Hello readers of Rewound Entertainment! This is Brandon with the review for " Transformers: War for Cybertron " for the Xbox 360. I am a huge Transformers fan and I thought it was only right to do a review on the new video game. So enjoy!
Story- Transformers: War for Cybertron offers two different campaigns to play through. Both the evil Decepticons and the Autobots. This storyline is the official canon to the original G1 or Generation One cartoon. You learn of how StarScream becomes a Deception, the relation between Megatron and Jetfire, how Bumblebee and Optimus become a fighting team, and how Optimus becomes Optimus Prime- the leader of the Autobots. Without giving the whole plot away the basic story is Megatron is out to take over Cybertron with any means necessary. Both campaigns offer a challenge, but I found the Deceptions campaign was a little less stressful over all. The story also offers a multi-player mode which is very fun to play with friends, and that includes all the other different modes. The story is very original and brings a new page in the history books for the Transformers. Although I wish it was a little longer it was still well done and not rushed. Overall the story is a strong 9/10 .
Gameplay- The gameplay for Transformers: War for Cybertron has a very unique style to it. With being a futuristic game and the history of Transformers the creators really had a lot to work with. The use of there full imagination. All the visuals done are very robotic, futuristic, and really gives the feel that your on this robotic planet. You play in various levels with this robotic feel, but at times it almost seems repetitive. You have to take into account that this planet is completely covered in metal. But it would have been nice to see a change. Such as different door opening effects, brighter environments, and different transformers enemies. Having said that I was very impressed with a lot of Transformers originality, such as Soundwave sounding like Soundwave, Soundwave having his mini-cons, lines used in the original cartoon and original cartoon movie, and giving each character there own original look. There were times while I was playing I encountered glitching into the wall and some polygons looked a little off or odd, but it was very unnoticeable and did not effect my feelings towards the game. The game play is a 8/10 .
Graphics- As I said about before encountering minor glitches and polygons here and there, I didnt really notice anything eles wrong with the game. I felt like I was on Cybertron, you really get the feel for the futuristic, outer space and robotic planet. The graphics have a unique style to it. I think it stays true to what the real Transformers are. The colors used for the characters was a big factor in the game- not changing them or making the character different so we wouldn't look at them and say " who's that ? " . I didnt really notice anything wrong with the graphics. There not over the line stellar, but a lot better then some games coming out these days. I really liked the transformations- very unique, looked great, and not re-cycled except for StarScream/ ThunderCracker/ SkyWarp, but they were all the same in the original cartoon, so thats understandable. I was very pleased overall with the graphics. Grapgics 8/10 .
Controls- The controls are fairly simple and easy to pick up and play. At first it may seem over whelming but are really not at all. Picking up the controller and playing around with the buttons I found myself destroying Decepticons with ease. I was extremely happy with the fact I didnt have to hold a button to transform. I pressed the analog stick or ( R3 ) and was on my way in which ever form. I could not find any issues with the controls, it was satisfying, easy and fun. Controls a perfect 10/10 .
Sound- There are various sounds in the game which make you feel like your a part of the Transformers universe. The sounds for the Transformers them selfs and other sound effects were great, a technological feeling to them. You dont feel like your continuously hearing the same sounds. The Voice acting was powerful and brought the feeling like the characters had there emotions and unique parts, exactly like in the original cartoons. For example, Bumblebee the small and weak rebel always wanting to go straight on. Optimus Prime the brave leader but always seems to take the most complex of routes. Megatron the evil villan wanting to take over Cybertron with no fear. And Starscream always wanting to fight with no plan of action. The music for the video game I felt was bland. At times the music really fit into place and had you sitting on thy edge of your seat. Other times it was boring and made you feel like it was boring. All in all the sounds for this game were presented nicely 8/10 .
Value- This game offers a great edition to the Transformers universe and a great spot on your shelf. The campaign mode is fun to play and learn more about the story of the Transformers and not to mention fun to play with a friend or 2. The online multi-player is great as well, fighting against other people, and leveling up. There is also an mode called " Escalation " where you have to fight off waves of robots with a team- its a lot of fun! This is a great game to buy and I recommend getting it if your a Transformers fan or not. 9/10 .
Overall- Transformers: War for Cybertron is a great game and really puts you in the Transformers world. This game is like a robot version of " Gears of war " . Personally I think its the best Transformers game yet. Its very fun to play, especially with friends online, including the multi-player. Overall the games a 9/10 .
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