Bastion Reviews
What Bastion set out to do years ago still holds up well today, although the unique storytelling approach, in many ways, does more harm than good.
Bastion is a steal at $14.99 and wonderful to play on the TV or in handheld mode. The fun factor is really high and there’s a lot of value here since it’s not an overly short title. If you missed out on the original release, now’s your chance to fix that oversight!
Bastion holds up remarkably well after all of these years, and in many ways, Bastion is a masterclass in game design.
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.
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.
Rarely does artistic excellence and mechanical brilliance come together in as amazing an experience as Supergiant's Bastion.
When I think about my brief time with Bastion, I can only remember positives. Sure, falling off the maps was a frequent endeavor, but that was always my fault and sloppiness. Yes, sometimes aiming weapons became a chore, but often it was, again, my fault. The controls were pretty tight, and the areas were brief enough where the autosave feature (which I believe only activated once you landed back in the Bastion) worked well. The soundtrack was fine, but the narration by, essentially, the only speaking character (though Zia speaks at the end) was phenomenal. I highly recommend trying this indie title because the narrative alone is worth the enjoyable toil. With plenty of gameplay, a myriad choice in town features, and a solid voice performance by the awesome narrator, Bastion is worthy of the risk.
I found Bastion to be a great game. The visuals are beautiful, the narration is well done, the story feels solid and the soundtrack is so good that I even purchased the album to listen to when I'm not playing the game.
To conclude, if you have never played Bastion before then this is a must buy. It's beautiful, sad and a great journey with some fun Diablo type gameplay and neat surprises along the way. If you've played Bastion and purchased it on the 360 then it's free for you on the Xbox One. I would recommend downloading it again and entering back into this wonderful atmospheric world.
This is still one of the finest games of the last decade.
Supergiant first game finally arrives to Nintendo Switch. Even if you already played it in different platforms, Bastion keeps its charm thanks to a beautiful art direction, powerful music and voice acting.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Bastion lands the Nintendo Switch to remind us, once again, why it's one of the most recognisable indie titles. But for the player who's already enjoyed the world of Kaolandia, that's nothing new. However, if you haven't yet embarked on the KID's mission to rebuild Bastion, this adaptation is highly recommended. The use of the Joy-Con's HD vibration, plus the ability to enjoy the game in desktop or portable mode, is a good incentive to go for the hybrid version.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Bastion is one of the strongest first efforts I’ve seen from an indie studio, easily standing out even amongst triple-A titles. While not perfect, this game has so many bright spots that it will definitely become an instant classic to whomever plays it. If you can tolerate the simplistic combat and linear gameplay, Bastion is definitely one to recommend for any fan looking for an intriguing story, noteworthy characters, and some of the best aesthetics and style around.
While people with access to other systems may well have played Bastion before since it's been around for a number of years, it still is absolutely a great title that doesn't feel at all dated on the Switch...
Bastion is a joy. It's a game that has all the pieces in place. The key to the game's immense entertainment value is how unbelievably well each piece marries to the next; the result is a smorgasbord of color and action, and one you will undoubtedly appreciate.
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.
There's something about the dreamlike graphics and acoustic beats of the excellent music that keeps you entranced in Bastion
Bastion presents you with enough charm and originality to override that bittersweet taste the story leaves in you, and it makes you forget about it with its awe-inspiring environments, an excellent use of the Narrator and an overall attention to detail that make it one of the best downloadable titles on the system.
It's a highly polished, bug-free bundle of fun and at $15, it's a steal. Kudos to Supergiant Games.
Bastion is a solid action-RPG that is put over the edge by its unique and entrancing concept. It's a fun game, but it would've had trouble standing apart from the crowd, even with its unique features. When you add in the awesome use of narration, the game becomes much more than the sum of its parts. Bastion manages to be engrossing from beginning to end. It's well paced, well executed and fun to play, and it's hard not to get more curious about what comes next. The lack of replay value, even with a NewGame+ and multiple endings, may hurt it a little, but if you're a fan of atmospheric and unique action-RPGs, then Bastion is well worth the 1,200 Microsoft points ($15).