Bastion
by Mikhail
Nov 23, 2019 |
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Bastion is an action-RPG developed by indie studio, Supergiant Games. Wield a variety of weapons, from bows, guns, and your trusty hammer to defeat foes scattered across the world. Drink spirits and gather fragments and materials to upgrade your bastion and your equipment. Start your journey as The Kid and experience one of the best indies of the decade.
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Summary
Bastion is undoubtedly one of the best indie games released in this decade and it’s easy to see why: it has an outstanding way to telling a story and its action-packed gameplay and clear progression are top-notch. Today, the game is free on iOS until the end of the year. However, note that you have to unlock the game on the settings by tapping on the “unlock $0.00”. There’s still a lot of time, but it’s best to do it right away.
Personally, I’ve played and beat the game before, just not on an iPad. I played the game on a PlayStation Vita and doing so again on a large touchscreen tablet provides a different yet equally enjoyable experience, though not without its difficulties. Regardless, it’s a fantastic port and despite running it on a rather outdated iPad Air, the game ran smoothly and beautifully. You’ll be able to enjoy the full extent of Bastion and to be honest, I found this surprising.
In any case, is it something you need to download and play right away or should you just put it in your backlog? Well, let’s check out what it has to offer first:
Plotline
Bastion’s story centers around the protagonist, known as The Kid. The game is set in the fractured city of Caelondia, which was dealt with a devastating blow by The Calamity, with only The Kid and a handful of survivors left. Without diving deep into spoilers, you’ll make decisions that can change the game’s story and eventual ending.
Though Bastion doesn’t exactly tell a tale that would garner a literary award, the way it is told is fantastic. The events are narrated by an in-game character Rucks who somehow survived the Calamity and talks about things as they happen.
Gameplay
Bastion is an action-RPG with robust progression elements. Its levels are viewed isometrically, and new floors and paths to tread on are added as you approach ledges or run to your objective. Apart from the regular and story levels, there are also challenge courses called The Proving Grounds which yield different prizes.
The game’s many levels are filled with enemies, ranging from defensive turrets to tiny Squirts and large enemies like the Scumbag. This is where the game’s outstanding combat elements, primarily thanks to its plethora of weapon types, come in. Weapons range from The Kid’s trusty Cael Hammer, dual revolves that can deal light yet rapid damage to enemies from a distance, and the bow, a slow-firing weapon yet deals devastating damage if charged. Players can also dodge and activate skills, most notably The Whirlwind wherein The Kid spins around with his hammer. You can equip two weapons at once and can change them in spots called arsenal.
The game sets point-and-click controls on default which is off-putting and isn’t the best way to play the game. Bastion is best played using Classic controls wherein you’ll use a virtual joystick on the left side of the screen to move around while the attack, dodge, and skill buttons are on the right side. Though this is the only way you should play the game on a touchscreen, it’s not as intuitive as a handheld console. For example, you can’t attack and dodge at the same time since your thumb can’t play double duty and you can’t utilize your other fingers.
Bastion’s progression stands out. When you reach a certain point in the game, you will unlock the “Bastion” (which acts as your base of operations) and visit it between levels. It’s where you teleport to various places, interact with survivors, and upgrade weapons using fragments which is the game’s form of currency. Moreover, you can also add in structures with fragments and expand them. For example, you can build an armory or a distillery, a structure where you can choose upgrades.
Community
Bastion is a singleplayer game and has no multiplayer elements except for a leaderboard. Thankfully, the game has a robust community on Steam and community entries and discussions on Wikia are helpful if you’re looking for tips.
Graphics/Sound
Despite being a game released in 2011, Bastion is still one of the best-looking games I’ve played. The hand-drawn art style, fantasy environments, character and monster art styles, and music are a joy to look at. Moreover, even if it’s running on a relatively weaker device, the game doesn’t have any framerate drops. It maintains a smooth 30+ FPS, delivering a smooth experience.
In terms of audio, the narration stands out the most, especially when the narrator makes comments about in-game events. The music is fairly decent as well, complementing the action scenes and fights.
Conclusion
Overall, Bastion is one of those games you’d be crazy not to download and play. There’s a reason why it’s highly-acclaimed and touted as one of the best indies this decade. The port is as every bit as good as handheld and console versions. Though the controls are a bit hard and unintuitive when compared to other ports, you’ll still be able to deal with masses of enemies and fully enjoy what the game has to offer.
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