TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON – Review
By App Type: Uncategorized
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By: Electronic Arts
Version #: 1.0.0
Date Released: 2011-06-28
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Price: 2.99
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Whenever a popular movie is released, a movie-inspired video game always seems to be right by its side. This is the case with Transformers: Dark of the Moon. In the iPhone app of the same name, you can play as Optimus Prime and “relive the movie experience.”
When you first begin the game, you’ll be hounded by frequent popups (which stop gameplay) every few steps that you take. This is because the controls of the game are being introduced to you. And there are many, many controls. It’s quite annoying.
And it doesn’t stop after the controls are explained. The game’s storyline and communications with people will also interrupt your gameplay with the annoying, time-stopping popups.
But besides this, the gameplay is pretty good. You can fight and defeat throngs of Decepticons. There is no lack of action in this fast-paced game. You can also, of course, transform from Optimus Prime into a truck and battle baddies on the road.
After defeating an enemy, be sure to collect the Energon, which is like experience. This can be used to upgrade Optimus Prime and his multitude of weapons.
Even with all of the weapons and power-ups, I felt that I was mainly button mashing. This was my main complaint about the game as I would rather it involve strategy than mash-destroy-advance gameplay.
But the game is still good. You’ll probably enjoy it more if you’re a Transformers fan, but really any fan of action gaming will enjoy this game.
Quick Take
Value:Medium.
Would I Buy Again:At $1, probably.
Learning Curve:Medium.
Who Is It For:Anyone who enjoys action-y, full-of-destruction video games.
What I Like:Lots of story for $1. The upgrades are cool.
What I Don't Like:The pestering popups and button-mashing gameplay.
Final Statement:Transform your iPhone into a button-mashing pad.
Play as the mighty OPTIMUS PRIME, or fan-favorite BUMBLEBEE, and stop the evil Decepticons from taking over the Universe! Crush your enemies in fierce robot combat, or change into a vehicle and blast your foes on the road.
AUTHENTIC MOVIE EXPERIENCE
Relive EPIC environments from the movie in 13 intense levels – Chernobyl, Atlantic City, Washington D.C., Chicago and even THE MOON!
ACTION PACKED
Unlock 13 upgradable weapons, from the Ion Blaster to the Nucleon Shock Cannon, and unleash your mechanical wrath in FIVE menacing boss battles, including movie villains Megatron and Shockwave.
OPTIMUS PRIME needs your help saving the world! ROLL OUT for the only real movie experience for iPhone & iPod touch!
