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Transistor |OT| Super Giant Sword
- Thread starter LiK
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This game is slick. Really impressed with the combat and ability system early on, both in practice and conceptually. Feels good to pause, plan and watch your combo unfold. Just inspected one of the early Functions and got a smile on my face, not to mention the access point UI itself which is beautiful and explains potentially complex upgrade results clearly.
Also the soundtrack, the pacing, the beauty of Cloudbank.. there's a lot to like about this game early on for sure.
Also the soundtrack, the pacing, the beauty of Cloudbank.. there's a lot to like about this game early on for sure.
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
Best to get the PS4/PC versions right now.
NavyPharaoh
Member
I love the upgrade system. Every action can be the main or the booster. So many combinations to play with. If only I didn't have to work today.
I've had the pausing myself. Audio carries on.. just the picture holds for a second or two then carries on. Very odd.
AHA-Lambda
Member
How does the saving in this work?
I got to the first access point which it says should save my progress but when I came back to the game it put me back at the very start?
I got to the first access point which it says should save my progress but when I came back to the game it put me back at the very start?
Ahhh I accidentally deleted my link for the digital version of the soundtrack (I preordered the physical one).
Anyone know what I can do?
Also streaming this from the start for anyone on the fence. www.twitch.tv/jdizzle84
Anyone know what I can do?
Also streaming this from the start for anyone on the fence. www.twitch.tv/jdizzle84
Vire
Member
Quick thoughts:
1. Presentation is absolutely beautiful, the visuals and and music are superb.
2. Not sure if I like how dense the text logs about each character are. I feel a little overwhelmed with the number of names and people the game is introducing me to. Why should I care about these people? Story seems very vague and open for interpretation so far.
3. It's hard to know which combinations are useful in combat when upgrading functions. Almost too many options at the outset.
4. I'm constantly worried whether or not I'm missing some little vignette, the game doesn't make it clear which path progresses the story and which path is an optional objective. To make matters worse it seems like sometimes areas are closed off if you progress in the story and you are unable to return an area you possibly missed something.
5. I like this game.
1. Presentation is absolutely beautiful, the visuals and and music are superb.
2. Not sure if I like how dense the text logs about each character are. I feel a little overwhelmed with the number of names and people the game is introducing me to. Why should I care about these people? Story seems very vague and open for interpretation so far.
3. It's hard to know which combinations are useful in combat when upgrading functions. Almost too many options at the outset.
4. I'm constantly worried whether or not I'm missing some little vignette, the game doesn't make it clear which path progresses the story and which path is an optional objective. To make matters worse it seems like sometimes areas are closed off if you progress in the story and you are unable to return an area you possibly missed something.
5. I like this game.
Spirit of Jazz
Banned
It seems to depend on the area. I just had the game crash 5 times in the same location so I'm going to give it a break and hope for another quick patch.
Bastion had this problem, too. Sometimes the narration would let you know if you were going in the direction that advanced the level proper.
Tinfoilhatsron
Banned
So going to play this, can't wait. Want to hear the ST so bad.
CrackPebbles
Member
Framerate?
Locked 30 or what..pc version any better in that regard(compared to ps4)
Locked 30 or what..pc version any better in that regard(compared to ps4)
styl3s
Member
I will be shocked if PS4 isn't 60fps.
Justice_Bolt
Member
Best 20$ I have spend on Ps4. Seriously a very good game.
it is a decoy.
CrackPebbles
Member
Same, just want some answers as I don't know which version to buy.. if the framerate is better on PC that would be my deciding factor.
Ha! You're very welcome.
Yep, been a fan of his since undergrad and I have a couple of books on him with nice big color plates. Lovely stuff.
HoopzBarkley
Member
Nvm was thinking of something else.
Codeacious
Banned
Yep, this game's awesome. I just wish I didn't have to hop on a plane in a few hours...
Not normally, but you can upgrade it with other functions to make it deal damage.
styl3s
Member
I tweeted Greg "Can you confirm if it runs 1080/60 on ps4" and he said "It does in most cases".
I'm guessing when shits fucking insane on screen it might drop a little.
If you can afford it, get it! Otherwise it's not that long till Friday.
Yeah that's what i am going with.
My PS4 hasn't been getting much love in the past month and my PC is going to get all the love with Wildstar/Watch Dogs in like a week.
kinoki
Illness is the doctor to whom we pay most heed; to kindness, to knowledge, we make promise only; pain we obey.
