Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark

 Xbox 360
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5.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 31 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 31
  3. Negative: 15 out of 31
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  1. daHOLYxboxmastr
    Jun 27, 2014
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I recently purchased Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark for my Xbox One, (more so to have more games for it and I'm the only guy on my friend's list who will play it anyway), and have mixed reviews.
    Story wise, it was a little difficult to tell where exactly it takes place when you're on Cybertron. Graphics for Earth missions could have been better too...
    And there's no competitive multiplayer...
    Should I have paid $60? Probably not. The game seems to be more of a retail value of $30 - $40
    Considering all you get is a fourteen chapter campaign and a survival mode titled, "Escalation."
    However, the game does have its perks. Gameplay and style are both the same as it was for "Transformers: Fall of Cybertron", which in my opinion, was the best Transformers game. Certain missions I found I had trouble with which proved to be fun for me considering I like a challenge.
    Character wise, fantastic. Everyone's favorite Transformers are in here from the obvious needs like Optimus Prime and Megatron, to others like, Hound, Air Raid, and Quake.

    The story may not be the best. If at most, it sounds like a failed attempt at a cross fanfiction between the movies and games.

    Overall, if I have to recommend it, I'd say get the game but wait till it reduces in price. Even if you're not a Transformer fan, try it. It's pretty fun for a third person shooter.    … Expand
  2. beachedteaspoon
    Jul 9, 2014
    7
    I liked it, but I am probably biased considering that I do enjoy Michael Bay's movies (more of as a guilty pleasure, though). The crossover between the movies and the game felt a little awkward, a little too much like a fanfiction for my liking, but I won't get up in arms about it.
    The graphics are generally good, albeit mostly on Cybertron, though I did have a few problems with the game    I liked it, but I am probably biased considering that I do enjoy Michael Bay's movies (more of as a guilty pleasure, though). The crossover between the movies and the game felt a little awkward, a little too much like a fanfiction for my liking, but I won't get up in arms about it.
    The graphics are generally good, albeit mostly on Cybertron, though I did have a few problems with the game not rendering the graphics fast enough and they appeared blurry and pixelated.
    The gameplay was mostly recycled from Fall of Cybertron, and while the gameplay in FoC was good, it would have been nice to see a few differences. It was hard at times, but it was still fun. The weapons/gear terminal had a better design and function in FoC.
    Voice acting was okay, Peter Cullen and most of the Decepticons were good as always, Drift kinda sounded a little iffy, wasn't sure if I liked his voice (or the character for that matter).
    The story wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either.
    Music was good, I did like the soundtrack.

    Overall, the game was okay, but it didn't quite live up to my expectations, especially considering the quality of it's predecessors. However, if you enjoyed WF/FOC, and don't mind some story/ design flaws, then you'll probably like it.    … Expand

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#45 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2014
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44

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 3 out of 7
  1. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Aug 18, 2014
    30
    It is at least mercifully short. [Issue#114, p.82]
  2. GameOver.gr
    Jul 12, 2014
    40
    Rise of the Dark Spark is the definition of a movie tie-in. It contains all the ingredients of uninspired levels, nonsensical story and dull, repetitive gameplay.
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  3. LevelUp
    Jul 2, 2014
    53
    Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark main problems are that High Moon Studios didn't developed it and that the terrible Michael Bay's movie, Transformers: Age of Extinction, was merged with the marvelous universe of War for Cybertron and Fall of Cybertron.
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