Bastion

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1641 Ratings

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  1. WCBushy
    Jan 13, 2013
    10
    This game is the best game I have ever played.
    It's story has deep themes embedded within and the delivery, with its smooth narrator, makes it all the better. It's a story with genuine twists and the game is definitely conscious of your actions and expects you to be in turn.
    The game is absolutely beautiful. All the environments are hand painted and this, at least in my opinion, should    This game is the best game I have ever played.
    It's story has deep themes embedded within and the delivery, with its smooth narrator, makes it all the better. It's a story with genuine twists and the game is definitely conscious of your actions and expects you to be in turn.
    The game is absolutely beautiful. All the environments are hand painted and this, at least in my opinion, should become more widely used. However, painted pictures means less free movement of terrain and some enemies, who only grow and shrink to show action.
    The soundtrack is both daring and ingenious. A banjo and an electric guitar have never gone so well together.
    The gameplay is absolutely brilliant. even though some may say it is too easy, Bastion allows you to scale its difficulty in certain aspects at one time, making it easy to find a challenge that isn't impossible.

    To conclude: this game is for people who enjoy games as a media; a way to tell a story and entertain, not as mindless violence. This is a game to appreciate like art. In my book, this is a masterpiece.

    10/10    … Expand
  2. tmgius
    Apr 28, 2013
    9
    With an intriguing and greatly narrated plot, Bastion is a cozy game that emanates creativity. It features a flexible ability assignment system that enables the player to adapt the starring 's skills to his game play style (or to in-game specific situations). One aspect that is worth mention is the difficulty regulation system of the game, that gives the player freedom to choose howWith an intriguing and greatly narrated plot, Bastion is a cozy game that emanates creativity. It features a flexible ability assignment system that enables the player to adapt the starring 's skills to his game play style (or to in-game specific situations). One aspect that is worth mention is the difficulty regulation system of the game, that gives the player freedom to choose how difficult will it be to beat down enemies, in exchange for a greater or lesser reward, of course!… Expand
  3. nach_in
    Jan 29, 2013
    10
    There's a lot of people saying they can't understand why it has so many good reviews. The answer is simple, they can't follow a story even if it's spoon-fed to them.
    This game is all about the story, and it's a great one. The gameplay and graphics are great for an indie game, but can't compete against more budgeted games of course. But the story is far ahead of mainstream games, it made    There's a lot of people saying they can't understand why it has so many good reviews. The answer is simple, they can't follow a story even if it's spoon-fed to them.
    This game is all about the story, and it's a great one. The gameplay and graphics are great for an indie game, but can't compete against more budgeted games of course. But the story is far ahead of mainstream games, it made me remember Diablo 1 and made me feel like a child again :D    … Expand
  4. Googles
    Feb 5, 2013
    10
    I will keep this as short as possible:

    Buy this game. Period. It's an amazing hack'n'slash type of game that will steal your heart in a matter of minutes. I loved playing it from the beginning 'till the end. The narrative is AMAZING. The story line is UNFORGETTABLE. I made a Metacritic account just to write a review for this game. It has a GREAT VARIETY of weapons and secret skills    I will keep this as short as possible:

    Buy this game. Period.

    It's an amazing hack'n'slash type of game that will steal your heart in a matter of minutes. I loved playing it from the beginning 'till the end. The narrative is AMAZING. The story line is UNFORGETTABLE. I made a Metacritic account just to write a review for this game. It has a GREAT VARIETY of weapons and secret skills that you can use. Each weapon has 5 upgrades for itself and each upgrade tier has 2 options to choose from so the options are more than enough to keep you entertained. The soundtracks for this game is also absolutely breath taking. I've downloaded them all and like to chill and listen to them sometimes.

    The absolute BEST THING about this game is the ending. You will LOVE IT; I guarantee it. I can't express enough how much this game simply blew me away with the ending. I almost broke a tear. It was a great accomplishment to have finished this game and an honor. I got this game for around $5 or so when it was on discount a while ago. I'm absolutely shocked how a game this amazing can cost that much. I would honestly pay a lot more for it.