Hmm... managed to sprain my ankle today and will be home from work tomorrow due to not being able to walk. Get this game today or when the paycheck arrives on friday? Hmm... questions...
CrackPebbles
Member
60 FPS on PS4 with "acceptable compromises" when the action gets particularly hectic.
I feel I might actually have trouble telling if it were 30 or 60 partially thanks to limited animation frames, but the scrolling's definitely smooth.
EDIT: Saw I was answered, but yeah FPS isn't a significant issue unless you have a 120hz monitor and I didn't look to see how that went for that. Gameplay probably wouldn't be that aversely affected given it's essentially a real time turn based variant. Like Parasite Eve, Vagrant Story, or a more interesting Fallout 3/NV VATS.
really? OK, thanks! I'll keep a closer eye out because the times I used it nothing hit it :[
super-famicom
Member
Jaunt + Spark as support lets you dash and drop mini bombs over your path.
90 minutes or so into it.
It looks, feels and sounds awesome, so far it is everything I was expecting.
The only downside so far is that from time to time (well, rarely) it freezes for half a second, but it might also be my pc.
I'll take a break from it for now though, I don't want to burn through it in just a couple of days...
It looks, feels and sounds awesome, so far it is everything I was expecting.
The only downside so far is that from time to time (well, rarely) it freezes for half a second, but it might also be my pc.
I'll take a break from it for now though, I don't want to burn through it in just a couple of days...
TheKastorian
Member
Remotely downloading it to my PS4 (love this feature). Will be waiting for me at home.
Mrcapcom
Member
Did the same thing from the PS App :-D
Psychoward
Banned
How can you tell what/where you're targeting in turn mode?
Spirit of Jazz
Banned
Awesome, the game crashed again and I lost my save 3 hours in.
More_Badass
Member
I prefer Jaunt + Breach and then just dashing through enemies multiple times. Death by a thousand cuts cyberpunk-style
at least you can start the game!
HueyFreeman
Banned
Hmm - every time I go to buy it on the PS Store website, it says I'm pre-ordering it. Is this a glitch? Seems like it's genuinely up. Just want to start the download.
Hey -- that is horrible and I'm sorry.
Please feel free to email support at supergiantgames with any technical issues. We have a FAQ going in our Steam forum, for anyone having trouble with the game for any reason.
PS4 and PC are both 60 FPS and 1080p.
Spirit of Jazz
Banned
At least you don't get temptation to play a broken release and waste 3 hours of your lift in the process! Admittedly they would have been 3 miserable, sniffly cold ridden hours but that's not the point.
Thanks Greg, I tried turning off the steam overlays like the FAQ which is when the crash occurred so I'll just send an email and wait for the issues to be fixed. With that said I was really enjoying the game up to that point, hence the continuing to play it through multiple crashes.
LurkerPrime
Member
Get() is God of the Battlefield.
From how I understand it:
Enemies that will be hit are highlighted orange while aiming in turn mode, and any queued attacks will show the damage/status dealt to the enemy - or "protected" if the enemy cannot be damaged, "blocked" if they cannot be hit because you're out of range or obstructed, and some other thing if the target is friendly (I think). Orange areas on the ground indicate where an attack will hit in the area, useful for planning ahead. Those blue circles can help line-up shots.
Keep in mind that sometimes enemies will move while a turn is being executed and Red can end up missing, so it isn't always 100% accurate.
I also want to say there's been a few occasions where it lied about whether an enemy was immune, but I can't be sure.
From how I understand it:
Enemies that will be hit are highlighted orange while aiming in turn mode, and any queued attacks will show the damage/status dealt to the enemy - or "protected" if the enemy cannot be damaged, "blocked" if they cannot be hit because you're out of range or obstructed, and some other thing if the target is friendly (I think). Orange areas on the ground indicate where an attack will hit in the area, useful for planning ahead. Those blue circles can help line-up shots.
Keep in mind that sometimes enemies will move while a turn is being executed and Red can end up missing, so it isn't always 100% accurate.
I also want to say there's been a few occasions where it lied about whether an enemy was immune, but I can't be sure.
Ranger Taffles
Member
I am facing the same issue and it really hurts the gorgeous immersion. Hopefully it will be fixed though. Regardless of that, I'm absolutely in love with the art and ost. Still learning with the turn-based mechanic but I'm really enjoying it so far.