
A masterclass in action design, Transistor delivers an unforgettable experience from start to finish.
91
Verdict
94%
Steam
85
IGDB
Verdict score based on confidence-adjusted Steam reviews?
Very Positive on Steam (94% positive from 31K reviews)
Critically acclaimed (85/100 critic average)
Compelling narrative and story
Outstanding soundtrack
No significant drawbacks reported
Transistor is an action role-playing video game developed and published by Supergiant Games. The game was released in May 2014 for Microsoft Windows and PlayStation 4, for OS X and Linux in October 2014, and iOS devices in June 2015. Transistor sold over one million copies across all platforms by December 2015.

Runs well on modern hardware.
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Transistor is an absolutely gorgeous game, with an incredible soundtrack and one of the most satisfying combat systems I've played in an isometric RPG. The ability to stop time and plan out your attacks makes fights feel almost like solving little puzzles, and experimenting with the different Functions is a lot of fun. The story is more cryptic than Bastion's, but I really liked the mysterious atmosphere and the relationship between Red and the Transistor. It's a short game, but it's incredibly polished and stylish from beginning to end, and it left me wanting more. The OST is also great and can get pretty melancholic at times, which fits the world and tone of the game perfectly. It's absolutely astounding that Supergiant Games managed to make another banger after their first one.
a relatively-hidden gem. fantastic music, fantastic art style. this game was the reason I started following Supergiant Games.
Good music, gameplay and replayability.
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