Transmute!

Transmute! is a modern metroidvania about Moon Mikono, a space scrapper turned adventurer searching for the truth about her missing mother. You explore an interconnected sci-fi world, fight its creatures and travelers, and change your approach by swapping augments. The story also brings Moon into contact with robot life, whose members have their own personalities, stories and quests.

Explore the outpost

The outpost spans tunnels, caverns and research laboratories, with sectors including the green Overgrowth, the fluorescent reefs of the Coral Fissure and the sparkblood crystal-strewn Surface. Hidden abilities such as Spin Bash, Wall Jump and Void Dash help you navigate its interconnected areas. A mapping system lets you place custom markers, track completion percentage and find hidden terminals that reveal unexplored areas.

Combat and augments

You fight with spells called Bloodcasts, a Foray-issued Blaster and augments that can change how you play. The description lists over 50 unique upgrades, and also specifies 48 optional upgrades. These include fighting alongside a reprogrammed drone, turning attacks into spiraling laser blasts and summoning tentacles to block projectiles. You can choose an aggressive, greedy, inquisitive or cautious approach, or build around an army of friendly creatures.

Enemies and bosses

The world contains over 80 unique enemies and over 10 bosses. They include mutated worms, electrified beasts, rogue AIs and gigantic bugs, with different challenges and interactions.

Art and music

The characters, enemies and sectors use hand-painted pixel art. The score accompanies both bombastic fights and quieter exploration.