Transistor

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 921 Ratings

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  1. WanderingLake
    Aug 8, 2023
    9
    This game is the reason I have such and open mind and respect towards indi games. This game does everything it needs to and then some. The story is solid nothing out of the park but also no slouch interesting enough to keep you wondering what is going on and what is going to happen next. Game play is quick and snappy with quite a few unique abilities that makes your run fun to either justThis game is the reason I have such and open mind and respect towards indi games. This game does everything it needs to and then some. The story is solid nothing out of the park but also no slouch interesting enough to keep you wondering what is going on and what is going to happen next. Game play is quick and snappy with quite a few unique abilities that makes your run fun to either just pick a set up and use it the whole game or swap around every ability each time you hit a checkpoint. The Visuals are very satisfying with Supergiants art style it looks just as good almost 10 years later as it did at launch. Finally the sound track is far beyond what would have been needed to make your journey enjoyable and instead threw down on a fantastic sound track that surpassed any other game at the time that still bops to this day. Overall a fantastic game that any indi enthusiast should play along with anyone else looking for a cool quick game.… Expand
  2. HydrophobikFish
    Jun 9, 2023
    8
    Fun game with strong artstyle. Unique customizable combat system is fun to mess around with. Neo noir story is fresh, with an unexpected ending.
  3. chocoway
    Apr 14, 2023
    10
    im Stunned with the beautiful art style of the game, the soundtrack and the voice acting, bought this for pc and played on switch
  4. Ave-Nar
    Jun 24, 2022
    9
    The futuristic city "Cloudbank" looks amazing, thanks to the artstyle. The music and sound effects create an even more immersing atmosphere.

    The story is a little vague in the beginning. But don't worry, it will make more sense as you proceed. The ending is great. I recommend reading about the whole story after you've completed the game at least once. You have to learn the combat    The futuristic city "Cloudbank" looks amazing, thanks to the artstyle. The music and sound effects create an even more immersing atmosphere.

    The story is a little vague in the beginning. But don't worry, it will make more sense as you proceed. The ending is great. I recommend reading about the whole story after you've completed the game at least once.

    You have to learn the combat mechanics and strategies and you are forced to adapt to different challenges. There is a way to adjust difficulty.

    Overall this game was a short but still fantastic experience.    … Expand
  5. Leo_Manzano
    Apr 28, 2022
    9
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  6. metesuzuk
    Jan 14, 2022
    8
    Great graphic style and music. I played it again just to listen to the music.
  7. wokenoodle
    Oct 26, 2021
    8
    Transistor is a milestone for Supergiant Games which put them on the map and promoted the indie scene in general. It's an essential step for the studio to realize its idiosyncratic style and also an inspiring demonstration of how the experimental nature of indie games can successfully compete with formulaic triple-A behemoths.

    The combat is an insanely fun and fluid mix of real-time    Transistor is a milestone for Supergiant Games which put them on the map and promoted the indie scene in general. It's an essential step for the studio to realize its idiosyncratic style and also an inspiring demonstration of how the experimental nature of indie games can successfully compete with formulaic triple-A behemoths.

    The combat is an insanely fun and fluid mix of real-time action and tactical, almost turn-based VATS-like action economy system. It's innovative and very well done, even if a little rough around the edges. Encounters in their overwhelming majority are interesting and well-thought-out, mixing different enemy types that are, unfortunately, a few. Although there's almost no way to interact with the world outside of combat, it makes the gameplay more focused than lacking. The progression system has a wide build variety and you can switch between different approaches to tackle specific challenges, while your skills are elegantly tied to rich and deeply human character stories. Characters overall are deeply appealing, cementing this aspect as the one Supergiant Games are notorious for. And the other part of the game, that became celebrated in their other projects as well, is the incredible soundtrack and intricate visual style, which in this game combines art deco inspirations with moody yet vibrant colors of futuristic aesthetics. It may seem busy at times, but it's hard to not recognize how beautiful it is.

