HonestGamers - honestgamer's Bastion (XLA) review

Joseph Shaffer Staff Jul 27, 2011

Excellent review, Jason. I just finished this game like 15 minutes ago and was totally pleased with it. One thing: third to the last paragraph, did you mean "whiny" NPCs instead of "winy"?

The only thing my milkshake brings to the yard is a subpoena.

jerec Jul 27, 2011

The game looks interesting. This review has convinced me to download the demo.

Also Joe, very tactful. The rest of us would be like "Venter you made a MISTAKE!"

I can avoid death by not having a life.

Jason Venter Staff Jul 27, 2011

I type too fast. Sometimes I miss a letter and don't notice it. That's clearly what happened here, since I definitely know how to spell "whiny." Thanks for the catch!

"Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought." - John F. Kennedy on reality

"What if everything you see is more than what you see--the person next to you is a warrior and the space that appears empty is a secret door to another world? What if something appears that shouldn't? You either dismiss it, or you accept that there is much more to the world than you think. Perhaps it really is a doorway, and if you choose to go inside, you'll find many unexpected things." - Shigeru Miyamoto on secret doors to another world

Jonathan Stark May 1, 2012

Venter you made a MIS- oh.

Note to gamers: when someone shoots you in the face, they aren't "gay." They are "psychopathic."

Jonathan Stark May 2, 2012

Hey, Venter, damn good review! I downloaded the game based on your recommendation. Couldn't pass up the $6.00 deal! Jeez! I'll let you know what I think. But thanks, regardless! I know I'm going to at least enjoy revisiting a classic genre with a whole new feel, like you point out.

Note to gamers: when someone shoots you in the face, they aren't "gay." They are "psychopathic."

Jonathan Stark May 2, 2012

Oh, one question for ya, Venter.... how long is the game, exactly? Trying to see if I want to fit it all into one of these upcoming weekend nights.

Note to gamers: when someone shoots you in the face, they aren't "gay." They are "psychopathic."

Jason Venter Staff May 2, 2012

Going through it all in one long evening of gaming would be doable but maybe not a lot of fun. It's an ideal game for 2 or 3 nights, a few hours of play apiece.

"Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought." - John F. Kennedy on reality

"What if everything you see is more than what you see--the person next to you is a warrior and the space that appears empty is a secret door to another world? What if something appears that shouldn't? You either dismiss it, or you accept that there is much more to the world than you think. Perhaps it really is a doorway, and if you choose to go inside, you'll find many unexpected things." - Shigeru Miyamoto on secret doors to another world

Jonathan Stark May 2, 2012

Thanks for the advice; I'll be happy to stretch it out!

Note to gamers: when someone shoots you in the face, they aren't "gay." They are "psychopathic."