Transistor is one of the best games I've played in the last few years. The music, art style and gameplay provided a better experience than most big budget AAA games even attempt. The game is presented in a beautiful hand drawn style, the range of colours and imaginative background and enemy designs makes any screenshot a work of art. The music is Transistor's greatest strength and the first thing I did on completing the game was to my the soundtrack. Each track fits the situation perfectly and creates an incredible atmosphere. The combat is another strength with a very interesting mechanic that allows the player to pause the action, plan out your next moves, unpause and then watch it all unfold. The combat also has a surprisingly deep upgrade mechanic that allows you to slot "functions" (weapons) into primary or secondary slots with their effects on combat changing depending on where they are slotted. The different combinations this allows means you are always experimenting, trying to see what the best combination for your combat style is. Transistor is not perfect as the story can be a little confusing if you don't pay attention. The game does not hold your hand as far as the narrative is concerned and this may leave you a little confused if you don't take the time to explore and find story details. Overall Transistor is an exceptional game and considering the price I would recommend it to anyone.
