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Transformers: The Movie (The Sequel): The Games
Drakeon
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So, has anyone tried out the new Transformers: RotF games for 360/PS3? I read a review over at gamespot that seemed pretty positive, given its a movie tie in. It certainly has me intrigued enough that I may give it a rental. Also, it doesn't hurt that I've never really played a good 3d transformers game (played the Transformers: Autobots game for the DS a few years back) and I've been jonesing to try one (avoided the first movie tie-in because I heard it was pretty terrible).
It seems (I only skimmed the review off of GS) that theres 3 modes (robot/vehicle/robot w/ weapons) and that one of the bigger complaints are the controls, specifically going from robot to vehicle to robot. Now, I'm not under any illusions that my love for transformers in general is probably clouding my judgment here (also having recently seen the movie, which I'm sure they're banking on), but could this be a decent game underneath all that?
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So has anyone given this or the new Autobots/Decepticons games for the DS a try? Not much to go off of on the DS games, I saw IGN gave the autobots one a 7/10 (which seems to be the only review I can find, they gave the Decepticons game the same score, unsurprisingly).
It seems (I only skimmed the review off of GS) that theres 3 modes (robot/vehicle/robot w/ weapons) and that one of the bigger complaints are the controls, specifically going from robot to vehicle to robot. Now, I'm not under any illusions that my love for transformers in general is probably clouding my judgment here (also having recently seen the movie, which I'm sure they're banking on), but could this be a decent game underneath all that?
Some Screens:
So has anyone given this or the new Autobots/Decepticons games for the DS a try? Not much to go off of on the DS games, I saw IGN gave the autobots one a 7/10 (which seems to be the only review I can find, they gave the Decepticons game the same score, unsurprisingly).
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I'd recommend the latter instead. Very solid game, and among the prettier PS2 titles.
Come to think of it, I need to look over that IGN review some more... I'm not even really sure what the Wii Remote does in this one, if anything.
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Graphics-wise, the robots look phenomenal. The environments are pretty bland, honestly, but the lighting is pretty good. One big thing is being able to unlock the ability to play as any Autobot or Decepticon on any level. That was really missing from the first game...I hated being forced to play as a certain bot on a level that I really wanted to be someone else on.
Overall, it's really reminding me of the Armada game, which is a good thing.
Unfortunately I lack a PS2, so thats not really an option for me. Although it's nice to hear that its similar to that game.
I picked up ROTF for the DS based on the pedigree and it feels like one step forward and three steps back as of right now. Maybe if the free-roaming GTA-esque overworld returns later in the game I will appreciate it more - right now only being able to select specific closed-map missions to do is making me like it not so much - especially since, while you can "upgrade" your robot with experience points to raise stats and various equipment mods you can equip... unlike the first game you cannot change your alt-mode and paint scheme at a whim. As I said, one step forward, three steps back.
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I have heard good things about the next gen version of this though so hey maybe that's good.
I never asked for this!
If the next-gen console versions are actually awesome, then it's a total reversal, and I will be shocked and awed.
(Not saying the DS game is a bad game - it just feels like a game that should have come out BEFORE the first one.)
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The first game was awesome because you weren't limited to shitty small maps and whatnot. The new one is just awful compared to the first.
I never asked for this!
I agree, and would like to take the sentiment one step further to say that Shia LeBeouf is the JarJar Binks of every movie he's in.
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Funny, that's what people are instead saying about the Twins.
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Pretty much. Shia's honestly not that bad in 2. The only parts with him that really annoy me aren't because of him, they're because of the people around him.
The option to go into cleared maps and free roam is always nice; plus there's a lot of little goals that you can work on if you're bored.
I haven't tried it multiplayer however. If enough PA'ers pick it up we should set up a generic buddylist so we can get some good shooting of some robot faces.
Honestly I think IGN's 6 is completely off. The 7.5ish average (metacritic says 70, but the crazy low IGN and 1up scores hurt it a lot) it's garnering seems spot on. It's not a moving gaming experience and there's a lot of little things that could easily be improved upon.
But at the same time it's a billion and a half times better than the first movie game (I realize isn't saying much) and well worth it. Full price? Well, YMMV on that one; I'm a TF whore so it was a preorder for me, for others you might wait till it comes down to $30 or $40; I don't regret paying full price (well, technically I got a free movie ticket out of it too so...), but others might be a bit put off if they do and it's not their thing.
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A bit off topic, but in regards to your sentiments on Shia LeBeouf, I have to ask if you have seen A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints. If you have not, perhaps you should. Again, this is my opinion, but I think he did a better job in that than Robert Downey Jr. And I love me some Robert Downey Jr.
Apparently by doing each and every last thing in a mediocre fashion. The PS2 version had you all over the world in surprisingly large maps and you fought an aircraft carrier. Even the Minicons, which I detested as an obvious attempt to cash in on the Pokemon craze, were implemented in a useful and interesting fashion.
Also, Shia LaBeouf is actually an actor I'm willing to defend. He's done a number of really good parts; the problem is that he also keeps getting cast in roles with shitastic writing *cough* Indian Jones *cough*.
Also, love him or hate him, I think there were worse things to complain about in the movie than Labeouf.
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And they're going to add a lot more bots, by all accounts, with DLC in the future, for multiplayer.
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Off the top of my head the episodes I can remember are:
The Ultimate Doom Part I-III
S.O.S. Dinobots
War on the Dinobots
Fire on the Mountain
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Honestly at this point, the only thing that puts it above a rental is the multi, and that seems to depend on how many of your friends have the game, too.
(I watched the film on Friday and was so incredibly let-down. Pathetic humour, a dubious lack of any of the autobots and a thoroughly awful plot.)
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I don't remember seeing Seeker, Aerialbot, Protectobot.
And a GOLD Optimus Prime? Really? Come on, you don't need to try and make him cooler, he's goddamn Optimus.
See: The Golden Lagoon, G1 Season 2.
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so i havent played the game, but judging by the video, it looks mildly entertaining, but i think it could use some innovation in the transforming controls
as it stands, the have you holding RT to stay in vehicle mode, and if LT (aim) is held then RT is fire
i think they need a revamp, something akin to what the Spiderman 2 game did to the web swinging controls. make the very act of transforming feel more dynamic and nuanced
I feel the exact opposite. That movie kicked way too much ass to me.
Also Im picking the game up on Wednesday so if anyone wants to know how it is at that point Ill be sure to post then. Well....if I get a chance to play it that is.
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The different bots play a lot differently, which is nice. Even the fast bots for the sides. Bumblee is a hit and run, boost in, kill someone, boost out. Sideways is a long range fighter. Pop a shot or two with your sniper, then transform and get to a different rooftop.
Seeker, Aerialbot, and Protectobot are just generics to fill out the ranks, based on various G1 sub-groups.
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