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After wowing long term Transformers fans with War On Cybertron, High Moon have managed to do it yet again with their explosive sequel, Fall Of Cybertron, focusing on the last days of the Autobots and Decepticons homeworld and the infamous events that brought them to Earth.
First, a little knowledge for those of you that haven't been following Optimus Prime and co for very long. The early Transformers, toy line, cartoon and comics, were all subject to a continuity (well, most of the time) that was referred to as Generation 1 or G1, subsequent changes to the story and characters were labelled G2 etc until the Michael Bay films which fans just labelled '?'
This game tries to stay faithful to the G1 continuity, but has to slightly divert from this to explain the appearence of one of the most important characters; Grimlock, leader of the Dinobots. It still manages to do this with panache, though, through a piece of genius writing that has Shockwave experimenting on Transformers in a way that will surprise you.
Also introduced is Metroplex, a huge towering Autobot who can pretty much stomp out the opposition with a single stride. Again, the reveal is excellently handled and there's a neat way of avoiding the pitfall of having a single character who could manage to wipe out everyone if he wanted.
The Decepticons have their own weapons too, of course, which you'll meet both in battle and when you play through the Decepticon campaign, but this time around things seem a little more mixed up with the campaigns than in the first game, though it works to the story's strengths.
Still, it's Grimlock that manages to steal the show with his fire breathing recklessness, though Optimus is still the main focus of the campaign here.
Recharging and finding new weapons are all back with the return of the Teletran 1 systems and changing your weapon loadouts becomes a necessity as the game progresses, with some guns being more useful on certain enemies. These are all bought with energon tokens, picked up from dead enemies and from random objects that can be smashed on your journey. There are also weapon pods that can be opened for a cost and may reveal even more weapons, as well as blueprints that can be collected.
Graphically, Fall of Cybertron has a little more going on than the last game, but it's pretty much the same level of detail. Transformations are still impressive and the game copes well with allowing you some freedom in flight or driving mode while keeping to the game area.
Sound, too, is re-assuringly authentic to the old series, including both those ch-ch-ch-ch-ch transforming noises, Peter Cullen's gravelly Optimus providing the gravitas and original Grimlock Gregg Berger back in his starring role (probably wearing a 'Me Grimlock' T-Shirt as he snarled out the famous lines).
The campaign doesn't last forever, though and you'll be wishing there was just a little more, though multiplayer is fun, if a little short on modes.
Multiplayer does provide the ability to stretch your legs a little and let the characters use their vehicle modes more, something that the main story doesn't really do all that much.
Transformers: Fall Of Cybertron is another great nod to the fans from High Moon Studios and it really seems to be a labour of love from developers who are G1 fans themselves.
Last words? Me Grimlock, me love dis game.
8/10
First, a little knowledge for those of you that haven't been following Optimus Prime and co for very long. The early Transformers, toy line, cartoon and comics, were all subject to a continuity (well, most of the time) that was referred to as Generation 1 or G1, subsequent changes to the story and characters were labelled G2 etc until the Michael Bay films which fans just labelled '?'
This game tries to stay faithful to the G1 continuity, but has to slightly divert from this to explain the appearence of one of the most important characters; Grimlock, leader of the Dinobots. It still manages to do this with panache, though, through a piece of genius writing that has Shockwave experimenting on Transformers in a way that will surprise you.
Also introduced is Metroplex, a huge towering Autobot who can pretty much stomp out the opposition with a single stride. Again, the reveal is excellently handled and there's a neat way of avoiding the pitfall of having a single character who could manage to wipe out everyone if he wanted.
The Decepticons have their own weapons too, of course, which you'll meet both in battle and when you play through the Decepticon campaign, but this time around things seem a little more mixed up with the campaigns than in the first game, though it works to the story's strengths.
Still, it's Grimlock that manages to steal the show with his fire breathing recklessness, though Optimus is still the main focus of the campaign here.
Recharging and finding new weapons are all back with the return of the Teletran 1 systems and changing your weapon loadouts becomes a necessity as the game progresses, with some guns being more useful on certain enemies. These are all bought with energon tokens, picked up from dead enemies and from random objects that can be smashed on your journey. There are also weapon pods that can be opened for a cost and may reveal even more weapons, as well as blueprints that can be collected.
Graphically, Fall of Cybertron has a little more going on than the last game, but it's pretty much the same level of detail. Transformations are still impressive and the game copes well with allowing you some freedom in flight or driving mode while keeping to the game area.
Sound, too, is re-assuringly authentic to the old series, including both those ch-ch-ch-ch-ch transforming noises, Peter Cullen's gravelly Optimus providing the gravitas and original Grimlock Gregg Berger back in his starring role (probably wearing a 'Me Grimlock' T-Shirt as he snarled out the famous lines).
The campaign doesn't last forever, though and you'll be wishing there was just a little more, though multiplayer is fun, if a little short on modes.
Multiplayer does provide the ability to stretch your legs a little and let the characters use their vehicle modes more, something that the main story doesn't really do all that much.
Transformers: Fall Of Cybertron is another great nod to the fans from High Moon Studios and it really seems to be a labour of love from developers who are G1 fans themselves.
Last words? Me Grimlock, me love dis game.
8/10
asskicker!! wrote:
Yea it seems Transformers FOC is a awesome one....but I think its gameplay n graphics r much similiar to Transformers WFC....only a few difference(I think) !!in my opinion Transformers WFC is jus more better than Transformers FOC!!in fact TWOC is my fav game !!
That's how you write a review pb ;-P
Yea it seems Transformers FOC is a awesome one....but I think its gameplay n graphics r much similiar to Transformers WFC....only a few difference(I think) !!in my opinion Transformers WFC is jus more better than Transformers FOC!!in fact TWOC is my fav game !!
