye catching. The way the world floats and drops into place is smooth and lends a great deal to the world view.
    - Good variety of weapons, each one unique of the others
    - The difficulty system is ingenious. You choose what to make harder, with the reward of extra fragments (money) and experience. The shrines (difficulty settings) range from stronger enemy attacks to each enemy dropping bombs on death. I've never before manipulated difficulty in such a customizable way that really adds to the world view
    - The equippable spirits (passive skills) and weapon upgrades add even more layers of customization to the experience

    Cons:
    - Combat feels basic, with only one attack per equipped weapon and a special skill. Blocking and rolling add some depth, but not enough
    - The music doesn't strike home the way you want it to. In a title dripping with personality, it's a shame that the music didn't match up
    - The isometric 2D view can sometimes make finding your way difficult, leading to dropping off the maps edge accidentally
    - Blank slate characters; while the world is deep and imaginative, the characters are far less so. Outside the narrator, the characters have very little personality, and little to offer of interest

    Mixed:
    - While there were a variety of enemies, they often felt a bit samey. The designs would differ, but often your tactics wouldn't.
    - While one or two of the bosses were interesting, mostly they were just larger versions of other enemies that completely failed to leave an impact. Disappointing

    Bastion is an ambitious title that is rife with deep customization to the style of play within a well realized world. The narrator spurns you toward the end of the game, desperate to learn all you can about the universe within. Rote characters and enemies do little to hold back the bursting personality of the game, and this one is well worth picking up and giving a go.    … Expand
  59. 99dolar
    Jan 27, 2017
    9
    Tek kelimeyle harika bir oyun. Oyun içi hikaye anlatımı ve oyunda kullanılan müzikler beni benden aldı. Oyun içinde Zia nın şarkı söylediği bölüm oynadığım tüm oyunlar içinde en iyi anlardan biriydi. Renkli grafikleri ve özellikle menzilli silahlardaki kite mekanikleri ile oyun gönlümde taht kurdu.
  60. Smatt--
    Nov 12, 2016
    10
    Bastion is one of the best games you'll find on steam.

    These days when you look at the game shelves at your local store, its pretty hard to find something which isn't an FPS or movie rip off. Bastion has a refreshing narrative which keeps you gripped throughout the game, with thanks to the narrator in the background. The soundtrack for it is absolutely gorgeous and is one of those    Bastion is one of the best games you'll find on steam.

    These days when you look at the game shelves at your local store, its pretty hard to find something which isn't an FPS or movie rip off. Bastion has a refreshing narrative which keeps you gripped throughout the game, with thanks to the narrator in the background. The soundtrack for it is absolutely gorgeous and is one of those soundtracks which will be stuck in your head for weeks.

    There is plenty to do, and there is plenty of replay value if you use the gods to add difficulty modifiers.    … Expand
  61. smilzoboboz
    Oct 16, 2016
    9
    I may start by saying what I didn't like of this game, which was the character design of Kid and the Old Man, simply because everything else was more than good.

    The game is a gorgeous adventure in a colorful world which thanks to the art style seems to be painiting itself to completion right before your eyes; this world gets also blended with a perfectly fitting soundtack and a narrator    I may start by saying what I didn't like of this game, which was the character design of Kid and the Old Man, simply because everything else was more than good.

    The game is a gorgeous adventure in a colorful world which thanks to the art style seems to be painiting itself to completion right before your eyes; this world gets also blended with a perfectly fitting soundtack and a narrator who (constantly, probably a bit too much) describes your actions with a charming low tone.

    About plot, lore or anything related to, you're not playing this game for that. The plot is cryptic (not as much as Transistor's one, but still you'll have a lot of imagination going through) and quite short but still interesting, both moving and melancholic with a somewhat good ending.

    This game is good, there's no reason not to buy and play this game. Supergiant Collection STRONGLY recommended, because of Transistor and the soundtracks.    … Expand
  62. nichochar2
    Sep 22, 2016
    8
    This is a very good game. Graphics are unique and top notch, the music and soundtrack fits perfectly, and having a narrator voice lead you through the game is strangely natural and exciting.

