Transformers: Battlegrounds

70%
Game Brain Score Based on 79 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • gameplay
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Take charge of the mighty Autobots and stop the evil Megatron from getting his hands on the Allspark.
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Transformers: Battlegrounds is a turn-based strategy game set in the Transformers universe. Players control Autobots and Decepticons in battles, using unique abilities and teamwork to defeat opponents. The game features a variety of environments and modes, including a local multiplayer mode for up to four players. Explore, strategize, and fight as your favorite Transformers characters in this exciting game.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Steam Deck
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Play​Station
  • Xbox
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Reviews

70%
Audience ScoreBased on 79 reviews
story6 positive mentions
music2 negative mentions
  • Fun and accessible turn-based tactical gameplay that is suitable for younger players and Transformers fans.
  • Colorful graphics and character designs that capture the aesthetic of the Cyberverse series.
  • Engaging combat mechanics with unique character abilities and a variety of modes, including local multiplayer.
  • Lacks depth and challenge, making it feel overly simplistic and repetitive, especially for experienced strategy gamers.
  • Graphics and presentation are reminiscent of last-gen or mobile games, leading to a less immersive experience.
  • The mission structure and objective system can be frustrating, with constant enemy respawns that detract from strategic gameplay.
  • story17 mentions

    The story is described as cute and engaging, set within the Transformers: Cyberverse universe, featuring a typical yet enjoyable narrative where players assume the role of a "human friend" to the characters. While some find the writing and mission design to be simplistic and repetitive, others appreciate the fun and strategic elements that emerge as the game progresses. Overall, the story is seen as a lighthearted backdrop that complements the gameplay, despite some criticisms regarding its depth and execution.

    • “The story is cute, and engaging enough to finish the campaign mode.”
    • “Very nice story, set in the Cyberverse animated line.”
    • “I'm not a fan of the cartoon that this game is based on since I grew up in the 90s and loved the original series, but despite that, this game has a fun little story and the gameplay had some fun and unique strategy elements.”
    • “The story is kinda tacky and it's kinda cheesy.”
    • “The writing is trite and generic, and the performance is disappointing.”
    • “The storyline is short.”
  • graphics15 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many reviewers describing them as outdated, resembling those from the PS2 era or mobile games, and suffering from low production values. Critiques highlight blocky animations, a lack of graphical options, and a visually boring user interface, which detracts from the overall experience. However, a few comments note that the bright, stylized graphics capture the aesthetic of the associated animated show well.

    • “The game is nice... nice graphics.”
    • “[fun, involving tactical gameplay, nice, bright, stylised graphics, the extra bonus modes are a nice touch, a breeze to play and customise your squad, Grimlock is in it].”
    • “[captures the aesthetic of the show well, can get quite tactically rewarding, vast variety of character skills to pick and choose, great voice work from the show's cast, action economy is shallow but challenging and rewarding].”
    • “Graphics look like they are from two generations before, with blocky and crude animations. There is no proper intro, just in-game scenes reminiscent of Warcraft 3 era, and the gameplay feels like a dumbed-down version of X-Com.”
    • “The graphics are obviously just ported from console, and there are basically no graphics options available.”
    • “The thing that bugs me the most about this game right off the bat are the extremely low production values when it comes to the graphics.”
  • gameplay12 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its strategic depth and addictive nature, particularly as players unlock more abilities and options. However, others criticize the initial missions as lackluster and the overall mechanics as simplistic compared to similar titles. While the tactical elements and character action points add engagement, the graphics and structure have been noted as outdated and basic.

    • “I love the idea of this gameplay loop and the hard mode difficulty is perfect outside of the respawn system.”
    • “The gameplay is good, which is the most important thing about games; it makes you think, and it doesn't punish you for it.”
    • “The mechanic of each character having action points to spend on a turn adds so much strategy to the game, weighing decisions to make a weaker attack and run for cover, or put more power into an attack and hope for the best.”
    • “Graphics look like they belong to a mobile game or from two generations ago, with blocky and crude animations. There's no proper intro, just in-game scenes reminiscent of Warcraft 3 era, leading to really basic gameplay that feels like a dumbed-down version of X-COM, while the world is based on the newer animated show, not G1.”
    • “The gameplay loop is interesting, but the hard mode difficulty is undermined by the flawed respawn system.”
    • “Gameplay is pretty solid overall, but the first missions feel lackluster due to limited options. It only starts to get fun once you unlock more bots and abilities.”
  • replayability6 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it enjoyable and see potential in future DLCs for added value, others question its mission structure and suggest that the arcade mode offers the most replayable content. The potential for additional content, such as new characters or updates, could enhance replay value further.

    • “This game is good and definitely replayable.”
    • “+ lots of replayability in the arcade.”
    • “Still this is a fun game, but its DLC is where all the replay value is.”
    • “On top of that, I question the overall replay value due to the mission instance structure.”
    • “If that mode offers enough replayability (apparently it's kind of a rogue-lite), I could see value in rebuying on sale.”
    • “I hope more people notice and buy this game so perhaps one day they add a Decepticon DLC or more playable Autobots, maybe even an HD update.”
  • character development2 mentions

    Character development is praised for its strong voice acting and accurate designs that reflect the original series, particularly highlighting Grimlock's portrayal as intelligent in robot mode and less so in dinosaur mode. The vibrant visuals further enhance the characters' appeal.

    • “The voice acting is on point for the characters, and the character designs are accurate to G1. They finally did Grimlock justice by portraying him as intelligent in bot mode and less so in dino mode.”
    • “The game features very colorful visuals with great character designs.”
    • “The character development is rich and engaging, allowing players to form a strong connection with each character.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game has been criticized for being generic and lacking a distinct Transformers identity, with reviewers noting that it fails to impress in terms of composition and creativity. Overall, it is perceived as a missed opportunity, especially given the potential for more engaging and thematic soundtracks in the franchise.

    • “The music doesn't really scream 'Transformers' and sounds somewhat generic, so there's really nothing that stands out to me as impressive composition-wise.”
    • “Flat, bright colors, generic sounds, generic music—just very little effort all around for people that were given the license to make Transformers games when so many other studios are capable of it.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    The game's optimization has received criticism for its disappointing performance and lack of challenge, with many players finding the mission design repetitive and simplistic. Additionally, the writing and voice acting have been described as clumsy and generic, further detracting from the overall experience.

    • “Lacks challenge; can be a bit too simplistic; repetitive mission design; clumsy writing and voice acting; performance issues.”
    • “Not remotely challenging until the final few missions; writing is trite and generic; performance is disappointing.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    Reviews indicate a strong dissatisfaction with the monetization strategy, with users feeling that the game appears to be a rushed cash grab rather than a thoughtfully developed product.

    • “I wish they would make a version that wasn't rushed and designed solely for a cash grab.”
    • “The monetization feels exploitative, as if the developers are more interested in profits than player experience.”
    • “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
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