Transference

 PC
User Score
6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 17
  3. Negative: 4 out of 17

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  1. crazymurdock
    Sep 27, 2018
    7
    I played it in VR. If you don't have VR, I'd say, don't bother.
    It is kind of short (about 2 hours) so I completed it in 1 sitting. Great atmosphere though, and that is what really made it for me. Story is good, and unfolds subtley with visions (almost all of which made me jump). There was never a point where I got too stuck, which was good. Maybe not worth the £18.99, but I had a    I played it in VR. If you don't have VR, I'd say, don't bother.
    It is kind of short (about 2 hours) so I completed it in 1 sitting. Great atmosphere though, and that is what really made it for me. Story is good, and unfolds subtley with visions (almost all of which made me jump). There was never a point where I got too stuck, which was good. Maybe not worth the £18.99, but I had a free £5 on Paypal, so for my £13.99 I felt I got OK value, as it's about the same price as a Blu-ray. My advice is to wait for a Halloween sale, and then play it when you are home alone.    … Expand
  2. placerej
    Sep 5, 2023
    7
    It's only a couple of hours long so you will probably be disappointed if you pay full price for it. I bought it on sale, so I'm fine with the length. I didn't play it in VR and I still enjoyed it, but I can absolutely see why VR is prefered.
    If you like walking sim kind of games with pretty easy puzzles and surrealistic worlds you'll probably like this. Nothing spectacular, but an    It's only a couple of hours long so you will probably be disappointed if you pay full price for it. I bought it on sale, so I'm fine with the length. I didn't play it in VR and I still enjoyed it, but I can absolutely see why VR is prefered.
    If you like walking sim kind of games with pretty easy puzzles and surrealistic worlds you'll probably like this. Nothing spectacular, but an enjoyable little journey.    … Expand

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85
#85 Best PC Game of 2018

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Adventure Gamers
    Nov 12, 2020
    70
    Transference is a solid, polished experience that plucks equally at your tension wires and heartstrings. Though it seems to end almost as soon as it has begun, it makes the most of its quick pace with some impressive production values and an intriguingly atmospheric narrative of a troubled family.
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  2. GamingTrend
    Oct 17, 2018
    75
    Transference is an interesting experiment in the blending of horror and virtual reality. Noah and Waller deliver a stressful experience that pushes the player into an uncomfortable space. While the puzzles aren’t going to bend your brain, the tension is more than worth the trip...and it is very much a trip.
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  3. Gamer.nl
    Oct 10, 2018
    80
    Transference reminds us of Silent Hill. The integrated full motion video makes this a very scary experience, though the puzzles aren't super difficult. This is more than just a walking simulator though.
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