Bastion. 13 relaxing video games

• 13 Cozy Video Games for Hard Times
• The Sims 4
• Stardew Valley
• Animal Crossing: New Horizons
• Spiritfarer
• Flower
• Mutazione
• A Short Hike
• Haven
• Bastion
• Wingspan
• Death's Door
• Kena: Bridge of Spirits

Bastion

In Bastion, which surprised us in a positive sense almost 10 years ago, it's hard to find an idyllic, warm atmosphere similar to Stardew Valley or Animal Crossing. Here, the world has collapsed and the actions of our protagonist, the mysterious Kid, make the bodies roll. We collect and upgrade weapons and fight beasts in dynamic action sequences. Despite this, we are delighted all the time and we go through the locations with a smile on our face.

The main reason for that is probably the unique atmosphere of this production, which was achieved through a couple of measures. First of all, we have a brilliant soundtrack that immediately catches your attention. Secondly, the great music is perfectly matched by the narrator, who sums up our actions with his incredible voice and always has some accurate, witty or malicious commentary at his disposal. We quickly discover that despite the beautiful hand-drawn graphics, it is the sound layer that plays the key role in Bastion. This game is a bit like listening to a gripping legend or a fairy tale, in which you become totally immersed and you wake up just as the end credits start to roll - like a character from The Neverending Story.

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