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55%Game Brain Score
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gameplay, replayability
55% User Score Based on 88 reviews

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Bastard is a single player role playing game with warfare and historical themes. It was developed by Aterdux Entertainment and was released on May 14, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

Have you ever thought about the price of being good, even in bad times? Bastard is an adventure that puts an emphasis on decision-making. A realistic medieval world is waiting for you - tactical combat and a detective story included. And most importantly: people whose problems and questions have been the same for centuries. Game features - Experience a deep story that reflects on the cost of bein…

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55%
Audience ScoreBased on 88 reviews
story18 positive mentions
replayability2 negative mentions
  • The game features a coherent story that keeps players engaged and encourages them to pay attention to details.
  • The introduction of the Authority System adds depth to gameplay, allowing for varied moral and strategic choices that affect the story and endings.
  • The writing is thoughtful and presents philosophical themes, making it appealing for players who enjoy narrative-driven experiences.
  • The game is criticized for being overly linear, with limited meaningful choices and a lack of side quests, making replayability low.
  • Many players found the difficulty unbalanced, particularly in later stages, leading to frustration and a sense of being outmatched.
  • The morality system is seen as black and white, forcing players to make 'evil' choices to succeed, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • story
    60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally regarded as coherent and engaging, with players appreciating the moral choices that influence the narrative and lead to multiple endings. However, it is criticized for being overly linear and lacking depth, with some reviewers noting low-quality writing and dialogue. Despite these shortcomings, many players find value in its thematic exploration and character-driven storytelling, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of story-based RPGs.

    • “The overall story is more coherent; it had me paying attention and trying to remember details rather than mashing the next button to get to the next encounter.”
    • “It has a good storyline with some hard decisions you have to make.”
    • “For story, I played the main campaign several times and it was amazing.”
    • “Quality of the story, dialogues, and writing in general is so low that anything else is not relevant.”
    • “While the gameplay is largely the same, the story here is a dull string of hipster and SJW morality.”
    • “It's at best some form of DLC for Legends of Eisenwald, the latter being the far better option in terms of story.”
  • gameplay
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of this title is largely similar to its predecessor, "Legends of Eisenwald," featuring familiar mechanics but with a more narrative focus, making it suitable for fans of story-driven RPGs. While it introduces some new elements, it simplifies gameplay by reducing combat and side quests, allowing players to concentrate on the story, though some may find this lack of depth disappointing. Overall, it is easy to understand and free of mechanical flaws, but those seeking innovative gameplay may be left wanting.

    • “Although I gave the previous game a thumbs-down, I feel this version is much improved both narratively and mechanically, so I would recommend it to anyone who likes story-based RPGs or enjoys some story with their turn-based tactics game.”
    • “Both gameplay and atmosphere have the makings of a long-term franchise, yet each installment gets smaller and feels more like a tease.”
    • “It should also be pointed out that, unlike 'Legends of Eisenwald' and all its other additional scenarios and DLCs, 'Bastard' is more of an adventure/interactive novel with somewhat simplified gameplay: no side quests, no castle management, not much combat, etc.; it lets you concentrate on the story.”
    • “Morality plays need to have a meaningful game mechanic behind them, an advantage or disadvantage to playing either side, or I see it as pointless.”
    • “While the gameplay is largely the same, the story here is a dull string of hipster and SJW morality.”
    • “It should be pointed out that, unlike 'Legends of Eisenwald' and all its other additional scenarios and DLCs, 'Bastard' is rather an adventure/interactive novel with a somewhat simplified gameplay: no side quests, no castle management, not much combat, etc.; it lets you concentrate on the story.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has been criticized for its minimal replayability, with users noting its short length and lack of engaging content that would encourage players to return. Overall, it seems to offer little incentive for repeated playthroughs.

    • “The game itself is very short with little reason for replayability.”
    • “It was just barely worth the couple of dollars I paid for it, and has very little replay value.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game shows significant potential, with expansive worlds that could support a long-term franchise; however, it is hindered by a lack of content and an unfinished feel, leaving players wanting more.

    • “Now here we have the latest with so much potential, like all the worlds, going to waste with lack of content and an unfinished atmosphere.”
    • “Both gameplay and atmosphere have the makings of a long-term franchise, yet each one gets smaller and more of a tease.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is consistently praised for its quality, with multiple users highlighting the presence of good soundtracks that enhance the overall experience.

    • “The game features an incredible soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.”
    • “The music is captivating and perfectly complements the gameplay.”
    • “The soundtracks are well-crafted and add depth to the game's atmosphere.”
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Bastard is a role playing game with warfare and historical themes.

Bastard is available on PC and Windows.

Bastard was released on May 14, 2018.

Bastard was developed by Aterdux Entertainment.

Bastard has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Bastard is a single player game.

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