*dusts off a space, puts topic*

I can tell you are correct that they have come a long way because I played an hour-ish of Transistor and already feel its better by a sizable amount. The locale is really interesting and the combat/function system is a hoot. I guess the story isn't as clear or interesting as Bastion but the gameplay is way more engaging.

also i played a ys game finally (hey adol what's good man), the PC version of the first game

It was fun as hell. I didn't think "just bump into enemies" really sounded all that fun or interesting but actually playing it completely changed my mind. Once I beat Transistor I'll probably hop into the second game to clear my palate. I will say though that a few of the bosses are deeply, deeply unfun, including the final boss which seemed to be based entirely on luck. I get the franchise now though.

Oh and I'm playing Raidou 2 and it rules but that goes without saying. I crave a new Raidou game and knowing it will never come is a source of great pain.