    While the experience of transistors is far from perfect, it's a brave and avant-garde wonder with a strong artistic vision, one of the games responsible for kicking off indie as a whole.    … Expand
  8. CeresAzalia
    Aug 3, 2021
    10
    To me, this game is literally perfect. Yes, literally. It is and will always be one of my favorite games of ALL TIME.
  9. aditya1101
    Apr 29, 2021
    9
    Absolute masterpiece. Gameplay was super interesting and really engrossing, art was beautiful, and the music/atmosphere was perfect.------------------
  10. ardadeniz05
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    The story catches the player, the artwork is amazing, gameplay is the best of its kind. I'm in love with this game and also Red ;)
  11. abrahamttest
    Feb 15, 2021
    9
    Buen arte, música, con una ambientación espectacular y un sistema de combate en tiempo real sencillo pero no por eso fácil, pues los combates serán más fáciles o difíciles dependiendo de como uses las habilidades de la transistor.
    Un juego que todos pueden jugar pero que recomiendo a aquellos que no tengan mucho tiempo para jugar por su duración.
  12. Matussa
    Jan 27, 2021
    9
    Iv had this sitting in my steam for a little while so I thought id finally give it ago and iv herd good things, well I'm not disappointed, the art and music is fantastic i found myself just listing to it delaying levels just to soak it in. The writing is a little fast paced but if you read every peace of lore you find from terminals and use all the ability's to get info on otherIv had this sitting in my steam for a little while so I thought id finally give it ago and iv herd good things, well I'm not disappointed, the art and music is fantastic i found myself just listing to it delaying levels just to soak it in. The writing is a little fast paced but if you read every peace of lore you find from terminals and use all the ability's to get info on other character's you slowly piece it all together but there were spots were it was too rushed but it didn't ruin it too much for me there's way worse out there, I wish it was longer and they flushed it out better story wise but over all i loved it.… Expand
  13. runner
    Jan 23, 2021
    8
    Hard not to compare this to Supergiant's previous title (Bastion) even though they're not connected. There's definitely the vibe and style of Bastion, but in fact - they made quite an impressive turn of events and the mechanics are not at all like Bastion, and bring something fresh and new.
    Why did Bastion keep sitting at the back of my mind?
    Being a story hog, I have that tendency to    Hard not to compare this to Supergiant's previous title (Bastion) even though they're not connected. There's definitely the vibe and style of Bastion, but in fact - they made quite an impressive turn of events and the mechanics are not at all like Bastion, and bring something fresh and new.
    Why did Bastion keep sitting at the back of my mind?
    Being a story hog, I have that tendency to really look for games with a good plot, writing, etc. While I found Bastion's settings and characters compelling enough to feel comfortable with, I somehow didn't really get the same feeling for Transistor.
    Actually, I felt the story wasn't actually THAT original, and the general lines of the whole atmosphere felt as if they were borrowed from Bastion on some level, but not in such a good way.
    To sum it up, I didn't really get half of the story, I didn't really like the sidekick (He's the one doing most of the talking), I didn't really enjoy all the side-content which tells more of the story, and your main hero never ever speaks.
    Oh, well.
    Why still an 8, though?
    I actually found the mechanics themselves fantastic.
    Unlike Bastion, this game is more about strategy and planning, so it's a bit slower in terms of the general pace, but still exciting enough.
    Strategy lovers may still mock this game, because - to be honest - it's a rather simplified form of "strategy".
    You basically have a set of "functions" which are, in fact, attacks. You may combine the different functions in a lot of ways to alter your fighting style, and most of the game is moving from one fight to another while progressing through the story.
    It is overly simplified, but personally I found it light and fun to play after a long day.
    It was really fun to experiment with the different possibilities, and this is one of the only games where I went straight to a second playthrough after finishing it once.    … Expand
  14. Crimert
    Nov 27, 2020
    8
    The art, music and combat of this game were really nice. The story was good as well. I liked this game. 7hrs on record.
  15. GuilhermeAlce
    Nov 9, 2020
    10
    The fisrt thing that calls your attention is a new king o gameplay (I can't think of a game with similar gameplay, maybe if you mix many games you get this), with many possible combinations that incite you to find the most powerful ones
    Another thing is the beautiful design, being vividly colorful
    The history is messy and confusing, you have to want to know it to understand it. But it    The fisrt thing that calls your attention is a new king o gameplay (I can't think of a game with similar gameplay, maybe if you mix many games you get this), with many possible combinations that incite you to find the most powerful ones
    Another thing is the beautiful design, being vividly colorful
    The history is messy and confusing, you have to want to know it to understand it. But it has a unique side that's rarely so sentimental, in the end this game is really romantic (really cried at the end)... and the songs (the ones featuring Ashley Barret mainly) are like dreams you never want to wake up from...