    I find the combat to be a little repetitive, so I only gave it 8, but the story, gameplay, art and sound are really good. It's definitely worth a play through.
  63. 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.
  64. 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
  65. Underpants158
    Aug 15, 2016
    8
    PROS:
    -Artsyle and narration are top notch. The narrator talks over the whole game and while it's mostly somber and mysterious there are few light hearted moments. Strangely enough the mood feels like a western.
    -Various weapons but not for just for the sake of it. There are real differences in the weapons vs enemy types and I never found myself sticking with one set (melee and range).    PROS:
    -Artsyle and narration are top notch. The narrator talks over the whole game and while it's mostly somber and mysterious there are few light hearted moments. Strangely enough the mood feels like a western.
    -Various weapons but not for just for the sake of it. There are real differences in the weapons vs enemy types and I never found myself sticking with one set (melee and range). Instead I experimented and found what worked best in certain situations. I should point out that this is very unlike me and I enjoyed that the game passively encouraged me to do it.
    -The story and the world are mysteries that slowly unfold as you progress and keeps you engaged in playing.
    -Going back to base (The Bastion) after missions is exciting as you have collected items that are used as talking points with your few friends that inhabit the world and you can upgrade your weapons and base

    OKS:
    -5 hours long if you don't care about collecting things and completing non-story related missions.
    -Each weapon has a trial test with bronze, silver, and gold rewards and they actually flesh out the world surprisingly.

    CONS:
    -Sections at the end weren't as satisfying gameplay wise.
    -Movement may feel too slow to some. Even the running animation doesn't seem to match the pace.
    -Upon close inspection your character wears a weird grimace and runs stiffly. I know, I am stretching. That really doesn't matter.

    Conclusion:
    -I adored this game.I finished it in one free day and had a great time.    … Expand
  66. EntitySeven
    Aug 7, 2016
    10
    Honestly, I have no idea what to say. This game is amazing.
    -Perfect soundtrack
    -Wonderful adventure
    -Immersive story
    -Diverse items
    -Beautiful design
    -Lovely characters

    You can play it again and again and still find new things.
  67. Captain_Chaos
    Jun 22, 2016
    9
    8/26/2012: Bastion is a rare gem of a game, blending solid action and RPG mechanics with a wondrous yarn of a story and the best damn narrator I've ever heard. It's a magical experience that you rarely find in this day and age, a game that reads like a book and plays like sheer awesome. The wide variety of weapons, items and upgrades means no level plays out the same way twice, and the8/26/2012: Bastion is a rare gem of a game, blending solid action and RPG mechanics with a wondrous yarn of a story and the best damn narrator I've ever heard. It's a magical experience that you rarely find in this day and age, a game that reads like a book and plays like sheer awesome. The wide variety of weapons, items and upgrades means no level plays out the same way twice, and the beautiful watercolor art style keeps your eyes pasted to the screen the whole way through. The Kid, in his silence and strength, is as endearing a protagonist as any, but his supporting cast gives him - and the player - something truly meaningful to fight for. There is a lesson or two to be learned from Bastion. You need only give it a try.… Expand
  68. Leda21
    Feb 19, 2016
    10
    Bastion is an adventure/hack and slash game with RPG elements where you control The Kid, a survival of The Calamity (end of the world).

    The history line is all based on the dialog of the narrator, Rucks, one of the survivors. The history is beautiful and fascinating, though confusing and one might easily get lost (lots of parts of the narration is done in the middle of the action, that    Bastion is an adventure/hack and slash game with RPG elements where you control The Kid, a survival of The Calamity (end of the world).

    The history line is all based on the dialog of the narrator, Rucks, one of the survivors. The history is beautiful and fascinating, though confusing and one might easily get lost (lots of parts of the narration is done in the middle of the action, that makes hard to pay attention in the plot). The characters (as well as the protagonist) are completely silent , but impressively charismatics, due to the narration.

    The Arts are AMAZING: the concept art is something beyond the limits, the graphics are lovely and the Soundtrack is perfect. The narrative, graphics and sound are perfectly engaged one with each other, making the conjunct being something near perfection.

