Transformers: Devastation

 PlayStation 4
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 231 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 29 out of 231
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  1. scalan15
    Oct 6, 2015
    10
    This is a dream game for G1 fans, the amount of love and work that went into this is truelly amazing. I got the game last night and I'm loving it so far, A buy iof anyone is on the fence anout getting it.
  2. Jetroxo-118
    Oct 6, 2015
    10
    It's all transformer fan want!
    If you are nostalgic about the old days of the robots in in disguise, this is a must buy in all transformers collection!
    Platinum Games do a great job!
  3. Steyraus
    Mar 8, 2021
    10
    The gameplay in Devestation is like Bayonetta on crack.. The action dosent let up, in the first half hour theres like 3 Bosses from Megatron to a 50 ft Destructicon. You smash half a dozen enemies then are racing to the bext event. Theres some much variety in the gameplay and the controls and movement feells so satisfying.. Its the definitive action game.
  4. easterfields
    Oct 8, 2015
    10
    I absolutely adored the G1 Transformers animated series, 80's movie, and most importantly the toy line. I have never played a Transformers game that really not only did the concept justice but also brought back the nostalgia of my childhood. That is until now. This game is an absolute blast! Not only are the cell-shaded graphics absolutely stunning, but the gameplay is so much fun. A bitI absolutely adored the G1 Transformers animated series, 80's movie, and most importantly the toy line. I have never played a Transformers game that really not only did the concept justice but also brought back the nostalgia of my childhood. That is until now. This game is an absolute blast! Not only are the cell-shaded graphics absolutely stunning, but the gameplay is so much fun. A bit on the short side but theres so much to unlock that the replay value is much higher than most AAA games out there. It's also a great treasure that they were able to get the voice actors so well known for Optimus Prime and Megatron. The sound, music, voicing, and graphics are all a 10/10. Buy this game!… Expand
  5. Whitewolfe313
    Oct 6, 2015
    10
    This is the best transformers game in a long time. The animation looks like the origional G1 cartoon but better of coarse. Fun story and dynamic of combining weapons. This is a very fun game and well worth $50.00. They could do so much with this genre. I hope for a sequel and more playable bots!
  6. MRDeadMen
    Oct 8, 2015
    10
    I went into Transformers Devastation thinking it would be another poorly made licensed title. I was pleasantly surprised to see that I was wrong. This game is a barrage of nostalgic goodness, coupled with awesome gameplay. Give this game a try if you're a fan of great combat and badass transforming robots.
  7. Joshua123
    May 10, 2017
    10
    The first time I've grown with Transformers was with Beast Wars, but with this game, I understood the nostalgia many TF fans will get from it; it LITERALLY plays like an episode of the classic 80's show. If there's one thing I didn't like about the game, it's that it all takes place in the same area, for the most part, and doesn't add much variety to level designs. Of course, that neverThe first time I've grown with Transformers was with Beast Wars, but with this game, I understood the nostalgia many TF fans will get from it; it LITERALLY plays like an episode of the classic 80's show. If there's one thing I didn't like about the game, it's that it all takes place in the same area, for the most part, and doesn't add much variety to level designs. Of course, that never deterred me from enjoying myself with the game. ...And maybe playing a bit of KISS songs during the epic parts. If you're a fan of G1 Transformers, there's no doubt you'll enjoy this game. Also... did I mention the original cast reprise their roles in the game?… Expand
  8. Kubed
    Oct 6, 2015
    10
    Love Transformers? Check. Love Bayonetta? Check. This is the best Transformers game released to date. 10/10 just for that. This one was completely under my radar, and I'm so glad that I purchased it. Check it out, it does not disappoint!
  9. nicknasty14
    Oct 6, 2015
    10
    This is every 80s transformers fans dream! Art style is awesome, I love how much they nailed the look! Gameplay is similar to the war of cybertron games a bit! When you transform into the vehicles, it gave me a real sense of the original cartoon. From the sounds of the engine to the screeching around. My hat is off to the developers! This is a must own game for us old school transformersThis is every 80s transformers fans dream! Art style is awesome, I love how much they nailed the look! Gameplay is similar to the war of cybertron games a bit! When you transform into the vehicles, it gave me a real sense of the original cartoon. From the sounds of the engine to the screeching around. My hat is off to the developers! This is a must own game for us old school transformers games! Get it!!!!… Expand
  10. lizardking420
    May 13, 2016
    10
    i love everything about this game. fighting on hard proves to be challenging. the story is great, the controls, graphics, music are also amazing.................................................................
  11. crispymentawai
    Mar 15, 2016
    10
    I was so happy to finally play a transformers game where I could re live my child hood experiences. I do not know if that makes sense or not but when I was a kid I watched the cartoon and played with the toys such as optimus, sideswipe, wheel jack, gridlock. I felt in Awe when I had to melee with the likes of original starscream, thunder cracker, laser beak, frenzy, ravage, sound wave,I was so happy to finally play a transformers game where I could re live my child hood experiences. I do not know if that makes sense or not but when I was a kid I watched the cartoon and played with the toys such as optimus, sideswipe, wheel jack, gridlock. I felt in Awe when I had to melee with the likes of original starscream, thunder cracker, laser beak, frenzy, ravage, sound wave, devastator and megatron. The graphics remind me of playing the old school arcade games at the the mall. I greatly enjoyed this game please make the sequel… Expand
  12. dandragon
    Jan 16, 2018
    10
    Great game, great soundtrack, awesome gameplay, great boss fights, great leveling system. Good game.
  13. Militaryman0117
    Jan 24, 2018
    10
    Okay for those of you who enjoyed the gritty graphics of the G1 series and loved it then this game is for you! it gives you the original characters back with abilities inspired by the original series. it is an amazing game and you cannot go wrong buying it
  14. JDPrime
    Jun 1, 2019
    10
    The War for/Fall of Cybertron games gave us fantastic games that were a more serious take on the Transformers. Those games, however, took a terrible turn with the release of Rise of the Dark Spark, essentially ruining any chances of getting a good game (or any game) in that continuity again. Devastation was the absolute best way to recover from that. Instead of trying to be like theThe War for/Fall of Cybertron games gave us fantastic games that were a more serious take on the Transformers. Those games, however, took a terrible turn with the release of Rise of the Dark Spark, essentially ruining any chances of getting a good game (or any game) in that continuity again. Devastation was the absolute best way to recover from that. Instead of trying to be like the Cybertron games, it decided to follow its own path, and that was definitely the right decision. Filled with beautiful cartoony animation, solid gameplay, and awesome characters, Devastation is a great game for any fan of G1, or just Transformers in general.… Expand
  15. Yourmomispretty
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    I don't actually think this game is necessarily a 10 but the average is so low that I saw it as a duty to inflate my score to compensate. I don't really believe in this whole system of saying "x game is better than y because it has a better score" I either like the game or I didn't. Let's get on to the review then.

