Session Respect Score
"Medieval RPG emphasizing moral choices and tactical combat."
Minimum session
30 min
Pausability
At save points
Resume friendliness
Some reorientation
FOMO pressure
Zero FOMO
Focus required
Intense
Session structure
Story chapters
Where to play
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More in the Eisenwald series
Platforms
About
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 being a good person in a bad world. - Enjoy a fresh take on the classic medieval setting. - Take a stand on social issues that are challenging yet essential up to this very day. - Your choices determine how the plot unfolds - and into which of its many possible endings. - Immerse yourself in a unique narrative system. - Master tactical battles combined with RPG elements known from Legends of Eisenwald.
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Bastard — Session FAQ
- How long does a session of Bastard take?
- The minimum meaningful session for Bastard is approximately 30 minutes. This is the shortest play window where you can make real progress or have a satisfying experience, based on community data.
- Can you pause Bastard?
- Bastard uses save points or manual saves. You'll need to reach a checkpoint before exiting to avoid losing progress — factor this into your session planning.
- Does Bastard pressure you to keep playing?
- Bastard has no FOMO mechanics — no timed events, live content, or narrative cliffhangers. You can stop whenever you want without feeling like you're missing out.
- What is Bastard's Session Respect Score?
- Bastard has a Session Respect Score of 7.0/10. This score combines minimum session length, pausability, FOMO level, and pickup friendliness into a single metric for how well the game fits busy schedules.