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Bastion
Released On: Jul 20, 2011
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8.5
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 79 Critic Reviews
86
91% Positive
72 Reviews
72 Reviews
9% Mixed
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 79 Critic Reviews
86
91% Positive
72 Reviews
72 Reviews
9% Mixed
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
It says a lot for a "little" XBLA RPG to be able to hold its own sitting next to Batman: Arkham City, as it did in the Warner Bros. Booth at E3 in June. Now we know why: Bastion is something special, clearly made with love and oodles of talent. Here's to one of the very best games of the summer – downloadable or otherwise.
It is flashy and it is confident to the brink of arrogance, but it rides that reputation proudly and delights everyone who plays it along the way.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 325 User Ratings
8.5
82% Positive
266 Ratings
266 Ratings
13% Mixed
43 Ratings
43 Ratings
5% Negative
16 Ratings
16 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 325 User Ratings
8.5
82% Positive
266 Ratings
266 Ratings
13% Mixed
43 Ratings
43 Ratings
5% Negative
16 Ratings
16 Ratings
This is a must have game for any 360 owner! Went back and played through again after finishing the game the first time two years ago. Game still holds up well and is just as much fun. Well worth the $15 price tag! Hoping for a sequel with co-op play!
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Xbox 360
I was originally planning on writing a long, complex review that perfectly captures my love for this game, it's universe, story, and Logan Cunningham (the Narrator). Unfortunately, nothing I wrote could really make the cut and I erased it to write this instead. Don't be dissuaded by some critics calling it a casual romp--while there is a case to be made for that in some ways--this game is deep, emotional, and bittersweet, and flawless where it truly matters; it is a testament to originality, a triumph of narrative excellence, sophistication, and authenticity, and an unparalleled example of charm and beauty in a universe that takes itself seriously. I only wish I played it sooner.
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Xbox 360
Caelondia is a beautiful, vibrant locale to behold, punctuated by a fitting soundtrack that will surprise as often as it delights. But, it's the characters and creatures of this world that make the experience so special and memorable.
Bastion is the perfect game to kick off Microsoft's Summer of Arcade, capturing that certain something that Limbo and Braid had in previous years.
A richly detailed world that has been unmistakably crafted with love and is well worth its 1200 MP price tag. It exudes all the addictive familiarity of an every-man action-RPG, but it's presented in such a clever, charming and original way as to raise it to must-play material.
Not an action RPG revolution, but a solid game set in a gorgeous world.
Teeth-grindingly annoying film noir-style narration over EVERYTHING you do. [Nov 2011, p.91]
This game is what i would consider a close as possible to a perfect game. NO game is perfect, but this game is a close! I can't give a 9.5 /10 so 10/10 is the way to go. Bastion is amazing in every way, It is truly a MUST BUY!
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Xbox 360
The polished gameplay and stylish art running to the AMAZING soundtrack makes this one of the best games on XBLA - one of the games that makes me happy I bought the console to begin with.
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Xbox 360
Bastion is, when it's working, a great game. The combat is great and varied, it looks great, and the story really got me thinking. However, it ran very poorly on my Xbox 360 (I have no idea why), took a very long time to load just the start, and then would keep crashing after a certain point of the game.
I do recommend this game to anyone as it is quite good, I just hope yours works.
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Xbox 360
My take on Bastion:
1. Inventive and unique use of narrator (cuts out pretty much all reading and lets the narrator tell the story)
2. Upgrade system for weapons gives you a large variety of customization, and the training grounds for each adds some challenges for rewards
3. Story length is 7-8 hours, but with New Game+ you can burn through it in 1-2 hours tops
4. 'Idols' that can be activated to add challenge with small rewards given
5. Not much re-playability; an hour into New Game+ I had all weapons upgraded and hit max level of 10
All in all, worth the $15 for a fun game that'll last you a week as a casual gamer, and maybe a weekend if you play more often.
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Xbox 360
The demo doesn't do it justice; Bastion is a slow burner. It starts slow but builds through engaging combat, while all along the art direction and sound design really shine. It won't knock your socks off, nor is it groundbreaking. However, it serves for some pleasurable action-RPG mashing, and as it steadily builds upon itself, it only grows on you. Better than Deathspank or other pretenders for sure.
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Xbox 360
Summary Bastion is an action rpg form Supergiant Games.
Rated E +10
for Everyone +10
Platforms:
- PC
- iOS (iPhone/iPad)
- Xbox 360
- PlayStation 4
- PlayStation Vita
- Xbox One
- Nintendo Switch
Initial Release Date: Jul 20, 2011
Developer:
- Supergiant Games
Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
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