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Very pleasantly surprised by this. Why is it that games from 3-person teams so often surpass blockbuster releases when it comes to writing and voice acting?

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[h1]Transcripted. Launched in 2012, stuck on a limbo for 4 years now back again to the store shelves.[/h1] [b]Question: did the game age well?[/b] [b]I'd say yes.[/b] Transcripted is a: - single player - twin stick shooter - puzzle game (very similar to Zuma and Luxor) That also features: - an amazing soundtrack that becomes better the more you play the game - actual plot and voice acting - varied levels of difficulty: for both the puzzle and shooter part of the game - an upgrade system with unlocks relevant to the progression of the story I have played this back in 2012 and once more today in 2016 and the game still feels good, both with a gamepad and mouse and keyboard controls. Like any twin stick shooter it has a decent enemy variety to keep you on your toes and the puzzle part feels extremely satisfying instead of feeling like a chore. Mind you, I am a fan of games that mix both so its possible that my bias is showing. Nevertheless, a worthy entry on the genre. Not a perfect game by all means, but very well made and the effort put into the game really shows. For the price you are looking at about 3 or 4 hours of fun gameplay on the normal difficulty at the very least if you are decent at this kind of game.

Nice game, shame about the difficulty curve.

I think I got this game from a bundle (it might even be that Groupees bundle that sold the keys without legal consent of the developers), and I've been feeling bad about not buying this back in that daily deal in 2012 December. It just wasn't available anymore for purchase... The memory still haunts me, because this is one of the most enjoyable games I've ever played! You're essentially twin-stick-shooting and dodging stuff while you're setting up combos in the "DNA chain". It's intense! PROS: + Great soundtrack + Great gameplay + Enough story to make you want to go on + Upgrade system + Setting up combos + Awesome and versatile boss fights CONS: - I don't remember anything negative. I played 6-8 hours which was the complete game depending on how much I sucked, but this is not my first time playing it. Definitely worth it. In fact, to make up for having this game via Topware's illegally sold key, I'll just have to buy it again for a friend!

Un bijou indé, excellent mélange entre le shoot them up et le match-3 ! Réalisation graphique au poil et bande-son superbe !