Box Art NTSC
Yea,i know.The first thought that comes to mind after you see the tittle…lame.Well,it’s not as alem as you think. Developed by A2M,and Published by Activision,another respawn of the Transformers,now in the animated version came ou exclusively for the DS.After the semi-good Transformers :Autobots/Decepticons that released at the same time as the movie did,this is a true Transformers game for little fans everywhere.
A2M developed an 3D side-scrolling engine,that works excellent in this game.You guide 3 Autobots through-out the game.Optimus Prime,Bumblebee and Bulkhead.The basic mission in each level is to transfer all three autobots from point A to point B,alive.You have 3 lives in total.The thing that makes it even more interesting is that the whole game,even the cut-scenes,which are just the right size,are totally guided with voices from the show,meaning you will hear your characters speak every few seconds.The story goes as that the factory of Sari’s father is being under attack by drones and it’s up to you to stop them.Later on Megatron makes a grand appearence,as in scenes,and as a boss.
Now,what would make a side-scrolling game more perfect? Puzzles! You can’t pass the level if you don’t use the full potential of your characters.For an example: Bumblebee can jump,jump from walls to walls,and reach places other autobots can’t.Same goes for the other too.Sometimes the puzzles will get a bit tricky,where you will need to squezze your brain to solve it.
The one point fans will might have a con about this game is the small amount of transforming.Levels are devided by only 2 categories.
- Side-Scrolling – Explained above
- Racing
Racing is simple.You guide Prowl,Bumblebee,Optimus or Bulkhead in their vehicle form to reach a destination,destroy escaping drones,or chase after notorious villains from the show such as Lockdown.
Optimus Prime in action!
The whole game runs smoothly,and it’s fun to play,unless you can get something better.The 3D scroller is amazing to watch and the whole idea of the game is pretty nicely presented.
Overall,this game is fun to play,and is a perfect game for youger fans.
