"Transistor is a sci-fi themed action RPG that invites you to wield an extraordinary weapon of unknown origin as you fight through a stunning futuristic city. Transistor seamlessly integrates thoughtful strategic planning into a fast-paced action experience, melding responsive gameplay and rich atmospheric storytelling."
83% on Metacritic: http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/transistor
Totalbiscuit likes it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zymf7o5K9UU
Also Supergiant's previous game, Bastion for £2.19 (which also has a demo):
"Bastion is an action role-playing experience that redefines storytelling in games, with a reactive narrator who marks your every move. Explore more than 40 lush hand-painted environments as you discover the secrets of the Calamity, a surreal catastrophe that shattered the world to pieces. Wield a huge arsenal of upgradeable weapons and battle savage beasts adapted to their new habitat."
86% on Metacritic: http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/bastion
TotalBiscuit likes it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyWJhOh7w00
6 comments
Auric_Goldfinger
23 Dec 16#1
This is an excellent game even at full price for anyone who is sat on the fence. It's so stylised and rich in detail you won't be disappointed. Great recommendation Op :smiley:
EQL to Auric_Goldfinger
23 Dec 16#2
Which one, Transistor or Bastion?
Auric_Goldfinger
23 Dec 16#3
I like both but prefer the battle system in Transistor it's very smart. They're great games with nice sound tracks too. If you like Sci-Fi/Cyberpunk maybe go for Transistor if you like it retro go for Bastion.
Curlynob
24 Dec 16#4
Both are very good. I'd get both!
MBeeching
24 Dec 16#5
I seem to get slightly mixed up with Transistor and Invisible Inc, thus far I've bought the former not the latter.
I'm sure there will be a clearer distinction once I eventually play one of them...
Eldini
24 Dec 16#6
Absolutely loved Bastion, one of the best indie games available last gen.
I got incredibly hyped for Transistor and felt completely disappointed, did not enjoy it at all and only put in a few hours.
All the good stuff from Bastion is missing, maybe check out a trailer, game play footage, or a demo if you're unsure
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Opening post
83% on Metacritic: http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/transistor
Totalbiscuit likes it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zymf7o5K9UU
Also Supergiant's previous game, Bastion for £2.19 (which also has a demo):
"Bastion is an action role-playing experience that redefines storytelling in games, with a reactive narrator who marks your every move. Explore more than 40 lush hand-painted environments as you discover the secrets of the Calamity, a surreal catastrophe that shattered the world to pieces. Wield a huge arsenal of upgradeable weapons and battle savage beasts adapted to their new habitat."
86% on Metacritic: http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/bastion
TotalBiscuit likes it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyWJhOh7w00
6 comments
I'm sure there will be a clearer distinction once I eventually play one of them...
I got incredibly hyped for Transistor and felt completely disappointed, did not enjoy it at all and only put in a few hours.
All the good stuff from Bastion is missing, maybe check out a trailer, game play footage, or a demo if you're unsure