That's how you write a review pb ;-P
Yea it seems Transformers FOC is a awesome one....but I think its gameplay n graphics r much similiar to Transformers WFC....only a few difference(I think) !!in my opinion Transformers WFC is jus more better than Transformers FOC!!in fact TWOC is my fav game !!
After wowing long term Transformers fans with War On Cybertron, High Moon have managed to do it yet again with their explosive sequel, Fall Of Cybertron, focusing on the last days of the Autobots and Decepticons homeworld and the infamous events that brought them to Earth.
First, a little knowledge for those of you that haven't been following Optimus Prime and co for very long. The early Transformers, toy line, cartoon and comics, were all subject to a continuity (well, most of the time) that was referred to as Generation 1 or G1, subsequent changes to the story and characters were labelled G2 etc until the Michael Bay films which fans just labelled '?'
This game tries to stay faithful to the G1 continuity, but has to slightly divert from this to explain the appearence of one of the most important characters; Grimlock, leader of the Dinobots. It still manages to do this with panache, though, through a piece of genius writing that has Shockwave experimenting on Transformers in a way that will surprise you.
Also introduced is Metroplex, a huge towering Autobot who can pretty much stomp out the opposition with a single stride. Again, the reveal is excellently handled and there's a neat way of avoiding the pitfall of having a single character who could manage to wipe out everyone if he wanted.
The Decepticons have their own weapons too, of course, which you'll meet both in battle and when you play through the Decepticon campaign, but this time around things seem a little more mixed up with the campaigns than in the first game, though it works to the story's strengths.
Still, it's Grimlock that manages to steal the show with his fire breathing recklessness, though Optimus is still the main focus of the campaign here.
Recharging and finding new weapons are all back with the return of the Teletran 1 systems and changing your weapon loadouts becomes a necessity as the game progresses, with some guns being more useful on certain enemies. These are all bought with energon tokens, picked up from dead enemies and from random objects that can be smashed on your journey. There are also weapon pods that can be opened for a cost and may reveal even more weapons, as well as blueprints that can be collected.
Graphically, Fall of Cybertron has a little more going on than the last game, but it's pretty much the same level of detail. Transformations are still impressive and the game copes well with allowing you some freedom in flight or driving mode while keeping to the game area.
Sound, too, is re-assuringly authentic to the old series, including both those ch-ch-ch-ch-ch transforming noises, Peter Cullen's gravelly Optimus providing the gravitas and original Grimlock Gregg Berger back in his starring role (probably wearing a 'Me Grimlock' T-Shirt as he snarled out the famous lines).
The campaign doesn't last forever, though and you'll be wishing there was just a little more, though multiplayer is fun, if a little short on modes.
Multiplayer does provide the ability to stretch your legs a little and let the characters use their vehicle modes more, something that the main story doesn't really do all that much.
Transformers: Fall Of Cybertron is another great nod to the fans from High Moon Studios and it really seems to be a labour of love from developers who are G1 fans themselves.
Last words? Me Grimlock, me love dis game.
8/10
First, a little knowledge for those of you that haven't been following Optimus Prime and co for very long. The early Transformers, toy line, cartoon and comics, were all subject to a continuity (well, most of the time) that was referred to as Generation 1 or G1, subsequent changes to the story and characters were labelled G2 etc until the Michael Bay films which fans just labelled '?'
This game tries to stay faithful to the G1 continuity, but has to slightly divert from this to explain the appearence of one of the most important characters; Grimlock, leader of the Dinobots. It still manages to do this with panache, though, through a piece of genius writing that has Shockwave experimenting on Transformers in a way that will surprise you.
Also introduced is Metroplex, a huge towering Autobot who can pretty much stomp out the opposition with a single stride. Again, the reveal is excellently handled and there's a neat way of avoiding the pitfall of having a single character who could manage to wipe out everyone if he wanted.
The Decepticons have their own weapons too, of course, which you'll meet both in battle and when you play through the Decepticon campaign, but this time around things seem a little more mixed up with the campaigns than in the first game, though it works to the story's strengths.
Still, it's Grimlock that manages to steal the show with his fire breathing recklessness, though Optimus is still the main focus of the campaign here.
Recharging and finding new weapons are all back with the return of the Teletran 1 systems and changing your weapon loadouts becomes a necessity as the game progresses, with some guns being more useful on certain enemies. These are all bought with energon tokens, picked up from dead enemies and from random objects that can be smashed on your journey. There are also weapon pods that can be opened for a cost and may reveal even more weapons, as well as blueprints that can be collected.
Graphically, Fall of Cybertron has a little more going on than the last game, but it's pretty much the same level of detail. Transformations are still impressive and the game copes well with allowing you some freedom in flight or driving mode while keeping to the game area.
Sound, too, is re-assuringly authentic to the old series, including both those ch-ch-ch-ch-ch transforming noises, Peter Cullen's gravelly Optimus providing the gravitas and original Grimlock Gregg Berger back in his starring role (probably wearing a 'Me Grimlock' T-Shirt as he snarled out the famous lines).
The campaign doesn't last forever, though and you'll be wishing there was just a little more, though multiplayer is fun, if a little short on modes.
Multiplayer does provide the ability to stretch your legs a little and let the characters use their vehicle modes more, something that the main story doesn't really do all that much.
Transformers: Fall Of Cybertron is another great nod to the fans from High Moon Studios and it really seems to be a labour of love from developers who are G1 fans themselves.
Last words? Me Grimlock, me love dis game.
8/10