If there was one period of time in Transformers lore that always teased fans with mystery and lack of details it would probably be the robots time on their beloved homeworld of Cybertron. Sure, there were references to Cybertron and in many medias some stories even took place there but the ultimate history remained unseen. Fortunately for the fans and gamers, that's not the such case anymore. Transformers: War for Cybertron, developed by High Moon Studios and published by Activision is a third-person shooter that allows the player to play a role in the epic war for Cybertron by playing as the heroic Autobots or ruthless Decepticons. Who knew a robot war in space thousands of miles away could be so good?
To start off I think it's important to note in no way is this game associated with the Michael Bay Transformers film series. This game is its own, it's no quick cash-in, as Hasbro has kept on board to ensure the series is represented faithfully and expertly. If I had to describe this game in the simplest terms I'd probably say it's Gears of War but with Transformers. Both utilize the "over the shoulder" targeting and playing through WFC you just can't help being reminded me of it. Whether you're a diehard FPS guy or a casual fan that has hardly ever played a shooter, you can pick up on the shooting fairly quick. (It's one of those easy to pick up but long to master things) I won't lie, it's not the easiest game in the world; it was much harder than I expected it to be honestly. Whether you're a pro or not and you may find yourself on one of the lower difficulties because it is a challenging game, especially on your first run.
The story is split into two campaigns, one each for the Autobots and Decepticons and you are given the option to play through either faction's story first. Each level allows you to play as one of the iconic characters from the series and the game does support co-op (up to 3) but the co-op must be through Live, it is not local co-op. Might seem like a drag but I honestly think his game is too big and technical to support splitscreen so it's understandable. Regarding the length of the story, honestly I thought it was just right but many people have complained it's too short. It's true there aren't many levels in each chapter but the thing is these levels aren't short, you're not going to be in and out in 15 minutes doing them.
The true gem of this game, however, is not its story, the characters, or the incredibly awesome sounds your robot makes when it transforms as that honor goes to its multiplayer system. It's been forever since I've seen a multiplayer this rich in innovation and fun. With seven different games, everyone is bound to find something they like:
- "Escalation" is pretty much like the "Horde" in Gears of War where you and your allies are pitted against unlimited waves of enemies until you die.
- "Deathmatch" and "Team Deathmatch" are self-explanatory, you or a group of allies battle it out in a giant robot battle royale. For "Deathmatch" whoever has the most points wins and in "Team" whatever team hits 40 kills first wins.
- In "Conquest" you and a team travel around a map capturing enemy points while defending yours at the same time. If you ever played any of the Star Wars: Battlefront games that's basically what this is.
- "Code of Power" is this game's "capture the flag". You have a limited amount of time to steal the enemy team's Code and take it to your base to score.
- "Countdown to Extinction" is a game that really tests your teamwork as you have to plant a bomb in your enemy's base while dealing with them trying to do the same thing to you. It's a multi-step process so working together is the big thing here if you want to win.
There is also a ranking system in this game, which allows you to pick a class of transformers and through playing games and gaining XP you can level it up. Leveling up will allow you to pick from new abilities and customization so you can play your custom character anyway you want to in the online modes. Sadly there is not too much you can to do to customize your look; you must pick from existing skins (called chassis in this game) and just add a primary/secondary color to it. Not much at all, which really does suck.
To conclude, I gave this game a 4 out of 5 because I honestly don't think it's lacking too much. The game's replayability isn't great if you don't include multiplayer as there is nothing extra to do in the campaign once you finish it. In multiplayer there is an obvious lack of customization for your character which is a downer and perhaps its biggest fault is the fact there's no host migration. Nothing can kill your fun quicker than having the game end instantly because the host quit. If they don't patch this I sincerely hope the sequel incorporates this because it's annoying and a big turn-off to gamers. Ultimately, if you're a huge Transformers fan I would recommend this in a heartbeat; if you're a casual fan or just a shooter fanatic whose looking for a new game I say rent it. It's worth playing regardless whether you buy or rent it, as it is a good game that's worth the experience.
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When I received this package the case was cracked and there was a very large scratch on the disk, I was able to wipe some of it off but the disk only loads the introduction. After the introduction you cannot play the game at all. My son was very upset Christmas morning when he tried to play the game and couldn’t. My disappointment cannot be overstated! I am sending this game back and getting a refund. And will not be using this seller again!
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