    The gameplay is good. One has twelve options of weapons, with up to ten upgrades (which you choose 5), each one specific for each situation. You have also the secret skill, which is related to the weapon you are holding. The fights are dynamic, though repetitive. The training camps and "Who Knows Where" add to the game some dynamics and parallel activities, leaving the linearity of the game. You can also buy stuff, change the level of difficulty of the levels (in a extremely creative way I must say), upgrade weapons, add some spirits (items that gives you some special abilities) and talk to the survivors (when you collect some mementos).

    The game itself is quite linear, with some levels where you have to try over and over again to complete. Besides this tiring characteristic, the variety of options, mixed with the perfection of the Art elements (sound, concept and graphic) and the brilliant narrative, makes Bastion a "must have played" game for all the lovers of good games. Amazing!    … Expand
  69. 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
  70. Voyou
    Jan 15, 2016
    2
    Remember Gauntlet, by Atari, back when my grand-kids were discovering how to reproduce ? Well, Bastion is a bit like Gauntlet without the fun.
    And more linear.
    And with rococo graphics that make my eyes cringe. And pretending to be an RPG. While being a banal platformer with falls to your death every other second. Thanks to bad controls, even with a pad. Overall, Bastion is just a    Remember Gauntlet, by Atari, back when my grand-kids were discovering how to reproduce ? Well, Bastion is a bit like Gauntlet without the fun.
    And more linear.
    And with rococo graphics that make my eyes cringe.
    And pretending to be an RPG.
    While being a banal platformer with falls to your death every other second.
    Thanks to bad controls, even with a pad.

    Overall, Bastion is just a casual bore.    … Expand
  71. Haganeno12
    Dec 14, 2015
    10
    You should play this piece of Awesomeness.
    every part of this game are here to be loved.
    so,take hammer,listen deeply in every words that great narrator says and start your Revelation in the Beautiful world of Bastion.
  72. DanySK
    Dec 8, 2015
    8
    Bastion is a nice to-down game. It is funny to play, intense, and has the additional value of some RPG elements: your character improves with time, and that is a big incentive to keep playing. The graphics is nice, the sound is first class. Some of the background musing is really really good. Also, the game is technically well done, I have played it with a X360 controller under LinuxBastion is a nice to-down game. It is funny to play, intense, and has the additional value of some RPG elements: your character improves with time, and that is a big incentive to keep playing. The graphics is nice, the sound is first class. Some of the background musing is really really good. Also, the game is technically well done, I have played it with a X360 controller under Linux flawlessly.
    It's major limit is the repetitiveness of the gaming: little more than choose weapons-get around-smash everything. Nice game, bit with little replay value.    … Expand
  73. Overvulture
    Nov 9, 2015
    10
    I don't think I could possibly say anything about this game that hasn't already been said. It's a shining example of everything that's wonderful about indie gaming, with top marks in every category including music, sound, voiceover, control, art design, balance, story... etc etc. You get the idea.

    In fact, I'm hardly even sure why I'm recommending it. You probably already have it. Go    I don't think I could possibly say anything about this game that hasn't already been said. It's a shining example of everything that's wonderful about indie gaming, with top marks in every category including music, sound, voiceover, control, art design, balance, story... etc etc. You get the idea.

    In fact, I'm hardly even sure why I'm recommending it. You probably already have it. Go play it! It's lovely.    … Expand
  74. Kopter
    Oct 23, 2015
    9
    Uno de los mejores juegos Indies hasta la fecha. Tiene una ambientación, una historia, una banda sonora que atrapa al jugador y lo envuelve en el mundo del juego. Quieres salvar el Bastión.
  75. 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
  76. Gormph
    Jul 25, 2015
    9
    OMG I can’t say enough good things about this game the ascetic is awesome the game play is solid, fun and offers different ways to play with different weapons and builds and the narration is the icing on the cake. The map and the story both play out as you progress in real time right before your eyes with the narrator doing a voiceover while you play which sounds distracting but isn't andOMG I can’t say enough good things about this game the ascetic is awesome the game play is solid, fun and offers different ways to play with different weapons and builds and the narration is the icing on the cake. The map and the story both play out as you progress in real time right before your eyes with the narrator doing a voiceover while you play which sounds distracting but isn't and just makes the game feel more epic overall not to mention the soundtrack is perfect and will just pull you in even further.

