Game is okay, not a big transformers fan, get this game on a sale, it's not worth 50$. 15 at the most.
this game looks good, looks like the cartoon, that's what got me, but yeah, if you're a transformers fan you're going to love it or hate it

Bonus short video review:

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Transformers: Devastation is a licensed game
from PlatinumGames
on a clearly very low budget
based on Generation 1 Transformers.

Game, as a whole, is a same mixed bag. The style is perfect in both music/sounds/voice acting and visuals. Game mixes all the best elements from pretty much every previous PlatinumGames game. And on top of this - there are new things, like 5 playable characters, each with unique gameplay features, huuuuge open levels which you can traverse quickly with transformations, and said transformations are also a great part of the combat as well.

And then we get to random loot, that's done in a really bad slow way that reminds of bad F2P projects. And then you realise that the game has essentially only 2 levels. But it's not that bad because one playthrough lasts for about 4-5 hours. Yeah... PlatinumGames definitely had the touch and the power, but they also definitely didn't have enough time and budget to make Devastation as amazing as it has all the rights to be.

One playthrough is a joy, there's a enough fun and excitement. But despite the usual PlatinumGames' unlocks, it's not really fun to play for more as there isn't enough content and loot and such systems feel like boring grind rather than interesting unlocks.

There's a sequel hook by the end of the game. I hope PlatinumGames can make that, but next time as a proper AAA budget game.

This game is a love letter to all the kids growing up in the 80's. I only regret that this game wasn't a bigger budget game, but otherwise it will not dissapoint.

Pretty awesome take on the Generation 1 Transformers!
Pros
1. Wicked art style
2. Awesome audio
3. Exciting battles

Cons
1. I felt that at $49.99 it's asking a bit much, maybe $39.99 would make it more affordable to other fans.
2. The game can be considered short to some, but believe me when I say the action more than makes up for it.

Conclusion
Robots in disguise, epic battles and pure nostalgia. Go grab yourself a copy (with a discount of course) and roll out Autobot!

I would like to preface this review by saying that I am not a Transformers fan. I do not harbour any dislike towards the brand or the variants within it -- but I did not grow up with the IP. It is a little before my time. So, I cannot really talk about the Autobots and/or Decepticons as far as their characers go; just how they play/perform. (But I'll be speaking about the general combat, not breaking down each character)

So, this game has two demographics. Transformers fans -- and action fans. Do you fall under one of those two umbrellas? If yes, keep on reading -- especially if you are in the latter.

The game shares the same director as Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance -- Kenji Saito. Prior to him being a director over at PlatinumGames; he was a programmer. His role was quite large with Bayonetta -- which is where this game takes its inspiration/fundamentals within the combat from.

It is very focused on Off-sets/Off-setting. The aforementioned action is something still rather new to the genre -- which was birthed with this developer. If you are within a combo and that combo is interrupted by an incoming attack/directly-specific input from the player, you can continue that combo. [Attack-Attack-(Evade)-Attack-Attack] is the same combo as [Attack-Attack-Attack-Attack] when preformed properly. This allows for player freedom and to be expressive.

While I only have twenty hours on Steam; I have many more on PS3 and PS4. Between two different PSN accounts, I have platinum'd the game four times. I am quite seasoned with it -- and cannot remove it from my life. I still experiment with the combat and learn new things/hidden mechanics.

Perhaps the intelligence above doesn't provide enough information regarding the combat. Bayonetta being mentioned, is very similar and handles almost the same. You have your 'Witch-Time' known as 'Focus' in this title. You'll be using that a lot more on higher difficulties. Because you are incredibly mobile -- enemies attack off-screen and quite rampantly. You need to make use of the 'Still-Safe' (Going into Focus right after getting hit) and vehicle attacks to crowd control. There is no manual/hard lock-on system in this game. While it isn't really needed for the most part; it would have been most welcoming with challenges that feature more than one boss on the screen.

It still handles very smoothly. Enemies are very responsive to your attacks and each strike feels powerful -- even if you are using weaker weapons. Regarding weaker weapons; this game has RPG mechanics. Some here will probably enjoy them, but they are seen as intrusive to action fans as they can taint rank-runs and overall just a stylish play-style.

I saw a thread on here where the OP said that the game being five hours long with a $50 is absurd. While many on Steam wait for sales, you need really consider what is seen as "valuable content". For myself, a large game like Skyrim does not make me feel content thanks to its mediocre gameplay. I value gameplay and how a game feels. My enjoyment does not come at an irrational cost. If $50 is the asking price for incredible depth within its gameplay/combat, that $50 will not be seen as a risky investment.

