Bastion

K. Fields
2023-12-03T12:28:22-05:00
Video Games

The latest computer game on my playlist was Bastion, which I finished yesterday. It is an action RPG with a vibrant isometric art style and nice music. I enjoyed it a lot. It had a nice mix of arcade combat with RPG elements such as experience points, skills, and a variety of upgradable weapons. You control the story's protagonist, known as "The Kid." He can be configured with two weapons and a special attack. I enjoyed experimenting with various combinations and also deciding on which upgrades to spend my resources on. There were traditional levels to complete, which advanced the story. There were also proving grounds, places to test and reward your proficiency with the numerous weapons. It took me a bit over 10 hours to complete the game. If I hadn't spent so much time trying to get first place in all of the proving grounds, I could have shaved a couple of hours off that time. All in all, it was one of the best games I played this year. I look forward to playing other offerings from Supergiant Games.