Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen - Autobots

 DS
Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. Game Chronicles
    79
    Transformers on the DS is a fun and challenging game and surprisingly superior to the lackluster effort on the PSP.
  2. ZTGD
    77
    The game is leaps and bounds beyond the original, and the Battle for Earth mode is truly one of the most addictive distractions I have experienced in a DS game this year.
  3. IGN
    70
    The finished product has its issues, but at the very least, it's a satisfying action game and represents the Transformers well.
  5. GameZone
    70
    Some decent variety, but a lot of bugs can bog the experience down.
  6. Nintendo Power
    70
    This may be the first time in video game history that a licensed DS title far exceeds the movie it's based on. [Sept 2009, p.90]
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  7. NintendoWorldReport
    70
    All of this makes for a meaty package, but the gameplay does feel repetitive and unfair at times. Revenge of the Fallen is clearly meant for big fans of the license, but is still a solid game on its own.
  8. Cheat Code Central
    64
    Though the game moves in a completely linear fashion, with quite a few missions that aren't very enjoyable to run through, there are other elements of the game that are admittedly compelling and addictive.
  9. Gaming Nexus
    58
    Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen on DS is a whole lot better than the terrible movie and a decent action game in its own right. The online Battle for Earth mode offers new content for months to come, but don’t be tricked into buying both the autobots and decepticons versions of the game—they’re basically the same thing with a different coat of paint.
  10. Nintendo Gamer
    54
    We know the subject matter is huge robots thumping other huge robots, but it doesn't have to be as mindless as this. [Sept 2009, p.67]
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  11. GamesRadar+
    50
    But if you’re not a huge fan of the existing franchise, there’s not much here to make it worth your while.
  12. Worth Playing
    50
    Overall, I'm not sure that I'd suggest Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen – Autobots to anyone other than die-hard Transformer fans, even though it really doesn't do the franchise any justice.

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#86 Best DS Game of 2009
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#54 Most Discussed DS Game of 2009

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4.6

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 3 out of 7
  1. Yojimbo2015
    May 31, 2023
    6
    Third person shooter that, like Bionicle, is technically well implemented but there's not enough to it to make it compelling.
  2. 2ruffles
    Oct 1, 2022
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. Fair Warning : This Review is a long but thorough one

    When you consider the predecessor games for Transformers - Autobots / Decepticons (DS).
    This game takes SEVERAL steps backwards on what they should've expanded upon. While there is a decent bit of fun to be had, the game overall feels... half-baked.
    Gone are the Free Roam Open Worlds where you could explore and find your way to missions, and Gone are the customizable vehicle modes, restricting you to 3 forms.
    In its place are customizable Weapons and Equipment that you unlock by scanning Red Devices around specific Missions that contain something new inside, which will prove very helpful later on. While this is a nice new feature, not being able to customize your vehicle form is a big downgrade.
    Another thing added is the collectible : Energon, which is used to upgrade your stats. Not a bad addition, however it would've served a lot better if it also worked as currency for the game to make purchases, or upgrade your stats.

    You mainly play as the Autobot (Create-A-Bot) you meet at the beginning of the game. The only time you play as Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, and Sideswipe is on SIDE missions, in whch those missions are talored to collecting unstable Energon on a particular time limit, or needless races (Which really should only function as a fun side mini-game OUTSIDE of the story). Which is EXTREMELY disappointing, not to mention Ironhide is not even playable,
    Some of the Missions themselves can be quite entertaining, but unless you're a newbie, you're not gonna be there for long. I can only recall 3 missions that were, needlessly, hard. This game doesn't even have you play on the alternate perspective of the other Autobots during missions, unlike the previous game. Meanwhile other missions are gosh darn pointless and hardly contribute to the story. Speaking of which-

    The story to Revenge of the Fallen (DS) was done poorly and, dare I say, lazily. It just has you doing mission, after mission, after mission. Challenge, after challenge, after challenge, until SOMETHING comes up to actually carry the non-existant plot. What's worse is that the only reason it makes any SENSE of progress, is because the Bucket-Brain of Decepticons : Grindor (Blackout copy), and Sideways reveal bits and pieces of their plan during their boss fight. Might I add, we don't even see Megatron nor the Fallen until at the very END of the game. Speaking of which x2-

    Side Note : Other Autobots are mentioned such as Skids, Mudflap, and Arcee. But we never even see them. Jetfire is the only remote sense of legitimate progress as we see him, but in terms of where we find him is very off.

    The boss fights are laughable. They are literally the same repeated process but with something different added in for each, I kid you not when I say the final boss (being Megatron) was NOT even hard. All you do is walk in a circle while they try to shoot at you, you shoot them back, then you have to turn their weapon against them. This is the same process with Grindor, Sideways, Starscream, and Megatron. There isn't even a boss fight for Devastator, the Decepticon that breaks off the top of the Pyramid to uncover the Sun Harvestor.
    Worse still, in this game, Optimus doesn't get his cool Jet-Pack mode as Jetfire is still alive and even helped Optimus defeat the Fallen off-screen.

    Side Note : In regards to the Soundtrack in my personal opinion, save for a few tracks, its nothing to ride home about. Most of the time you listen to the same track on every other mission, which leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

    I managed to beat the game in a matter of hours.

    Overall, Transformers : Revenge of the Fallen - Autobots while an entertaining game, is a very lackluster sequel to what could be considrered the best adaptation to the Bayverse Movies (Transformers - Autobots / Decepticons).
    It didn't do the story any justice, half of the missions are either entertaining or pointless filler, boss fights are laughable. The new Equipment and Weapons was compelling enough, but the removal of the Free Roam Open Worlds and Customizable Vehicle Forms was a big loss. You mainly play as your Autobot, while Optimus, Bumblebee, and Sideswipe are side fodder (As well as Ironhide and Ratchet).
    And from what I hear, the Decepticon Version isn't any different aside from another coat of paint.

    I'd only recommend this game to Die-Hard Transformer Fans who do not mind the Bayverse Adaptation, or to someone who just wants to have a relatively fun time with Transformers. Or collectibles work too. If anything, it could be a good game but it has to truly be one for you

    This is one of the many Transformers Games I would love to direct a remake for DS, so it can be done justice. That is, if it the opportunity were to ever arise    … Full Review »
  3. Strike2
    May 31, 2013
    3
    I actually enjoyed the first transformers DS game. That's why I was so disappointed with this game. The character customization is not asI actually enjoyed the first transformers DS game. That's why I was so disappointed with this game. The character customization is not as good. You create your own autobot and use energon to level up his stats but you are locked to the first vehicle you choose unlike the original game. This game is also a lot shorter than the original and the missions are not as fun. The game leaves out the best bits of the movie and doesn't let you play as many charcters either. The missions are uninteresting as well like capture points or protect an objective. This game was just boring and short and has less content than the first.… Full Review »
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