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[Dead Prince]

Will ps4 pre-load feature work with this? I'm guessing it won't.


Pre-order done!

nope. OP says.

 

[publicpwnerer]

I've watched a pretty big chunk of footage, and the combat looks a little shallow.

I hope it has legs, and grows in depth as the game progresses, but something tells me this is gonna be a Child of Light situation...where it's all just about the aesthetic / soundtrack. EDIT: Will I need a controller on PC, or will it play well with a mouse & keyboard?

 

[Vitor711]

I've watched a pretty big chunk of footage, and the combat looks a little shallow.

I hope it has legs, and grows in depth as the game progresses, but something tells me this is gonna be a Child of Light situation...where it's all just about the aesthetic / soundtrack. EDIT: Will I need a controller on PC, or will it play well with a mouse & keyboard?

Yeah, only these guys have a proven track record with Bastion which could be hella-deep if you tinkered with the game's options.

Having difficulty directly tied to exp. rewards/upgrades etc. was genius.

I have no doubt that SuperGiant will likely do something similar here. Also, unlike CoL, this definitely won't suffer from horrific writing. Bastion is still one of the best written games of last gen whereas the writer of CoL did the (highly dubious) Far Cry 3... It's a shaky comparison.

 

[GribbleGrunger]

This will give you a better idea of what Transistor is:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXq0yuW6BvM

 

[Noks415]

Can we buy this at midnight on PSN or wait until the store updates?

 

[Confused Cheeseburger]

Yeah, only these guys have a proven track record with Bastion which could be hella-deep if you tinkered with the game's options.

Having difficulty directly tied to exp. rewards/upgrades etc. was genius.

I have no doubt that SuperGiant will likely do something similar here. Also, unlike CoL, this definitely won't suffer from horrific writing. Bastion is still one of the best written games of last gen whereas the writer of CoL did the (highly dubious) Far Cry 3... It's a shaky comparison.

CoL's writing was terrible, truly held back a great game. Still good, but it could have been better even if they dropped the awkward prose that ruined the serviceable story. Smh, Transistor has the potential to have stronger barrier narritive chops than bastion.

 

[Jimmyfenix]

CoL's writing was terrible, truly held back a great game. Still good, but it could have been better even if they dropped the awkward prose that ruined the serviceable story. Smh, Transistor has the potential to have stronger barrier narritive chops than bastion.

Believe in Kasavin.

 

[ascully]

Big fan of anything Greg is involved in, preordered on PSN last week. Does this release at midnight or do we have to wait until Grace Chen time tomorrow?

 

[Quote]

This game is no where in the wild yet? No impressions? I just bought it and I'm hoping I like it more than Bastion, which I didn't like too much.

 

[aro52]

Can we buy this at midnight on PSN or wait until the store updates?

When I preordered it last night, it didn't give me the "Come back at 12:01am" message.

Wolfenstein did though...

 

[NullPointer]

Every time I watch one of these Transistor trailers the hairs on the back of my head stand up.

Just a flawless mix of artistry wed to that music. So good.

And, was listening to Garnett-on-Games the other day and he described Transistor as reminiscent of Final Fantasy Tactics. I don't know if he's played it at all to know that, and I haven't seen anything like that - its that a fair description though?

 

[Seda]

Every time I watch one of these Transistor trailers the hairs on the back of my head stand up.

Just a flawless mix of artistry wed to that music. So good.

And, was listening to Garnett-on-Games the other day and he described Transistor as reminiscent of Final Fantasy Tactics. I don't know if he's played it at all to know that, and I haven't seen anything like that - its that a fair description though?

It's not like Final Fantasy Tactics at all.

 

[QisTopTier]

Transitor makes me think of Parasite Eve more personally

 

[NullPointer]

It's not like Final Fantasy Tactics at all.

Ya know, I didn't believe it from the moment I heard it. My gut just didn't think it could be, so thanks for the confirmation on that.

 

[Confused Cheeseburger]

I was just reminiscing about bastion, and I think it's better than I remember. It's just been a while. Randomly I came upon the awards and I forgot how much damn awards it won. Bastion most def was one of the best David and Goliath moments of last gen.

 

[Big_Al]

Can anyone who has played this at all say how it's combat compares to Bastion ? I mean I know it's different but I'm talking feedback wise. I really wanted to like Bastion but gave up as I found it unsatisfying to play, hitting enemies and the combat in general didn't really impress me.

 

[nhlducks35]

No preload and no midnight release? Sony sure knows how to deflate some of my hype...

 

[Andrew.]

Transitor makes me think of Parasite Eve more personally

wat

 

[bigjig]

I'm interested, but I'll wait for reviews/general impressions. I loved Bastion's art style and narration but just could not get into the gameplay at all. Hopefully the tactical elements in this one make for a more fun experience.

 

[Culebra 64]

Transitor makes me think of Parasite Eve more personally

I hadn't even thought of that, I can totally see it in the combat system.

