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Transistor (PC)

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Developer: Supergiant Games
Publisher: Supergiant Games
Game Details: Transistor is a science-fiction themed action RPG set in a futuristic city where players will take
Transistor is a science-fiction themed action RPG set in a futuristic city where players will take on the role of a young woman who gains control of an extraordinary weapon of unknown origin after a mysterious group of assailants nearly kills her with it.
Developer: Supergiant Games
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Genre(s): Role-Playing Action RPG Action RPG
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Critic Reviews
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83
Metascore Generally favorable reviews
29 Positive Ratings 82%
5 Mixed Ratings 14%
1 Negative Ratings 2%
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LEVEL (Czech Republic)
Jul 8, 2014
"Breathtaking presentation plus creative combat plus a metaverse of metaphors equals a romance that is brief, but oh so captivating."
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Game Informer
May 20, 2014
"From its surreal setting and enigmatic characters, to its surprising upgrade system and combat, Transistor is a game that is happy to let you discover its charms over time. For players willing to accept a slightly more opaque experience than many games, Transistor offers an escape into a strange and enchanting world. " ... Read full review
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Gaming Nexus
Jun 24, 2014
"Without being weird and unrecognizable as a video game, Transistor turns many video game tropes on their heads—subtley. " ... Read full review
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Digital Spy
May 21, 2014
"It isn't a bad story, with plenty of intrigue from its setting and characters. The issue comes in when it tries to take a leap into the realm of allegory, where it never ties itself together thematically in a satisfying way. In that way, Transistor is like a virtual croissant. It is layered and delicious, but there is a lingering airy emptiness to it that makes it hard to fill up on just one." ... Read full review
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CD-Action
Jul 25, 2014
"After completing the game I almost instantly returned to it for another 9 hours of New Game+ and after I’m done with it I’ll do 9 more. Or maybe twice as much. [07/2014, p.52]"
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Games.cz
Jun 5, 2014
"Transistor is no pioneer of the genre, but it is not afraid to be "special". It's a game which squeezes emotions out of you, and which will reward you with its both greatly written and put story, and enjoyable gameplay. This is a must for everyone who seek intense gaming experiences." ... Read full review
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Quarter to Three
May 20, 2014
"I recall Bastion feeling far more open ended, offering me a scoring challenge and plenty of incentive to boost the difficulty level. But Transistor commits the cardinal sin of not making me want to keep going. It feels as if it’s ended before it’s over. The new game plus should be the opportunity to flex everything I’ve unlocked and yet here I am using the same tools, with no reason to raise the difficulty because I’m pretty sure I’ve seen all it has to offer." ... Read full review
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8.3
User Score Generally favorable reviews
734 Positive Ratings 80%
119 Mixed Ratings 12%
64 Negative Ratings 6%
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Kaitocs
May 4, 2016
First time I cried for a videogame finale.

The music is amazing, I would fix something on the gameplay but it's just personal preferences,First time I cried for a videogame finale.

The music is amazing, I would fix something on the gameplay but it's just personal preferences, good job Supergiant!… Expand
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DoomCronos
Sep 6, 2018
A jewel of Video Games history. A masterpiece that will never be forgotten from the minds of true fans of indie gaming. Transistor might be aA jewel of Video Games history. A masterpiece that will never be forgotten from the minds of true fans of indie gaming. Transistor might be a short game that can be finished in less than 6 hours but then it's repetitive 6 hours. It's game that no matter how many time to play and when you coming back to the game, you will always enjoy this game. The atmosphere, the sound design, beautifully original music and definitely it's mesmerizing concept art which all comes together to complete it's breath taking story. Supergiant games shown they didn't end their career on Bastion, but since then they just started to shine in the industry with some more masterpiece that Transistor is jewel of this newly started collection of this indie company.… Expand
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mongolrising
May 20, 2014
This is the first game from supergiant done completely on their own (Warner Bros. published Bastion) and it is a testament to what indieThis is the first game from supergiant done completely on their own (Warner Bros. published Bastion) and it is a testament to what indie studios can accomplish when they aren't fettered by a large studio. I wasn't exactly sure what to expect with Transistor and while it is the spiritual successor to Bastion a lot of it is very different and everything that it borrows from Bastion is improved.

The art style, music, and narration are all in the same vein as Bastion, which is to say they are a masterpiece. The artwork is very beautiful especially during cutscenes and found myself taking screen shots constantly for desktop backgrounds, etc. The music is a big part of the experience as well, and just as in Bastion, both the music and the artwork set the scene. I would not say they improved on Bastion because that would be saying Bastion was flawed in those aspects. And Bastion is more of a western feel while Transistor is very much a cyber-punk game. However, the artwork is more detailed, rich, and beautiful, probably due to the fact that this is a newer game. I also feel that the music is a bit more developed and varied. The narration is also wonderful.

