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[Gaz_RB]

Come on Transistor. You are the chosen one. Be good!

 

[Parsnip]

Hype.

I don't usually keep my email refreshing in the background, but I need the humble email as soon as they send it to me.

 

[FDC1]

9PM PST, an hour before the game drops.

I think you meant to say 9AM. Still 2h30 before the end of embargo

 

[CheesecakeRecipe]

I think you meant to say 9AM. Still 2h30 before the end of embargo

You are correct

Posting before coffee is always a bad idea

 

[mrklaw]

I realize I'm probably in the minority here, but I didn't much care for Bastion's gameplay.

Gameplay is my biggest worry here as well.

On the other hand, I want to support Supergiant, so I'll probably buy this anyway.

this seems like an odd stance. Why would you want to support a developer that continues to produce games that you don't like? doesn't that just encourage them to keep doing what they're doing and you'll never truly be satisfied?

 

[More_Badass]

Found a review - 3 out of 5
http://www.theskinny.co.uk/latest/307951-transistor

But I'm going to discount this review because the only mentioned negative is going to a positive for most of us here

Unfortunately, the price paid for the richness and depth of the game’s combat system is a loss of accessibility. If Bastion’s simplistic button mashing left some hardened gamers cold, then Transistor’s complexity threatens to overwhelm the more casual player.

Transistor is impeccably designed, beautifully presented and contains a wealth of depth and imagination in its combat and storytelling that puts many full-priced titles from AAA developers to shame. However, its inherent obtuseness sometimes makes it a difficult game to love. Those with the persistence to learn the intricacies of its battle system and really get under the skin of its universe will find themselves richly rewarded but those made of less stern stuff may find the game somewhat wearying. Either way, Transistor is something of a flawed gem that is likely to prove just as divisive and thought-provoking as its predecessor.

 

[The Jackdog]

Found a review - 3 out of 5
http://www.theskinny.co.uk/latest/307951-transistor

But I'm going to discount this review because the only mentioned negative is going to positive for most of us here

Strange review. I hope the combat is deep then, not just complicated

 

[RealityPales]

You would be playing the game at 9 am if you went console physical? Yeah I'm going to doubt you on that one. Especially considering this game doesn't have a physical release .

I'm really just referring to these mid-day launches on PSN. Why can't they go live at midnight?

I'm not going to go digital on something if I know the physical copy will release at midnight at retail.

 

[TimeEffect]

We All Become

 

[Gaz_RB]

Found a review - 3 out of 5
http://www.theskinny.co.uk/latest/307951-transistor

But the only mentioned negative is going to positive for most of us here

Complexity. God I love hearing that about my video games.

 

[Darryl M R]

I would be tight on cash at the moment. I was super hyped for this game after I saw it and heard the soundtrack. Hopefully I will get it soon, might trade in some 3DS game to Gamestop just to buy it (selling my soul basically).

 

[RealityPales]

These scores...

Who would have thought Wolfenstein would average higher than Transistor...

Spoiler

I'm kidding, of course - at least until we see legitimate reviews.

 

[Confused Cheeseburger]

Found a review - 3 out of 5
http://www.theskinny.co.uk/latest/307951-transistor

But the only mentioned negative is going to positive for most of us here

I read this review and it kinda makes me laugh. Espcially the way they are calling it an RPG platformer? What? Too complex? Impeccably designed? Great narritive? Mysterious? 3 of 5? Bastion, divisive? Naw, none of this adds up to me.

 

[The Jackdog]

Complexity. God I love hearing that about my video games.

Overly, overwhelmingly, complex, no.
Deeply, satisfyingly, complex, yes.

I hope its not just complex for the sake of being complex, if you know what i mean

 

[VanWinkle]

I thought reviews were supposed to be released today? I mean, the game is out today, probably in less than six hours on PSN.

 

[The Jackdog]

These scores...

Who would have thought Wolfenstein would average higher than Transistor...

Spoiler

I'm kidding, of course - at least until we see legitimate reviews.

Yeah exactly, these arent actual journalists reviewing a game.

yet.

 

[AHA-Lambda]

Whoever gives TLOU a 6/10 score is objetively a joke reviewer.

Eh, sounds about right to me.

 

[JebusF]

A word about the soundtrack: https://twitter.com/SupergiantGames/status/468741289249214465

"Hey regarding the Transistor Original Soundtrack: We recommend playing the game before listening to it, as the two are closely connected."

 

[Codiox]

do we know how long this game will be?

im tempted to buy this thing for ps4.

 

[Corpekata]

They've said around the same length as Bastion.

 

[The Jackdog]

do we know how long this game will be?

im tempted to buy this thing for ps4.

What was bastion? Like 5-7? 7-10? I'd guess similar.

EDIT:
http://www.howlongtobeat.com/game.php?id=869

so like 7-9

 

[Gaz_RB]

Overly, overwhelmingly, complex, no.
Deeply, satisfyingly, complex, yes.

I hope its not just complex for the sake of being complex, if you know what i mean

Good point, I feel you on that one.

 

[Magic Mushroom]

Eh, sounds about right to me.

Sounds about as right as his 10/10 AC3 review to me, but everybody's entitled to his opinion.

