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A narrator keeps commenting on your every move. This overview focuses on key facts explicitly stated on the official Steam store page.
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What is Bastion?
The debut action RPG from Supergiant Games, the studio behind Hades. Its defining feature is a reactive narrator who keeps commenting on your actions, a system acclaimed for changing how games tell stories. Uncover the secrets of the Calamity, a supernatural disaster that shattered the world, as you explore over 40 hand-painted environments and battle beasts adapted to their new habitats with a variety of upgradeable weapons. Completing the main story unlocks New Game Plus so you can continue the journey. The source article recorded over 38,000 Steam reviews and an Overwhelmingly Positive rating. Japanese is not officially supported.
⚠️ Japanese is not officially supported
The game's interface and text are in English. Check before purchasing. This English translation retains the Japanese source page's explanation based on the official Steam store description.
38,159 reviews (as of August 2026)
Where Supergiant began
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「A narrator keeps commenting on your every move」 — Based on the official Steam store description and review record
1. A reactive narrator follows your every move
Narration responds to the player's actions. This signature feature also influenced the studio's later games.
2. Over 40 hand-painted backgrounds
The official description lists over 40 beautiful hand-painted environments. The shattered world is reflected in how scenes are composed.
3. Weapons can be upgraded
Fight with a range of weapons as you upgrade them. Different combinations change your approach to combat.
4. Where Supergiant began
The studio's first game, followed by Transistor, Pyre, and Hades. It offers a look at the origins of its style.
5. Japanese is not officially supported
The interface and narration are in English. Since narration is central to the experience, understanding English helps the game's appeal come through.
This page uses only facts explicitly stated on the official Steam store page. Assessments such as individual character tier lists, strongest builds, and item performance will be added only when reliable sources are available, since presenting guesses could mislead readers:
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