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Commodore 64 · Shoot 'em Up / Platformer
The Transformers
Certified classic
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Platformer |
| Developer | Denton Designs |
| Publisher | Ocean Software |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 8 |
Developed by Denton Designs and published by Ocean Software, The Transformers arrived on the Commodore 64 as a shoot 'em up. It blends shoot 'em up and platformer elements.
Among the 157 C64 shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
Denton Designs also made Bounces and Eye of Horus for the C64.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you want to experience one of the C64's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing The Transformers is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
The Transformers walkthroughs & guides
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
The Transformers FAQ
Who made The Transformers?
It was developed by Denton Designs and published by Ocean Software.
Is The Transformers multiplayer?
No. The Transformers is a single-player game.
How long does The Transformers take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, The Transformers typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about The Transformers on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.