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Transpose

94%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
story
94% User Score Based on 108 reviews

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"Transpose" is a single-player fantasy platformer VR game offering 10 hours of playtime, set in a universe where time and gravity are manipulated to solve puzzles. Players create and interact with looped recordings of their actions, working with past selves to progress through increasingly complex physics-based challenges in a dreamlike setting. By bending notions of space and time, players must think creatively to generate the infinite cycle of creation and destruction.

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94%
Audience ScoreBased on 108 reviews
gameplay10 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions

  • Transpose offers a unique and mind-bending puzzle experience that creatively utilizes VR mechanics, allowing players to record and interact with their past selves to solve challenges.
  • The game features beautiful, surreal environments and a relaxing soundtrack, enhancing the immersive experience and making it visually appealing.
  • Puzzles start off easy and progressively become more challenging, providing a satisfying sense of accomplishment as players navigate complex gravity and time manipulation mechanics.
  • Clunky controls and issues with the interaction mechanics can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences, particularly when trying to manipulate objects in 3D space.
  • Some players found the level design to be confusing, especially after introducing gravity changes, making it difficult to orient themselves within the game world.
  • The game lacks a compelling narrative, which may leave some players feeling unengaged despite the interesting puzzle mechanics.
  • gameplay
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 aesthetic and relaxing soundtrack further enhance the immersive gameplay, making it a standout title for puzzle enthusiasts.

    • “Really interesting VR puzzle game, unique concept, gameplay is intuitive, throwing mechanics work well.”
    • “Love the puzzle designs and gameplay, definitely a must-have if you're into puzzles.”
    • “It will definitely have you scratching your head at times and the mechanics of the game are truly unique.”
    • “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.”
    • “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 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 and actions in VR is pretty great.”
  • story
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 experience. While the narrative is considered uninteresting, the gameplay and presentation compensate for this lack of depth, making it a serviceable experience.

    • “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!”
    • “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.”
    • “Not a story, but gameplay and smart presentation makes up for it.”
  • music
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is consistently praised for its relaxing and calming qualities, featuring minimalistic synth tracks that complement the futuristic, dreamy aesthetic of the three worlds. Reviewers appreciate how the soundtrack enhances the overall experience without being intrusive, contributing to the game's beautiful visuals and intuitive puzzle mechanics. Overall, the music is considered a standout element, elevating the game's artistic style.

    • “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.”
  • graphics
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 and orientation. Overall, the visuals are considered beautiful and easy on the eyes, contributing positively to the gaming experience.

    • “I absolutely love the aesthetics of the game and I'm absolutely going back for more.”
    • “It's a little bewildering at times, but 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 model (just look at those galaxies inside your body!)”
  • emotional
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players report a deeply emotional experience with the game, describing it as transcendental and unique. However, technical issues, such as unintended movements caused by the touch pads and interactions with objects, can detract from the immersion. Overall, the emotional impact is significant, despite some frustrating mechanics.

    • “A truly transcendental experience no other video game has made me feel like this one.”
  • atmosphere
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its minimalist sound design, which enhances the overall experience. Players describe it as atmospheric and beautiful, evoking a sense of otherworldliness akin to waking up during an alien abduction.

    • “I love the atmosphere of the game, such as the minimalist sound design.”
    • “The sound and atmosphere are right on.”
    • “Atmospheric and beautiful puzzler that feels like you've woken up during your abduction by aliens.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users find the optimization aspect of the game highly satisfying, particularly when executing fluid and efficient chains.

    • “It's very satisfying to execute a fluid, optimized chain.”
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