    Want play something different? Hear amazing songs? Be challenged in crazy ways? This game has it all

    My favorite Supergiant Games (liked better than Hades even)
    Replayed more than 4 times and surely will replay it in the future    … Expand
  16. kezzyhko
    Jul 28, 2020
    8
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  17. Keskin
    Jul 17, 2020
    8
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  18. PanMrkvicka
    Jun 12, 2020
    8
    very good game with not bad but still mediocre story, gameplay is great theres ton of variety of attacks and so on and music is amazing.
  19. The3AcademySins
    Feb 15, 2020
    8
    Transistor might be one of the most aesthetically pleasing games I have ever played. The gameplay is fun and challenging. The artwork is just beautiful. The soundtrack is stunning. The narration really started to grate on me after a while, but I really enjoyed my journey through this game.
  20. Captaindoggo
    Feb 4, 2020
    10
    A true gem of a game! Enjoyed every aspect of it! Gorgeous graphics and of course soundtrack, very interesting and captivating gameplay, and very lovely story, really liked!
  21. jolexandr
    Nov 26, 2019
    10
    I went through Transistor several times, and every time I was glad to be back.This is masterpiece. Game-play is breathtaking. Musical accompaniment at the highest level. The plot is no bad, the ending is mesmerizing. I strongly recommend everyone to play this game.
  22. Helheim
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    Жалею что не насладился этим творением на старте. Просто великолепная игра. Музыка, цвет, атмосфера. всё на высшем уровне. Жаль конечно что нет озвучки, но может это и к лучшему.
  23. Gary_Move_Out
    Apr 23, 2019
    10
    I'm happy that I could experience this in my life. We are living in messed up times, but games like this make my life better. Thank you for opportunity to play it.
  24. griefin
    Feb 17, 2019
    8
    Though game heavily uses Bastion's formula, it still delivers some new impressions. Mixed real-time or turn-base fights, decent upgrade system and beautiful visuals. Main story is just right length, difficulty is perfect for casual gamers.
  25. Vectis99
    Nov 30, 2018
    8
    Transistor was a super pretty game with a very distinct and fancy visual style, which for me was the main appeal of the game. The storyline, while very deep and complex, failed to grasp my attention. There was also hardly any integration of story and gameplay mechanics, to the point where it felt like I was jumping back and forth between playing a video game and reading a book/watching aTransistor was a super pretty game with a very distinct and fancy visual style, which for me was the main appeal of the game. The storyline, while very deep and complex, failed to grasp my attention. There was also hardly any integration of story and gameplay mechanics, to the point where it felt like I was jumping back and forth between playing a video game and reading a book/watching a movie. For a game which tried so hard to be so beautiful, I was especially irked like this.
    In terms of the gameplay mechanics, Transistor was very cohesive and well spread over the course of the game. By its conclusion, I felt like I had fully explored the implications of all of the game's tactical and strategic framework, which was a very satisfying and fulfilling experience. It is worth noting though that there is a very high amount of time investment in listening, looking, and reading, so the pacing of the game is very slow.    … Expand
  26. HarrySatschel
    Nov 27, 2018
    10
    The game is all-around amazing, but the soundtrack is on another level of awesome entirely.
  27. DoomCronos
    Sep 6, 2018
    10
    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 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, beautifullyA 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
  28. RagingPoet
    Jan 6, 2018
    8
    8.5 out of 10.
    Transistor is good action-rpg with heavy accent on music, visuals and story (exactly in this order) but not as good as Bastion.
    Action part is clunky, but it can be switched to turn-based combat which is much better. Music and visuals are even better than in Bastion in my opinion, but the storytelling is a bit worse here. It takes some effort to familiarize yourself with    8.5 out of 10.
    Transistor is good action-rpg with heavy accent on music, visuals and story (exactly in this order) but not as good as Bastion.
    Action part is clunky, but it can be switched to turn-based combat which is much better. Music and visuals are even better than in Bastion in my opinion, but the storytelling is a bit worse here. It takes some effort to familiarize yourself with the game world through reading ingame articles and without it narration is not enough to understand everything.    … Expand
  29. Jezzalenko
    Jul 29, 2017
    10
    it oozes cool... the story great, characters great, music great, art work great, game play is inventive and super customizationable ... Get some of the weapon combinations right and you can have such a sweet time with this game.
  30. Aeryx
    Jul 7, 2017
    8
    I could not have guessed that a game about a woman and her talking sword would lead to an artistic, passionate and blissful experience unlike any other. "Listen, whatever you are thinking... do me a favor. Never let me go."
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#34 Best PC Game of 2014
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#41 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
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#68 Most Shared PC Game of 2014

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 35
  3. Negative: 1 out of 35
  1. Riot Pixels
    Aug 4, 2014
    70
    Besides killing enemies, there is not much to do; the entire game is a linear path from one small arena to the next one. Yes, there is a story, but in Bastion it was seamlessly integrated into gameplay, and here it only breaks the pace.
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  2. CD-Action
    Jul 25, 2014
    80
    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]
  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jul 8, 2014
    100
    Breathtaking presentation plus creative combat plus a metaverse of metaphors equals a romance that is brief, but oh so captivating.
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