Transistor was a super pretty game with a very distinct and fancy visual style, which for me was the main appeal of the game. The storyline, while very deep and complex, failed to grasp my attention. There was also hardly any integration of story and gameplay mechanics, to the point where it felt like I was jumping back and forth between playing a video game and reading a book/watching a movie. For a game which tried so hard to be so beautiful, I was especially irked like this.
In terms of the gameplay mechanics, Transistor was very cohesive and well spread over the course of the game. By its conclusion, I felt like I had fully explored the implications of all of the game's tactical and strategic framework, which was a very satisfying and fulfilling experience. It is worth noting though that there is a very high amount of time investment in listening, looking, and reading, so the pacing of the game is very slow.