Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 15
  2. Negative: 0 out of 15
Buy Now
Buy on
  1. Nintendo Power
    70
    For the most part. though, this is a surprisingly thoughtful challenge, and a much more effective game for it. [Dec 2008, p.102]
  2. 74
    It isn't wildly creative or original, it's just a well-developed Lost Vikings clone that keeps in mind its target audience: Transformers Animated fans. I just wish the "transforming" part didn't feel so separate from the rest of the experience.
  3. Almost nothing to do with Transformers but a reasonably decent action puzzler nonetheless.
  4. A kid who loves the TV show might find Transformers Animated: The Game amusing for a little while, and some adults might enjoy the more challenging puzzles. However, most players who aren't blinded by love for Transformers will probably find this title a bit boring. There are better games like this out there.
  5. 60
    It's not bad by any means, but to some of you seeking the ultimate Transformer gaming experience, it may be less than meets the eye.
  6. You’ll also find a few vehicular sections that revert to the standard, over-the-hood follow camera and culminate in a battle with Lockdown.
  7. Though it's short and easy, Transformers Animated features some interesting gameplay and great presentation.
  8. Although this game is based on the new animated series, Transformers Animated: The Game has a solid single-player campaign that will test both your reflexes and your brain.
  9. A good game to get for your child who is Transformer crazy; normally these licensed games turn out to be nothing more then garbage but here is a rare treat.
  10. 60
    Not bad for a TV tie-in, but sadly lacking when judged against the entire DS catalogue.

Awards & Rankings

User Score
tbd

No user score yet- Awaiting 1 more rating

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 3
  2. Negative: 1 out of 3
  1. May 30, 2023
    7
    The Lost Vikings with robots and nice colourful graphics. It may be the least ambitious of the Transformers games, but it's also easily the best.