Transformers: The Game - Boxed - PS3

Transformers: The Game puts players in the role of either the Autobot or Decepticon faction, trying to find the AllSpark, the artefact that gave life to their race. The Autobots want to protect it for good, while the Decepticons covet its power for evil. The two factions fought their battle on the planet Cybertron, but to protect it, the Autobots launched the AllSpark into space, where it remained hidden on Earth. When the Decepticons discover its location, they want to end the war on Earth.

In a 3D sandbox environment with opportunities to interact with and destroy the surroundings, players can choose between the two teams, each with different story-based objectives. These are set in various locations, with primary and secondary quests. The storyline for the heroic Autobots follows the plot and events of the original film. The storyline for the villainous Decepticons, on the other hand, allows the robots to both destroy the planet and deal a more aggressive fate to their enemies. Players can choose characters such as Optimus Prime or Bumblebee from the list of selectable Autobots, or Megatron and Starscream from the Decepticons.

The robots are shown from a third-person perspective and can switch between a robot form and a vehicle/aircraft form, jump, block, dive underground, roll, dodge, use various weapons and climb buildings. Special actions can be unlocked via the skill tracker. Performing long slides or jumps makes icons light up in the tracker, unlocking extras.

Along the way, various collectibles can be found, ranging from promo images and artwork to playable versions of the original "Generation 1" characters. The overall gameplay is identical across the various platforms, but certain features are tied to specific versions.