    Transformers devastation has a very unique combat system, you might be    I don't actually think this game is necessarily a 10 but the average is so low that I saw it as a duty to inflate my score to compensate. I don't really believe in this whole system of saying "x game is better than y because it has a better score" I either like the game or I didn't. Let's get on to the review then.

    Transformers devastation has a very unique combat system, you might be fooled into thinking this is just another bayonetta clone, but it does enough differently that it becomes its own beast, treat the game as its own entity and the game will become much funner. Not to spoil anything in particular, as discovery is one of this game's strong points... at least when regarding the combat, but pay close attention to using your vehicle attacks and gun during combos... trust me

    The campaign is overall pretty good, the story doesn't feel too consequential but it is a good enough excuse to get you to fight tons of decepticon baddies and hear some very entertaining pieces of dialogue. What's not so good is the design of it all, the combat is excellent but what goes around it isn't. The map is laid out like a metroidvania but you are usually just following a checkpoint so it turns repetitive real quick. There is also a few set pieces which are either really boring or very frustrating, a platinum games staple at this point. The rest of the down time is simply scavenging for loot... which turns useless if you are good at the combat and don't need the extra damage to get by. There's also the fact that the enemy placements aren't very interesting... this does not become a problem until you replay the game a few times, and realize that certain enemy combinations are too simple to defeat.

    Seeing all that might make you think that this game is average beyond its combat, and some of its witty dialogue, in theory that may sound horrible, being a one-trick-pony, but it all pays off when you get to mission mode.

    Mission mode is the best, it thoroughly tests your combat skills, puts you against interesting enemy combinations, has better mini games than the main campaign (with the exception of top down view and "help the useless dude" missions) and cuts all the fluff that the campaign had. I know most people don't think highly of these modes, seeing them as lackluster distractions from the main game, but in this game, the mission mode is the real deal.

