Beast Wars: Transformers PS1 box art

PlayStation · Shooter / Action

Beast Wars: Transformers

SystemPlayStation
Released1997
GenreShooter, Action
DeveloperTakara
PublisherHasbro Interactive
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 8

Developed by Takara and published by Hasbro Interactive, Beast Wars: Transformers arrived on the PlayStation in 1997 as a shooter. It blends shooter and action elements.

It landed about 2 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1997 include Grand Theft Auto, Final Fantasy VII and Duke Nukem 3D.

Takara also made Battle Arena Toshinden, Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals and Battle Arena Toshinden 2 for the PS1.

Beast Wars: Transformers is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

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)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Beast Wars: Transformers 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.

Beast Wars: Transformers gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Beast Wars: Transformers cheats & codes

3 codes on file (Action Replay). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite Health800DCB2C 1518
Infinite Energon800DCCCA 0000
Score Always At ????800DCCBC ????

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Beast Wars: Transformers walkthroughs & guides

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Playing PS1 games today

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Beast Wars: Transformers FAQ

When did Beast Wars: Transformers come out on the PS1?

Beast Wars: Transformers was released for the PlayStation in 1997.

Who made Beast Wars: Transformers?

It was developed by Takara and published by Hasbro Interactive.

Is Beast Wars: Transformers multiplayer?

No. Beast Wars: Transformers is a single-player game.

How long does Beast Wars: Transformers take to play?

As a shooter, Beast Wars: Transformers 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 Beast Wars: 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.

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