Bastion

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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
  31. Rhak
    Oct 2, 2013
    10
    El juego en sí, está muy bien. buena narración lo que te mete en la história, gran jugabilidad. Es original y en muchos momentos recuerda a buenos juegos como Zelda o similares. Lo recomiendo 100%.
  32. voronois
    Oct 18, 2013
    8
    I enjoyed Bastion, the mechanics were solid, there was enough build and challenge to make the game interesting. The story becomes tiringly cryptic by the end, but I really enjoyed the plot navigation. At some points I had trouble remembering all of the terms of the world and it became more interesting just to play through. The level of choice and variety of ways to solve a level reallyI enjoyed Bastion, the mechanics were solid, there was enough build and challenge to make the game interesting. The story becomes tiringly cryptic by the end, but I really enjoyed the plot navigation. At some points I had trouble remembering all of the terms of the world and it became more interesting just to play through. The level of choice and variety of ways to solve a level really bump up the replayability factor, I'm going to enjoy this for a long time.… Expand
  33. 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
  34. 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
  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. SupaChigga
    Nov 19, 2013
    9
    Single Player/MultiPlayer (2/2)

    (If the single player is better than the multiplayer, review this section as if it had no multplayer) (If the multiplayer is better than the multiplayer, review this section as if it had no single player) Gameplay (2/2) Visuals/Story (2/2) (If the visuals are better than the story, review this section as if it had no story) (If the story is    Single Player/MultiPlayer (2/2)

    (If the single player is better than the multiplayer, review this section as if it had no multplayer) (If the multiplayer is better than the multiplayer, review this section as if it had no single player)

    Gameplay (2/2)

    Visuals/Story (2/2)

    (If the visuals are better than the story, review this section as if it had no story) (If the story is better than the visuals, review this section as if the visuals didn’t matter)

    Accessibility/Longevity (1/2)

    (Review this section only on Accessibility if the game has no longevity) (Review this section only on longevity if the game isn’t accessible)

    Pricing (2/2)

    Wildcard (0)

    This is a guideline for how to properly review games. Many reviewers like to get a “feel” for a game, and arbitrarily give a game a score that they believe it deserves. This results in wildly different scores between different reviewers, and vastly different scores between similar games. This guideline addresses these problems and scores games fairly and consistently. This guideline also gives scores that are usually similar to the metacritic score.

    The review score is based out of 10 points. There are no “half” or 0.5 increments. It is impossible to have a score above 10 or below 0. The review score will change as the game gets new dlc, drops in price, or if more secrets are found through the game increasing its appeal.

    The scoring is split into 6 sections. The first five sections can add a possible 2 points to the final score. The first 5 sections are Single Player/Multi Player, Gameplay, Visuals/Story, Accessibility/Longevity, and Pricing.

    Notice that 3 of these sections have two parts. These particular sections will be scored based on the stronger part of the game of the two. For example, if a game has a lousy single player campaign, but an excellent multiplayer component, that section will be based solely on the multiplayer as if the single player did not exist. This allows games to be based on their own merits, as many unnecessary features are shoehorned into video games by publishers to reach a “feature quota”. Games that excel in both areas of a section don’t receive should be noted in the written review, but cannot increase the score past 2 in that section. However, it can be taken into account in the final section

    The final section can add 1, add 0, or subtract 1 to the final score. This final section is the “wildcard” section. This section is for how the reviewer “feels” about the game, but limits this only to this section, rather than the entire 10 point review. This section can include any positive or negative point that was not covered in the previous 5 sections.    … Expand
  37. 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
  38. 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.
  39. Isten
    Feb 26, 2014
    8
    I really enjoyed Bastion because it had a gripping story to tell me. I felt like I was playing a book. Emotionally invested is the right word choice.

    At times the controls are a bit of a challenge and you may slip off some edges or die as a result, but the game does not really punish you for it BECAUSE it is all about the story. Some of the challenges for weapons get a bit old and I    I really enjoyed Bastion because it had a gripping story to tell me. I felt like I was playing a book. Emotionally invested is the right word choice.

    At times the controls are a bit of a challenge and you may slip off some edges or die as a result, but the game does not really punish you for it BECAUSE it is all about the story.

    Some of the challenges for weapons get a bit old and I found myself using the same set of weapons over and over where I would like to see more diversity encouraged (Machete ftw imo). And while it pretends to be flexible in what you do and where you go by bringing up a map, the game is on rails in every sense BECAUSE it is a book/story.

    So, I liked the story so I like the game. And it is Fantastically art styled and directed. really really gorgeous. Throw in a (now classic) narrator and you have a really great game.    … Expand
  40. 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
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. 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
  44. 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
  45. 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
  46. 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
  47. 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

    Partial: 8    … Expand
  48. 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.
  49. 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
  50. 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.
  51. 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
  52. 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.
  53. 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.
  54. 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
  55. 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.
  56. 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.
  57. 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
  58. 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 :)
  59. 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
  60. 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
  61. Kosama
    May 19, 2018
    10
    Historia de 10, el narrador de 11 xD, jugabilidad muy buena, banda sonora genial.
    Uno de mis juegos favorito.
  62. 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.
  63. 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.
  64. 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.
  65. 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
  66. aditya1101
    Oct 5, 2017
    9
    Great art/OST, but the narrator was truly the highlight. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  67. 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
  68. 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.
  69. 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
  70. 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
  71. 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.
  72. 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.
  73. 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.
  74. 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.
  75. 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.
  76. 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.
  77. 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!
  78. 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
  79. 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
  80. Tomicsavo
    Feb 5, 2020
    8
    Fun game, good atmosphere.-------------------------------------------------
  81. 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
  82. 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
  83. 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
  84. 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.
  85. 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
  86. 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.
  87. 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
  88. Oshiri_Maeda
    Nov 17, 2020
    7
    very nice top-down slasher/shooter, very cool narrator voice. nothing extraordinary though
  89. ErayTellezi
    Nov 17, 2020
    7
    Aksiyon çeşitliliği ve zorluk seviyesi yerinde. Günümüzden bakınca biraz modası geçmiş gibi dursa da oynaması hala eğlenceli.
  90. 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.
  91. 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.
  92. Juli01223
    Jan 25, 2021
    7
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  93. BenjaminMettang
    Jul 14, 2023
    8
    My second SuperGiant Games game after Hades. Very nice art style, music and story. Maybe a bit easy.
  94. 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
  95. 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.
  96. 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.
  97. nfs7379
    Aug 30, 2022
    10
    10/10........................................................................................
  98. Coinstar
    Jul 20, 2023
    10
    Great soundtrack, very cool artwork and ambient, great gameplay! It's a timeless piece.
  99. 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.
  100. Hyperfailure
    Nov 27, 2022
    8
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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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