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It's not quite following the original story of the Transformers but for diehard fans it should be fun.
The Decepticons and Autobots are still fighting but this time they decide to bring in robots called Minicons to sizzle the story. In reality they don't provide that much entertaining but the rest of the game is good. As the Autobots you travel all over the world and you get to transform into the vehicle of your choosing.
On the downside you really don't get many characters to pick from but they did provide a lot of the more popular characters like Optimus Prime and Rodimus. Atari could have made this better allowing gamers to choose more character and maybe playing as the Decepticons themselves.
The graphics are good much of what you expect the characters do look semi-close to their real counterparts. The music was passable. The one thing they did do a nice job off is providing voices for the Autobots and Decepticons. They aren't the voices from the old series but the new one. Ah well it was still kind of them to do that.
The controls were a mixed bag. On some levels it became more clear than others that perhaps they should have added more You initially just have a gun but when you collect the minicons you're able to add more to your inventory. This I found annoying because well the Autobots have a ton of weapons of their own and this sort of took part of the mystique away.
This explains why this game got mixed reviews. On one hand, it's a Transformers game, on the other hand they only got half of the game right.
The game itself with the bosses will hold your attention span for the end. While the early bots are fairly easy to get through, the game gets tough as you go through it.
One thing that does save the game from being a total dud is the amount of extras that they threw in. You get tv spots, Transformers comic art, and other revealing footage about the game.
The game ain't too shabby. It could have been much better but as I say if you're a diehard fan you'll want to play it.
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They could have done so much more with this game. For those who are fans of the franchise, you understand that it has a very cinematic feel which is missing from the game. The gameplay is clumsy and is difficult to get into without any backstory. Save your $$.
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This game is a load of fun.The graphics are very good if not excellent.The controls are very easy to use.Some people think that the transformation from robot to vehicle would be challenging,its not.You get a ton of weapons to use such as heat seeking missles (my fave),power up blaster guns,wings that attach to you and then you can fly,which by the way is really fun to use for searching across worlds.You also get unlockable extras within the game that are really cool to check out and use.The only bad side to this game is that you only get three Autobots to choose from Optimus Prime(semi),Red Alert(emergency suv) and Hot Shot(sports car).Each Autobot has its own strengths and weaknesses.Prime is very strong and has a powerful attack strength,but is slow.Hot Shot is very fast but cant take the big hit,etc.The game is challenging even in easy mode.Note:this is a game where you might have to back track worlds you previously played to find unlockables where you couldnt get to before.Don't let the bad reviews turn you away from this game.It isnt even close to a bad sucky game.Enjoy!
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I was very excited about this game and while it was neat to finally be able to run around and "transform and roll out" thegame play itself is a major disappointment. It's a essentially a shooter game with some amazing graphics. The controls are awful and the gameplay repetetive. I'm a life long Transformers fan and this game really disappointed.
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As I was searching for a new game to add to my collection, I inadvertently came across Transformers for the PS2. Having grown up watching the Transformers, I was immediately interested in the game. After I read the reviews and searched for the best price, I decided to buy the game which I purchased for $19.82 at Walmart.
Eagerly, I brought the game home and booted up my PS2. The cool Atari logo which "transformed" into the Transformers logo made my anticipation skyrocket. Once the introductory game video came on, I was thoroughly impressed. The music was excellent, using many of the different themes from Transformers in various contemporary styles. The music for the different levels is also very appropriate for each situation. The menu screen is superbly done, with a slick rotating "throne room" for the three autobots used in the game. On this menu the user can select which minicons he wants to use. There are also a plethora of other options as well. By the way, the menu and load times for this game are outstanding.
Honestly, I'm not sure why the game didn't get higher reviews from major video game reviewers. I'm no video game expert, but this came is simply cool. The graphics are fantastic. The scenery is at times breathtaking, especially when you get the Slipstream minicon and can soar through majestic hills and valleys. The textures, shadows, lighting, and other attention to details are top notch. Even the character's shadow from the sun is correct from whatever angle you are facing! Oh, and if you want to see some very cool CGI clips of the Transformers, this game has them! Obviously the team at Melbourne put a lot of work into this game.
If you want a game that has lots of action, requires strategy, has many different weapon add-ons, has beautiful graphics, and a vast assortment of enemies to fight, then Transformers is the game for you. Especially if you love the Transformers, you should get this game. I played this game for a week straight and could not get enough of it. I was very disappointed when I beat the game!
Pros:
- Fast load time
- Excellent music (despite IGN's opinion)
- Cool screensaver (when level is loading)
- Wonderful graphics
- Plethora of minicons (very fun to try each one)
- Exciting explosions (watch those robot parts fly!)
- Precise zoom cam mode (gotta try the rangefinder and rifle)
- Fun extras (everything from old TV spots to extra music)
- Autosave feature is a timesaver! Many save points also.
- Bosses (especially Tidal Wave and Megatron!)
- Slip Stream (glider) Minicon (this greatly enhances game coolness!]
Cons:
- No tutorial or trainer except during the game.
- Limited minicon carrying capacity. Can Optimus Prime really only carry four minicons?
- Limited use of autobots. This game would have been much cooler if the autobots could have fought together as a team, at least in some of the levels.
- Limited movement. No duck or roll for autobots.
- No mulitiplayer. This, perhaps, is the biggest weakness of this game. Being able to play together with a friend or online would enhance the fun factor of this game ten-fold.
Presentation: As I already said, the menu layout and opening theme music are very sharp and appealing to the eyes and ears. The fast loading times are also a big plus.
Graphics: The graphics go from amazing to breath-taking. When you feel like you are actually walking through a great icy canyon in Alaska, you know that the programmers did something right!
Sound: I really disagree with IGN on this one. I thought the music was well thought out -- not exciting all the time, but then again, I don't think that's always appropriate.
Gameplay: The weakest of the categories. Limited movement. The camera angles seem confused at times when close to a wall or object. Definitely needs duck and roll!
Lasting Appeal: The game is short compared to other RPG/Shooters, but it's still a great game to keep and play from time to time. Hey, it's the Transformers! I can't wait for Transformers 2!!
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