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Transistor

Supergiant Games · May 20, 2014

PC · PS4 · Switch · iOS

Teen

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In Transistor, players assume the role of a young woman who gains control of a powerful weapon after a mysterious group of assailants nearly kills her with it. Now she must fight from street to street against forces that will stop at nothing to recover the weapon. During the course of the adventure, players will piece together the Transistor's mysteries as they pursue its former owners.

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Scores by platform

PC

Critic 8.5 (23 critics) · Gamer 9.3

8.6

PlayStation 4

Critic 8.6 (33 critics) · Gamer 9.1

8.7

Nintendo Switch

Critic 8.8 (8 critics) · Gamer 7.7

8.1

iOS

Critic 9.0 (4 critics) · Gamer 8.6

8.6

Critic reviews

  • Way Too Many Games

    Heidi Hawes · Nov 05, 2018

    9.0
    Transistor is truly a treasure of game and if you haven’t played it before, then do yourself a favor and check it out. It’s available on most platforms and handles very well. The gameplay is highly addictive especially as you unlock more moves. There’s also a Recursion Mode that allows you to play again from the start, but at your current level and all of the moves you’ve gained in the previous playthrough. The enemies will also retain their levels, making the game tougher and vastly different each time you play it. The high replayability factor also makes this game worth your time. In fact, I think it might be time for a third playthrough…
  • GameSpace.com

    William Gallon · Oct 31, 2018

    8.0
    While there doesn't seem to be anything new to draw players in, Transistor has always had a goal of replayability to begin with. Owning it on a Switch lets you play it both at home and on the go, rather than needing two versions of the game to do so. Performance was great on both, and I spent a large amount of time playing through without even realizing it.

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Gamer reviews

  • Vincent Rpl

    Apr 23, 2021 · PS4

    6.0

    I find these games quite boring ...

  • Jeff Morgenroth

    Jan 26, 2021 · PS4

    8.0

    A visionary and innovative game that combines story and strategy into a unique experience. The compelling art style, voice acting, and music blend with the deep strategic possibilities found within the mod system. Recommended for those seeking something new and weird and wonderful.

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