Traveler's Bastion

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Traveler's Bastion is a single player and multiplayer survival role playing shooter game with fantasy and anime themes. It was developed by Honest Rogue Games and was released on March 10, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

A bullet heaven and tower defense mashup. Guard your traveling castle from an imperial army trying to hunt you down. Combine elemental bending styles and theory-craft the perfect set of game-breaking ability chains.

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Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Unique blend of auto-shooting survival and tower defense mechanics, offering a fresh take on the genre.
Visually appealing pixel art and diverse character designs enhance the overall experience.
Gameplay is engaging and fun, especially in short bursts, with potential for varied builds and strategies.

Animations can feel jittery and slow, which may detract from the overall gameplay experience.
The game can become repetitive quickly, with some players feeling little incentive to continue after one run.
Difficulty balancing issues exist, with normal mode being too easy and hardcore mode feeling overly punishing without proper progression.

gameplay
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Overall, the gameplay has received mixed feedback; while some players find it satisfying and appreciate the inclusion of side-quests, others feel that the game mechanics do not integrate well, leading to a less cohesive experience.
- “The appearance of side-quests during gameplay is also awesome.”
- “Gameplay is great and satisfying.”
- “Gameplay is good.”
- “I get the impression that the game mechanics are not working together very well.”
graphics
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The graphics are praised for their impressive art style, featuring diverse characters that exhibit distinct personalities.
- “The art style is impressive, and the characters are diverse with a hint of personality to them.”
- “The graphics are stunning, bringing the game world to life with vibrant colors and intricate details.”
- “Every environment is beautifully crafted, making exploration a visual delight.”
music
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The music in the game is well-received, complementing the appealing pixel art and enhancing the overall experience.
- “The music is fantastic and really enhances the overall experience.”
- “I love the soundtrack; it perfectly complements the game's atmosphere.”
- “The sound design and music are top-notch, making every moment enjoyable.”
grinding
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat unbalanced, with a punishing lack of mid-fight healing and challenging difficulty spikes that create a grind wall. While level-ups can feel underwhelming, particularly for meta upgrades, the game offers an interesting variety of spells and interactions that keep it engaging.
- “Balance needs some work; the lack of healing (or repair) mid-fight is rather punishing. The only means of healing is from Bastion upgrades after every 4 waves, but have fun grinding it. Harder difficulties feel like a big grind wall, and level-ups felt rather lackluster.”
- “The grinding in this game is excessive; it feels like I'm just repeating the same tasks over and over without any real progress. It's frustrating to put in so much time and not see meaningful rewards.”
- “I enjoy the game, but the grinding aspect is a major drawback. It often feels like a chore rather than an engaging part of the gameplay, making it hard to stay motivated.”