    It's not that the game has features or game play that is new or groundbreaking just the way it is presented make it such a joy to experience along with a very interesting outcome and music that will make you feel every moment of the game. I love this game and if you can’t find a way to enjoy it I just feel bad for you.    … Expand
  77. HSuke
    Jun 27, 2015
    9
    I highly recommend this game for its:

    - Story & Character development - Beautiful soundtrack - Witty narrator - Gorgeous artwork It was a very memorable and enjoyable game from start to finish. It's one of those games where the story has such an impact you'll be thinking about it for the next week. The only reason I'm not giving this a 10 is because its combat gameplay has been    I highly recommend this game for its:

    - Story & Character development
    - Beautiful soundtrack
    - Witty narrator
    - Gorgeous artwork

    It was a very memorable and enjoyable game from start to finish. It's one of those games where the story has such an impact you'll be thinking about it for the next week.

    The only reason I'm not giving this a 10 is because its combat gameplay has been done before and is only slightly above-average. Everything else completely stands out.    … Expand
  78. 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.
  79. rodericrinehart
    Jun 12, 2015
    9
    SCORE: 9.3/10

    A freaking masterpiece that is so under the radar for so many people. SuperGiant games has two games, and I love them both immensely (Transistor is amazing as well). The art direction, the narration as you go along, and perfect pacing, the story. Wow all around. I love that you can modify the difficulty yourself by adding small challenges to the gameplay organically via    SCORE: 9.3/10

    A freaking masterpiece that is so under the radar for so many people. SuperGiant games has two games, and I love them both immensely (Transistor is amazing as well).

    The art direction, the narration as you go along, and perfect pacing, the story. Wow all around. I love that you can modify the difficulty yourself by adding small challenges to the gameplay organically via idols. The weapon diversity is fabulous - like on Ratchet and Clank level greatness.

    A game that should not be missed. A definitive bucket list game. You can knock it out on normal in less than 10 hours, and go New Game+ and more challenge to really dig deep in this gem.    … Expand
  80. Centrey
    May 2, 2015
    9
    An truly wonderful game, merging a sense of happiness and exploration with a dark, post-apocalyptic feel. First playthrough was quite short, but I know I will be re-visiting it at some point. Amazing game
  81. livecloud
    Apr 16, 2015
    10
    Bastion is the best action rpg since monumental Diablo 2.Amazing story,gorgeous music,beautiful graphic,Bastion has it all.On my opinion a masterpiece from Supergiant Games,true peace of gaming art.
  82. babysnakest
    Mar 6, 2015
    10
    SCORE 95/100
    One of the best games I have ever played on my life, the feeling of finishing this is amazing. The narrator blending in game lore with story, the RPG element is very well developed, graphics and music are a masterpiece. The only flaw that I find in this game is the RPG and depht perception. I feel like the RPG could have been made better in many aspects and some users may    SCORE 95/100
    One of the best games I have ever played on my life, the feeling of finishing this is amazing. The narrator blending in game lore with story, the RPG element is very well developed, graphics and music are a masterpiece. The only flaw that I find in this game is the RPG and depht perception. I feel like the RPG could have been made better in many aspects and some users may find this game hard to have perception of depht, due to the camera angle.
    But still, the story matters a lot in this game, this game is a pure work of art.    … Expand
  83. DDilettante
    Jan 17, 2015
    9
    Bastion is a beautifully-crafted indie platformer, which sets itself apart from the rest with its constant variety and unique gameplay.

    You play as The Kid, who wakes up suddenly as the world around him is ending. They call it the “Calamity”, which basically results in the ground around him falling apart. Under the Kid’s feet, blocks of land rise up to settle beneath him, which is the    Bastion is a beautifully-crafted indie platformer, which sets itself apart from the rest with its constant variety and unique gameplay.

    You play as The Kid, who wakes up suddenly as the world around him is ending. They call it the “Calamity”, which basically results in the ground around him falling apart. Under the Kid’s feet, blocks of land rise up to settle beneath him, which is the main way for getting around throughout the game. He sets off for the Bastion; a large homely mechanism floating in the sky, which was where everyone was to meet when the world ends.

    Lucky it was there!

    You initially only find one old man there, Rucks. He slots himself in as the gruff narrator of the tale, speaking in metaphors and eloquence, detailing your actions at every turn, and providing the backstory as you go. The narrator is essentially the centrepiece to the story, which is what most of the praise for this game (mine included) aims at.

