Transformers: Dark of the Moon

Nintendo DS · Shooter

Transformers: Dark of the Moon

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SystemNintendo DS
GenreShooter
DeveloperHigh Moon Studios
PublisherActivision
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Transformers: Dark of the Moon is a shooter released for the Nintendo DS, developed by High Moon Studios and published by Activision.

High Moon Studios also made Transformers: War for Cybertron for the DS.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes

What playing Transformers: Dark of the Moon is like

Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.

Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.

Transformers: Dark of the Moon walkthroughs & guides

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Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.

Transformers: Dark of the Moon FAQ

Who made Transformers: Dark of the Moon?

It was developed by High Moon Studios and published by Activision.

How long does Transformers: Dark of the Moon take to play?

As a shooter, Transformers: Dark of the Moon typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Transformers: Dark of the Moon 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.

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