Bastion

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  • Summary: Bastion is an original action role-playing game featuring a reactive narrator who marks your every move, lush hand-painted 2D artwork, and tight responsive gameplay that rewards playing with finesse. The game is designed to be simple to pick up and start playing, while offering a lot of richBastion is an original action role-playing game featuring a reactive narrator who marks your every move, lush hand-painted 2D artwork, and tight responsive gameplay that rewards playing with finesse. The game is designed to be simple to pick up and start playing, while offering a lot of rich choices around character customization as well as a deep story and gameworld you can lose yourself in.… Expand

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. NintendoWorldReport
    Sep 11, 2018
    95
    The Switch release plays just as smoothly as any modern game. No frame drops are present and it works beautifully in handheld mode. While there is no new content with this release, it still feels right at home on the Switch. If you’ve played Bastion in the past or if you’ve missed out on the previous releases, I wholeheartedly recommend Bastion for anyone looking for a fantastic action RPG.
  2. Nintendo Enthusiast
    Sep 13, 2018
    90
    Simply put, Bastion is an indie masterwork. It fits right at home on the Nintendo Switch, being exactly the type of game suitable for mobile play. The gameplay’s simplistic nature makes it an easy game to hop in and out of on the go. And the optional challenges highlight the game’s thrilling and addictive combat, making it easy to come back to over and over again. My only regret is that I didn’t acknowledge this game sooner. Any gripes I might have towards Bastion seem nitpicky at this point. Seven years ago, Supergiant Games delivered a solid action RPG title. Now, it gets another chance to bask in the sun thanks to the Nintendo Switch.
  3. Nintendo Life
    Sep 11, 2018
    90
    Bastion is an unforgettable and enjoyable piece of software that stands as a strong example of how games can also be perceived as art. A charismatic narrator, beautiful visuals, intense action gameplay and heavy character customization make this a fairytale that you’ll want to dive into again and again, and while the isometric view sometimes gets in the way of the gameplay, the other aspects of Bastion more than make up for this slight misstep. We’d highly recommend you give Bastion a try if you haven’t played it elsewhere already; though this Switch port brings nothing new to the table, Bastion is a memorable modern classic that is an absolute must-play.
  4. Switch Player
    Oct 23, 2018
    90
    Bastion is a thrilling action RPG. Supergiant Games' fans will love it, but it's definitely for those who want a story with incredible music, fascinating characters and incredible gameplay.
  5. FNintendo
    Dec 4, 2018
    90
    Bastion is an involving and accessible adventure that brings its original successful formula back into play, this time on the Nintendo Switch. With a marvelous art style, an intuitive gameplay and a very appealing narration technique, Bastion is without a doubt a game that everyone should try.
  6. Nintendo Insider
    Jan 14, 2019
    90
    It’s great to finally see Supergiant Games bring some of their great work over to a Nintendo platform and Bastion easily ranks among the best. From its eye-catching presentation to the mysterious story to the challenging but satisfying combat Bastion is an emotionally fascinating journey from start to finish and one well worth venturing.
  7. Nintenderos
    Oct 6, 2018
    80
    Its artistic style and the gameplay are still Bastion's two bastions for Nintendo Switch. In spite of not having additions, the portability of Switch fits perfectly. The story and its narration, as well as that progressive difficulty, make of Bastion a wonderful timeless title.

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  1. Positive: 20 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 35
  3. Negative: 5 out of 35
  1. AllySky
    Sep 13, 2018
    10
    Bastion has an exceptionally beautiful story that will stick with you, and a fantastic narrative that will carry you through that story fromBastion has an exceptionally beautiful story that will stick with you, and a fantastic narrative that will carry you through that story from beginning to end. Along with the near godly soundtrack and the plethora of challenges ahead of you, this game is sure to be unforgettable.

    However I must give this game a 10 for this reason. While Bastion practically basks in the spotlight of one of the best indie games ever made, it also paved the road for two other games I would consider to be even more phenomenal, the other two masterpieces by Supergiant Games, Transistor and Pyre. Without Bastions success these games may have never been made, and that alone makes Bastion a legendary title.    … Expand
  2. chosen0ne
    Sep 22, 2021
    10
    Quite possibly my favorite Switch game of all time! This gorgeous animation and art style thrilled me almost as much as the perfectQuite possibly my favorite Switch game of all time! This gorgeous animation and art style thrilled me almost as much as the perfect narration. The combat systems were detailed and fun to experiment with. I played for hours on end to get high scores in the new game plus modes. I recommend this game to everyone who owns a switch!… Expand
  4. Denvers
    Feb 25, 2022
    9
    Bastion is, simply put, one of the greatest dungeon-crawling games ever made. It is intuitive, creative, and with a good narrative! SupergiantBastion is, simply put, one of the greatest dungeon-crawling games ever made. It is intuitive, creative, and with a good narrative! Supergiant Games really knocked it out of the park with this one.… Expand
  5. littlestfinch
    May 12, 2020
    8
    Bastion is a wonderful game for its age. I've beaten it previously when it first launched on iOS but I really preferred the play through on myBastion is a wonderful game for its age. I've beaten it previously when it first launched on iOS but I really preferred the play through on my switch. To me, it felt much better with a controller!

    The gameplay of Bastion is quick and satisfying with weapons that allow you to mix things up. I really enjoyed the focus on your weapons with progression and challenges being great! The base game can be on the easier side, however, there are ways to change this. Aside from the native difficulty settings you can also use New Game+ and the Shrine system to add more challenges for those who need it.

    Graphically the game is still gorgeous with a dream-like atmosphere that contributes nicely to the story and overall feel of the game. The narrator is one of my faves from a game and is implemented in a way that is not obtrusive or annoying. The soundtrack is A+ I personally really enjoyed the story, it's not anything crazy or groundbreaking but it fits nicely with the way the game formats it.

    Totally recommend, especially if you can snag it on sale!    … Expand
  6. aukalender
    Oct 11, 2021
    7
    I like the *mode* of storytelling, but the story itself is not that great (at least to me), and the gameplay is not Hades either. AnyoneI like the *mode* of storytelling, but the story itself is not that great (at least to me), and the gameplay is not Hades either. Anyone looking into Supergiant games should play Bastion before Hades, because you'll just keep comparing those two in your mind and Hades will make Bastion look like a... well, a decent game with decent music and interesting storytelling. The gameplay itself is OK, because it is not too hard or complicated, and flows well. It's nice that the levels are not too long and the combat is not too difficult, because the story is the focus and that's a change of pace, I guess. The art style/graphics are also not bad. However, all in all, I did not see why the game got such overwhelming praise. I guess people feel for it what I do for Hades.… Expand
  7. crotch
    Apr 4, 2022
    6
    I’m halfway through the game, and I’m not sure if I want to finish it. It’s just meh. The game-play is fine but nothing special. The narratorI’m halfway through the game, and I’m not sure if I want to finish it. It’s just meh. The game-play is fine but nothing special. The narrator is kind of annoying with his “I’m so cool” vibe. He’s talking about the different races and events from the past like it’s some kind of epic lore but it’s not. The game is in dire need of a good introductory cut-scene to hook you in. Something to make you care about the story. There’s just nothing.… Expand
  8. EmCza
    Jul 3, 2020
    2
    This game is so boring... Yes, it's charm and can be funny at the beginning, but when you play little longer you can discover that this gameThis game is so boring... Yes, it's charm and can be funny at the beginning, but when you play little longer you can discover that this game is really boring and not worth your time. Lovely graphics are not enough… Expand

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