Transformers: Devastation

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 83 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 15 out of 83
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  1. 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 me is lack of upgrade system (very simple one), too short story with only Autobots point of view.
  2. Thunder5555
    Oct 28, 2015
    9
    best fighting game from platinum games. It's clean, fast and doesn't seem to obscure player character with enemy models and light effects too much. Only issue is the camera.
    Not only game runs well on high end PC, it runs basically well with any PC that has been build within last 10 years.
    And the best part is... NO MICHAEL BAY!!!! :D it's the 80's characters. Just like I remember them    best fighting game from platinum games. It's clean, fast and doesn't seem to obscure player character with enemy models and light effects too much. Only issue is the camera.
    Not only game runs well on high end PC, it runs basically well with any PC that has been build within last 10 years.
    And the best part is... NO MICHAEL BAY!!!! :D it's the 80's characters. Just like I remember them from my childhood.    … Expand
  3. CyberLlamaMusic
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. wow, this game's graphic was superb. the selection of the transformer Autobots is so choice the fine works of art. campaign are satisfying too. no boring of the game will be compromised the nonstop action. great music work by Japanese musicians which very talented skills for composing the new material.… Expand
  4. hassenpheffer
    Oct 13, 2016
    9
    Radical! Take a trip back to the 80s with the most authentic version of the Transformers since the animated series. We've got all the original voice over actors reprising their original roles and some truly old school story telling! It was like I was watching a never before released season of the show before the movie came out. Visually it is IDENTICAL to the animated series' designs. JustRadical! Take a trip back to the 80s with the most authentic version of the Transformers since the animated series. We've got all the original voice over actors reprising their original roles and some truly old school story telling! It was like I was watching a never before released season of the show before the movie came out. Visually it is IDENTICAL to the animated series' designs. Just beautiful. Aside from the original story we've got some totally gnarly gameplay. BASH EM UP! It's button-mashing fun with some killer moves in vehicle and robot modes! This game is truly one of THE most fun games I've ever played. It's super exciting and just plain nuts. Don't expect some crazy combos though as some of the actions are repetitive. The weapon upgrading is cool but isn't explained completely so I wasn't sure what I was doing synthesizing weapons together. The TECH upgrades are nifty as well as crafting new ones. Really big arsenal - all types of weapons. It's strange that they got Hasbro's permission to use all the characters from the show but DIDN'T get permission to use the original music. No theme. Bummer. The crazy hard rock / metal music was very cool during gameplay. I would've REALLY liked to play these characters in a coop mode online. I normally wouldn't be bothered without but it would work really well here. I truly enjoyed every minute of this game and I hope there's a next installment. Highly recommended… Expand
  5. ComandanteCobra
    Jun 26, 2016
    9
    You'll play as one of the g1 Autobot that looks identical to 80's cartoon. Activision did a splendid job with skins, animation, pose and voice to take you back 30 years...and combined It with a solid gameplay.
    Levels are short "quest" inside a big city-like map (map scenery is a little uninspired) where you'll fight groups of enemy and giant bosses. There are little puzzle element,    You'll play as one of the g1 Autobot that looks identical to 80's cartoon. Activision did a splendid job with skins, animation, pose and voice to take you back 30 years...and combined It with a solid gameplay.
    Levels are short "quest" inside a big city-like map (map scenery is a little uninspired) where you'll fight groups of enemy and giant bosses. There are little puzzle element, platform events and driving sequence.
    Transformation is well integrated into the combat system (combat system that is fast and furious) and actually fun and useful to use.
    Lots of weapons that feels and plays differently (4 example: swords, blasters, twin swords, rocket launcher, flamers, grenade launcher, hammers ...that looks like the one from old toys and cartoons..) that you can collect (like Diablo game from Blizzard 4 example) and upgrade.
    Character have a lots of statistic to improve (grd like).
    Levels are short and mimic in some way a series of episode from the cartoon (but with an original story). The whole game is short but there is a good re-playability to try a level using a different class of character or farming 4 experience and money or try the challenge (a lot of them like 40)
    It really did take me back to childhood when me and my friends went out to play with robots toys that change into things!
    Cons: Short, simple plot, a little repetitive..and obviously for old Transformers fans only.
    Nowadays you'll find it for around half of it's release date pricing. PlatinumGames and Activision please make a sequel (hopefully a little more deep) or another game of a different 80's franchis    … Expand
  6. Armitas
    Sep 23, 2017
    9
    I am blown away by this game. I loved the transformers as a kid and still have them in my attic. If you have ever seen Transformers the movie it's more like that then regular series. It's gritty and has the same type of heavy metal sound track as the movie. Vince Dicola wrote a full octane score for this and it fits because it is pedal down the whole way through. It's not a button masher,I am blown away by this game. I loved the transformers as a kid and still have them in my attic. If you have ever seen Transformers the movie it's more like that then regular series. It's gritty and has the same type of heavy metal sound track as the movie. Vince Dicola wrote a full octane score for this and it fits because it is pedal down the whole way through. It's not a button masher, every deception has his own unique attacks and if you don't time your dodges and tactics you will lose...every time.

