Transistor
News, coverage and analysis tracking Transistor across the outlets.
PC Gamers, come rate my videogame vinyl collection and decide whether it was worth the $$$This article discusses the author's personal journey and extensive collection of video game and anime soundtrack vinyl records, highlighting titles like Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and Elden Ring. While acknowledging the enjoyment and ritual of collecting, the author concludes that for most people, it's an expensive and cumbersome hobby compared to digital listening.
Should You Play Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre Before Hades 2?This article discusses whether players should play Supergiant Games' previous titles, Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre, before starting Hades 2, which is currently in early access. It breaks down the playtime for each game and offers a ranked order of priority, ultimately suggesting that Hades 1 is the most crucial entry point for understanding Hades 2.- Evening Postmortems/RetrospectivesTransistor is considered the best game developed by the team behind Hades, even years after its release. The article likely analyzes the design choices and lasting impact of Transistor compared to the studio's other acclaimed titles.
Pyre Deserves More Love: Supergiant’s Underrated 2017 MasterpieceA Reddit discussion highlights Pyre, Supergiant Games' 2017 title, as an overlooked masterpiece that blends sports, RPG, and visual novel elements. Despite its unique approach and strong narrative, Pyre did not achieve the same success as Supergiant's later game, Hades, potentially due to its less accessible structure and timing.
Genre-hopping Hades 2 studio doesn't want to make a game that's bigger and better than the last: "We're trying to make a game that has the potential to be someone's favorite game from us"Supergiant Games studio director Amir Rao stated that the studio's focus is not on making games bigger, but on creating titles that have the potential to become a player's favorite. While Hades was a major hit, previous games like Bastion and Transistor are also highly regarded, and Supergiant aims to create unique experiences with each release, as seen with Hades 2.
The Games of Not This Year - 2025 EditionThis article highlights games played in 2025 that were not released in that year, featuring a diverse list of titles from various genres. Contributors share their experiences with games like Baldur's Gate 3, Pacific Drive, and Super Mario World, discussing what made them memorable despite their original release dates.
Performing In and Out of the Studio: Interviewing Supergiant Games’ Darren KorbSupergiant Games Audio Director and Composer Darren Korb discusses his career, the evolution of his soundtracks, and his live performances. Korb reflects on the challenges and joys of creating music for games like Bastion, Hades, and Hades II, and shares details about upcoming performances in London and at GDC.