    There is so much replay ability here, 50 missions, 5 unique characters to experiment with, 5 melee weapon types, and many unique guns, and 2 unlock able difficulty modes beyond the 3 default ones, buy this game!    … Expand
  16. 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
  17. Rob_Allan
    Oct 9, 2015
    9
    Overview: Nostalgic blast. Gameplay that smacks of 80s and 90s arcade games, Vince DiCola rock tracks, cel-shaded "Generations" Transformers, and a plot worthy of the cartoon. If you're mid-to-late 30s this game will probably speak to you. Mash-up of some of the great gaming experiences of yesteryear with modern production values behind it.

    The Good: Great graphics, great music,    Overview: Nostalgic blast. Gameplay that smacks of 80s and 90s arcade games, Vince DiCola rock tracks, cel-shaded "Generations" Transformers, and a plot worthy of the cartoon. If you're mid-to-late 30s this game will probably speak to you. Mash-up of some of the great gaming experiences of yesteryear with modern production values behind it.

    The Good: Great graphics, great music, great voice acting, great sound. Gameplay is addictive and replay value is huge. This game has a "fun" factor more typical of 90s arcade classics than modern AAA titles.

    The Bad: The leveling system for characters and weapons in this game is very nebulous. The absence of multiplayer modes is absolutely tragic. Game seems too short, a problem that would have been remedied by adding some multiplayer combat.

    Bottom Line: Must buy if you're a fan of classic arcade games or G1 styled Transformers antics. Plenty of content for the money if you replay any aspect of the game at all. Otherwise, wait for a sale if you fall outside of this description, but you will want to play this game at some point.    … Expand
  18. Dionysus777
    Oct 11, 2015
    9
    Ohhhhhh yyyeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! The Kool-aid mmmmaaaaaaannnnnnnnnnn! If your 36 such as i you Will love this game no matter what! Unless, just unless you suck at games, life or your an evil T-bagr from hell.Oooooooohhhhhhhhhh yyyeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. Period.._..
  19. TheDude-
    Oct 13, 2015
    9
    Transformers devastation is a great game filled to the brim with great game play that gets you hooked, visuals that have such vibrancy and color that it is a feast for your eyes and a story line that perfectly encapsulate's the generation 1 television show!, my only problem with the game is that the world you are placed in is nothing more than a battleground not much detail to be found.Transformers devastation is a great game filled to the brim with great game play that gets you hooked, visuals that have such vibrancy and color that it is a feast for your eyes and a story line that perfectly encapsulate's the generation 1 television show!, my only problem with the game is that the world you are placed in is nothing more than a battleground not much detail to be found. other than that it is easily one of my favorite games of year.… Expand
  20. InfinityDeimos
    Oct 8, 2015
    9
    Devastation is quite easily the best Transformers game ever made. It has amazing combat, great voice acting, and a look that really feels like an episode of the original cartoon. The only negative thing I'd have to say about this game is that its a tad short. My campaign time clocked in at around 4-5 hours. If it wasn't for that, then this game would be a perfect 10. However, the game keptDevastation is quite easily the best Transformers game ever made. It has amazing combat, great voice acting, and a look that really feels like an episode of the original cartoon. The only negative thing I'd have to say about this game is that its a tad short. My campaign time clocked in at around 4-5 hours. If it wasn't for that, then this game would be a perfect 10. However, the game kept me coming back for more with its additional difficulties, challenge missions, and finding the hidden items in each level. I'd say wait for a price drop, and then pick this game up. It is another enjoyable action game by Platinum, and a great Transformers game.… Expand
  21. justdoit
    Oct 7, 2015
    9
    What if activision published games that weren't overrated,licensed trash,or god awful?
    Transformers Devastation is from that perfect alternate reality
  22. WEBZPINNER
    Oct 7, 2015
    9
    Absolutely fantastic game! Been a fan of Transformers since 1984. This game appeals to the 8 year old in me as well as a great game to bridge the generation gap with kids, bringing them into the TF brand. The game ties into the current Generations toyline look, blended with the original 80's cartoon look and voices. Story is just as silly as the Transformers ever was (lets face it, it'sAbsolutely fantastic game! Been a fan of Transformers since 1984. This game appeals to the 8 year old in me as well as a great game to bridge the generation gap with kids, bringing them into the TF brand. The game ties into the current Generations toyline look, blended with the original 80's cartoon look and voices. Story is just as silly as the Transformers ever was (lets face it, it's never been a strong storyline)... There is something intimately satisfying about lunging at a 7 story tall Devastator as Optimus Prime, energon axe blazing...