    The first chapter you fight freaking devastator, and each deception is developed like the deception they are. They didn't just slap on personality and build to a name, they brought the enemies to life. The trailer just doesn't give you a good impression of how this game feels as a fan. I'm telling you if you are a fan of the original series you will need a seat belt for you computer chair.

    Even if you have never watched the transformers I think you will like it for the intensity of combat. It's like Gran Turismo and street fight, if you aren't fighting your racing, taking 90degree turns at 90 miles an hour by "transforming" into a right turn. When you are fighting you are turning out combos, special moves and ultimates while making twitch based dodges that require you to dodge in the appropriate direction, then transforming into a car to speed away and close in for another attack. All while Vince Dicola is shredding a guitar in the back ground.

    It has difficulty settings if you need more or less of a challenge. It has rpg type stats to level up, it has loot that can be deconed and imbued, it has tech slots that enhance your character and all sorts of trivia files, sub challenges, combos to unlock, and collectables. It's also a full transformers episode in it's own right. There is already a DLC that will get you the Red Alert autobot but the standard game will still get you 5 autobots.

    I can't put it into words, it's just pure adrenaline and mountain dew. It's just really amazing, and I hope this becomes a regular thing for Activation and Vince Dicola as a way to release new Transformers episodes.    … Expand
  7. Mikey235
    Nov 7, 2020
    9
    Surprisingly Good! I thought the game wasn't that good but it really impressed me!
  8. 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 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    A 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.    … Expand
  9. 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 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    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 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.    … Expand
  10. AngryGeek
    Jun 7, 2022
    8
    One of the best transformers works. It is one of my childhood games. There are no human characters and that was very good :D I like g1 and cartoon style. It is a hack and slash game. I want it on Steam.
  11. EnglishEd2020
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Good job. This game has anime-style graphics. good things that the mechanics of gameplay are wonderful. The levels aren't either too easy or too hard at all. The story itself was plausible in the sense. There aren't too many levels to roam around. Then the weapon selection can be described as good. The Japanese developer is too powerful to develop this game carefully. The pacing of thisGood job. This game has anime-style graphics. good things that the mechanics of gameplay are wonderful. The levels aren't either too easy or too hard at all. The story itself was plausible in the sense. There aren't too many levels to roam around. Then the weapon selection can be described as good. The Japanese developer is too powerful to develop this game carefully. The pacing of this game was magnificent as seen in cartoons and comics. There is a little flaw at all because there are some leftovers that developers forgot.… Expand

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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
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  1. 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.
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  2. 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]
  3. PLAY! Zine
    Nov 9, 2015
    80
    This is the Transformers game we wanted all these years.
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