Transformers: Fall of Cybertron

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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 188 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 142 out of 188
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 188
  3. Negative: 17 out of 188

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  1. AlienSpaceBats
    Jun 4, 2013
    7
    A solid third person shooter with Transformers wallpaper; underneath that, the game is clearly made by fans who understand why kids in 1985 went crazy for these things. For an old fan, the many references to the 1986 movie and the inclusion of Shockwave, the Insecticons, the Dinobots and Metroplex is worth owning the game for.
  2. SupaChigga
    Nov 19, 2013
    6
    Single Player/Multi Player (2/2)

    (If the single player is better than the multiplayer, review this section as if it had no multplayer) (If the multiplayer is better than the multiplayer, review this section as if it had no single player) Gameplay (1/2) Visuals/Story (2/2) (If the visuals are better than the story, review this section as if it had no story) (If the story is    Single Player/Multi Player (2/2)

    (If the single player is better than the multiplayer, review this section as if it had no multplayer) (If the multiplayer is better than the multiplayer, review this section as if it had no single player)

    Gameplay (1/2)

    Visuals/Story (2/2)

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    Accessibility/Longevity (1/2)

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    Pricing (0/2)

    Wildcard (0)

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    The scoring is split into 6 sections. The first five sections can add a possible 2 points to the final score. The first 5 sections are Single Player/Multi Player, Gameplay, Visuals/Story, Accessibility/Longevity, and Pricing.

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  3. MadclownJack
    Apr 25, 2013
    7
    I liked it a lot. It was an interesting take on the origin story behind the Transformers' arrival on earth. What is good is also plentiful. So I'll just go and say what i DIDN'T like. First off, the optimization. Graphically it's stunning, but i've had more demanding games stutter less. Second, it's the annoying bugs. Many a player will find themselves reloading a checkpoint several timesI liked it a lot. It was an interesting take on the origin story behind the Transformers' arrival on earth. What is good is also plentiful. So I'll just go and say what i DIDN'T like. First off, the optimization. Graphically it's stunning, but i've had more demanding games stutter less. Second, it's the annoying bugs. Many a player will find themselves reloading a checkpoint several times just to get the game script going again. It's a minor issue, but it's there and it put a damper on an otherwise very enjoyable experience. Third, the lack of choice when choosing your transformer. War for cybertron had this spot on, why this was changed here i cannot fathom. Predetermined autobots/decepticons can be fun, but only for one playthrough. Lastly, the gameplay. They should've laid off of the arena battles. The change of pacing between mission was a treat, but in the end it all came down to shooting enemies until something other happened and the script moved on. All in all, it's a good game. However for me, it was only good the first time around. The story was great, the characters were great, the scenery was great, but after finishing the game the only thing i thought to myself wasn't "I want to do this again", it was "Thank god this is over".… Expand
  4. Ne42
    Jan 12, 2013
    6
    I guess this is a fun game to play on a console, but for the PC player this game seems like a pretty much boring experience, compared to a more complex games. Also the Transformers universe is fun only for the anime/movie fans, but not for a general public. Other than that is a pretty good third person shooter. If you like such you can check this game out.
  5. Tomle1202
    Feb 12, 2018
    7
    Transformers: Fall of Cybertron spectacularly hits so many right notes... at the wrong times. Ultimately, it is in no way a bad game, just not refined enough to be something more.
  6. Mobile
    Feb 26, 2018
    6
    ENG
    As a game on the animated series is not bad. Graphics are reasonable, the controls on the keyboard norms, especially want to highlight the management of air transport, is easy and not often seen. The game is for different transformers with their tasks and abilities, but at the same time the essence does not change, the waves of enemies that need to be shot, sometimes straight all the    ENG
    As a game on the animated series is not bad. Graphics are reasonable, the controls on the keyboard norms, especially want to highlight the management of air transport, is easy and not often seen. The game is for different transformers with their tasks and abilities, but at the same time the essence does not change, the waves of enemies that need to be shot, sometimes straight all the way to move forward. The game is linear, there is pumping: weapons, character and perks, not very intricate, but will. The only negative for me is the shield which is a couple of shots and runs out in a couple of shots and all xp, very stupid decision, but if it was for the rank and file bots, then fine, but when you play as Megatron or Optimus, the leaders of the different factions and they have the same shield and the same amount of xp, it looks stupid. In General, the game takes place in 5-7 hours + there is a mode with waves of enemies and even multiplayer. The result: mixed, kind of liked it, sort of monotonous and sometimes a little too sweaty and don't get what you need, plus get lost in the dialogue and the transfer of the factions, but most importantly, the entire game is too serious, humor, interesting moments, Katz-scenes or dialogue there, and the feeling that you're playing and you're in the body of the Transformer I have not had throughout the game (moments where they play more of the robot are not considered, they were few).
    RU
    Как игра по мультсериалу вполне не плохо. Графика приемлемая, управление на клавиатуре норм, особенно хочу выделить управление на воздушном транспорте, легко и просто, не часто такое встретишь. Игра за разных трансформеров со своими задачами и способностями, но в тоже время суть не меняется, волны врагов, которые нужно перестрелять, иногда прям все до единого чтобы продвинутся дальше. Игра линейна, есть прокачка:оружия, персонажа и перков, не очень затейлива, но пойдет. Единственный минус для меня, так это щит который за пару выстрелов иссякает и еще через пару выстрелов и все xp, очень глупое решение, но если бы это было за рядовых ботов, то ладно, но когда ты играешь за Мегатрона или Оптимуса, предводителей разных фракций и у них точно такой же щит и такое же количество xp, то смотрится это глупо. В целом игра проходится за 5-7 часов + есть режим с волнами врагов и даже мультиплеер. Итог: смешанный, вроде бы понравилось, а вроде и однообразно и порой слишком потно и не пойми для чего нужно, плюс теряешься в диалогах и перебросе фракций, но самое главное, вся игра сделана слишком серьезно, юмора нет, интересных моментов, кац-сцен или диалогов нет, и то чувство что ты играешь и находишься в теле Трансформера у меня не было на протяжении всей игры (моменты где играешь за большего робота не считаются их было мало).    … Expand

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#86 Most Shared PC Game of 2012

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. PC Master (Greece)
    Feb 6, 2013
    87
    Transformers: Fall of Cybertron oozes quality, in every aspect, easily surpassing its predecessor (which was a mediocre game in any case) and is definitely counted among the best third person shooters of the year. [October 2012]
  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Nov 4, 2012
    70
    Breathtaking action is better to watch than to play – great visuals and thick atmosphere on one hand dull story, corridors and short lifespan on the other – we've expected a bit more. [Nov 2012]
  3. Games.cz
    Sep 23, 2012
    80
    By its impressive setting, missions great variability and a perfect screenplay, dignity has been restored to the Transformers' game series. This is a great mound scrap iron performance that is going to make every Transformers fan happy.
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