AGENCY TESTS

Conquer the Agency Tests in Transistor! Learn strategies for defeating your copies, understand HP differences, and unlock music with this expert guide.

Alright, so you've made it to the Agency Tests. These are pretty cool – they're basically a series of fights where you have to take down copies of yourself. Think of them like a final boss battle, so if you handled that well, you should be good here. Plus, it's a fun way to snag some XP and a trophy!

Note: You'll likely only encounter these tests on a New Game + playthrough.

AGENCY TEST 1 OF 3

The strategy here is pretty much the same as the final boss. The first ability I found really effective was Void(), especially when upgraded with Crash(). This combo lets you weaken the enemy and then finish it off in one go, and it stacks up to three times, which is super handy. Next up, I used Purge() with Flood() and Tap(). Honestly, Purge() isn't strictly necessary here, but it can help drain HP and even restore yours, so it doesn't hurt to have it.

I also had Cull() and Mask(). For a passive ability, Load() is a lifesaver because the shield it provides is awesome. The main idea is to hit your copy, 'Copy Red,' with Void() a few times. Then, get behind her for some backstab damage – she tends to run away, making this pretty easy. After that, lay into her with Purge() and Cull(). Just those three things alone can take her out, and that's with only one Void() stack! Imagine how much damage you could do with three stacks.

So, the simple strategy is: Void() x3, then Cull(). You should win this fight easily. Remember to use Mask() between her 'lives' because Copy Red has three of them. You'll be okay!

~.- MUSIC UNLOCKED: IMPOSSIBLE -.~

AGENCY TEST 2 OF 3

This fight is pretty much identical to the last one, but your copy now has 1,500 HP, up from the 1,000 HP of the Final Boss and Agency Test 1. Still, the core strategy remains the same, and there's not much new to explain. The Purge() / Tap() combo becomes a bit more useful here, but stick with the same plan as before, and you'll do just fine.

~.- MUSIC UNLOCKED: BLANK CANVAS -.~

AGENCY TEST 3 OF 3

Here we go, the final test! This time, your copy gets another HP boost. She now has 2,000 HP, up from 1,500, making her a little tougher. But don't worry, you can still totally prevail with the strategy we've been using. Go get 'em, champ – earn that trophy!

~.- MUSIC UNLOCKED: PAPER BOATS -.~

Note: This marks the end of the Agency Tests, and you'll be rewarded with the 'Agency()' Silver Trophy.