12/26/2023 0 Comments Bastion main character![]() Even the beautiful hand-drawn artwork used to create the creatures and the environments seems to harken back to the 16-bit era. All of that quickly became second nature and I could just let the narration wash over me as I attempted to put the world back together after The Calamity. Because of this familiarity, I never had any problems worrying about where to go or what to do. Hmm, come to think of it, Rucks’s gruff narration and the game’s signature song, “Build That Wall,” would feel just as home in an episode of “Firefly” as they do in Bastion.Īfter seeing how closely Bastion mirrored two of my favorite games from when I was a kid, I was thrilled. Described by composer Darren Korb as “acoustic frontier triphop,” Bastion’s score stirred a longing in me for a world that is no more (and a longing for a “space western” television series that’s no more as well). In addition to Cunningham as Rucks, the whole audio experience of Bastion is amazing. I actually often found myself pushing forward just to see what the narrator would say, and I’d get sad if he remained silent. Cunningham ‘s deep “seen it all” voice is perfect for this kind of narration and it brings the game alive in a way that you’d never expect. He’ll comment on The Kid’s choice of weapon (“The Kid swings that hammer”) or what might be down the path he chose when the trail splits (“The Kid wants to make sure he didn’t miss anything”) or some little detail about a boss character that’s up ahead (“The Kid’s never seen an Anklegator before…”). The main character, known only as The Kid, travels further into the wasteland of the world that was, as Rucks talks over the action to describe the events on screen. More specifically, in the narration provided by voice actor Logan Cunningham.Ĭunningham voices Rucks, a mysterious old man who clearly knows more about The Calamity than he lets on. Instead, Bastion puts all its innovation eggs in the audio basket. The game does more than just ape the style of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Secret of Mana it actually feels like a continuation of those two Super NES classics. It’s a workman-like RPG that doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel. If you’ve played an action RPG before, you’ll know what to expect from Bastion. ![]() Anyone who grew up on The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past or Secret of Mana will know exactly what to do after a world-shattering Calamity opens the game.īut if you don’t know where to start, a powerful voice will guide you through the world of Bastion… and at no time will he screech “Hey! Listen!” Developed by Supergiant Games, Bastion is clearly a love letter to the bygone days of the Super NES. This can be used to your advantage, to intentionally manipulate where they will run, forcing them to run into either the second and third Shells, or an ally's Ultimate.Bastion is an action RPG for The Kid in all of us. Because enemies can see where the shots will land, they will often attempt to escape the Shell's AoE. Additionally, the Artillery Shells can be effective when used against enemies trapped against a wall or corner, or being pushed there by Roadhog's Whole Hog.Īlternatively, Configuration: Artillery can be used to direct enemies where you want them. Be careful when using Configuration: Artillery, as Bastion will be vulnerable to attacks for the duration.įor the best results, pair Configuration: Artillery with movement-disabling Ultimates like Zarya's Graviton Surge, Sigma's Gravitic Flux, or Mei's Blizzard. ![]() ![]() These shells deal extremely high damage on direct hits, instantly eliminating most targets. Bastion's Ultimate allows him to fire three Artillery Shells anywhere he can target within the duration of the ability. ![]()
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