Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark

 PlayStation 4
User Score
4.2

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 107 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 107
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 107
  3. Negative: 58 out of 107
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  1. CrusaderForever
    Jun 24, 2014
    9
    My son and I started playing TRotDS for the PS4 today. I must say that our fears have been put to rest. The game is more of the same but I am so happy about that. Edge of Reality didn't ruin what Highmoon Studios created. This is reminiscent of what WB Montreal did for Batman with Arkham Origins. They took what Rocksteady created and made a great 3rd game. Edge of Reality needs to beMy son and I started playing TRotDS for the PS4 today. I must say that our fears have been put to rest. The game is more of the same but I am so happy about that. Edge of Reality didn't ruin what Highmoon Studios created. This is reminiscent of what WB Montreal did for Batman with Arkham Origins. They took what Rocksteady created and made a great 3rd game. Edge of Reality needs to be commended for this great effort.

    You get to be different characters in the SP than you did in the previous games. The graphics are also better as the character models are more HD with better textures and shinier than WoC/FoC. The story is great so far and the voice work is fantastic. Going to play some Vita Remote Play later tonight as the options show the controls for VRP.

    There are many unlocks as well in the form of boxes. For example, Bronze Box or Iron Box that you unlock from the Pause Menu. I have been unlocking items and power ups through challenges like crazy. For instance, challenge Roach Motel for killing a certain number of Insecticons! It looks like I am unlocking MP characters by completing the SP challenges which is awesome! I haven't played MP or Escalation yet, but will do that after I beat the SP. I am loving that Escalation gives you the ability to create turrets!

