Bastion

Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 6:42 am

So there's this game that is kind of amazing.
It's an isometric view hack-and-slash dungeon crawler, with a heavy focus on atmosphere and storytelling.

For those of you who like reviews: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-07-19-bastion-review

For those of you who want to download the free demo through steam, and/or pay the 15 dollars for a copy: http://store.steampowered.com/app/107100/

My praise can't do it justice, but it reminds me a lot of how I felt playing Braid. The attention to detail on every front, from art design, sound and music to the unique narrative experience the story's journey takes you on is just fantastic.
The combat and controls are fluid, and you can tailor the game's difficulty to your liking along the way if you're looking for more risk - and more reward.
I've played about 7 hours so far and I think I'm nearing the end, but it's easily among the most enjoyable games I've played and worth the attention of anyone who thinks they might enjoy it as well.