Transistor

PC Gamer

Wes Fenlon

80 / 100

A brilliant and rewarding combat system propels a story that never becomes as interesting as it seemingly should.

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IGN

Marty Sliva

9 / 10.0

Transistor is a wildly smart action-RPG that places all of its trust into your intelligence.

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Eurogamer

Christian Donlan

9 / 10

That those challenges are housed in a weird trans-dimensional coastal getaway where you can kick a physics-enabled beach ball about or lie in a hammock is just one of many unusual things to enjoy about Transistor. Enjoy the artful approach to science-fiction, enjoy the hoops Supergiant's jumped through to position you in the right place to engage with its combat, and you can even enjoy the very fact that the game often struggles to get its deeper messages across. After all, if the developer had something straightforward to say, it might not have had to make a game in the first place.

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Metro GameCentral

Roger Hargreaves

7 / 10

Not all of the game's bold ideas are entirely successful but in terms of the visuals, music, and storytelling ambition this is one of the most absorbing indie adventures of the year.

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GamesRadar+

Hollander Cooper

Transistor's clever combat and incredible customization makes for an intensely fun strategy game, but the world and story leave much to be desired. Come for the art and wonderful soundtrack, stay for the ability to freeze time and slash up robots.

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Game Informer

Matt Miller

9 / 10.0

From story to gameplay, a sense of wonder and discovery pervades Transistor, but demands the player accept moments of confusion and unanswered questions

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GameSpot

Carolyn Petit

8 / 10

With a gorgeous audiovisual style, unconventional science fiction narrative, and empowering combat system, Transistor is a distinctive and memorable experience.

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Polygon

Danielle Riendeau

8.5 / 10.0

Transistor's grace and beauty go far below skin deep

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