Abstract: Bastion is a meditation on the nature of human society, but it's also a very fun, excellently crafted game. The first release of independent developer Supergiant Games, Bastion is kicking off Xbox Live's Summer of Arcade 2011, and it's a prime example ...
Abstract: Question: in all your years of gaming, have you ever said to yourself, “You know what's really missing from the interactive experience? A voice that describes everything I do.” No? Me neither. Well despite the near universal non-demand for such a th...
Abstract: The Kid types the intro to his review, knowing what must be done. He takes a pause to think of something devastatingly clever to say, but he's a videogame reviewer, so he knows he'll fail. He types another sentence. Another sentence still. The words ...
Beautiful artistic style, Varied stages offer unexpected challenges, Lots of weapons and other unlockables, Numerous ways to customize your character and your experience.
Leaderboard requirements are needlessly obtuse.
Bastion is a wonderfully diverse game that offers up a great deal of flexibility in how you approach its many challenges....
Abstract: Xbox Live Summer of Arcade is quickly becoming an annual tradition. Last year we were dazzled with Limbo and Lara Croft and this year we kick off a new summer of casual gaming with Bastion. Chances are you’ve already heard some buzz on this game. It’s ...
When I beat Bastion for the first time, I reloaded my save and played through for the second ending. When that was done, I started my new game plus. I'm not the repeat type of gamer, but Bastion's leveling, weapon upgrades, and difficulty tweaks are ju...
Abstract: "A proper story's supposed to start at the beginning. It ain't so simple with this one.""The world got all twisted," continues the voice, "leaving him stranded on a rock in the sky." The narration reflects what's happening on the screen: a white-haired...
Bastion is not just a great game: it's a beautifully articulate, heartfelt and poignant work of fiction.TOP GAME MOMENTThe narration is Bastion's masterstroke: funny and touching, it just wouldn't be the same game without it...
Abstract: You probably think you've heard this story before: Calamity strikes and the whole world ends. You're one of the few people left standing in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by monsters. It's up to you to collect the pieces and rebuild your broken hom...
Abstract: Bastion is the first release in this year's Summer of Arcade promotion on Xbox Live Arcade. It's also the first title from developer Supergiant Games, and last but not least, a hell of a way to start things off for both Microsoft and the developer. The...
