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...
In essence, Bastion takes the hack ‘n’ slash genre and makes it its own. Instead of carbon copying the dungeon crawler format, Bastion uses a vibrant appearance reminiscent of the 16-bit/32-bit era and injects a very unique presentation into the game. ...
Abstract: Striking the perfect balance between story and action can be a tricky proposition; but even in these far-flung future times of 2011, developers still force players to sit patiently during lengthy cut-scenes as these tortured souls wait patiently for th...
Abstract: “The kid wakes up…”I think more games should have a seemingly omniscient narrator commenting on your every action. There’s one in Bastion, a new Xbox Live Arcade action-RPG that, like Braid and Limbo before it, mixes a few fresh ideas with familiar gam...
