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Transistor
Released On: May 20, 2014
83
8.2
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 57 Critic Reviews
83
89% Positive
51 Reviews
51 Reviews
11% Mixed
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 57 Critic Reviews
83
89% Positive
51 Reviews
51 Reviews
11% Mixed
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Anyone who loved Bastion is going to adore Transistor. The storyline is far more compelling and the combat feels like a natural extension of it. Transistor gives you faster and slower-paced ways to play, and that means it’s going to have a broader appeal.
Transistor puts a unique spin on the turn-based RPG concept everyone loves and, surprisingly, pulls it off. The game has a steep learning curve, but strong visuals and an interesting story will keep you playing.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 684 User Ratings
8.2
78% Positive
534 Ratings
534 Ratings
14% Mixed
96 Ratings
96 Ratings
8% Negative
54 Ratings
54 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 684 User Ratings
8.2
78% Positive
534 Ratings
534 Ratings
14% Mixed
96 Ratings
96 Ratings
8% Negative
54 Ratings
54 Ratings
I'm still listening to the music. This game is an absolute gem, the art design, game mechanics, story and music. Supergiant once again issues a masterclass on how to design a game.
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PlayStation 4
Its just one of these games. For me a masterpiece so 10 obviously. Maybe a 9 if i were a bit more objective.
Great soundtrack & visuals. Nice story and characters. Really nice combat. As allways with Super Giant Games, it has something unique to it. Its just better then the sum of its part. At least in my opinion.
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PlayStation 4
The PlayStation 4 and PC versions are nearly identical save for one feature: On PS4, you can choose to have the sword’s voice come out of the speaker on the controller. While it seems gimmicky on paper, I found myself playing through the entire game this way, and really appreciating the immersion it added to my experience.
Transistor'a a very beautiful game which has got perfect music and an incredible and different world. If you have played Bastion before, you'll love this game.
With colorful yet somewhat frightening environments, a great soundtrack and a fantastic combat system, Transistor is a unique experience that’s hard not to be amazed at. The game is a bit short and the story could’ve been better told - but it’s easily forgivable in this memorable adventure.
Bewitchingly beautiful with sharp writing, but its gameplay doesn't take the same steps forward. [Aug 2014, p.72]
In comparison to Bastion, Transistor feels rigid. As its own game, it tells a tightly controlled story with an experimental battle system. While the combat works, it contradicts the idea of thoughtful approach with gameplay that threatens to undermine anything over basic combinations.
Probably my favorit game.
Love the story, just a beautiful game................
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PlayStation 4
Transistor really enjoyed playing this game , a beautiful sountrack combat was intense and fun only downside that I found is it is a very short game but understandable. Recommend to play!
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PlayStation 4
This is less of an point for this title alone and more for the "indie game" scene at large: The game had a wonderful look, great soundtrack, enjoyable and varied combat system, well thought out story....
but a lackluster limp noodle finish.
And that's about how every Indie title is. 90% of the game is good-to-great but the ending is executed poorly; like a first year poet writing their final poem of the year. Good marks all the way thru but the ending is found wanting.
And I get that resources and time play a factor when making a title, but that isn't the excuse that gives way to being the norm in the ecosystem.
Of course this review is YEARS after the release but I have seen this trend since and still in the sector. Don't simply give up at the end, put more effort into it! I would have liked to have had less of a quick finish/cleanup at the last moments and more exposition of the process (literally and ironically).
If you can grab it cheap do so it's worth it.
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PlayStation 4
The artsy environment, although a bit convoluted, is nice to look at, but the gameplay is just not great. I appreciate the build diversity the game offers, but no matter what ability you choose to equip, the game always makes you play like a pseudo turn-based combat and it gets repetitive very quickly. The gameplay loop pretty much comes down to "get a few combos in, then run away until each ability recharges". The combos aren't even satisfying and there is absolutely no incentive to "git gud" or play smart in this game. I wish there was difficulty options for people who want to be challenged. Lastly, the dialogue... my god is he annoying.
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PlayStation 4
Quite simply not my cup of tea. Got it via PS+ would never have played it if it hadn't been free. Reviewers have been raving about it, believe it or not I can actually see why.... if you were into this type of game.
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PlayStation 4
Summary 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.
Rated T
for Teen
Platforms:
- PlayStation 4
- PC
- iOS (iPhone/iPad)
- Nintendo Switch
Initial Release Date: May 20, 2014
Developer:
- Supergiant Games
Publisher: Supergiant Games
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