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Transient

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3.4/5

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3.4

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Transient
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From the creators of CONARIUM and the DARKNESS WITHIN series, comes TRANSIENT, a Lovecraftian Cyberpunk thriller. “The Only Thing That Is Constant Is Change” ― Heraclitus In the distant, post-apocalyptic future, what is left of the population of mankind lives in an enclosed citadel called Dome...
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2020, Stormling Studios, ...
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Windows 7 64-bit, 3.60GHz Intel Core i3-4160, 6 GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480/570/670, ATI Radeon H...
Time to beat
3.5 hMain
4.5 h Main + Sides
6 h Completionist
4 h All Styles
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From the creators of CONARIUM and the DARKNESS WITHIN series, comes TRANSIENT, a Lovecraftian Cyberpunk thriller.

“The Only Thing That Is Constant Is Change” ― Heraclitus

In the distant, post-apocalyptic future, what is left of the population of mankind lives in an enclosed citadel called Domed City Providence, created to survive the harsh outside environment. In this, mankind's final refuge, Randolph Carter, a member of a notorious hacker-for-hire group called ODIN, accidentally stumbles across the terrifying truth, a truth that might tear apart his own sanity and question his very existence.

HP Lovecraft meets Cyberpunk


Experience a never-before seen blend between H.P. Lovecraft’s cosmic existentialism and a grim, dystopian cyberpunk setting. Transient adapts and expands upon seminal pieces of both genres to ensure that your experience is both familiar and fresh at the same time.

Discover fractured realities


From the forgotten wastes of Kor Shehr to the mean streets of Providence, Transient is filled to the brim with unforgettable locations to traverse. Explore reality, your own dreams, and the virtual world to meet a diverse cast of friends, foes, and beings in between.

Escape your own reality


Combining a swath of beautiful environments with a haunting original soundtrack creates an immersive experience.

Augmented man on a mission


You assume the role of Randolph Carter, a man equipped (read: augmented) for the job. Use your advanced perception heightening implant, PHI, to investigate your surroundings, scan for clues, and hack your way past barriers preventing you from uncovering the truth.

Transient © 2018-2020 Stormling Studios. Licensed exclusively to and published by Iceberg Interactive B.V. Iceberg Interactive design and mark are registered trademarks of Iceberg Interactive B.V. Developed by Stormling Studios. Microsoft®, Windows® and DirectX® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other brands, product names, and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved. Made in Europe.

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Time to beat
3.5 hMain
4.5 h Main + Sides
6 h Completionist
4 h All Styles
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Size:
6.6 GB

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Posted on: October 30, 2020

adrian51gray

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Games: 64 Reviews: 12

Had potential

This game wasn't as good as I'd hoped unfortunately but has some cool ideas and nice graphics in places. Issues which make the game feel rushed: - The movement feels like you're bouncing - your cursor moves but you don't, and it means your head goes through all the doors - The main character model is childish compared to others in the game - This isn't really a puzzle game - there are about three puzzles and everything else is just explained to you (exactly how to make mixture etc) - It felt like a series of disconnected tiny levels rather than one big connected story - It lacked any kind of ending - One or two of the mini games are just frustrating rather than nostalgic (the zombie one!) - Confusing story to begin with - not enough introduction to this world you're in The good things: - Graphics are nice overall but there is too much bloom and lights go through walls and sometimes makes things look fuzzy - The story started to develop and get me interested the more I played - The world and ideas are great - cool levels, story concepts, lovecraftian themes etc Conarium felt more polished overall to me, however I must give respect to any developer trying to make a game like this - difficult material to work with - just the gameplay didn't do this one any favours.


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Posted on: November 15, 2020

Empow3rd

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Games: 343 Reviews: 21

For Lovecraft enthusiasts on a deep sale

As a fan of previous Stormling Studios/Zoetrope Interactive games I bought this game despite mixed reviews and I can now see why is it the case. Transient is a short Lovecraftian adventure game with a strong atmosphere, beautiful audiovisual design, and an intriguing (even if sometimes too obscurely and confusingly told) story which unfortunately ends extremely abruptly without a very satisfying payoff. I enjoyed the game despite the short length and poor pacing but the ending really left a sour taste in my mouth, and made the game feel unfinished. I do in addition want to mention delightful references to Lovecraft mythos and previous games from the studio which do give an impression that this game was a passion project but must've have some trouble during the development. In conclusion: I did enjoy the game and story what was offered but I can't recommend it for anyone except Lovecraft enthusiasts but on a deep sale. I hope the next game by Stormling Studios will be better than this as I have immensely enjoyed their previous work.


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Posted on: January 13, 2022

WisePrimate

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Games: Reviews: 3

I enjoyed the ideas of the story.

I enjoyed this game. It lasted around 11 hours. That's longer than other people have mentioned, so I'll remove one hour for the mini-games, one hour caused by my confusion, and one hour caused by my slow-paced walking around to look at the environments. That means it lasted eight hours of regular playtime. That's not too short for this price. The previous game from this company, called "Conarium", lasted around eight hours, even though I was slow-paced when I played that one too. I consider this game to be like a book that doesn't perfectly explain some details, to let us imagine our own interpretations. In case people are worried, I will say this: This GOG version includes the "Extended Edition" update.


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Posted on: August 15, 2022

david3907

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Games: 253 Reviews: 71

Good graphics no fun

Developers seen to have spent a lot of time on the graphical part of the game but forgot the game part. Puzzles are boring and uninteresting and nothing actually makes you feel anything for the characters. Quickly becomes why bother.


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Posted on: September 3, 2022

41nd

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2/5

Uhm.. the graphics are not bad and at times the visual ambiance is quite atmospheric and nice ! Unfortunately the level design with the broken walls and the awkward movement is a let down.. Also the story starts interesting but after mixing some so called "lovecraftian" elements with some lazy cyberpunk passages.. gets VERY DULL and quite simple to the end. This is not a good game.. much much lower effort than Conarium..


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