Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark

 Xbox One
Metascore
47

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 5 out of 7
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  1. ZTGD
    Jul 3, 2014
    60
    Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark is not a great game, but for those like me who still dream of reliving my childhood, Escalation scratches that itch. The collection of characters make it worthwhile, but not at $60.
  2. Game Informer
    Jul 2, 2014
    50
    If Activision cares to know, fans are indeed hungry for a new Transformers game – just not one that shamelessly tries to make us trade our hard-earned cash for junk.
  3. IGN
    Jun 27, 2014
    49
    The bland campaign is a slog with uneven difficulty, while vehicle transformations and combat are largely unsatisfying. Without nailing that, you’ve got a bad Transfomers game.
  5. Polygon
    Jul 3, 2014
    45
    Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark is awash in so much borrowed content, so many poorly executed examples of copy-and-paste design from its predecessors, that I can't help but wonder what happened. My best guess? A lack of time. Regardless, Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark is a colossal failure, serving only as a reminder of how much better its predecessors were.
  6. Games Master UK
    Aug 24, 2014
    42
    Not dreadful. [Oct 2014, p.80]
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  7. MondoXbox
    Jul 13, 2014
    40
    The developer switch didn't really help the franchise: bad graphics, bad gameplay and frustrating. Its only good feature is the Escalation online co-op mode.
  8. Eurogamer Germany
    Jul 2, 2014
    40
    Yet another one of those licensed games no one really needs. It's a shame, really. I actually thought the Transformers games had gone beyond that.

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#84 Best Xbox One Game of 2014
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#50 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2014
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#48 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2014

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User Score
4.9

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 56 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 56
  3. Negative: 27 out of 56
  1. PanthersFanStev
    Jun 27, 2014
    4
    This game will only appeal to young children (my son is 10) who love Transformers. The backgrounds are PS2 in quality, the charactersThis game will only appeal to young children (my son is 10) who love Transformers. The backgrounds are PS2 in quality, the characters themselves PS3/360 quality. Linear, scripted gameplay. Worst looking game I have played in a couple of years. Campaign lasts about 6 hours, then on to Spawn-scalation where you wait on AI bots to spawn, be destroyed, repeat. A terrible game except through the eyes of children.… Full Review »
  2. scalan15
    Jun 24, 2014
    10
    If you liked Fall of Cybertron and War for Cybertron you will LOVE this game, The EArth levels (only a few of them have normal graphics, butIf you liked Fall of Cybertron and War for Cybertron you will LOVE this game, The EArth levels (only a few of them have normal graphics, but thise game shines when you're on cybertron, those levels are beautiful, the banter between the autobots and the decepticons is excellent… Full Review »
  3. PyongyangMayor
    Aug 17, 2014
    0
    17 positive reviews? Really this game has more positive reviews than negative ones with 17 FRIGGIN POSITIVE REVIEWS? 5.8 is17 positive reviews? Really this game has more positive reviews than negative ones with 17 FRIGGIN POSITIVE REVIEWS? 5.8 is WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY too much for this pile of feces. The graphics are atrocious, the gameplay is boring as hell and honestly, $50 or $60 is WAY too much! $20? Maybe, but not $60. I have a feeling the reason why this has a positive rating is because fanboys of the movie just rated it without playing it. Is it better than the last 2 games? Maybe, but it still sucks. This version isn't anything special, so why it has a higher rating than the PC & PS4 versions stuns me. This game blows, don't buy it.… Full Review »
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