TRANSCEND
- December 1, 2017
- Ynor
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Get on itch.io Store"Transcend" is a 2D adventure game where you play as a Spirit assigned the path of the Warrior, traveling across time, worlds, and dimensions to train and challenge the greatest warriors. Every decision affects the story, beginning with your voyage to the Spirit World at birth and the role you're destined for. Inspired by Ghibli Studio's work and James Cameron's "Avatar", it offers a unique and refreshing world to explore.
Reviews
- The game features beautiful artwork and a captivating soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere.
- The storyline and character development show great potential, making it an intriguing experience.
- As a solo-developed project, it demonstrates a lot of talent and effort, with hopes for future improvements.
- The gameplay is clunky and illogical, with combat mechanics that are buggy and unrefined.
- The game feels incomplete, resembling a paid demo rather than a fully developed title, with limited content and no significant updates since its release.
- Control issues, such as the lack of support for standard movement keys and poor resolution options, hinder the overall experience.
- story10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews; while some players praise its fantastic narrative and character development, others criticize the lack of depth and replayability, noting that the current experience is short and feels more like a demo than a complete game. Despite these concerns, there is optimism about the potential for a polished and engaging storyline in future updates.
“The story was fantastic and how the characters developed was great.”
“One of the strongest points is the storyline.”
“Having said this, the game trailer, story progression, graphics, music, inventory options, and many other things give me hope that this will become an awesome and polished game.”
“So far, bad and blocky mechanics and really no story at all yet. Also, this isn't an actual game; it's a paid demo, whatever the hell that is supposed to be.”
“The current game is still very short, with 4 chapters of a streamlined story containing next to no replayability.”
“Giving you a great experience for about 30 to a maximum of 60 minutes if you follow the storyline and explore everything there is to see.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with users praising the artistic elements but criticizing the clunky mechanics and lack of a coherent story. Many find the controls unintuitive, suggesting improvements like a traditional running mechanic, while some express hope for future updates to enhance the overall experience. Currently, the game consists of four chapters, with potential for expansion.
“Change the running mechanic to be when shift is held down; this is traditional in games and makes the controls feel more controllable.”
“Gameplay length is currently 4 chapters, and it's expected to improve over time.”
“Despite the criticism I had about the gameplay length, I would rate it 9/10, and in the future, it might be a perfect 10 out of 10!”
“It's a lovely premise with pretty artwork and music, but the actual gameplay is clunky, illogical, and at times impossible to actually do!”
“So far, the mechanics are bad and blocky, and there really is no story at all yet. Also, this isn't an actual game; it's a paid demo, whatever that is supposed to be.”
“Not to mention the actual gameplay is about as fluid as playing Half-Life with an Atari controller.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and ability to enhance the atmosphere, with recommendations to experience it with a headset for the best effect. While some reviews note that the gameplay may be lacking, the soundtrack and sound effects contribute positively to the overall experience.
“The music and sound effects are nicely done; the atmosphere was created well with the visuals.”
“A game you have to experience for yourself (I recommend a headset); great music and environment.”
“Having said this, the game trailer, story progression, graphics, music, inventory options, and many other things give me hope that this will become an awesome and polished game.”
“It's a lovely premise with pretty artwork and music, but the actual gameplay is clunky, illogical, and at times impossible to actually do!”
“The music is forgettable and doesn't enhance the overall experience of the game.”
“While the visuals are appealing, the music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised as amazing, complemented by beautiful artwork and music that enhance the game's aesthetic appeal. However, some users note that the gameplay mechanics can be clunky and illogical, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these issues, there is optimism that future updates will refine the game further.
“The game trailer, story progression, graphics, music, inventory options, and many other elements give me hope that this will become an awesome and polished game.”
“Graphics are amazing.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report that the game's stability is compromised by buggy combat mechanics and an awkward aspect ratio, which may detract from the overall experience for some players.
“Combat is buggy and the aspect ratio feels off.”
“While combat is buggy and the aspect ratio will throw off some people.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally well-received, with users noting that the music and sound effects contribute positively to the experience. While some find it merely cool, others appreciate the effective combination of visuals and audio in creating an engaging environment.
“The music and sound effects are nicely done; the atmosphere was created well with the visuals.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability due to its short length, consisting of only four chapters with a streamlined story that does not encourage multiple playthroughs.
“The current game is still very short, with 4 chapters of a streamlined story that offers next to no replayability.”
“Once you complete the game, there’s little incentive to go back and play it again.”
“The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users have noted that the game lacks full screen optimizations, which leads to issues when attempting to zoom in; this results in losing visibility of important elements, such as storyline text, when in full screen mode.
“The game offers a control + scroll option to zoom in, but when using this feature in full screen, you lose the ability to see the entire screen, including storyline text.”
“The optimization features enhance the overall gameplay experience, making it smoother and more enjoyable.”
“I appreciate the attention to detail in the optimization, which allows for a more immersive experience without lag or performance issues.”
“No full screen optimizations; it offers a control + scroll option to zoom in, but when doing this in full screen, you lose the ability to see the entire screen, including storyline text.”
“The game suffers from significant performance issues, making it frustrating to play.”
“There are frequent frame drops and stuttering, which detracts from the overall experience.”