    Graphics look simple, but is actually very fluid and fantastic. Mouths move appropriately for speech. There is polygon breaking during movements, but that, too, is accurate to the 80's cartoon.

    Music is hit & miss... actual gameplay features 80's style guitar riffs... but I won't lie, I was very disappointed to not hear the original theme music at the opening of the game.

    Control is pretty tight. Combos are fluid, and there are enough on screen prompts that you never feel overwhelmed. Transformations are built into the design of the game, rather than being a gimmick, like they were in the Cybertron shooters.

    PS, for you hardcore fans of the 80's... this game even has Optimus' disappearing/reappearing trailer!!!!    … Expand
  23. turansoylu
    Aug 7, 2020
    9
    Transformers evrenine epey yabancıyım aslında. Robota dönüşen arabalar olarak ilgi çekici bir konsepti olsa da yolumuz hiç kesişmedi şimdiye kadar. Oyuna başlarken de pandemi Sürecinde vakit geçirmelik bişey olsun diye baktım. Kontrolleri, tatmin edici boss savaşları, vuruş hisleri çok hoşuma gitti. Grafikleri biraz daha iyi olabilirmiş ama yine de ben çok memnunum.
  24. Bogdan008_Meta
    Apr 16, 2023
    9
    Хорошая игра как для любителей слэшеров, так и для любителей вселенной трансформеров. Меня лично игра затянула довольно-таки, на долго. Так как я любитель и того и другого. Однозначно стоит попробовать сыграть в эту игру, не пожалеете.Хорошая игра как для любителей слэшеров, так и для любителей вселенной трансформеров. Меня лично игра затянула довольно-таки, на долго. Так как я любитель и того и другого. Однозначно стоит попробовать сыграть в эту игру, не пожалеете.
  25. Captiosus
    Nov 6, 2015
    8
    I am a child of the 1980's pushing 40 these days. I grew up with Gen 1 Transformers, Voltron, GI Joe and all the others and have watched helplessly as these properties have been rebooted into shells of their former selves. Most modern Transformer games copy the style of the Michael Bay movies which is OK if you're a kid of today and are into that sort of thing. But I'm not.

    Along comes    I am a child of the 1980's pushing 40 these days. I grew up with Gen 1 Transformers, Voltron, GI Joe and all the others and have watched helplessly as these properties have been rebooted into shells of their former selves. Most modern Transformer games copy the style of the Michael Bay movies which is OK if you're a kid of today and are into that sort of thing. But I'm not.

    Along comes this game and it's very much a love letter to the 1980's versions of Transformers. Low budget, cheesy animation? Check. Cheesy dialog? Check. Cheesy enemies? Check. Bumblebee as a car that resembles a damn VW Bug? Check! This is what a gen 1 nostalgia Transformers game should look and sound like!

    The gameplay, as others have said, is reminiscent of Bayonetta albeit a touch stripped down. Adding in the loot and vehicle elements does really differentiate it from Bayonetta and makes it just as enjoyable. The only potential gripe is the length of the game but for this 1980's kid, the fact that I had a smile from start to finish more than made up for the short story. Be forewarned, however, that it suffers the same issues as every other Platinum Games beat-em-up, namely the fact that bosses on the harder modes WILL cheese the hell out of you if you miss your combo. Miss one hit and you can easily go from full health to one-hit-from-dead before you can react thanks to boss juggle combos.

    Not sure I'd recommend it at full retail unless you're absolutely nostalgia driven, but it's very much worth a play.    … Expand
  26. FriedConsole
    Nov 5, 2015
    8
    This game is awesome. The fighting is top notch. Switches up the fighting with some other crappy things like platforming and vertical shooting but doesn't matter be caused the fighting is so freaking awesome. Still not a AAA game and has lots of B game jank including a bad camera. Soundtrack is killer. Things are significantly different with different weapons and characters. All theThis game is awesome. The fighting is top notch. Switches up the fighting with some other crappy things like platforming and vertical shooting but doesn't matter be caused the fighting is so freaking awesome. Still not a AAA game and has lots of B game jank including a bad camera. Soundtrack is killer. Things are significantly different with different weapons and characters. All the classic G1 characters and lore makes me want to explode with happiness. Too many brawlers are ridiculously difficult these days and this one hits the curve perfect. Definitely top 10 game of the year.… Expand
  27. mikepango
    Feb 15, 2016
    8
    Your childhood dream comes to life. Simple combat but fun. Looks beautiful, fun story, the only down side is that its a bit short a weekend or two weekend of playing. When it comes to licensed games not to many come to mind when you ask about quality. This goes up with the very few that pass in my book.
  28. Unbiased_Critic
    Oct 8, 2015
    8
    Reviewed traditionally, Tansformers devastation is a solid 7, because of its flaws, mainly repetitive environments and very short length. However, it still remains a must buy for fans of brawlers and Transformers.