The gameplay has changed significantly from Bastion, so if you're expecting the fun but rather simple gameplay of Bastion, you will be pleasantly surprised. In Transistor, you only have one weapon, if you can call it that. Your weapon looks like a sword, but it is more like a computer that you can upload programs to. Those programs are your powers and you pick them up as you progress through the game. The awesome thing about these programs is that they have three different uses. You can use them as active powers, passive powers, or you can use them to alter other active powers. For example, you have an area of effect attack, and an attack that gets enemies to fight for you. You can alter the AOE attack with the conversion attack and you have an AOE attack that converts enemies. This obviously gives you an immense amount of flexibility in combat and very different gameplay styles and approaches to defeating your enemies.

These programs/abilities are then socketed onto your sword, which is the Transistor of the games title. In keeping with the cyberpunk theme, your Transistor has a limited amount of RAM...each program uses different levels of RAM...some only take up one space of RAM, others take up more. Another cool thing about your Transistor is that it is the narrator for your game...I don't want to say too much because I don't want to give away the story, but it all makes sense a little while into the game.

Another thing that makes the gameplay very fun is that you can pause time on the battlefield. While paused, you can move around the battlefield, and choose which powers you want to use and which enemies you want to target. This allows you to escape when surrounded, or flank your enemies (since attacks from behind do more damage). This gives the game a turn-based feel to it. It does not really feel like a hack and slash at all...you can use your powers in real-time as well, but when facing very powerful enemies, you will die very quickly when using that tactic.

I have not actually died yet while playing but I have discovered another thing about the gameplay in almost doing so. When you're health bar gets to zero, you don't immediately die, you simply lose one of the programs you have socketed into your Transistor. My assumption is that you will die after you lose all four programs. This also requires you to carefully plan how you which programs you use and how you have them modified, etc. Just another thing that makes this game awesome.

Finally, the story is very intriguing. You play as Red who is a famous artist and singer. Apparently, there's a group called the Camerati (sounds kind of Mafia-ish) who is angry at you for some reason and they try to kill you. They have also killed the other important people in the city you live in (called Cloudbank). That is all I can say since I don't want to give anything important away. But I can say that the story is very intriguing and every aspect of the game helps tell it.… Expand
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Gohenko
Dec 21, 2015
Short but sweet. Transistor is an isometric action RPG with beautiful art design, an addictive and unique combat system with loads ofShort but sweet. Transistor is an isometric action RPG with beautiful art design, an addictive and unique combat system with loads of customisation and an intriguing storyline that requires some actual thinking on the player's part to fully understand. It also has one of the best soundtracks I've ever heard in a video game. The whole concept would be truly unique if not for Supergiant Games' previous title Bastion, and fans of that game will no doubt feel right at home with Transistor. It is a fairly short game, taking about 7-10 hours to complete, but it's a truly enjoyable experience throughout and definitely worth the asking price.

The controls are very well optimised for both kb+m and a controller. Graphical options are pretty much non-existent, but the game looks absolutely gorgeous and should run just fine even on older PC's.… Expand
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porcodidio
Nov 24, 2015
I am a fan of Bastion even tho I pretty much dislike any kind of fantasy setting. But I do enjoy scifi so I couldnt wait to try transistor.I am a fan of Bastion even tho I pretty much dislike any kind of fantasy setting. But I do enjoy scifi so I couldnt wait to try transistor. With a mix of cowboy bebop and Gits, the art direction and animations are fantastic. Combat is also amazing, very satisfying, huge step forward from the hack and slash of Bastion. It is def a very pleasant experience.
But a very short one. Shorter than Bastion (you ll finish it in 5 hours), new game+ is not a really attractive proposition. The only real disappointment here is the story, I just couldnt care enough. While the plot was one of the fine points in Bastion, here it just feels like a wasted opportunity, as I wasnt given much background of the characters and therefore, I really couldnt care.
Also the function/abilities menu could have done in a much more efficient way, way too messy the way it is, too many clicks needed.
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expellite
Aug 16, 2014
Red rocks and I didn't expect less than this from Supergiant Games. When I first played Bastion I found it extremely innovative and fresh andRed rocks and I didn't expect less than this from Supergiant Games. When I first played Bastion I found it extremely innovative and fresh and now what? Transistor is even more innovative. Gameplay and camera are similar to their previous title, I don't deny it but they didn't have to change these factors cuz they're already cool enough. Sometimes I think that I'm more relaxed by playing these low sized independent games rather than playing famous blockbuster ones. I can't forget how enjoyable "Torchlight" was and now Transistor gives me the similar joy. Don't lose it pals, it's worth it.… Expand
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hypernewbie
Jun 26, 2017
It's like an action game except it is terrible at being one. It's also a turn based game except it's terrible at being one. It's anIt's like an action game except it is terrible at being one. It's also a turn based game except it's terrible at being one. It's an atmospheric game except it's terrible at being one. This game manages to be consistent levels of terrible at everything it tries to do at the same time, and that takes some real talent and effort to achieve.… Expand
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