 

[Shiokazu]

steam says 20 hours

Set.HypeLevel = max;
BodyReady = true;
End;

 

[QisTopTier]

wat

Stop time, pick your actions, play out your actions, move around until you can stop time again.

 

[Ducktail]

nope. OP says.

Cheers! Missed that in the OP.

 

[qream]

Will there be no demo? Once you strip away Bastion's graphics and narration you're left with a game which is thoroughly below average, and so there's no way I can buy this without giving it a go first.

For me, the gameplay is always more important than the presentation, and while Bastion has one in spades it lacks in other way too much, and I'd fear the same of this.

We don't share the same opinion in regards to Bastions gameplay.

 

[Corpekata]

It actually sort of reminds me of that last Breath of Fire game a little. Shut up, I liked it.

 

[krypt0nian]

The wait. It is the painful.

 

[wenis]

A friend gifted me $20 worth of psn bucks for my birthday. Looking forward to picking this up tomorrow

 

[Hugstable]

It actually sort of reminds me of that last Breath of Fire game a little. Shut up, I liked it.

Dragon Quarter was great! I thought most here liked it anyway?

 

[Toki767]

What is the battle system like in this game?

 

[tjohn86]

Sucks its not coming out tonight at 9PM PST like most other games on Steam.

 

[Incandenza]

If it's as good as Bastion I will gladly shell out $20 for this on PSN.

 

[More_Badass]

Sucks its not coming out tonight at 9PM PST like most other games on Steam.

Most games? Or only AAA games? I can't remember any new releases in weeks that came out at midnight

 

[Ark]

I'm working late tomorrow so I'll have something to keep me pre-occupied from waiting for reviews & impressions

 

[fluffydelusions]

Been using it here for years.

Just wanted to wish a happy launch...good luck!

 

[xxracerxx]

Man this game is making me almost jump to the new generation.

I think once Nidhogg comes out on PS4, I will be in.

 

[eshwaaz]

Can anyone who has played this at all say how it's combat compares to Bastion ? I mean I know it's different but I'm talking feedback wise. I really wanted to like Bastion but gave up as I found it unsatisfying to play, hitting enemies and the combat in general didn't really impress me.

My experience as well. There was a lot about Bastion I liked, but the combat did nothing for me. Still curious about Transistor, though.

 

[NubCakes09]

I'm so excited to play this tomorrow when I come home from work! I'm a huge fan of Bastion and if this game is anywhere near that game's quality I'm gonna be a happy camper.

 

[TetraGenesis]

Normal PSN update time, according to Supergiant on twitter.

Since a lot of folks have been wondering -- Transistor will not be launching at midnight. Tuesday 10am PT on Steam, later that day on PS4.

FUCKING GRACE CHEN DOES IT AGAIN.

*fumes*

 

[petethepanda]

Clearly GCT is a fickle beast, but do they even have a regular time that they at least shoot for? (And miss every week?)

I don't walk into Best Buy on my lunch break on Tuesday only to have them say "we've had the game in the back of the store for a week or two now but we're not going to put it up on the shelves until sometime this afternoon or tonight, try again later."

 

[dreamer3kx]

What is the battle system like in this game?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXq0yuW6BvM

 

[Brites]

anybody knows the reason for no preload?

 

[Deleted member 102362]

anybody knows the reason for no preload?

My guess is because it's small. It only requires 3 GB of HD space.

 

[LurkerPrime]

I'm excited for tomorrow! Pre-release hype woohoooo!

steam says 20 hours

Set.HypeLevel = max;
BodyReady = true;
End;

This isn't the Hack 'N' Slash |OT| !

 

[PeregrinSe7en]

Question:

when will Sony fire Grace Chen?

when will we get someone who can do the job in a competent manner?

 

[dreamer3kx]

Not sure if Im going to like the combat, going to check out reviews.

 

[carlsojo]

Dragon Quarter was great! I thought most here liked it anyway?

Ahhh I loved Dragon Quarter! I've never even met anyone else who's played it. >_>

 

[Reluctant-Hero]

Question:

when will Sony fire Grace Chen?

when will we get someone who can do the job in a competent manner?

Blaming Grace Chen is a long running GAF joke. The NA PSN updates are far beyond her. We'll never know why some updates are late and why some are on time.

We just need to understand that the NA update will occur during the GCT time zone (12:00 PM to 12:00 AM, pacific) on good Tuesdays.

 

[Pimpwerx]

Question:

when will Sony fire Grace Chen?

when will we get someone who can do the job in a competent manner?

It's been an issue since the store first emerged. It'll never get fixed until there are financial consequences. People like me keep buying the games despite the lackluster service. We're the real problem. My apologies. I just can't do physical anymore. PEACE.

 

[IMACOMPUTA]

Shit. Do I get this on Steam or PS4?!

Remote play seems like it would be perfect for this...

Does anybody know if its 30 or 60 fps on PS4?

 

[shwimpy]

Shit. Do I get this on Steam or PS4?!

Remote play seems like it would be perfect for this...

Does anybody know if its 30 or 60 fps on PS4?

1080p/60fps (for the majority of the time)