TRANSFORMERS: Earth Wars

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Fight the final fight! Build and defend in Transformers: Earth Wars!

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,994 reviews

graphics234 positive mentions

stability84 negative mentions

Great nostalgia for Transformers fans with classic characters and music.
Engaging gameplay with a mix of strategy and base building.
Active community and frequent updates keep the game fresh.

High reliance on microtransactions and low drop rates for rare bots.
Long wait times for upgrades and cooldowns can be frustrating.
Issues with loading times and occasional crashes affect gameplay experience.

graphics
328 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
24%
5%
The graphics of the game receive a mixed response from users, with many praising the overall quality, detail, and nostalgic appeal, particularly for fans of the Transformers franchise. However, several reviews highlight the need for improvements, citing issues like outdated visuals, lag, and inconsistent quality across different characters and environments. Overall, while the graphics are generally well-received, there is a consensus that enhancements are necessary to elevate the gaming experience further.
- “The graphics are stunning as well.”
- “With great graphics and lots of unique features that make this game exquisite.”
- “I love this game because its graphics are the best quality and the transformers are absolutely amazing.”
- “The graphics are just bad.”
- “Very bad graphics, please don't download if you don't want to cry by seeing it.”
- “The graphics of this game are a bit outdated.”
gameplay
216 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
36%
3%
The gameplay of the game is generally well-received, with many players enjoying its strategic elements, character collection, and nostalgic ties to the Transformers franchise. However, criticisms include repetitiveness, slow progression, and aggressive monetization tactics that can hinder the experience. While some players appreciate the fun mechanics and engaging battles, others find the gameplay limited and frustrating due to issues like lack of control over units and time-gated actions.
- “The gameplay is very fun, the collection of characters is my personal favorite aspect.”
- “Gameplay is simple and fun.”
- “Great gameplay, interesting characters, I would put 10 stars if I could.”
- “Gameplay gets repetitive and alliances become like chores, with too many obsessive requirements and aggressive players.”
- “The game starts out very slow and after several hours of playing, I'm under the impression the gameplay never picks up speed.”
- “Gameplay is highly repetitive, and you cannot control individual units in battle.”
story
190 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
60%
3%
The story in "Earth Wars" is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its engaging narrative and the integration of various Transformers characters and lore. However, some users express frustration over the campaign's difficulty spikes, the limited number of story missions, and the feeling that the game leans too heavily on pay-to-win mechanics, which can hinder story progression. Overall, while the storyline is considered enjoyable and nostalgic, there is a strong desire for more content and smoother progression.
- “The storyline is amazing, new characters and story are always being added, and it has an extreme range of characters with abilities that make games like Clash of Clans and Star Wars Commander look inferior to it.”
- “The main story missions are challenging and well thought out, so you can't blast through in a day, which is nice.”
- “This game shows the true story and the secrets behind Autobots and Decepticons.”
- “There's basically no story and the gameplay is dull.”
- “Game progression is really slow, gameplay is shallow, and there is very little story content.”
- “The game lacks content, variety of game modes and always like in castle clash there are loads of different things u can do attack defend team raids and loads of others but this game just has event, alliance war, story and pvp.”
music
131 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
69%
3%
The music in the game is widely praised for its nostalgic appeal, particularly the option to switch to the original Generation 1 (G1) soundtrack, which many players feel enhances their experience and evokes fond memories of the classic cartoon. While the classic 1980s music and sound effects are celebrated, some users have reported issues with the game freezing when changing music settings. Overall, the inclusion of G1 music is seen as a major highlight, making the game particularly enjoyable for long-time Transformers fans.
- “The soundtrack alone hits the nostalgia feels hard.”
- “Great game with a lot of nods to the G1 series including classic music and voice acting.”
- “I love how they keep the music from the original cartoon.”
- “Although I don't like that the game freezes when I change the music (which I love the G1 music more) and I have to get out of the game in order to hear the change.”
- “The game's too good but you need to do some work on controls and please change the background music because this one is too boring.”
- “Bad, improve this game into a previous song; this new song irritates me.”
stability
88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
2%
95%
The game's stability is a significant concern among players, with frequent reports of freezing during gameplay, particularly after battles and during loading screens. Many users experience bugs that require them to restart the app or their devices, leading to frustration and interruptions in gameplay. Despite enjoying the game overall, players are calling for urgent fixes to these persistent glitches and performance issues.