    As you hop from area to area, you find more unique weapons. You can equip two at a time, which leads to an incredible amount of variety in your attacks (which Rucks comments on each time you leave the armoury). This is where much of the fun is; the gameplay itself. Each area, you can try a different combination of weapons, and not grow bored of it. Especially when you throw in a secret skill slot, which has limited uses, but opens up for even more variety.

    The soundtrack is amazing, and sets the tone for each cut scene and level you come across. The world itself looks like an oil-painted artpiece, yet at each point you know what your objective is, and pick out what is harmless scenery, and what is potentially life threatening.

    The story itself flows nicely, and even brings about a couple of choices in the final moments. These choices have real emotional weight, and what you choose will depend on the kind of person you are.

    As an indie game enthusiast, this is one that must be in your Library.    … Expand
  84. regimechange
    Dec 27, 2014
    10
    This game is literally a moving watercolor painting. Great narrator, great on the side 'horde modes', fun combat with many different weapons, special attacks, and spirits at your disposal, and probably the best video game music i've heard since ODST. The story is pretty good to boot and all comes together well at the end.

    GOTY.
  85. urielejh
    Dec 7, 2014
    8
    Bastion is a 2D RPG game with a few "platformer" elements. You basically start each mission from a "home-place" called "Bastion" (of course) and move across the many lands through a hub. It tells the story of a world in ruin after a cataclysm that scattered the whole civilization - not to mention the fauna populating the world - leaving a very few survivors the task to "re-build" the worldBastion is a 2D RPG game with a few "platformer" elements. You basically start each mission from a "home-place" called "Bastion" (of course) and move across the many lands through a hub. It tells the story of a world in ruin after a cataclysm that scattered the whole civilization - not to mention the fauna populating the world - leaving a very few survivors the task to "re-build" the world itself. I'm not going into any details as I would spoil the story but the hero (The Kid) will meet some characters with whom he may have some kind of interaction; the story is told with a mix of short in-game sequences and a narrator, which is kinda a mentor, guide to The Kid.

    The game itself is well crafted, with each shard having its unique environment and enemies; the platforming aspects which I mentioned before are of a minimal impact (and that's a good thing, IMO) and they would have you jumping from a platform to another to reach a new area or to obtain some items. As I've already written the game is 2D and you move your character direct-controlling it (WASD) and using the mouse to attack; a primary and secondary attack and a special move are available, the latter requiring some usables.

    The Bastion, as a fortress which it is, indeed, can and must be upgraded to obtain new weapons and modify them; to build new structures which can provide you bonus and malus (soon explained); acquire materials to enhance weapons and gain passives. The RPG elements are quite unique and give you a very good amount of customization. For each new level gained you can choose a new passive to use and aid you through the many encounters. Every time a new weapon is found, an area will become accessible to train with that weapon and get more items/resources/xp. Shortly before I introduced a structure that can give you bonuses.. well, how that works? Its concept, and rather surprisingly, its realization, kicks some asses as it not an arcade feat. where you just become more powerful. Nope. This building let you divine a god (amongst 10) with each one of them giving you a % of +xp and +resources.. but each shrine will eventually kick-in a malus, like stronger enemies, mobs regenerating health.. so it's rather game-changing. I want to point out that each and every passive/shrine/some other elements can be swappable throughout the game just by visiting the bastion.

    The are no real dialogs neither cinematics (just a bunch of very short sequences); over the journey the player has given the choice only two times.. which I won't be explaining as they'd be major spoils. Original music, nice sound FXs, very good arts and polished graphic.