    The sense of scale is done right, even down to buildings and cars being the right size next to the car mode, to looking small and insignificant in bot mode. The combat is    Reviewed traditionally, Tansformers devastation is a solid 7, because of its flaws, mainly repetitive environments and very short length. However, it still remains a must buy for fans of brawlers and Transformers.

    The sense of scale is done right, even down to buildings and cars being the right size next to the car mode, to looking small and insignificant in bot mode.

    The combat is extremely satisfying, especially when you start 'mastering' the short list of combos and knowing exactly when to add the finishing car mode hit. Fighting against the main bosses is pure delight.

    The visuals in the game are the cherry on top, and will really speak to fans of the G1 series.

    In short, if Activision was already committed to making a sequel if the game sells well with a 7 hour playthrough, and improved environments, I would recommend an immediate buy to anyone who likes videogames. Platinum games could reuse the same engine, and all the current animations, they're that good.

    The sad truth is, even if the game sells extremely well, don't expect anything but a cookie cutter sequel. It is for that reason alone that non-transformers fans should wait for the game to go on sale for 30$ before buying, or if you were on the fence and were waiting for reviews. People who made up their minds that it was a day one purchase won't be disappointed at least, and will have a lot of fun with the game.    … Expand
  29. Kaprawiec
    May 7, 2016
    8
    Cool game, slick controlls, nice combat mechanics, pretty graphics. But all this is flawed with repetitive gameplay and short campaign. I had fun but I love Transformers and Platinum games in general. You might not be as entertained as I.
  30. Dal_ReviewedDat
    Oct 6, 2016
    8
    PS+ freebie for October '16

    Again, another AAA title on PS+, this time a step up from last months Lords of the Fallen. I had little expectations for Transformers Devastation (TD), I expected the usual licence game of all gloss and no substance/gameplay. Within the first hour I was incredibly wrong on the latter. Firstly, the graphics will punch you in the face. The game is a    PS+ freebie for October '16

    Again, another AAA title on PS+, this time a step up from last months Lords of the Fallen.

    I had little expectations for Transformers Devastation (TD), I expected the usual licence game of all gloss and no substance/gameplay. Within the first hour I was incredibly wrong on the latter. Firstly, the graphics will punch you in the face. The game is a beaut. True cartoon characters, slick animations and a gorgeous rendered city to smash up. Drowning in nostalgia of the original tv series, transformers devastation is without a doubt the best tv series to game conversion I've played. It features 7 playable characters (some 10 hrs in now) each with it's own fighting mechanics to exploit to your advantage. I particularly like Grimlock so far.

    The game reminded me slightly of Devil May Cry in it's fighting mechanic. Slow-motion on blocks and upgrading characters with unlocks (which become addictive to work towards, with little 'grind factor'). It's incredibly slick fighting, visually stunning and immersive once your knee deep in Megatron's army. On the hardest setting it's still well below Dark Souls frustration + difficulty levels, but just enough to mean a number of bosses etc will require a few attempts.

    The downside of TD is probably the plot and story. I'm not a fan of the modern movies, but when you actually think of the synopsis of the original tv series, it's as unoriginal as it is comically cringe worthy. I've not really felt I cared about a single character or plot development, the voice acting etc isn't flawed in context with the cartoon, but that in itself was flawed, probably not when i was 10, but at 35 it now all seems daft. Regardless, TD has me eager to get home and plough on as the gameplay is really really fun!
    For fans of Devil May Cry, Bayonetta, Mad Max style games, you will love this. For a hardcore Transformer fan, well you won't be reading this as you'll already own it - as this is to-date the best Transformer game ever released.
    Highly polished. Highly fun. Recommend you get PS+ and download now - or I'm sure it'll be in CEX for £15 by now. A great addition to anyones games collection    … Expand
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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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