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Transistor

Discover the world of Transistor, a sci-fi-themed action RPG from the creators of Bastion.

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Supergiant Games
Publisher
Supergiant Games
Release
May 20, 2014
12 years and 76 days ago
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Very Positive31,213 reviews93.9%

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About the Game

From the creators of Bastion, 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. During the course of the adventure, you will piece together the Transistor's mysteries as you pursue its former owners.

Key Features:

  • An all-new world from the team that created Bastion

  • Configure the powerful Transistor with thousands of possible Function combinations

  • Action-packed real-time combat fused with a robust strategic planning mode

  • Vibrant hand-painted artwork in full 1080p resolution
  • Original soundtrack changes dynamically as the action unfolds
  • Hours of reactive voiceover create a deep and atmospheric story
  • 'Recursion' option introduces procedural battles after finishing the story
  • Fully customizable controls custom-tailored for PC
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