Parents' Guide to Transformers: The Game

Game Xbox 360 , PlayStation 3 , Nintendo Wii , Nintendo DS , PlayStation 2 2007
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Common Sense Media Review

Marc Saltzman By Marc Saltzman , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 12+

A short action game for fans of the film.

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age 9+

Based on 16 kid reviews

Kids say this game offers an entertaining experience for all ages, particularly for fans of the Transformers franchise, thanks to its engaging storylines and ability to play as both Autobots and Decepticons. However, several reviewers note that the game can present a challenge with its difficulty and some levels may be frustrating, especially for younger players.

  • fun gameplay
  • multiple characters
  • challenging levels
  • age-appropriate violence
  • graphics quality
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What's It About?

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.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say : Not yet rated
Kids say ( 16 ):

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.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about whether this game would be any good if it wasn't tied to the movie or released at the same time. Does it really extend the brand as interactive entertainment? How does this game tie into the original Hasbro toys that inspired the movie?

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