Transpose
- November 6, 2018
- Secret Location
- 10h median play time
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Reviews
- Transpose offers a unique and mind-bending puzzle experience that effectively utilizes VR mechanics, allowing players to record and collaborate with their past selves.
- The game features beautiful and surreal environments, complemented by a relaxing soundtrack, creating an immersive atmosphere that enhances the puzzle-solving experience.
- Puzzles are challenging and rewarding, progressively increasing in difficulty, which keeps players engaged and encourages creative problem-solving.
- Some players have reported clunky controls and issues with the interaction mechanics, making certain puzzles frustrating and difficult to complete.
- The visual design can become repetitive, with a lack of variety in environments that may lead to confusion during gameplay, especially in later levels.
- While the game is praised for its mechanics, some reviewers feel that the puzzles do not fully utilize the potential of the game's concepts, leading to moments of busy work rather than genuine challenge.
- gameplay19 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its intuitive mechanics and unique concepts, drawing comparisons to titles like "The Talos Principle" while offering a more challenging experience. Players appreciate the innovative use of VR, particularly the ability to manipulate past actions, and find the puzzle designs engaging and thought-provoking. The overall level design and relaxing soundtrack enhance the immersive experience, making it a standout title for puzzle enthusiasts.
“Really interesting VR puzzle game, unique concept, gameplay is intuitive, throwing mechanics work well.”
“The mechanics and level design are great.”
“Definitively a game made from the ground up for VR and the gameplay feels so natural in my Rift with Touch controllers.”
“Hell, you can run a sequence using four lives, then delete the third life in that chain, and that mechanic as a puzzle's solution was never touched upon!”
“The puzzles are a good level of difficulty, but the puzzle mechanics are the same pretty much the whole game; it's only changed up just barely enough to keep it interesting.”
“The main mechanic isn't a new puzzle idea (both 'The Swapper' and 'Braid' do similar), but the fact you are working with your own past movement & actions in VR is pretty great.”
- story7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal and often described as vague or non-existent, with players noting that it does not significantly impact the overall gameplay experience. While some appreciate the visual presentation, the narrative is considered uninteresting and light, serving more as a backdrop to the gameplay rather than a focal point.
“It is very light on story, but a small bit of story is there.”
“(They're also responsible for Blasters of the Universe, a VR bullet-hell shooter with build-your-own weapons, and a well-voice acted story - also really highly recommended!)”
“Not a story, but gameplay and smart presentation makes up for it.”
“It is rather uninteresting but serviceable visually and runs well; the story is vague to non-existent but doesn’t get in the way of playing.”
“It is very light on story, but a small bit of story is there.”
“It is very light on story, but a small bit of story is there.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is characterized by a minimalistic synth soundtrack that complements its futuristic and dreamy aesthetic, creating a relaxing atmosphere. Players appreciate how the calming music enhances the overall experience without being intrusive, contributing to the game's visual and auditory appeal. Overall, the soundtrack is praised for its quality and ability to enrich the gameplay.
“The soundtrack is very relaxing and the game mechanics are pure fun.”
“The music is nice and calming, not interrupting the thoughts in any way.”
“Music, art and overall style are top notch.”
“There are 3 worlds, all have a similar futuristic dreamy vibe, all with the same minimalistic synth music.”
“The soundtrack is very relaxing and the game mechanics are pure fun.”
“The puzzle mechanics are really weird, yet still very intuitive, the weird geometric aesthetic is really pretty, and the soundtrack is really relaxing.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their surreal and geometric aesthetic, creating a visually striking and otherworldly sci-fi environment. While many players appreciate the crisp and simple design, some express a desire for higher production values, including more detailed backgrounds and custom elements to enhance immersion. Overall, the visuals are considered beautiful and intuitive, contributing positively to the gaming experience.
“I absolutely love the aesthetics of the game and I'm absolutely going back for more.”
“The graphics are crisp and simple, albeit beautifully done, creating an otherworldly sci-fi environment with a great use of scale and 3D.”
“+ surreal visuals, I especially like the giant hub world and player models (just look at those galaxies inside your body!)”
“The graphics are simple yet sharp and easy on the eyes (and probably the GPU too).”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report a mix of frustration and transcendence in the emotional experience of the game. While the controls can lead to unexpected movements that disrupt immersion, the overall experience is described as uniquely profound, evoking feelings that are unmatched by other titles.
“A truly transcendental experience; no other video game has made me feel like this one.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its minimalist sound design, creating an immersive and beautiful experience that evokes feelings of otherworldliness, akin to waking up during an alien abduction.
“I love the atmosphere of the game, especially the minimalist sound design.”
“The sound and atmosphere are spot on.”
“An atmospheric and beautiful puzzler that feels like you've woken up during your abduction by aliens.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the optimization aspect of the game highly satisfying, particularly when executing fluid and efficient chains of actions.
“It's very satisfying to execute a fluid, optimized chain.”
“The optimization mechanics really enhance the gameplay experience.”
“I love how the game encourages players to find the most efficient strategies.”
