Transformers is a slightly short, movie- based game. Athough it is rated T, it should be fine for ages 9 and up. Unfor- tunately, the combat is too simple and each transformer only has 2 guns, it is still entertaining.As for graphics,the trans- formers,backgrounds,enviorments,and destruction looks great,as for people not so much.Lucly the game is focused more on the transformers than the people so it looks good.You can play the game as good or bad,each with different endings.Warning: as the bad guys you must destroy such things as planes,army bases,and other things with people inside.On the whole, i'd rate this game a 7 of 10 (7 being the average).Replay value: moderately low(Worth playing once for both sides.)
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Transformers: The Game
(2007, Video Games - Action/Adventure, Rated T, Play it on: PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3)
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A short action game for fans of the film.
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Transformers: The Game was written by Marc Saltzman
Parents need to know this game is rated "Teen" for violence, but most of it is machine versus machine (Decepticon versus Autobot). Transformers can punch, kick, and throw cars at each other; toss enemies into buildings; break off lampposts and swing them like clubs, and so on. There is no blood or gore in the game, not even when you encounter human pedestrians -- the cars simply drive on through without harming them.
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What’s the Story?
TRANSFORMERS: THE GAME, like the movie upon which it's based, tells of warring robots -- the Autobots (good guys) and Decepticons (bad guys) -- trying to find a powerful artifact, the AllSpark, which is responsible for giving the robots life. To keep it from being used for evil, the AllSpark was jettisoned into space, eventually landing on Earth. Now these dueling robotic races -- also known as "Transformers" because they can manipulate their metallic bodies into vehicles, such as cars, jets, and helicopters -- fight among humans on Earth to be the first to find the AllSpark. This single-player game first lets you choose whether to play as an Autobot or a Decepticon, each with unique environments and missions.
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Is It Any Good?
The award-winning game makers at Traveller's Tales (Lego Star Wars series) do a great job of giving you the feeling of controlling enormous machines. Transformers: The Game also features gorgeous graphics -- especially with the Microsoft Xbox 360 and Sony PlayStation 3 versions -- but this game doesn't rely on just its good looks to keep you interested.
That said, the game isn't perfect. It is quite short, only offering about seven or eight hours of play. Little strategy is required during combat sequences; a few punches and kicks and the enemy is down. Perhaps the game was geared more toward novice or younger players, but simplistic fighting and a short campaign are not a good combination.
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Released on 6/27/2007, price $39 - $59, not online enabled
ESRB rating: T (for Violence)
ESRB rating: T (for Violence)
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- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
not to be confused with transmorfers
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
awesome game!
Transformers is a really good game for the Wii. it is kindove hard. I spend hours playing this game.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
it was awesome
transformers is a cool game for the wii! i spend hours playing this game.i can play this all day.
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Excellent for kids!!
Both of my boys (6 and 8)enjoy playing this game. All video gaming is supervised in our house, and I haven't seen a problem. They play it on the XBox 360 and get wildly excited over the graphics.
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
stupid but okay
I think it was really fun and exiting, but didn't make much sense I mean it was fun and all its just it was verey occwerd I mean not raelly but just kind of you no what I mean dont you i mean it was pritty fun I would probobly play it agein. oh and thank you so much!!!!
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