    Buy it. You will not regret.    … Expand
  5. Komatchi
    Feb 18, 2013
    10
    This is the best game i have played in around 6 years or more. I have been looking for a game with that solid RPG feel; this one did it for me. The last ones I remember were a few Zelda games, maybe Pokemon, Earthbound, or Crystalis. Make sure you play it with a controller otherwise the auto target feature can get annoying which would probably explain some of the lower reviews. BetweenThis is the best game i have played in around 6 years or more. I have been looking for a game with that solid RPG feel; this one did it for me. The last ones I remember were a few Zelda games, maybe Pokemon, Earthbound, or Crystalis. Make sure you play it with a controller otherwise the auto target feature can get annoying which would probably explain some of the lower reviews. Between that and the narrator this game gets a 10. This made a place in my top 5 favorite games for sure!… Expand
  6. sayedstafa
    Feb 19, 2013
    10
    One of the best games of 2011. Great story, fun gameplay, beautiful 2d graphics, great music. It's so good, you might even want to play the game a 2nd time with the New Game+. At least try out the demo if you haven't!
  7. jtresder
    Mar 7, 2013
    9
    It is obvious the AAA gamers have started reviewing this game. If you play Bastion expecting it to be some big hit AAA game, then promptly play another game. Bastion is an indie masterpiece. The narrator is an extremely interesting mechanic in a game and provides a greater depth with the story behind Bastion. The story is deep and develops itself perfectly as the player progresses.It is obvious the AAA gamers have started reviewing this game. If you play Bastion expecting it to be some big hit AAA game, then promptly play another game. Bastion is an indie masterpiece. The narrator is an extremely interesting mechanic in a game and provides a greater depth with the story behind Bastion. The story is deep and develops itself perfectly as the player progresses. The combat system is very simple to grasp and play without difficulty. The weapons give a good deal of diversity for any type of player. While combat can get repetitive sometimes, the story telling beautiful scenery make up for it.