    Overall:

    Graphic: 7
    Art: 9
    Sound: 7
    Music: 8
    Gameplay: 8
    Replay value: 8
    Uniqueness: 9

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  86. Dusty_Hayes
    Jul 21, 2014
    10
    One of the best indie games out there. Bastion is a rich and beautiful game, with its story expertly narrated by the incredibly entertaining & funny Ruck which proves you don't need a AAA budget with full Voice-over characters to tell a good story and is a steal on the Steam sales for a couple of £/$
  87. TrueJustice123
    Jul 7, 2014
    10
    Let me start off with this, during the Steam Summer Sale of 2013, my friend introduced me to this wonderful game by gifting me it (along with its soundtrack) while it was on an 80% sale. After only playing the game for 1 hour I wanted to pay him and the developers twice the full price of the game each. My friend for introducing me to the game, and the developers for making the game. Now,Let me start off with this, during the Steam Summer Sale of 2013, my friend introduced me to this wonderful game by gifting me it (along with its soundtrack) while it was on an 80% sale. After only playing the game for 1 hour I wanted to pay him and the developers twice the full price of the game each. My friend for introducing me to the game, and the developers for making the game. Now, on to why I love this game.

    Okay, I will admit Im not too critical of games... Id give E.T. For the Atari 2600 a 2/10... So, yea.

    So, the Visuals. Need I say anything? This is one of the few games that can make a "cartoony" look work. And for me, this is the only game that made the "cartoony" look, well, look amazing!

    Story, well, I don't want to spoil too much, so I'll explain the beginning. You're introduced simply as a Kid, and remain without a name through the entire story. You wake up and walk outside. Almost everything is gone, bit as you walk, the world assembles itself ahead of you. The Narrator tells you that this is the result of "The Calamity." I love the idea of making everything vague, and many will ask why. I say because it makes you explore to learn more. Throughout the game you can find Trinkets from before the Calamity and the game will explain to you what they are. And occasionally you will find special Trinkets that will make you fall asleep (for example a huge Smoke Pipe or Books... Or a Beanbag. I love the humor of this) and will send you into a place where you battle waves of enemies. Every time you defeat a wave of enemies, a piece of a character's past (or what a letter of the alphabet stands for in the universe in Bastion, for example "B is for Bastion, the *blah blah blah*) Each place corresponds to a certain main character, minus you. And the Narrator (who you meet after the first level, who is replaced instead by the alphabet). I love how the game doesn't just give the story to you and instead makes you work for it. It makes you feel more inclined to care about what it is telling you while still making you have fun and having a challenge.

    Okay then, the Gameplay. Many criticize this game for being a "generic action hack-and-slash game" when it in no way at all is. There is so much variety in each weapon, your default weapon being a Hammer that can deal massive damage, and the last weapon in the game being a mobile cannon that shoots large, slow moving projectiles that can deal a HUGE amount of damage. You also can upgrade items with items that correspond with each weapon, and it grants you a tree of upgrades for each weapon. For example, the cannon (The Doom Cannon) can be upgraded to have Exploding Shots, Shoot Faster, Homing Shots, and more! Along with this, each weapon can be "charged" and released at just the right moment to deal a lot more damage, shoot multiple projectiles, and more! And along with THAT is a system of special abilities. Some, such as... Uh... I forget its name, but it lets you throw a Canister that spawns in a Turret from Portal, doesn't require a specific weapon. And others, such as... Uh... I forget the ability names, sorry! But it lets you shoot a Barrage of Shots from the Doom Cannon in rapid succession, and since it shoots from the Doom Cannon, requires one of the two (yea, you can choose what weapons you can have and have two at a time) weapons you have with you to be the Doom Cannon. Also, each weapon (and the shield) has a trial course with it and let you get new things for the weapon. (For example, top prize being a new ability, and another prize being an item to upgrade it with.) Also, there are Brews you can bring with you to grant you special abilities, for example... The... Man I'm horrible with remembering these names... The... (Made up name, not ability) Heart Brandy that grants you the ability to carry 2 more than the original 3 health potions, allowing for a total of 5, and also the potions are instantly used if you would die from an attack. Finally, there is the idol system. What it does is, when you activate and idol, the game is harder, but you get more experience. For example... One idol could double the damage enemies deal but grant you 50% more experience (well, not that much). There is a grand total of 10 idols. Anyone who thinks the game is too easy, try doing the challenge levels I talked about in the last section with all 10 idols on.

