Transformers: Devastation Reviews

Transformers: Devastation is ranked in the 67th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
91%
Oct 27, 2015

Transformers Devastation is a great game if you like loot, tweaking stats, high velocity chase sequences, and brawling battles. The game is chock full of features and extras that show the source material was revered by the developers. Games like this deserve the extra time you will sink into it to complete the trophies/achievements. Building up your Autobot your way is empowering and a great compliment to what The Transformers are all about.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 3, 2015

Transformers: Devastation is a rare gem that never lets off the gas. When other games try too hard to be more than they are Devastation truly is more than meets the eye.

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GameSkinny
cdiponzia
Top Critic
Nov 1, 2015

Transformers Devastation is the most epic Transformers game.

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Digitally Downloaded
Matt S.
Top Critic
Oct 20, 2015

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.

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9 / 10
Oct 14, 2015

To further extend replayability after the first few chapters your roster of playable Autobots expands to encompass Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Sideswipe, Wheeljack, and Grimlock

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9 / 10.0
Oct 8, 2015

Transformers: Devastation is a fully realised and unbelievably accurate adaptation of the autobots. It feels exhilarating to dart about the world and even better to destroy it.

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8.5 / 10.0
Oct 6, 2015

I'm not even sure if there are G1 fans out there anymore. It shouldn't be a deciding factor when picking up Transformers: Devastation though, as it's a great action romp by any right. Just be ready to deal with a few nitpicky issues.

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8.5 / 10.0
Oct 9, 2015

Transformers Devastation is a fantastic love letter to G1 Transformers fans, and a great game in its own right.

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Alan Bell
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Oct 28, 2015

Transformers Devastation is a loving homage to its '80s cartoon source material that features the slick and satisfying combat we've come to expect from PlatinumGames. Shame it's so bloody short, though.

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8.5 / 10.0
Oct 12, 2015

Get ready to have your energon blown, baby-bots, because there's so much more to this than meets the eye.

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Wccftech
Top Critic
8.4 / 10.0
Oct 22, 2015

Fans of action adventure games will love this title. Even if you've never heard of, thought about, or enjoyed Transformers in the past, its simple, perfectly balanced mechanics and jaw dropping combat will keep you coming back for more. That's not to mention actual fans of the Transformers franchise, who should be really excited for this game.

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4.2 / 5.0
Oct 7, 2015

Transformers: Devastation pays incredible respect to its source material, and yet that esteem could have easily been marred by poor gameplay had publisher Activision not chosen PlatinumGames, a heralded producer of quality action titles, to develop their game. Though a dedicated fan of the original series, I do feel the $49.99 price tag is about ten dollars too steep for the amount of content the game provides. However, the heart-pounding rush of playing iconic Autobots in their classic form is real, and very hard to resist for a fan, either old or new.

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8 / 10
Oct 6, 2015

The best Transformers game so far but, more importantly, a hugely entertaining and original action game that is one of the most uniquely entertaining releases of the year.

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8 / 10.0
Oct 7, 2015

A series of flamboyant action sequences and a proven combat formula make this a solid choice for action fans

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TheSixthAxis
Top Critic
8 / 10
Oct 3, 2015

Non-fans will find an competent, if short, beat 'em up which is perhaps a little over priced, but die hard fans will be yelping, punching the air and reliving their childhoods by transforming in to a semi truck and chasing Ravage as he pounces across Cybertron. I loved every single second and hope it sells well enough to get the sequel teased by the end credits. This is by far the best Transformers game that has ever been made.

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8 / 10.0
Oct 8, 2015

With respect to the excellent Cybertron series from High Moon Studios, this may be a short experience but it's one so densely packed with nostalgia, non-stop action, and attention to detail that I couldn't help but fall in love. It has its minor weaknesses, but they're not enough to override an enthusiastic recommendation if you're a fan who can't enough Transformers in your life.

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8 / 10.0
Oct 7, 2015

No game yet has quite captured the look and feel of the only real Transformers experience quite like Devastation. The fact they added a brilliantly entertaining combat system and an engaging bit of looting on top is a very welcome surprise.

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Oct 16, 2015

Transformers: Devastation combines authentic sound and visuals with over-the-top action in a game that leaves you wanting more, regardless of whether you love the '80s cartoons.

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Game Rant
Top Critic
Oct 12, 2015

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.

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8 / 10.0
Oct 13, 2015

Fast-paced and fun, Transformers Devastation captures the spirit of the TV series with its impressive, fluid combat and range of devastating Autobot moves. Shame the campaign is a bit on the short side.

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