Transformers: Devastation

 PC
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. LevelUp
    Oct 9, 2015
    90
    The best Transformers game ever made, Devastation is a fast paced hack 'n' slash experience that will be the joy of the nostalgic with its eighties look and VHS aesthetics, but will also conquer the hardcore gamer with a relentless challenge, tons of collectibles and replayability. Pure Platinum goodness.
  2. Vandal
    Oct 12, 2015
    84
    Transformers: Devastation not only is a game that appeals to nostalgic players, but also a great hack & slash experience that proudly wears the Platinum Games seal of quality.
  3. PLAY! Zine
    Nov 9, 2015
    80
    This is the Transformers game we wanted all these years.
  5. CD-Action
    Jan 12, 2016
    75
    You need to look at Devastation as a sandbox that lets you choose your toys and fight battles you dreamed of. [13/2015, p.60]
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  6. GameStar
    Oct 17, 2015
    71
    Lots of retro feeling, small scale. Only real fans of the 80s' transformers will enjoy Devastation. Sorry kids, these are not the Transformers you're looking for.
  7. PCWorld
    Jan 19, 2016
    70
    Transformers: Devastation is a B-tier game that succeeds only by expertly capitalizing on its source material and your nostalgia.
  8. GameWatcher
    Oct 26, 2015
    70
    There’s lots of fun to be had in Devastation, but you need to be an old-school Transformers fan and pretty forgiving of a few major flaws.
  9. Hooked Gamers
    Oct 21, 2015
    70
    As a love letter to the nostalgia of the ‘80s cartoon, despite its high points the game feels fleeting and leaves you wishing for the full potential of the licence to be realised.
  10. Riot Pixels
    Oct 29, 2015
    65
    Transformers: Devastation is a spectacular, but oh so short and casual amusement ride.
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  1. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Dec 7, 2015
    Devastation’s too throwaway to be a game many of us will still be talking about beyond this month, but it’s a blast, and not simply on a guilty pleasure basis.

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 83 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 57 out of 83
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 83
  3. Negative: 11 out of 83
  1. JadeyJoestar
    Oct 9, 2015
    9
    A love child of PlatinumGames and the original Transformers franchise (not the bastardized version of the Michael Bay movies). I'm not much ofA love child of PlatinumGames and the original Transformers franchise (not the bastardized version of the Michael Bay movies). I'm not much of a Transformers fan, but I noticed the amount of faithfulness being put to the source material.

    The voice acting is well directed, the music gets you pumped up for the fight and enhance some cutscene moments. The beat-em-up gameplay itself is pretty fast paced and very enjoyable. You can also collect varying types of weapon, both ranged and melee, upgrade them, and bring them to your next playthrough to help you with the harder difficulties.

    TL;DR, if you're a fan of PlatinumGames (Bayonetta, Vanquish, MGR), get it. The gameplay is pure classic Platinum. Even the HUD is terrific. If you're a Transformers fan, no brainer, get it already. Its a faithful adaptation and you won't regret it.    … Full Review »
  2. Stunami
    Oct 6, 2015
    10
    A beautiful swan song to the Transformers of yesteryear that I and many others grew up with. Not a voice is out of place as many of the oldA beautiful swan song to the Transformers of yesteryear that I and many others grew up with. Not a voice is out of place as many of the old voice actors are back to reprise their roles, then on top of that they brought back Vince DiCola, the man responsible for the music of the 1986 movie, to handle the combat tunes.

    The story is as cheesy as a classic episode, as Megatron plans to terraform the world to make it look a bit more like home while all humanity has to suffer for it. Optimus and the gang roll in to kick some metal butt and save the day like they always do.

    The gameplay is absurdly over the top, melee is at the forefront here and what a joy it is with tons of weapons and countless combos to juggle, smash and pulverize the Decepticons with. It's also handy in reminding you that all the most iconic battles in the classic Transformers show were fist fights.

    Highly recommended.    … Full Review »
  3. Genek13
    Nov 18, 2019
    8
    Visuals in this game are 100% accurate to those from comics or G1 series - outstanding :)
    Overall gameplayt is very good, but major flaw for    Visuals in this game are 100% accurate to those from comics or G1 series - outstanding :)
    Overall gameplayt is very good, but major flaw for me is lack of upgrade system (very simple one), too short story with only Autobots point of view.    … Full Review »
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