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. j4ck_fl4sh_3k
    May 22, 2022
    7
    Its a 5-6 hour game which I don't mind (I actually like short games), but in all that time the sword does not SHUT UP!

    Never in a vidoegame has someone spoke so much and said so little, and it really gets to me, his nasally sounding voice commenting on everything, even when I'm try to read messages he'll be there with "Oh no, this can't be right..." I'm there like, "I've not even read    Its a 5-6 hour game which I don't mind (I actually like short games), but in all that time the sword does not SHUT UP!

    Never in a vidoegame has someone spoke so much and said so little, and it really gets to me, his nasally sounding voice commenting on everything, even when I'm try to read messages he'll be there with "Oh no, this can't be right..." I'm there like, "I've not even read the first line you donkey".

    Graphics and gameplay are all fine, combat can be a little hard and I'm not sure if I even want to finish it.    … Expand
  6. Leo_Manzano
    Apr 28, 2022
    9
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  7. Wrathzo
    Mar 22, 2022
    7
    Transistor is an action role-playing video game developed and published by Supergiant Games. Transistor utilizes an isometric point of view. The player controls the main character, Red, as she travels through a series of locations, battling enemies known collectively as the Process in both real-time combat and a frozen planning mode referred to as "Turn()".
  8. metesuzuk
    Jan 14, 2022
    8
    Great graphic style and music. I played it again just to listen to the music.
  9. 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
  10. Dco326
    Aug 10, 2021
    7
    Svidela mi se igrica dobra je, ali me glas onaj iz maca smara u pizdu materinu mnogo je naporan xD a i inace okej je da se predje jednom, ali ne bih je igrao opet, ima nekih napornih delova ali je sve u svemu kul bas.
  11. 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.
  12. aditya1101
    Apr 29, 2021
    9
    Absolute masterpiece. Gameplay was super interesting and really engrossing, art was beautiful, and the music/atmosphere was perfect.------------------
  13. 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 ;)
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. Fallconex
    Dec 17, 2020
    7
    Just a good game. Music, colors, atmosphere. Everything is at a high level, except for the narrative.
  18. ErayTellezi
    Nov 29, 2020
    6
    İster sıra tabanlı ister düz aksiyon şeklinde oynayabiliyorsunuz. Çok fazla fonksiyon olduğundan, herhangi bir skill'i bir başkasının yardımcısı veya pasif olarak kullanabiliyorsunuz. Bunlar da combat kısmında çok fazla çeşitlilik sunuyor. Ancak bunlara rağmen başkalarının aksine o kadar da beğenmedim oyunu. Hikayesinin ne anlattığı çok açık değil. Bir şeyler bir şeyler işte. Yeteri kadarİster sıra tabanlı ister düz aksiyon şeklinde oynayabiliyorsunuz. Çok fazla fonksiyon olduğundan, herhangi bir skill'i bir başkasının yardımcısı veya pasif olarak kullanabiliyorsunuz. Bunlar da combat kısmında çok fazla çeşitlilik sunuyor. Ancak bunlara rağmen başkalarının aksine o kadar da beğenmedim oyunu. Hikayesinin ne anlattığı çok açık değil. Bir şeyler bir şeyler işte. Yeteri kadar zorlayıcı değil. Sıra tabanlı oyunlar az çok keşfedecek dünya, dakika başı düşen item'lar ile dünyasını zenginleştirir. Bu düz ilerlemeli olunca saniye başı sıra tabanlı aksiyona girmek bir yerden sonra sıkıyor. Ancak en azından süresi kısa. Müzikleri güzel.… Expand
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. kezzyhko
    Jul 28, 2020
    8
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  22. Keskin
    Jul 17, 2020
    8
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  23. Wweald
    Jun 29, 2020
    7
    Amazing aesthetics, story it pretty good. The characters aren't that interesting though. The gameplay is cool but it kinda gets stale even with all the different potential upgrades. Still a really good game though.
  24. 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.
  25. jtma7ster
    Jun 4, 2020
    5
    Not as good as Bastion. Gameplay is fluid, but the upgrades are just confusing after a while. You can select an ability as a passive, upgrade, or main slot. So the number of algorithms is pretty crazy. Didn't find the game that challenging.
  26. PeakZach
    May 21, 2020
    7
    This game looks as good as it plays. The mechanics are seamless and no real tutorial is necessary as everything just sort of makes sense. The plot has depth, regardless of how short, and the combat mechanics are intriguing, as well as creative. However, the combat lacks for me to an extent. With a game so heavily focused on the turn basis for our character Red, the enemies do not followThis game looks as good as it plays. The mechanics are seamless and no real tutorial is necessary as everything just sort of makes sense. The plot has depth, regardless of how short, and the combat mechanics are intriguing, as well as creative. However, the combat lacks for me to an extent. With a game so heavily focused on the turn basis for our character Red, the enemies do not follow this, leading to overcrowding and seemingly pointless decisions as all strategies are thrown out the door when you get rushed. Not that this cannot be prevented, but a more tactical approach from the enemy would make this combat more seamless, rather than trying to mash turn-style combat with enemies that don't care and blindly rush towards you.… Expand
  27. nitorita
    Feb 15, 2020
    6
    Unlike others, I found Transistor to be incredibly polarizing. The world is really bizarre and the story is even more confusing. The narration is done by a creepy monotone voice that sounds like a stalker breathing down your neck.

    As you can tell, I didn't enjoy the game all that much, and I'm quite the open-minded gamer. I knew within the first five minutes that it was a game I'd want    Unlike others, I found Transistor to be incredibly polarizing. The world is really bizarre and the story is even more confusing. The narration is done by a creepy monotone voice that sounds like a stalker breathing down your neck.

    As you can tell, I didn't enjoy the game all that much, and I'm quite the open-minded gamer. I knew within the first five minutes that it was a game I'd want to quickly finish off. My overall displeasure stemmed from the narrator's voice (yes, it's that bad).

    The controls are not great. The graphic options are behind the times and the game lags in fullscreen. Load times are slow even with an SSD. The game itself, if rushed, only lasts a few hours at most.

    Overall, 8.4 is overrated for this game that has a weak and uninteresting story with fighting that just for the sake of progression. I highly suggest previewing the game first before buying, since it's vastly different from the games you typically play. Plus, it's not at all a hard game either.    … Expand
  28. 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.
  29. 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!
  30. 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.
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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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Metascore
83

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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