Transformers: War for Cybertron

Nintendo DS · Shooter

Transformers: War for Cybertron

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SystemNintendo DS
Released2010
GenreShooter
DeveloperBlizzard Albany
PublisherActivision
Players1–2 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the Nintendo DS in 2010, Transformers: War for Cybertron is a shooter developed by Blizzard Albany and published by Activision.

It landed about 6 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2010 include Dragon Quest IX, Golden Sun: Dark Dawn and Ōkamiden.

Blizzard Albany also made Guitar Hero: On Tour, Transformers Decepticons and Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 for the DS.

Transformers: War for Cybertron 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
  • 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: War for Cybertron 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.

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Playing DS games today

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: War for Cybertron FAQ

When did Transformers: War for Cybertron come out on the DS?

Transformers: War for Cybertron was released for the Nintendo DS in 2010.

Who made Transformers: War for Cybertron?

It was developed by Blizzard Albany and published by Activision.

Is Transformers: War for Cybertron multiplayer?

Yes. Transformers: War for Cybertron supports up to 2 players.

How long does Transformers: War for Cybertron take to play?

As a shooter, Transformers: War for Cybertron 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: War for Cybertron 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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