Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Dec 5, 2017
    70
    Transcripted is one of the few basic puzzle games that manages to shake up its model and give the player a more unique experience. It's not perfect but, all in all, Transcripted’s gameplay, visuals and soundtrack do their job well in delivering a simple but fun experience on the Switch eShop.
  2. May 20, 2018
    60
    Featuring much more of a plot than its peers, Transcripted can start feeling repetitive after a while, despite its interesting concept, but that shouldn't put away those looking for something rather original.
User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. Mar 19, 2020
    7
    Transcripted is a fairly decent game with it's own shortcomings. A twin-stick shooter and a puzzle game don't seem like they would workTranscripted is a fairly decent game with it's own shortcomings. A twin-stick shooter and a puzzle game don't seem like they would work together, but Transcripted takes them and gives a good go at it, while remaining flexible enough for both veterans and newcomers of both to make it accessible and rewarding to play. Full Review »
  2. Jul 30, 2019
    6
    Transcripted is one of those games that come out of smashing together two wildly different genres–in this case, match-3 puzzles and twin-stickTranscripted is one of those games that come out of smashing together two wildly different genres–in this case, match-3 puzzles and twin-stick shooters. The mix works well enough, but never perfectly. The two souls of Transcripted always feel slightly at odds with each other, giving it the feeling of novelty for novelty's sake.

    Transcripted also suffers from other issues. It crashed on me a couple of times during my playthrough. It has uneven difficulty, with some levels that are much harder than others. Finally, it suffers from overwritten (and thankfully skippable) dialogues that add up to a cliched story with very flat characters and a final twist that will make you yawn.

    Even with all those shortcomings, however, Transcripted is still good. It was clearly crafted with care, and almost each level introduces some new element to the game. The skill tree adds to the game's diversity. I was never exalted by Transcripted, but I didn't regret downloading it and playing it to the end.
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