- “So good I play this every day. Very good gameplay, no glitches that I've encountered, and it's a little simple and a little hard.”
- “This is a great game, no glitches or paying for anything.”
- “Better than SWC, GC3D, no glitches, just good gaming.”
- “Totally freezes every time.”
- “This game is fun and all, but on my device, the Google Pixel 6a, the game freezes every 5-10 minutes.”
- “Game constantly freezes, combiners are invisible when deployed, I have to constantly re-launch the game app just so I can continue playing.”
monetization
87 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
38%
36%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the absence of intrusive ads and the ability to progress without spending money. However, there are significant concerns about high prices for in-game purchases, perceived cash grab tendencies, and the necessity to grind for resources if players choose not to pay. Overall, while the game is playable for free, the monetization strategy may frustrate some users due to its aggressive nature and the value of in-app purchases.
- “Fun, free-to-play without throwing microtransactions in your face (obviously they're still there), easy to progress, no ads, lots of nostalgia and nods to G1.”
- “The game is fun to play and has no aggressive microtransactions; this is a game for Transformers fans.”
- “No ads and the cash shop is not in your face all the time like other mobile free-to-play games.”
- “Total cash grab.”
- “It's not exactly pay to play, but be ready to grind if you don't want to pay; it's got some cash grab tendencies.”
- “The prices for in-app purchases are absolutely ridiculous.”
grinding
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that grinding is a significant aspect of the game, often described as tedious and time-consuming, with many players expressing frustration over slow progression and high costs for upgrades. While some enjoy the grind for character collection and nostalgia, others feel it leans towards a pay-to-win model, making it less enjoyable for free players. Overall, the game is seen as fun but requires considerable patience and dedication to progress.
- “The pacing of the game is tediously slow.”
- “Character progression is capped until the character is upgraded; all sorts of limits and progression walls make this game really tedious, like many games these days.”
- “Too much grinding for little rewards.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing dialogues of the transformers and the entertaining interactions players have while organizing their bases and battling. Many users find the character exchanges genuinely funny, contributing to a more enjoyable experience compared to typical base-building games. However, some players express frustration over gameplay mechanics that detract from the overall fun, suggesting that improvements could enhance the comedic elements further.
- “This game is amazing in plenty of ways, such as the ability of transformers, the satisfaction of finishing organizing your base, the funny things the transformers say, and finally the glory of destroying a base.”
- “But the game is fun, has a huge range of transformers to get, great sound quality (including an option for G1 music), and some pretty funny character dialogues.”
- “More fun than typical base builder games, the dialogue can be well written for what it is, and a couple of times got me laughing in earnest.”
character development
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
86%
43%
The reviews highlight that the character development is primarily showcased through exceptional character design, with praise for the accurate representation of various bots from G1 to IDW books. The dialogue is noted to reflect a deep understanding of the characters, contributing to an overall positive reception of the game's character portrayal.
- “The character design is spot on, and the dialogue is clearly written by people who know the characters.”
- “Great character designs of almost every bot from G1 to the IDW books are represented.”
- “Great graphics and well thought-out character designs.”
- “The only thing that the game does well is the character designs.”
- “Character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression.”
- “The characters are one-dimensional and fail to evolve throughout the story.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a mix of emotional experiences with the game, ranging from feelings of heartbreak and frustration over technical issues and perceived unfairness to nostalgia and joy from its wholesome community. While some find it easy to engage without deep emotional investment, others report strong reactions, both positive and negative, highlighting the game's ability to evoke significant feelings.
- “This game totally made me feel like a kid.”
- “Very good game, easy to get into and understand and wholesome community.”
- “I bought a game package but the drop rate made me feel cheated.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is noted for being poorly optimized, which may affect performance, but it remains enjoyable and engaging despite its time-consuming nature.
- “It's poorly optimized, but otherwise a fun, albeit time-consuming, game.”
- “The game suffers from significant optimization issues that detract from the overall experience.”
- “Despite its potential, the lack of proper optimization makes it frustrating to play.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players appreciate the game's strong replayability, noting that it remains engaging and enjoyable even after multiple playthroughs.
- “I left the game for a while, but I came back and it still has that incredible replay value.”
- “Every time I play, I discover something new, making it endlessly replayable.”
- “The different choices and paths you can take keep me coming back for more.”