I'm not even close to being done with this game. You don't get something that feels this good and plays just as well often. Cherish it.

It good.

First off, I want to get it out of the way that I grew up with Generation 1 Transformers. There is a lot of rose tinted glasses viewing on my opinion of this game, in that it's something that made me feel 5 years old again; The Transformers game that couldn't have existed in my youth.

Second, I got this game on sale. If you are spending 50+ USD on this game, I would not recommend it.

With that out of the way, this is like a Devil May Cry or Bayonetta, with a slightly more robust weapon and ability customization, but requiring no where near the skill of the two aforementioned games. It's not deep. You will probably find yourself button mashing your way through the lower difficulties. I find it plays more like a Musou style game, but without the map objective capture of Dynasty Warriors and the like.

You can transform, which has some nifty uses. You can equip up to 4 different weapons, but at least one has to be melee and one has to be ranged. This allows some measure of loadout optimising, and feeling your way through the weapons that drop for you.

The real reason you get the game, though, is nostalgia. It has a few of the old voice cast, and some of the musical score was arranged by the composer for the old Transformers animated film. Add to that the old style models (slightly changed in some cases so that VW group don't sue for their car forms), and a nice cel shaded style that apes the animated movie. All in all, if you grew up with it, it should wake that little kid that was long buried inside you. The only grimace I had was that they were unable to get any of the old TV series music, not even the logo eye catch jingle. I guess that would have been more trouble than it would be worth.

There is a distinct lack of content in the game. The first chapter is pretty meaty, but each successive on has fewer and fewer missions. There are side missions, and they pad out the game and sometimes provide interesting diversions, but really it all feels a tad empty. There isn't really that much game to be had in here. It's a 4 hours campaign (generously) with challenge missions that are only unlocked by playing the game at higher and higher diffuculties. If you game for repetitive gameplay, then your milage may vary on this note.

I guess I'm somewhat mixed on this, though I have really enjoyed it. I would say if you are looking for nostalgia, get it when it's relatively cheap (on sale and the like).

The game's only big problem is the price. For what it gives you, it's not worth more than 40 dollars. I know that sounds insulting (it's not a bad game at all), but there is a disconnect between what Activision wanted people to pay for it and what the public would realistically accept to pay for it. Nostalgia is only good when it comes cheap, and at full price this is not cheap.

This is the most fun I've had with Transformers since the 1984 motion picture!

What's fun:
- Original voice actors reprise rolls (get it?)
- 60fps fighting goodness
- Fantastic visuals (the cartoon never looked this good)
- Period thematic soundtrack
- Deep but accessiible combat
- A faithful nostalgia trip

What's not:
- Game's a little pricey for the content
- Just five characters (three types) on the roster
- Inventory management can get tedious
- Mouth animation looks a little wierd
- Can't sell anything if you don't have enough money (a bug, no doubt)

Overall if you love Platinum fighting games this one's a solid experience. Rock solid framerates, tasty visuals and a lot of fun. $50 is a lot to ask, but the quality of the product is high. I'll get another 12 hours out of this, but I don't exactly rush around.

Verdict: For $12 via Humble Bundle, totally worth it. Grab it on sale.

The Last good Platinum game that I really love. I really do love the gameplay and the rock music it gives this game a good rush. The only problem is that this game is very short. I can beat it in less than 4 hours but It all ties in perfectly. I wanted to get the New TMNT game from them but it looks boring compare to this game. I do love Mad World, Bayonetta, Metal Gear Rising and Vanquish. This game is almost up there but its better Transformer game than the movie.

This game only supports a limited number of resolutions which doesn't include mine (1360x768) so you might not want to buy it unless you have one of the following:
800x600 (really? you have that, but not 1440p), 1024x768, 1280x720, 1680x1050, 1920x1080, and surprisingly 4K (3840x2160).
I'm only not recommending it for that reason, so you might be perfectly happy with it if you have one of those, and I haven't played enough to give an informed opinion on the gameplay itself, though it does seem a bit button-mashy so far, which I've heard others say. I really wouldn't recommend buying it either if you don't plan on using a controller for for it. The mouse and keyboard seemed to work well enough, but the controls seemed weird and the game really comes off as not being intended for it (the controls and the resolution obviously make the port seem to be an afterthought). Anyway, I hope this helps inform someone.