Transformers: The Game

Nintendo DS · Shooter

Transformers: The Game

SystemNintendo DS
GenreShooter
DeveloperTraveller's Tales
PublisherActivision
Players1–2 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 4

Developed by Traveller's Tales and published by Activision, Transformers: The Game arrived on the Nintendo DS as a shooter.

Among the 36 DS shooters in our database, it ranks #16 by legacy score.

Traveller's Tales also made Lego Batman: The Videogame, Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes and Lego Harry Potter: Years 1–4 for the DS.

Transformers: The Game supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

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 have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

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

What playing Transformers: The Game 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: The Game walkthroughs & guides

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Transformers: The Game FAQ

Who made Transformers: The Game?

It was developed by Traveller's Tales and published by Activision.

Is Transformers: The Game multiplayer?

Yes. Transformers: The Game supports up to 2 players.

How long does Transformers: The Game take to play?

As a shooter, Transformers: The Game 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: The Game 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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