Transformers: War for Cybertron

 PC
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
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  1. PC Games
    74
    This game may tell a pretty banal story, it may tackle you with some moronic puzzles and the decepticon bots may sound as evil as Winnie The Pooh on amphetamines, but the bombastic, continuous action of this third person shooter lets you beg for a break.
  2. PC Format
    74
    A competent shooter that makes the best of its license. Those early 80s cartoons have been suitably honoured. [Sept 2010, p.100]
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  3. Absolute Games
    71
    War for Cybertron is a huge leap forward compared to previous Transformers games.
  5. PC PowerPlay
    70
    The best experience is probably on console. [Oct 2010, p.60]
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  6. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    70
    Swift and fluent action illuminates the origins of this saga of popular shape-shifting mechanoids. Long campaign and balanced multiplayer make Transformers worth trying. [Aug 2010]
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  7. GameSpot
    65
    The well-realized license in this third-person shooter can hide the myriad problems for only so long.
  8. Gamekult
    60
    Transformers : War for Cybertron is not an unforgettable action game, but it manages to stay above average, even more when compared to the previous Transformers games.
  9. Giant Bomb
    60
    Its campaign is only worth seeing through if you're extremely curious to see how it ties into some of the other Transformers lore out there, and the multiplayer is solid, if perhaps a bit uninspired. It's a good diversion that'll keep you engaged for a few days, but don't go in expecting long-term excitement.

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#74 Best PC Game of 2010
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#52 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010
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#53 Most Shared PC Game of 2010

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 211 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 150 out of 211
  2. Mixed: 38 out of 211
  3. Negative: 23 out of 211
  1. Longshanks1979
    Oct 22, 2010
    8
    If you in any way like Transformers or action shooters then this game is sensational. Yes it is locked at 30 fps but it is both fast pacedIf you in any way like Transformers or action shooters then this game is sensational. Yes it is locked at 30 fps but it is both fast paced and smooth. It also feels very much like a console game but that just means you can get into straight away rather than gradually realising how good it is. In feel it is similar to Gears of War although not quite as polished. There is no snap to cover like there is in Gears of War, instead you simply hide behind rubble or bits of debris. On the other hand Marcus Fenix cannot cannot transform into a car nor fly about and I always thought the vehicle levels in Gears were a bit of an afterthought and didn't really add much to the game. Conversely transorming is an integral tactical option when playing War for Cybertron and great fun too. The game itself i reasonably long with 10 levels each taking about an hour. The game is full of nice touches like the affore mentioned tranformations, the voice of Optimus Prime and various references to the 80s cartoons and movie and thankfully it is free of any reference to the live action movies. A special mention for the boss battles which are a lot of fun. They can be agonisingly long but there are much appreciated checkpoints along the way. Overall the game is really good. It does leaving you wanting a bit more, the jet levels in particular are massive fun but there are only two of them. Hopefully it will be a success and they can make another one which addresses this and adds a little more polish. It is by miles the best Transformers game ever made and, credit where it is due, a very good action shooter in its own right.… Full Review »
  2. Ironhide
    Jun 18, 2012
    10
    Fantastic game - there is more to it than meets the eye, everything is fantastic.
    The thought process behind every detail is incredible,    Fantastic game - there is more to it than meets the eye, everything is fantastic.
    The thought process behind every detail is incredible, can't wait for FOC!!!    … Full Review »
  3. psbrown1989
    Oct 5, 2011
    10
    Best Transformers Game EVER! Fun Bosses, Fun game play, Fun Multi-player. Its not the greatest game of all time but for being a transformersBest Transformers Game EVER! Fun Bosses, Fun game play, Fun Multi-player. Its not the greatest game of all time but for being a transformers game its great. just basic fun and that is why we play games right? to have fun! unless you play games to become all sad and whatnot in which case you might need help.… Full Review »
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