Transistor is fantastic. I thought it was a game that favored style over substance and that's why I was put off so long from playing it. I couldn't have been more wrong. One minute into it and I was already enthralled. The soundtrack melts you into the world and the beautiful art absorbs all of your attention.

Contrary to the cold and unfeeling nature of the enemies that make up The Process, there is nothing artificial about the gameplay. I don't know how Supergiant Games came up with this, but they managed to strike gold. The upgrade and function system is some of the best I've ever experienced in a game, and the difficulty is changed so very dynamically. It's not just the common increasing attack and damage every time you level up and enemies that get more hp when you increase the difficulty - each level feels rewarding and the difficulty adds more challenges without going about it the lazy way.

I only wished the story (which is highly captivating) was longer because I love the gameplay so much. Other games should take inspiration from Transistor for how to make creative gameplay rewarding. Also, at least there's new game+ so you can continue.

I don't even need to talk about the music. I knew the music was phenomenal before I even picked up this game, and now I'll be adding it to my daily listening routine.

Transistor is fantastic. I thought it was a game that favored style over substance and that's why I was put off so long from playing it. I couldn't have been more wrong. One minute into it and I was already enthralled. The soundtrack melts you into the world and the beautiful art absorbs all of your attention. Contrary to the cold and unfeeling nature of the enemies that make up The Process, there is nothing artificial about the gameplay. I don't know how Supergiant Games came up with this, but they managed to strike gold. The upgrade and function system is some of the best I've ever experienced in a game, and the difficulty is changed so very dynamically. It's not just the common increasing attack and damage every time you level up and enemies that get more hp when you increase the difficulty - each level feels rewarding and the difficulty adds more challenges without going about it the lazy way. I only wished the story (which is highly captivating) was longer because I love the gameplay so much. Other games should take inspiration from Transistor for how to make creative gameplay rewarding. Also, at least there's new game+ so you can continue. I don't even need to talk about the music. I knew the music was phenomenal before I even picked up this game, and now I'll be adding it to my daily listening routine.