    Finally, the music. Absolutely stunning, must I say more? Well, I will anyway. The music is so fitting for any point in the game. You're in an intense boss fight? This game has the music for it. You are at the credits and are tearing up? This game has the perfect music for that. My favorite three tracks would be #3: Build that Wall (Zia's Theme) #2: Mother, I'm Here (Zulf's Theme), and #1: Setting Sail, Coming Home (Credits Music). Heck, I would pay the full price of the game for just those three songs from the soundtrack. The Narrator is not annoying in any way and is the cherry on top to this game.    … Expand
  88. Nataraja
    Jul 7, 2014
    9
    General Overview: A short but very captivating game with addictive game play, unique setting and wonderful story telling. The game is deceptively simple yet captivating with a great balance of narration and action, very well paced and simply a joy to play and strong reasons to experience the game again.

    TL;DNR: 9: Great original concept and wonderful execution and although short is    General Overview: A short but very captivating game with addictive game play, unique setting and wonderful story telling. The game is deceptively simple yet captivating with a great balance of narration and action, very well paced and simply a joy to play and strong reasons to experience the game again.

    TL;DNR: 9: Great original concept and wonderful execution and although short is rewarding and addictive to play with substantial replay value to experience the "other" side of the story. My only complaint is the length of the story but is also great as an arcade style game in the side area proving grounds.

    Technology/engine: 7: Very simple, clean and functional. The unfolding of the environment keeps it light weight but also provides and element of exploration value despite linear story telling.

    AI: 8: a bit repetitive but challenging with frequent pace changes of actions and many new situations and variety of enemies to encounter.

    Graphics: 9: Simple, attractive and unique art style that is endearing and captivating and creates a unique immersion into the unique setting.

    Sound: 9: Very unique sound and good distance to source recognition that creates ambiance without being overwhelming and only plays into the soundtrack.

    Soundtrack: 10: Excellent music selection that is very fitting for the title.

    Voice acting: 10: The narration is fantastic and the simple device of a single talented story teller really works well here.

    Crafting: N/A - more customization than crafting.

    Customization: 10: You can customize the weapons to your preferred play style and it really makes a difference.

    Game play systems: 10: Great action game play with lots of movement and simple controls that keep it fun and fast paced. Its hard to describe how such a simple combination of mechanics can make a game so fun and addictive.

    Controls: 8: Very simple and streamlined with full reprogramming.

    Story: 10: The story is what really shined for me. The narrative is well paced, well delivered and enhances what you do throughout the game with a satisfying but difficult choice at the end.

    Multiplayer: N/A    … Expand
  89. Reahunt
    Jul 3, 2014
    9
    Pros: Fantastic music and graphics. An interesting narrator that comments on your actions / decisions.

    Cons: It's a fairly short game.