    In terms of difficulty, the normal game is quite easy without the in game shrines. These shrines resemble skulls in the Halo franchise, making the game more challenging in exchange for more exp. With all 10 shrines active, the difficulty of the game is suitable for the more hardcore gamers. Overall, this game is an incredible buy if it goes on seam sales. Even without a sale, the price is worth the material. For a 5-15 dollar indie game, you get your money's worth. Bastion will keep you busy for a strong 10-20 hours at the least. Again, this game isn't a big AAA game, so don't expect it to conform to the norm.    … Expand
  8. ritardedartkid
    Jul 20, 2013
    9
    A great short game with amazing music and artwork. I enjoyed the narrator who tells your story as you play. There are a decent amount of weapons that can all be customized to your individual play style. You also have the ability to adjust the difficulty in a variety of ways which is interesting. It's basically a hack and slash game, but it's really really well done. Enjoy!
  9. DrPotato
    Mar 31, 2013
    10
    this game is the it is very touching, the different ending are fantastic, the art is beautiful. And OMFG, that god damn soundtrack, it is the bomb.
  10. Scion1337
    Apr 10, 2013
    10
    The game is an absolute joy to play from its combat to its story. The combat sticks to the basics enough to be cohesive but is unique enough to stand on its own with fun little weapons each with an interesting twist. Not once did I see a weapon without a legitimate use and none seems inherently more powerful then each other. The story was interesting with a fantastic plot twist I actuallyThe game is an absolute joy to play from its combat to its story. The combat sticks to the basics enough to be cohesive but is unique enough to stand on its own with fun little weapons each with an interesting twist. Not once did I see a weapon without a legitimate use and none seems inherently more powerful then each other. The story was interesting with a fantastic plot twist I actually have not seen before. Coupled with the occasional vague line that has you thinking about it and wanting to know more makes it more engaging. During the First 'Who Knows Where' event when the narrator says "I hope I remember him" it stuck with me even while playing other games. Any game when I actually PLAY the newgame+ is a win since it clearly left enough of an impact that I would go through it again.… Expand
  11. whatthefunk
    Apr 28, 2013
    9
    Overall a great game. Great graphics, narration, and game play. The story and concept of the game was also interesting. I gave it 9 because it was a little short and thought the character leveling could have been a little more intricate.
  12. Meankeb
    Oct 27, 2013
    9
    One of the more fun games I've played in years. I spent about 20 hours getting through the easy mode (with more than a couple of those hours spent achievement farming). I played primarily with a controller, but the keyboard/mouse combo was intuitive as well. The story-line and story-telling were original and engaging, and I found myself interacting with the environment on more than oneOne of the more fun games I've played in years. I spent about 20 hours getting through the easy mode (with more than a couple of those hours spent achievement farming). I played primarily with a controller, but the keyboard/mouse combo was intuitive as well. The story-line and story-telling were original and engaging, and I found myself interacting with the environment on more than one occasion just to see if there was a narrator witticism attached. If you got the game on sale through Steam, you won't be disappointed with the dollars-per-hour ratio. It won't burn your graphics card up, but the style and animation keep it fresh as you discover new weapons and creatures. For the challenge mongers, there are "gods" to be discovered and enabled; each ratchets up the difficulty (and reward) for the stage.… Expand
  13. lach1223
    Oct 29, 2013
    8
    Bastion is a very interesting and engaging game. One of the biggest mechanics of the game is the graphical style: it is simply superb. Everything around you is hand-painted and the colour dynamics are incredible across the large array of different environments. The way the land forms around you as you move is also fantastic. The game’s narration is also great with a mix of serious andBastion is a very interesting and engaging game. One of the biggest mechanics of the game is the graphical style: it is simply superb. Everything around you is hand-painted and the colour dynamics are incredible across the large array of different environments. The way the land forms around you as you move is also fantastic. The game’s narration is also great with a mix of serious and humorous lines and makes you feel as though you are a character that is part of a novel. While the combat mechanics are admittedly a little basic, it is through the presentation where the game truly shines.… Expand
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. RabidRabbit
    Jul 13, 2013
    10
    I loved this game, it didn't have any amazing gameplay mechanics (the gameplay is very solid still), but the mood the whole game set was beautiful. The soundtrack is one of the best I can remember to a game, and there was something special about the narrator. Once I unlocked a couple of weapons, I really started having a blast with the gameplay too. It's around 5-7 hours long for aI loved this game, it didn't have any amazing gameplay mechanics (the gameplay is very solid still), but the mood the whole game set was beautiful. The soundtrack is one of the best I can remember to a game, and there was something special about the narrator. Once I unlocked a couple of weapons, I really started having a blast with the gameplay too. It's around 5-7 hours long for a playthrough, but you can probably run through again with a higher difficulty if you want.… Expand
  19. chrisleaptrott
    Jul 15, 2013
    10
    Beautiful and fresh, this top-down Action RPG keeps you moving through a beautifully expressed story and wonderful atmosphere. The narrator motivates you and drives you to hear the next bit of the story as it unfolds while you are are playing. Unlike many modern games, this game has an immense amount of replay value with the various 'difficulty' idols you can activate and a new game mode.Beautiful and fresh, this top-down Action RPG keeps you moving through a beautifully expressed story and wonderful atmosphere. The narrator motivates you and drives you to hear the next bit of the story as it unfolds while you are are playing. Unlike many modern games, this game has an immense amount of replay value with the various 'difficulty' idols you can activate and a new game mode. Wonderfully fun, pick Bastion up; you'll be pleased with this one.… Expand
  20. CaptainSmithey
    Feb 20, 2019
    5
    I was hooked for the first third, bored in the middle, and tired of the repetition by the end.
  21. Robotdjuret
    Jul 19, 2013
    9
    I've heard nothing but good things about Bastion, so I had to try it for myself. I was skeptical, but the narration, voice acting, art, music and gameplay all came together for a really immersive experience. It was super fun and I have very, very few complaints. One of the best games I've played in a long time.
  22. Nimbus1701
    Jul 27, 2013
    10
    Amazing artwork, interesting and simple gameplay along with beautiful music is a well tested combination. Bastion has all of these. It also features a unique narration/voiceover system that I've never seen before. Can't really find anything wrong with this one.
  23. Jeteye
    Jul 28, 2013
    10
    One of the most engaging games I've ever played. I picked this up after watching the Zero Punctuation review. Bastion quickly became my personal favorite game of all time and still is. The art is wonderful, PC controls handle nicely and the story is one of the best I've ever heard in a game. The narrator is simply great. His tone of voice changes very little through out the game yet he isOne of the most engaging games I've ever played. I picked this up after watching the Zero Punctuation review. Bastion quickly became my personal favorite game of all time and still is. The art is wonderful, PC controls handle nicely and the story is one of the best I've ever heard in a game. The narrator is simply great. His tone of voice changes very little through out the game yet he is still able to convey emotions more effectively than any other narrator. Bastion can really draw you into its world if you allow it too. Playing through I let the game bring me into its world and I had a much better experience because of it. While I WON'T spoil the ending I will say you have to make a choice at the very end. Before making the choice I became immersed in the story and placed myself in the protagonist place. Then I asked myself "what would I do if I where is this situation?" Doing this made the final choice much harder to make and my decision had more meaning to me when I finally made it. It was not an easy choice for me. Some people may have no issues making a decision but I truly did struggle with choices. After making my choice and going through the credits I immediately had to play through the last mission again to see the other ending. There are no good or bad ending or moral choice system, just two very different endings. Bastion is defiantly worth checking out or at the very least giving a chance. If you like the game you'll understand all the praise it gets. If you don't enjoy it, it was only $15 (at the most) instead of $60 for a big triple A game.… Expand
  24. Slinx007
    Aug 7, 2013
    10
    This game is a stunning combination of a beautiful world, fun combat, and a breathtaking and moving story. I would recommend this game to anyone who enjoys beautiful graphics and art in a game and also to anyone that likes good stories in games.
  25. 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.
  26. lavalampjoe
    Aug 31, 2013
    8
    Great fun. Creative level and character designs with a very distinctive and endearing style. Good variety of enemies, weapons and challenges makes it worth coming back to after the first playthrough.
  27. cidgrad01
    Aug 28, 2013
    9
    I was very pleasantly surprised by this gem of a game, which I picked up during a Steam sale but would easily say it’s worth full price.

