- Publisher: Activision
- Release Date: Jun 26, 2007
- Also On: PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
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Transformers doesn't make any radical changes to the classic action game genre, but it does have likeable characters and top-notch production values, coupled with enjoyable gameplay.
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An exciting, wild ride of explosions, falling buildings, and cars tumbling end-over-end through the air. But, behind all the noise and confusion, it’s a shallow, short, and simplistic game.
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It’s about on par with all other movie licensed games: relatively short, decent graphics, decent gameplay, and not much value to it.
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Despite all of its glitz and movie inspired hype, I just can’t recommend this game as a purchase, and a rent is iffy too.
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Transformers: The Game for the Wii featured fine graphics, and the mission objectives weren't that bad, but the controls really killed the entire experience.
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The boss battles are another frustration since you can never actually hurt the boss at first. You have to throw something at the boss several times before the boss is weak enough so you can attack it.
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A big, loud, shallow action game that severely lacks in content.
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A fully-destroyable environment makes for a ton of collateral damage during fights, and nearly any piece of the environment can be picked up and used as weapon should the need arrive. It’s simple, shallow, but still entertaining at times. This may not be the Transformers game we were hoping for, but it has its moments.
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The way better controls make this our favorite console version, but it's still not great. Transformers: The Game should be a sleek, cutting-edge sports car; instead, it's an old beater whose driver's seat has a spring sticking out in exactly the wrong place.
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Traveller’s Tales have been making good games for years – but they’ve also had some stinkers and unfortunately, this one lies somewhere in the middle. While it’s not a bad game, there are too many shortcomings that keep it from greatness.
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Sadly, the beauty is only skin deep, and the core content of the game is really a disappointment. The game is very short and the missions are poor.
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A mixed bag of control issues and good looking effects that amount to a fair game.
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Similar to most Michael Bay films - graphically intense, but shallow in terms of character and story. Add to that boring combat and you have a game good for fans of the upcoming movie only, though not even Transformer fan in general.
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Nintendo GamerA dream come true for '80s kids. But where's the game? [Oct 2007, p.66]
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Transformers: The Game is an average showing with a lot of potential that was wasted by the limited plot line of the movie, repetitive mission objectives and a faulty game engine.
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Nintendo PowerAs it turns out, though, that's not enough to make up for sloppy controls, frustrating camera issues, and repetitive, uninspired game design. [Sep 2007, p.85]
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I can't imagine anyone but diehard fans going to these lengths. Everyone else should stick to Atari's game that's based on Transformers Armada -- it's still the best way to wage a battle to destroy the evil forces of the Decepticons.
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The lack of diverse missions, along with the insipid gameplay and taxing camera system results in a watered-down experience -- not quite "more than meets the eye".
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Pure movie tie-in fodder.
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Paying $60 to play through the movies story is just too high a price to pay for a mediocre adventure game.
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This game could have been so much more. The skeleton of a great game is here, but nothing comes together.
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Lastly, Transformers: The Game is incredibly short, and doing both the Autobots and Decepticons campaign will only take a mere six hours or so to finish.
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The real tragedy here is that a simple attempt to emulate Atari's 2004 Transformers game would have made this movie tie-in an order of magnitude better. As is, those looking for a Transformers fix should scour the bargain bins for that classic, and leave this one on the shelf.
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There are a few good ideas sent to die here, and the overall premise of the game is great, but it's all mired in technical problems and awful mission design.
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AceGamezTo say that Transformers: The Game is anything short of broken would be a lie.
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Official Nintendo Magazine UKYou can't transform a turd, no matter how hard you try. [Oct 2007, p.89]
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The clumsiness of the controls makes combat a somewhat uneven experience.
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Transformers should never have made it past Activision's headquarters and it should never find its way into your Wii's drive.
Awards & Rankings
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51
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#51 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2007
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78
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#78 Most Shared Wii Game of 2007
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User score distribution:
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Positive: 11 out of 24
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Mixed: 2 out of 24
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Negative: 11 out of 24
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JebRandJan 24, 2008