Bastion

Bastion is one of those games where every part of it just works. The hand-painted art style looks fantastic, the soundtrack is phenomenal, and the narrator is an amazing addition and enhances the experience. Having him react to pretty much everything you do gives the whole journey so much personality. The combat is simple but satisfying, and there's enough weapon variety to keep things interesting. It's a charming little game with a surprising amount of heart, and I absolutely loved my time with it. I even had to replay it after finishing it, and I've listened to the OST multiple times outside the game; it's that good. An incredible start for Supergiant Games.

Bastion is a 2011 release that still holds up surprisingly well. It's a top down, isometric action game that is incredibly well crafted and gives the player plenty of freedom to play however they want, with various weapons, upgrades, and playstyles to experiment with. One of the best parts of this game is its unique narrator. I mean, damn... this man has such a soothing voice, and the fact that he actually adapts to what you do makes it even better. Fell off the map? The narrator won't forget to mention it, lol. The game itself isn't particularly challenging, but with the use of difficulty modifiers through the shrines, it can become intense pretty quickly. There's also another unique feature where the road ahead is literally formed as you walk forward during missions, which is really cool and gives the world a dynamic feel. The combat is fairly simplistic, but it's satisfying. The hand drawn graphics also give the game a lot of charm and help it stand out. There's some replayability as well, with two different endings and a New Game Plus mode. And finally, the music is absolutely incredible. It fits the game's atmosphere perfectly and is easily one of its strongest aspects. Overall, Bastion is a really well made game that has aged surprisingly well, especially considering it came out in 2011.

Its a decent game with an interesting story. the combat is fun and the narration is solid. i would give it a 7/10