    I wasn’t too blown away with the story, but this is not the type where the story makes or breaks the experience. What story there is was okay, and I liked the narration effect. There are lots of weapons to choose from, fun challenges to take on, and    I was very pleasantly surprised by this gem of a game, which I picked up during a Steam sale but would easily say it’s worth full price.

    I wasn’t too blown away with the story, but this is not the type where the story makes or breaks the experience. What story there is was okay, and I liked the narration effect. There are lots of weapons to choose from, fun challenges to take on, and power-ups to get.

    The soundtrack is also very good, which is another bonus. It may be a bit on the short side, but the asking price is right and they did not skimp in the quality department. If you like these types of games, you will have fun with this one.

    I used keyboard & mouse control with no issues, but it does have full controller support, which may work better depending on one’s preference.    … Expand
  28. savory_toast
    Sep 24, 2013
    8
    i really enjoyed this game. These types of games are not typically something I would play, but after forcing myself to play Torchlight (which I enjoyed immensely), I thought I would give Bastion a shot. The graphics and game play were rock solid. It was a great play through, but I don't see myself starting it again for a new campaign. it appears there are minigames to beat your scoresi really enjoyed this game. These types of games are not typically something I would play, but after forcing myself to play Torchlight (which I enjoyed immensely), I thought I would give Bastion a shot. The graphics and game play were rock solid. It was a great play through, but I don't see myself starting it again for a new campaign. it appears there are minigames to beat your scores so there are bits to bring you back to the game, but not enough to grab me. All in all, a superb game, but with the lack of replayability, I gave a score of 8. I wish it could be 8.5 though.… Expand
  29. Matterercool
    Oct 5, 2013
    9
    Very interesting game, nice visuals. it is a very addictive game and it has a lot of adventure action to offer, buy it people, just buy it! Very nice job Warner Bros and Interactive Entertainment!
  30. Hazmat
    Oct 3, 2013
    9
    Bastion is, hands down, one of the best games I have ever had the fortune of playing. The visuals are incredibly appealing vibrant, fitting colours, detailed artwork. The western-theme nicely by the western music, which is very fitting on the game as a whole. The narrator's voice-overs and explanations for things are flawless and quirky, and make you want to hear more. The gameplay isBastion is, hands down, one of the best games I have ever had the fortune of playing. The visuals are incredibly appealing vibrant, fitting colours, detailed artwork. The western-theme nicely by the western music, which is very fitting on the game as a whole. The narrator's voice-overs and explanations for things are flawless and quirky, and make you want to hear more. The gameplay is great fun the combat, starting simple, becomes increasingly fast-paced and skill-based, especially when all idols are enabled for full difficulty. As you progress through the mysterious-yet-lore-heavy storyline, more weapons are unlocked, allowing you to play using different styles. You can eventually customize a "build" (a weapon loadout and some bonuses, called spirits). And the gameplay doesn't get old many games turn into grinding for levels, but Bastion encourages to play just to play. I am playing through the main storyline for the third time now, having already beaten it once in its regular story and difficulty, and another time in New Game with all idols activated. Replay-ability is very high, and I still have not grown bored of it.

    Despite being such a great game, Bastion does suffer from some issues. Occasionally you can get stuck on a floating platform out in the middle of the air, and dropping off only drops you back ONTO the platform, which falls again seconds later. This last only happened to me on my 3rd time through the game, however. Other than this, I ran into very few glitches and am still having fun the story-line never gets old, and the world of Bastion is absorbing. Overall, the game is great-if only there was more story to play through! But for now, I suppose I'll have to settle for replaying this one.    … 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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