Transformers: War for Cybertron

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 45 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 45
  3. Negative: 0 out of 45
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  1. Everyeye.it
    73
    A nice online experience but a trivial main adventure, dull and repetitious. If you are not scared by creepy graphics, and you like multiplayer madness, you should give Transformers a chance.
  2. GamingXP
    72
    What goes around, comes around: It wasn't the best idea to implement an outstanding intro just in front of the mediocre game graphics. Camera, handling and repetitive gameplay are weak points, but nevertheless it seems to be the best Transformers game in ages.
  3. PlayStation LifeStyle
    70
    The game is not without its growing pains as the graphics suffer at times, offline co-op is absent and the Multiplayer can become a lag fest. However when the dust settles and you step past these issues, you are left with one of the most enjoyable games featuring transforming robots in recent memory.
  5. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    70
    Never destined for greatness, but hugely likeable despite the flaws. [Aug 2010, p.110]
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  6. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    70
    Far from mindless but further from brilliance, War for Cyberton is fun without being engaging, ideal for an undemanding audience. [September 2010 p.76]
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  7. The A.V. Club
    67
    As a shooter, Transformers is purely about running and gunning, and the lack of strategy causes problems with difficulty-balancing.
  8. Gameplanet
    65
    There's a lot here for fans of the Transformers to admire, but strip away the pop culture veneer and War for Cybertron is a slightly above par entry in the annals of gaming.
  9. GameSpot
    65
    The well-realized license in this third-person shooter can hide the myriad problems for only so long.
  10. PSM3 Magazine UK
    65
    It gets the job done. [Sept 2010, p.94]
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  11. Gameblog.fr
    60
    Transformers : War for Cybertron is a solid TPS, although a quite straightforward one if you play it alone. Going multiplayer gives it added depth, since using and mixing powers in teamplay make it more interesting to play. Alas, its lack of inspiration in terms of level design, its annoying frame rate issues, improvable story and french voice acting, as well as its average production values and too few multiplayer maps are a disappointment. However, for absolute fans of the franchise, it remains one of if not the best adaptation of the show, giving back their pride to Autobots and Decepticons!
  12. 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.
  13. Gaming Age
    58
    Overall the game feels a little half baked to me, and not something I'd suggest to anyone outside of the hardcore Transformer fan base.
  14. Thunderbolt
    50
    Though one could claim that the campaign and online rewards/achievements and the mediocre level of character customization online make the game worth looking into, in truth, this is a title that doesn't warrant your attention unless you're starved for a taste of Transformers flavour and the most basic gaming experience.

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#76 Best PS3 Game of 2010
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#61 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2010

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 139 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 107 out of 139
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 139
  3. Negative: 13 out of 139
  1. Ayman910910
    Dec 12, 2011
    10
    It is amazing not as much as Transformers Armada with he sand box exploring byt as similar controls and game play style. The multilayer isIt is amazing not as much as Transformers Armada with he sand box exploring byt as similar controls and game play style. The multilayer is addictive but sadly ended when the big shot games came out right after it like black ops and halo reach. If it wasn't for those games the multilayer would be full right now but overall the game is amazing and the plot is excellent… Full Review »
  2. Rumblebeelove
    Dec 13, 2010
    9
    The voice acting is superb, the environments, while they can glitch are beautiful and do immerse you, and the action itself is prettyThe voice acting is superb, the environments, while they can glitch are beautiful and do immerse you, and the action itself is pretty intuitive and fun. It can be suprisingly hard sometimes, and does retain some re-playability to unlock everything. Multiplayer is very well done, so more people should head out and go play this!… Full Review »
  3. SandCharm17076
    Sep 18, 2014
    10
    One of the best games that I have ever played. This game offers us a great story of the War on Cybertron and a GREAT gameplay and a beautfulOne of the best games that I have ever played. This game offers us a great story of the War on Cybertron and a GREAT gameplay and a beautful voice acting. I was also impressed with the amount of playable characters like Bumblebee, Optimus, Megatron, Sondwave, Megatron... This is a beautiful game and it is worth to play throught several times, using different characters.… Full Review »
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