TRANSFORMERS: EARTHSPARK - Expedition
- October 13, 2023
- Tessera Studios
Get on Steam"Transformers: Earthspark - Expedition" is an upcoming action-adventure game where players control Bumblebee in his mission to stop Mandroid from destroying Earth's cities. Battle robotic enemies, explore vast locations, and unlock new abilities to defeat powerful villains and collect ancient Cybertronian technology. The game promises boss battles, secrets, and various gameplay modes.
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Reviews
- The game is fun and light, making it suitable for young Transformers fans and those young at heart.
- There is a good amount of content, including side missions and collectibles, which adds to replayability.
- The combat is enjoyable, with tactical elements and a smooth gameplay experience despite some minor bugs.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with enemy invincibility frames and animation interruptions.
- Graphics and overall presentation are considered subpar, with many reviewers feeling it doesn't compare to previous Transformers titles.
- The gameplay is overly simplistic and may feel repetitive, lacking depth and challenge for older players.
- story19 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The story revolves around the player taking on the role of Bumblebee, completing various missions with the help of Terran Transformers and Dr. Alex Malto, set after the events of the first season of the show. While the main narrative is straightforward and aimed at a younger audience, players can engage in side missions that enhance gameplay and abilities, though some find the plot repetitive and lacking depth. Overall, the experience is enjoyable for fans of the franchise, despite its simplicity and occasional confusion in mission navigation.
“I liked that I could either go straight through the main story, or take my time doing side missions or exploration, dipping in and out of the main story.”
“Chilled while exploring, lightly dramatic and tense during boss fights and critical story reveals.”
“The plot is based directly after season 1 of the show, and does its best to tie into it.”
“The plot is based directly after season 1 of the show, and does its best to tie into it, though the reasoning given at the end for how Mandroid is definitely not coming back is flimsy at best.”
“The story levels feel a bit repetitive; it's just go to a location, fight enemies, destroy generators, shut down the giant Arachnidrills, fight bosses, and then collect some ancient Cybertronian cubes.”
“More aimed for kids with simple controls, gameplay, and story.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally described as simple and child-friendly, appealing to a younger audience, though some reviewers find them lacking in detail and quality, with washed-out textures. While certain titles in the franchise are praised for their beauty and detail, others are criticized for cheap graphics that do not enhance the overall experience. Overall, the visuals are considered adequate but not particularly impressive.
“The gameplay itself is smooth, the graphics are quite simple and child-friendly, and the atmosphere is appropriate.”
“Graphically, both WFC/FOC were beautiful and detailed, with amazing voice acting and score.”
“Combat is fun and satisfying, graphics are nice, but it's way too easy.”
“Graphics are way too cheap, the art style does not compensate for washed up textures.”
“The gameplay itself is smooth, the graphics quite simple and child-friendly, and the atmosphere is appropriate.”
“I'm well beyond the target demographic, and I know nothing about Transformers, but cruising around, marking side missions and collectibles off the map, was enough to keep me amused for a few days while I was feeling sick and couldn't handle anything more demanding or engaging.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is generally criticized, with users reporting various bugs and visual glitches, as well as occasional crashes. While some players experienced minor issues, others noted that the game manages to maintain a coherent experience without allowing significant gameplay disruptions.
“Aside from it being obnoxiously babyish, and Optimus sounding like an art teacher for kindergarteners, the game is too buggy.”
“Thrown together, buggy, and bland.”
“I encountered a few minor glitches during my playthrough (and some crashing near the end, but I think that was an issue separate to the game).”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by smooth mechanics and simple, child-friendly graphics, making it accessible for younger audiences. However, many reviewers find both the gameplay and overall presentation to be lackluster, with overly simplistic controls and story elements.
“The gameplay itself is smooth, the graphics are quite simple and child-friendly, and the atmosphere is appropriate.”
“More aimed for kids with simple controls, gameplay, and story.”
“Both gameplay and presentation are equally lackluster.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's replayability due to its abundance of activities and collectibles, along with a straightforward upgrade system that encourages multiple playthroughs. Overall, the game offers a solid level of replay value.
“In my mind, this also adds to a sense of replayability.”
“There is plenty to do and to collect, has an easy-to-understand upgrade system, and promises a decent level of replayability.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by smooth gameplay and simple, child-friendly graphics, complemented by background music that enhances the experience without being intrusive.
“The background music adds a lot to the atmosphere without getting in the way.”
“The gameplay itself is smooth, the graphics are quite simple and child-friendly, and the atmosphere is appropriate.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The background music enhances the game's atmosphere effectively while remaining unobtrusive, and it successfully evokes the essence of the series.
“The background music adds a lot to the atmosphere without getting in the way.”
“The music also evokes the series a lot.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for being poorly optimized and unpolished, with a short playtime relative to its price. However, despite these flaws, players find it to be genuinely enjoyable, indicating that some effort has been made in its development.
“The game may be rough around the edges, but with some optimization, it has the potential to be a genuinely fun experience.”
“Despite its unpolished nature, the game offers a fun time, especially if you appreciate the effort put into optimizing the gameplay.”
“While the game is short and not perfectly optimized, it still manages to deliver an enjoyable experience.”
“It's junky, unpolished, and extremely short for its asking price. The optimization is badly done, but it can still be a genuinely fun time with a decent amount of effort put into it compared to your usual indie title.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unenjoyable, with combat against enemies feeling janky and more like a chore than an engaging experience.
“I was hoping that at least fighting Decepticons would be fun, but it turned out to be a janky and tedious chore.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“After hours of grinding, I still felt like I was making no progress, which was incredibly frustrating.”
