Transformers: War for Cybertron

 Xbox 360
User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 238 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 196 out of 238
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 238
  3. Negative: 17 out of 238
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  1. TheAngryBaron
    Dec 13, 2011
    7
    This is one of those games that, while they could have done more with it, it's the best modern use of the IP. This is great. Fall of Cybertron will be better.
  2. twos
    Nov 19, 2013
    6
    Transformers war for cybertron was an interesting game if you are looking at delving into a transformers origins type story, journeying through megatrons rise to power and the fall of the autobots on cybertron the story was entertaining and a decent insight into the origins. The gameplay however was entertaining without ever being thrilling, if you are interested in the transformers storyTransformers war for cybertron was an interesting game if you are looking at delving into a transformers origins type story, journeying through megatrons rise to power and the fall of the autobots on cybertron the story was entertaining and a decent insight into the origins. The gameplay however was entertaining without ever being thrilling, if you are interested in the transformers story you may enjoy it but if not you still may enjoy it but could probably find something more engaging.… Expand
  3. ApocalypseBrown
    Jun 28, 2014
    7
    Having played both High Moon titles Transformers titles WFC is the more compelling game to leave feedback on, hence I'll begin with the bot's and con's (see what I did there? Me neither). This game is the most authentic in terms of character, background story and feeling towards Transformers Generation 1, Cybertron genuinely feels alive and vibrant amid the midst of a brutal civil war. TheHaving played both High Moon titles Transformers titles WFC is the more compelling game to leave feedback on, hence I'll begin with the bot's and con's (see what I did there? Me neither). This game is the most authentic in terms of character, background story and feeling towards Transformers Generation 1, Cybertron genuinely feels alive and vibrant amid the midst of a brutal civil war. The voice acting and dialogue are remarkably good and the original Optimus Prime (Peter Cullen) is on key, however Megatron and Breakdown exchanges coupled with Warpath digs at Ironhide were entertaining. However despite the huge fan service throughout WFC the gameplay is too repetitive to the extent where 80% of the Autobot and Decepticon campaigns are identical, from the cut and paste enemies to the recycled boss battles it smacks of laziness. The story mode is 5 to 6 hours long, personally I would of liked another hour or two with more characters and variety. The mutliplayer is actually pretty decent, yet compared deeper titles like Battlefield there isn't enough depth to replay for months on end. Overall a very enjoyable ride through Cybertron pre-Earth days and the old memory banks, it's a shame that High Moon have seemingly abandoned making a third potentially even better game.… Expand
  4. drlowdon
    Aug 27, 2015
    5
    I've always thought that the Transformers license has the potential to make for a great video game but a third person shooter that funnels you down linear corridors, especially one that is so bland looking, is surely not the way to go. War For Cybertron is,'t an actively bad game, fans of the comics will likely enjoy the story that charts the civil of the autobots homeworld, but there isI've always thought that the Transformers license has the potential to make for a great video game but a third person shooter that funnels you down linear corridors, especially one that is so bland looking, is surely not the way to go. War For Cybertron is,'t an actively bad game, fans of the comics will likely enjoy the story that charts the civil of the autobots homeworld, but there is just nothing in terms of gameplay, visuals or set pieces that made me want to continue past the first two (of the ten) hour long chapters.… Expand
  5. H360
    May 16, 2013
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. War for Cybertron impresses with an excellent single-player campaign with full co-op support, the included Horde-alike Escalation mode, and surprisingly deep and inventive online multiplayer component.… Expand
  6. Termin8ter
    Apr 21, 2018
    7
    While this game has a decent amount of issues, it's one of the first genuinely good Transformers games ever developed, if not the first. Nice visuals, decent gameplay, good voice acting and an interesting story. If you love the Transformers license, or just enjoy a decent sci fi game, pick this game up. But if you are low on money or want something better than this, get Fall of CybertronWhile this game has a decent amount of issues, it's one of the first genuinely good Transformers games ever developed, if not the first. Nice visuals, decent gameplay, good voice acting and an interesting story. If you love the Transformers license, or just enjoy a decent sci fi game, pick this game up. But if you are low on money or want something better than this, get Fall of Cybertron as it's a big improvement over this game.… Expand

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#49 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2010

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 69 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 69
  3. Negative: 0 out of 69
  1. Metro GameCentral
    70
    It's not subtle or clever, but this unashamedly uncomplicated shooter is one of the best of the year.
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  2. NZGamer
    75
    As an action game, this can't contend with the top dogs in the genre, but that's a moot point, because it isn't just an action game. It's a Transformers game. And Transformers: War for Cybertron is better than anything else we've seen from the license before.
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  3. ZTGD
    85
    Transformers: The War for Cybertron is definitely a love-letter to fans of the G1 cartoon series. All of your favorite characters are here and somehow mixed in with a genuinely fun and competent shooter.
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