Transistor Guide

It is a sci-fi action RPG by Supergiant Games, the creators of Bastion. You fight through a futuristic city with a mysterious weapon called the Transistor. Combining Functions is central to the game, with thousands of possible configurations according to the official description. Released May 20, 2014. Japanese is supported.

Functions are individual abilities. The same Function has completely different effects depending on whether you equip it as an active ability, use it to upgrade another ability, or equip it as a passive. Understanding these three uses is central to playing the game.

It lets you stop time and plan a sequence of actions. It blends seamlessly with real-time action, so you can switch approaches as the situation demands. Even if action games are not your strength, you have room to pause and think.

Both are made by Supergiant Games. The official description of [Hades](/en/games/hades/) also identifies this game's rich, deep style as an influence. Transistor is the studio's second game, following [Bastion](/en/games/bastion/).

There is a Recursion option. According to the official description, you can enjoy boss encounters and new Function combinations after completing the story.