 

[Robert at Zeboyd Games]

Looks like Transistor is up to #3 on the Steam Top Sellers list.

 

[brianmcdoogle]

Will there be no PSN 10% discount on launch week?

 

[Gintoki]

Guess its time to abandon the thread for now since the reviews are popping up.

 

[TimeEffect]

Looks like Transistor is up to #3 on the Steam Top Sellers list.

Oh wow, game is going to sell out.

I Should have preordered

 

[FDC1]

Will there be no PSN 10% discount on launch week?

not a chance because of pre-orders.

 

[Grief.exe]

No go for Transistor on Green Man

 

[Ansatz]

Found a review - 3 out of 5
http://www.theskinny.co.uk/latest/307951-transistor

But I'm going to discount this review because the only mentioned negative is going to a positive for most of us here

Reminds me of Wonderful 101 reviews. This is a good thing.

 

[Grief.exe]

Found a review - 3 out of 5
http://www.theskinny.co.uk/latest/307951-transistor

Unfortunately, the price paid for the richness and depth of the game’s combat system is a loss of accessibility. If Bastion’s simplistic button mashing left some hardened gamers cold, then Transistor’s complexity threatens to overwhelm the more casual player.

But I'm going to discount this review because the only mentioned negative is going to a positive for most of us here

Who the fuck knocks a game for complexity?

Want deep gameplay? Nope. Everything must be one button, simple combat analogous to Skyrim or Assassin's Creed.

 

[Ansatz]

Who the fuck knocks a game for complexity?

Want deep gameplay? Nope. Everything must be one button, simple combat analogous to Skyrim or Assassin's Creed.

As soon as a game requires the player to put in effort or hit a road-block (usually a puzzle), you have lost a sale. AC is the perfect example of a game with no actual gameplay systems. Actions are context sensitive, combat is a glorified QTE scene and platforming is automatic.

 

[Robobandit]

this seems like an odd stance. Why would you want to support a developer that continues to produce games that you don't like? doesn't that just encourage them to keep doing what they're doing and you'll never truly be satisfied?

I'll support them because I want them to keep developing games, even if I don't particularly enjoy playing them so far.

I liked the music, art and narration of Bastion and I don't regret buying it, I just didn't think it was particularly fun to play.

If Transistor's combat is deeper and more complex than Bastion like that review above complained about, I think I'll be a happy camper.

 

[Codiox]

when will this game be available on US PSN? it still says "Pre-Order".

 

[Robobandit]

when will this game be available on US PSN? it still says "Pre-Order".

whenever sony gets around to updating PSN today, I imagine

 

[LiK]

when will this game be available on US PSN? it still says "Pre-Order".

When PSN store updates

 

[bombshell]

PS Blog post: Transistor Out Today, Listen to a Track from the OST

Direct link to "Transistor - We All Become": https://soundcloud.com/playstation/transistor-we-all-become/s-XCDhu

 

[Codiox]

whenever sony gets around to updating PSN today, I imagine

hmm... i hate waiting, especially when its an impulse buy! (

 

[pharmboy044]

when will this game be available on US PSN? it still says "Pre-Order".

The PSN store fully updates on the consoles at around 2pm PT but it shows up on the webstore an hour or so before.
You can purchase it on the webstore and push it to your PS4.

 

[GribbleGrunger]

PS Blog post: Transistor Out Today, Listen to a Track from the OST

Direct link to "Transistor - We All Become": https://soundcloud.com/playstation/transistor-we-all-become/s-XCDhu

Is that track actually written for the game?

 

[krypt0nian]

HAPPY TRANSISTOR DAY!!!


Now update the store, Grace!

 

[fantomena]

OST is up on Spotify. Just search for Darren Korb.

Based Spotify.

 

[Confused Cheeseburger]

I really hope this is game is good, because 3rd party triple A culture is really, really bumming me out. I won't be really into paying for a triple A boxed game until destiny. Indie games are still about the game, and the game only (some exceptions of course/anytime ubisoft gets involved, i mean dlc in child of light are you fucking kidding me?).

 

[Sodding_Gamer]

Oh my god I'm so hyped for this game. I don't get why PSN isn't letting you pre-load this game? I've had a bit of money aside ready to put it down on this game but I keep spending it because I can't just lock in my sale and pre-order!

I can't find it anywhere on the store

 

[The Last Wizard]

HAPPY TRANSISTOR DAY!!!


Now update the store, Grace!

Hey! you wait just like the rest of us for GCT....

 

[amstradcpc]

Eh, sounds about right to me.

But i supposse you are not a reviewer.

 

[Jimmyfenix]

I hope Grace chen time is kind to all my american friends out there.

 

[Codiox]

The PSN store fully updates on the consoles at around 2pm PT but it shows up on the webstore an hour or so before.
You can purchase it on the webstore and push it to your PS4.

so you tell me i have to wait until its almost midnight over here in germany? GAF hold me!

 

[FDC1]

so you tell me i have to wait until its almost midnight over here in germany? GAF hold me!

we'll only have it tomorrow afternoon in Europe

 

[Bodom78]

Oh man, I remember seeing this game a long time ago. I assumed it would be on 360 but looks like it's not which makes me sad. Bastion was an amazing experience.