Intro: I found this game through BYOND a game developing platform. If you are familiar with this platform you will know that few games from there look this awesome, also since the game is practically solo developed which must have cost years of work i can't help but back this project. Gameplay: The current game is still very short with 4 chapters of stream lined story containing next to no replayability. Giving you a great experience for about 30 to max 60 minutes if you follow the story line and explore everything there is to see. 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. Pro's: 1: Graphics (amazing) 2. Sound (simple yet fitting) 3: Story (interesting) 4: Combat (fleunt) Con's: 1: Gameplay lenght (currently 4 chapters, expected to improve over time) 2: No full screen optimizations (offers a control + scroll option to zoom in but when doing this for a...
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Transcend is inspired by the unconventional mixture of Ghibli Studio's work and James Cameron's "Avatar." In this refreshing 2D world, you will live the story of a "Spirit" who was given the path of the "Warrior." In order for him to become this "Spirit Warrior," he will need to prove himself by transcending time, worlds, and even dimensions, to challenge the greatest warriors across all existence. You will learn to live like one of them, you will train with them, learn their strengths and weaknesses, and ultimately... you will challenge them. Every decision you make in Transcend will have an evolving effect on the game-play and story.
The story of Transcend is its core feature and it starts from the very beginning... birth. When a new spirit is born, it makes a voyage to what's called the "Spirit World." During this voyage, spirits are assigned a role they are destined for. This is where your journey starts. In Transcend, you will play the story from beginning to end of a Spirit named "Hero," who was chosen to be a "Spirit Warrior." In order for him to fulfill his destiny, he will go through a series of trials and challenges to prove himself. Most of these challenges will revolve around him learning what being a "Spirit Warrior" truly means, and what is required of him. Hero will travel through time to visit some of the greatest warriors EVER: the mighty Spartans, the berserk Vikings, the honorable Samurais and many more... They will learn to use the shadows in the Ninja world and travel across the galaxies to new worlds and civilizations of sentient warriors. Each timeline/world will have its own story/plot, and with each, a lesson Hero (you) will learn.
Transcend's game-play/plot could be described as a mixture of the original Zelda games (with its rewarding yet simple combat/visuals) and Assassin's Creed (traveling through different eras and timelines). This game is being developed by a team of one (myself, Ynor), for the last three years. When I began working on this project, I originally intended to release the game in chunks (I wanted to release the chapters as I finished them), similar to a show or T.V series. This is something I am still really hoping to do. I believe it will give the players a quicker and more rewarding return for their investment, while also allowing me to receive input and shape the game with your help as I go. However, I understand this is something that may sound very unconventional, since it hasn't been done before (that I know of, there are probably other examples). Feel free to let me know how you feel about this idea.
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This is a very very very very very very early access game this is more like a game that might be a game in some time, a few years or so. the entire thing is just an early, amateurish attempt at a game. there is no resolution support, you have to use CNTRL and the scroll wheel on your mouse to "sort of" get the screen a little bigger than the postage stamp size it runs in ( in glorious fullscreen, which you can't turn off ) so you have a gigantic black void, and a tiny little screen in the center at all times. the game runs at a poor frame rate that is highly inconsitent. The game takes about 3 minutes to do a fade to black transition to bring up a new screen, in the same location. this runs more like a free RPG maker game, but it's made in Unity? this is just not even fit to be called early access with a price tag that high, I'm sorry. Not to mention the actual "gameplay" is about as fluid as playing Half life with an Atari controller. ( which is a real thing, btw) except that th...
This game I look at as a diamond in the rough. While combat is buggy and the aspect ratio will throw off some people. The game itself is worth playing. The music and sound effects are nicely done, atmosphere was created well with the visual. One of the strongest points is the storyline. Transcend does not feature voice acting however it is not a game breaker nor is any other problem listed in this review. This game is early access so enter at your own risk. While Transcend leaves much to be desired in it's early state it has earned my money I am happy with this purchase.
Great job for a 1 man project. Game has great potential, not much to do though. All you do basically is fight with the fellow training partner. It took very little time to finish chapter 4 wich is the last chapter up to date. Adding some kind of fighting with random monsters in the environment would give the player more to do. Maybe when its completed it will be much better.
This game is an unpolished turd. Early acess or not, this is just bad.
Fun game. A game you have to experience for yourself (I reccommend a headset) Great music and environment. Smooth game and fight controls.
Knock Knock. Who's There? Game. Game who? Exactly. This isn't a game; it's a paid demo... What the actual fuck? I'm assuming this game is still a work in progress and more stuff will come out for it in time, but the way the game is made now, it might not be worth it. I would hate spoiling this game, but unfortunately this game hasn't even gotten far enough for there to be anything to spoil CONSIDERING I was still playing the tutorial when the game decided to announce that the demo was over. Why else would I not recommend? Well the fighting was actual unrefined cancer. The controls seemed like a bad hybrid of WASD and point and click. I say this because the game explains that in order to use any equipped power (such as a speed dash or spear throw), you have to use the num keys at the top of the keyboard, which you can't hotkey change at all so lol fuck you buddy. The game is so short right now that I could actually play the whole thing and STILL get a refund. Which I'm actually perp...
Gotta support indie creators. Theres a lot of great talent out there. A beautiful game.
The story was fantastic and how the characters developed was great. The retro feeling the game gives you really hit a sweet spot with me. The first forty minutes that is available right now as of 12/28 shows a lot of promise from the developer. Can't wait to see what else comes out! I'm glad I waited until after finals were done this semester because I would've been hooked on the game and been craving for the rest of the release.
Released in 2017, but with no real development since then. It's a lovely premise with pretty artwork and music, but the actual gameplay is clunky, illogical and (at times) impossible to actually do! It would be far better as a walkthrough/exploration type game rather than non-operational combat. I want to support the dev and have been waiting for progress, but not much has been happening at all. I don't want a refund as I want the dev to be able to keep going and hopefully produce the game they had in their mind, rather than the one we have in our libraries.
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System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP
- Processor: 2.4ghz CPU
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: Any
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 47 MB available space
- Additional Notes: Will run on most low-end PCs
FAQ
How much does TRANSCEND cost?
TRANSCEND is completely FREE to play. You can download and play it without any purchase.
What are the system requirements for TRANSCEND?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows XP Processor: 2.4ghz CPU Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: Any DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 47 MB available space Additional Notes: Will run on most low-end PCs
What platforms is TRANSCEND available on?
TRANSCEND is available on Windows PC.
Is TRANSCEND worth buying?
TRANSCEND has 50% positive reviews from 14 players.
When was TRANSCEND released?
TRANSCEND was released on Dec 1, 2017.
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