    It's a fun title you'll beat in a few hours and probably never come back to, but the music and narrator make it a memorable experience, and i think back to Bastion as one of my best experiences in gaming.
  90. fn_must
    Jun 25, 2014
    10
    Brought me that same awesome feeling Kingdom Hearts did back when it came to PlayStation 2. The atmosphere in Bastion is just wonderful. I really liked the colorful graphic design and responsive combat along with the storyline. I've always enjoyed hack and slash games and Bastion truly delivers. Only rant I have about it is the length. You don't often see games like this and I just didn'tBrought me that same awesome feeling Kingdom Hearts did back when it came to PlayStation 2. The atmosphere in Bastion is just wonderful. I really liked the colorful graphic design and responsive combat along with the storyline. I've always enjoyed hack and slash games and Bastion truly delivers. Only rant I have about it is the length. You don't often see games like this and I just didn't want it to end so soon! I'm currently on my 4th playthrough on new game plus but it doesn't really bring anything to the table. Nevertheless it has become one of those games I play through at least once a year. Couldn't recommend more!… Expand
  91. setti7
    Jun 4, 2014
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played, definitely in my top 5, maybe even on my top 3. Really great story, as well as a wonder ful artwork and amazing music, even though the combat system was quite simple, I don't think it made the experience worse or even of less value
  92. zMMMM
    Jun 3, 2014
    9
    Simplemente, uno de los juegos más interesante de los que he jugado, Bastion te entrega una historia intensa sobre el apocalipsis que destruyó el mundo, gráficas para ser un juego Indie, muy buenas, sonidos y música, excelentes, ambientación por la que vas buscando las distintas runas, en general muy buenas, es un juego en los que la historia te deja atrapado y no puedes salir, no soy unSimplemente, uno de los juegos más interesante de los que he jugado, Bastion te entrega una historia intensa sobre el apocalipsis que destruyó el mundo, gráficas para ser un juego Indie, muy buenas, sonidos y música, excelentes, ambientación por la que vas buscando las distintas runas, en general muy buenas, es un juego en los que la historia te deja atrapado y no puedes salir, no soy un fan de los juegos Indie, solo un jugador casual de ellos, este juego me impresiono para ser un juego Indie, si se podría, le pondría 9.5/10… Expand
  93. Fonzy
    May 28, 2014
    8
    This game is very stylish and cool and has a lot of fun elements to it that anyone should be able to enjoy. The only negative thing I can think of is that the "new-game plus" feature just doesn't really do it for me in terms of adding replayability. But for a game that can be had on Steam right now for less than $3, this title is well worth the money, even if you only get one play-through.
  94. 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
  95. Neon1236
    May 7, 2014
    10
    Probably the best game i've ever played. The graphics are beautiful,the gameplay is smooth and filled with action. But the 3 things that made me a fonof the game,are the narration,the music,and the story. First,the narration is so AWESOME,you will hope that God has the same voice as Rucks. The music gives such a good atmosphere,it fits for every situation,and I couldn't find one not thatProbably the best game i've ever played. The graphics are beautiful,the gameplay is smooth and filled with action. But the 3 things that made me a fonof the game,are the narration,the music,and the story. First,the narration is so AWESOME,you will hope that God has the same voice as Rucks. The music gives such a good atmosphere,it fits for every situation,and I couldn't find one not that sounded bad. And lastly,the story. The only word i could write to express it,is: gorgeous. I have shed a tear or two in the end,and from an indie game,its a big achivement to write a story like this. I can only recommend it for everyone.… Expand
  96. dengo
    Apr 19, 2014
    9
    A linear action-adventure game with fun combat, a sweet soundtrack, and cool narration that follows what you do in real time.

    At first it seems to be somewhat shallow and only about the action, but towards the end the story becomes pretty deep and thought-provoking, as it touches on themes such as regret, guilt, revenge, reconciliation, and hope.
  97. theGrey
    Apr 5, 2014
    8
    One of the better indie titles. Really enjoyed it sitting back using a gamepad, Ever so slightly reminded me of Battle Toads! Easy to get into, fun to play, I loved the soundtrack and scores, they are what really drew me into this game. When the battles got intense and that music fired up... mmm I love it! Good upgrade paths and choice of weapons. They have passive trinkets too! I loveOne of the better indie titles. Really enjoyed it sitting back using a gamepad, Ever so slightly reminded me of Battle Toads! Easy to get into, fun to play, I loved the soundtrack and scores, they are what really drew me into this game. When the battles got intense and that music fired up... mmm I love it! Good upgrade paths and choice of weapons. They have passive trinkets too! I love passives! Controls were smooth and fluid, I enjoyed the narration even though it was constant it was pulled off really well. Story was slightly confusing until the end. Story-wise it depends on your taste, but I found it to be slightly random-cliche.. but still had just enough depth to keep me interested. I'd recommend this title for the price. Cheers… Expand
  98. Djinni
    Mar 20, 2014
    9
    The game has an amazing musical score and Art style. The overall atmosphere of the game is beautiful.

    This game comes off as a bit zelda-like for me.

    It's got a good challenge to, and interesting story.

    Recommend that everyone try it, as it is a unique experience.
  99. 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.
  100. WhimsicalDoktor
    Mar 4, 2014
    10
    This was an amazing game. It had so many qualities to it that makes it truly unique and not to mention that amazing soundtrack. The soundtrack is only a part of the experience, I loved the the way the game was laid out out in a number of levels and trying to rebuild with one level at a time while finding and upgrading new weapons and customizing your own load out to experiment with. AlongThis was an amazing game. It had so many qualities to it that makes it truly unique and not to mention that amazing soundtrack. The soundtrack is only a part of the experience, I loved the the way the game was laid out out in a number of levels and trying to rebuild with one level at a time while finding and upgrading new weapons and customizing your own load out to experiment with. Along with all of that you never are truly alone as you have the soothing voice of the narrator speaking almost every move you make. 10/10 truly an amazing game.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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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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