Transformers: Devastation

Game Skinnycdiponzia

9/10

Transformers Devastation is the most epic Transformers game.

Otherwise, Transformers: Devastation is a pure form of fun and entertainment, and there are simply not enough games like this out there. I hope this is the commercial success it deserves to be, and Activision spins its rights to the franchise this way into the future.

GameSpewWesley Scott

9/10

Transformers: Devastation wears its namesake well, and Platinum Games has managed to produce not only the finest video game the Transformers franchise has ever seen, but also iterated on their own signature design in a way that feels every bit as fresh as the unassailable masterpiece they already created with Bayonetta 2. Sure it’s short and it carries some awkward baggage with it, but Devastation went from a planned trade-in to a definitive keeper for me in a matter of hours – and that’s something that only the very best of this genre has managed without testing my patience to the absolute br...

Gaming NexusJeremy Duff

8/10

Transformers Devastation is the definition of a fan-service game. An excellent combat system layered over sights and sounds that take children of the '80s back to their youth creates a memorable experience for Transformers fans. The only sad thing is that it never really goes deeper than that.

Game RantGR Staff

8/10

All this being said, Devastation isn't just an '80s throwback in the character designs that it uses. Higher difficulty levels can get punishing, and the focus on core gameplay mechanics might put off some players. It's a rewarding experience for anyone who can get into the groove, but the combat and the franchise are the game's two biggest selling points. If neither appeals, there won't be all that much to enjoy here.

Press StartMehdi Zadnane

7/10

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VideogamerTom Orry

7/10

I'm happy Transformers Devastation exists and thoroughly enjoyed the time I spent with it, but it's not quite the game I imagined as an idealistic child. And it's four hours long.

MonsterVineDiego Escala

Besides working your way through the pretty short campaign (it took me four hours), there are a few side-missions you can find while exploring the maps. They’re usually nothing more than “kill these guys in the time limit” but there are a few that do things differently like position the game in a top-down view (which isn’t fun). You’ll also unlock challenges which include even more “kill these dudes” missions. As fun as the campaign was I really wished more thought was put into the side content to offer some depth and variety.

GameWatcherChris J Capel

7/10

Overall Transformers Devastation is surprisingly good. If you’re a Gen 1 Transformers fan and you’re feeling nostalgic you’ll have an absolute blast. The melee combat is excellent (although if you don’t experiment with different attacks you might have less fun), the five different Autobot characters are all unique, and it’s generally good fun overall. However the Transforming is underused, the shooting is awful, a lot of the non-combat game stuff like upgrades, items, menus and PC o...

Gamers HeroesCasey Scheld

70/100

Transformers: Devastation isn't just a good Transformers game, it's a good game period. More depth and environments would benefit the game tremendously, but as it stands right now, it's one title for both Transformers and Platinum fans alike.

Attack of the FanboyAOTF Staff

Platinum Games' take on Transformers is an interesting and welcome change of pace for the property. The developer's brand of polished, fast-paced, flowing combat feels right at home in the Transformers universe. For fans of the original cartoon series, this is a can't miss title even if its beauty is only skin-deep.

WCCFtechRosh Kelly

Unscored

I hope you like the sound of Transformers, transforming. That iconic soundbite of techno-nonsense that sounds like a digitized baby babbling features heavily through Transformers: Devastation. That, and, obviously giant space robots doing battle across the Earth over the fate of other robot stuff.