    All in all I am having a lot of fun with the game. The PS4 version controls great and has great graphics and sound. I couldn't be happier. I hope this sells well so we get another Transformers game. So far I haven't given the game a 10 because it is very familiar. I would have liked some new weapons as the weapons are exactly the same as WoC/FoC so I docked the game a point for this fact. All though any game with the Combaticons should get a 10! :)    … Expand
  2. SirStriking
    Jun 24, 2014
    8
    This game is good. I have been playing through the campaign and dabbled in the co-op offering, Escalation. First off, the campaign is what you should expect EoR to bring to the table. It is your classic Transformers game plot. The Decepticons have once again managed to do something that will bring about utter chaos, and the Autobots must save the day. There is a healthy heap ofThis game is good. I have been playing through the campaign and dabbled in the co-op offering, Escalation. First off, the campaign is what you should expect EoR to bring to the table. It is your classic Transformers game plot. The Decepticons have once again managed to do something that will bring about utter chaos, and the Autobots must save the day. There is a healthy heap of intentionally corny, if not at times childish, dialogue. Although, if you are still young at heart, or even have a little sense of humor, you will find yourself giggling at times (thinking of you Sharpshot). For all of you Transformers fanatics, you are probably wondering who Sharpshot is, right? He is actually the insecticon Shrapnel. This is something that still leaves me in wonder, what did EoR have to change the names of characters due to Trademark issues? This is a Transformers game, released two days before the fourth movie, with reason, yet they have Trademark issues with character names!? Nonetheless, that is a minor complaint.
    I understand this next point is something that has been ragged upon enough by now, but for an all around, honest review, the negatives must be included. The graphics sincerely are behind the times. This will make you feel as though your PS4 regressed to old hardware and for a moment you may find yourself feeling as though the system on the TV stand is an Xbox 360. After playing beautiful titles, such as NFS: Rivals and Killzone, it's a hard thing to do to move on too games with shoddy graphics. The lack of a versus multiplayer is fairly mind boggling too, considering the lobbies for the past games were generally quite full of players.
    If you are even a minor fan of Transformers and enjoy third person shooters, you should purchase this game. I do not give the three tier, "Buy, rent, trash" opinions, rather two levels, buy it or don't. This game falls under buy it, if you meet my aforementioned criteria. It is an enjoyable action game on a system currently lacking an expansive library of games. I only wish the developer would not have been pressed to release the game on the Tuesday before the next movie. A little extra time could have gone a long way for this fun title.
    All in all, Transformers:RofDS will not blow minds or break records, but it is an enjoyable play through worth the small investment,    … Expand
  3. baconbuck
    Jun 27, 2014
    10
    This game is GREAT! If you would give it a chance on it's own, instead of comparing it to past games all the time the world would be a greater place. I am an adult gamer. I've played games most of my life without multiplayer. The co-op isn't bad at all. If you want a death match and have people cheat, camp, and shoot you at respawn, then go play call of duty!
  4. ChaosPrototype
    Jun 24, 2014
    9
    So like many people I was concerned about how this game would turn out. I was questioning if adding the Michael Bay transformers into the game was a good idea, and if Edge of Reality would deliver a great experience like High Moon did with the first two games. Being optimistic I picked up the game, and I have to say it was a great decision. Edge of Reality delivers the same greatSo like many people I was concerned about how this game would turn out. I was questioning if adding the Michael Bay transformers into the game was a good idea, and if Edge of Reality would deliver a great experience like High Moon did with the first two games. Being optimistic I picked up the game, and I have to say it was a great decision. Edge of Reality delivers the same great experience in this game and adds much more to make it great, although there is no PvP multiplayer, I believe escalation makes up for it. They include Gear Boxes which are mystery packs of objects, such as characters or weapons you can use in any gamemode. I also saw many people complaining about the graphics, and I have to say I was blown away by them. The graphics on earth sometimes look a bit weird, but on Cybertron (where almost the hole game takes place) they look fantastic. Lastly, I want to talk about including the Movie transformers, to the people who do not like the idea, they only include the characters. It is not a movie licensed game and does not have much to do with the movie, but spends most of the time before war of cyberton. Overall if you have enjoyed the first two games, you will not be disappointed by this one.… Expand
  5. DirtyLilHamster
    Jun 25, 2014
    8
    Mad Gamer 210 is a huge bucket of wrong info. That person never played this game. The career takes about 30-45 mins per stage and there are 14 stages so it'll take about 6-7 hours. The dorks that gave this a 3, 2, and 1 are dumb, immature, and never played this game. Scum like them are pointlessly ruining metacritic for everyone else. Also there is multiplayer. 4 player team death matchMad Gamer 210 is a huge bucket of wrong info. That person never played this game. The career takes about 30-45 mins per stage and there are 14 stages so it'll take about 6-7 hours. The dorks that gave this a 3, 2, and 1 are dumb, immature, and never played this game. Scum like them are pointlessly ruining metacritic for everyone else. Also there is multiplayer. 4 player team death match with over 40 robots to choose from. If you liked the past 2 Transformers games then this is more of the same.… Expand
  6. yeaaa
    Jul 10, 2014
    10
    it was a really good game, if you didnt look at downsides. though i had a rally great time playing it. the graphic may change alot from cybertron to earth but the game is still a really nice experiance if you are into tranformers
  7. megamega
    Oct 24, 2015
    9
    Hello Gamers
    this is a great game whether you like or not
    is your choice.i think people try to dig more into a game than nesessary. play or don't everybody's a critic this is a hd port over from 360 and ps3 so the graphics ain't going to be totally amazing look at final fantasy type o hd it is a vita port. game play good, graphics so so all this to say im playing this game right now    Hello Gamers
    this is a great game whether you like or not
    is your choice.i think people try to dig more into a game than nesessary. play or don't everybody's a critic
    this is a hd port over from 360 and ps3 so the graphics ain't going to be totally amazing
    look at final fantasy type o hd it is a vita port. game play good, graphics so so
    all this to say im playing this game right now and i get to play this game with more than 20 different bots from the movie and war for cybertron(awesome). excalation is brutal with friends... what the heck do i know about texture maps and frame rates. i know the game controls well, has good missions(lots of them) Peter Cullen as optimus prime nuff said stop hating. if you hate it so much develop your own transformer title, post it on steam so i can dog the crap out of it. Unity is free download it and get to work. I REALLY LIKE THIS GAME    … Expand

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Metascore
43

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 32
  3. Negative: 23 out of 32
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Aug 26, 2014
    40
    Fleeting moments of fun and an improved Escalation mode aren't enough to save Spark from becoming yet another bland tie-in destined for the bargain bin base. [Sept 2014, p.106]
  2. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Aug 25, 2014
    55
    A hard sell even for die-hard Transformers fans, Rise of the Dark Spark brings nothing new to the table. [September 2014, p72]
  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Aug 25, 2014
    40
    If only there was a button to transform this game into a GOOD game. This is just a broken mix, designed to lure money out of your pockets. [Issue#244]
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