Transformers: Devastation

 PlayStation 4
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 231 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 158 out of 231
  2. Mixed: 44 out of 231
  3. Negative: 29 out of 231
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  1. MaxPayneIsGod
    Jun 12, 2016
    4
    Being a child of the early 80s Gen 1 Transformers have a certain amount of nostalgic appeal to me. Thing is my heart sunk when the P* for Platinum Games popped up when I booted up the game. I'm not a fan of Platinum's repetitive monotonous beat-em-up linear gameplay.
    I didn't like Bayonetta or Metal Gear Rising and I hear TMNT is just as flawed. Transformers is just as flawed, it starts    Being a child of the early 80s Gen 1 Transformers have a certain amount of nostalgic appeal to me. Thing is my heart sunk when the P* for Platinum Games popped up when I booted up the game. I'm not a fan of Platinum's repetitive monotonous beat-em-up linear gameplay.
    I didn't like Bayonetta or Metal Gear Rising and I hear TMNT is just as flawed. Transformers is just as flawed, it starts off with a bang and I had a smile on my face. The Cell-Shading is awesome , the voice acting and sound is true to the TV show, but oh my god did it get boring fast!
    The game is super-linear and features repetitive enemies, repetitive objectives and a convoluted, unnecessary up-grade system.
    There is no co-op which is a major omission and without explanation early on in the game you change characters and enemy dialogue continually refers to your character as "Transformers". A cut scene will follow and 4 other Autobots will appear as if they were there the whole time.
    A major problem with Platinum Games, which is present in this title, is that they sacrifice length and quality for a perceived "replayability" in which they expect gamers to replay the same game several times on different difficulties with different characters in order to have the "Complete Experience"
    Clearly this style of game is not for me and my review has turned into more of a gripe with Platinum and their shoddy development, game style. Alas I have learnt my lesson and will not be giving them another chance.    … Expand
  2. ChRiS1987
    Dec 28, 2016
    3
    Positives
    Interesting story
    Good Combat System Great sound and visuals Negatives * Even on lowest difficulty this game has many enemies that still cause huge damage to you quite easily which is a unacceptable *Very short, only 11 chapters and only the difficulties prolong the game. *The game has a lot of build up for the Nova Prime character, but you never get to encounter him in    Positives
    Interesting story
    Good Combat System
    Great sound and visuals

    Negatives
    * Even on lowest difficulty this game has many enemies that still cause huge damage to you quite easily which is a unacceptable
    *Very short, only 11 chapters and only the difficulties prolong the game.
    *The game has a lot of build up for the Nova Prime character, but you never get to encounter him in the game.    … Expand

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#81 Best PS4 Game of 2015
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#65 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2015
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#37 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2015

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 50 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 50
  3. Negative: 0 out of 50
  1. Gaming Nexus
    Mar 14, 2016
    80
    Transformers Devastation is the definition of a fan-service game. An excellent combat system layered over sights and sounds that take children of the '80s back to their youth creates a memorable experience for Transformers fans. The only sad thing is that it never really goes deeper than that.
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  2. The Digital Fix
    Dec 17, 2015
    80
    Fantastic looking brawler made by a team that understands the source material and the fans.
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Dec 15, 2015
    80
    Don't let your natural wariness of licensed games steer you clear, because there's more than meets the eye here. [Christmas 2015, p75]
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