PlayStation®2
computer entertainment system Release Date: May
11, 2004
Developer: Melbourne House
Publisher: Atari, Inc.
Category: Action/Shooter
ESRB Rating: T Rating (Fantasy Violence)
NO MINI-CON OVERLOAD:
Go to the HQ main menu
R1, R1, L2, R1, R1, L2, Circle, Circle.
INFINITE STEALTH (must have Covert Mini-Con equipped):
Go to the HQ main menu
Up, Up, Down, Down, L1, L2, L1, L2.
INFINITE POWERLINK:
Go to the HQ main menu
Up, Down, Up, Down, Circle, Square, Square, Circle.
BIGHEADED ENEMIES:
Go to the HQ main menu
Circle, Circle, Circle, Square, L1, L1, L1, L2.
TURBO MODE:
Go to the HQ main menu
L1, R2, R2, Square, Square, Square, Square, L1.
ONE HIT KILLS:
While playing, pause the game,
Square, Circle, Square, Circle, L1, L1, L2, L1.
EXTRA CINEMA:
Collect all the Mini-Cons to unlock an extra cinema.
FIGHT UNICRON:
Beat the Pacific Islands/Megatron & get 30 Mini-Cons.
When you do this you get access to the Cybertron level to fight the Chaos Bringer.
DEEP AMAZON COMPLETE:
Go to the Difficulty Select Screen
Left, Right, Left, Left, Right, R1, R2, Circle,
DIFFICULTY SELECT
MID-ATLANTIC COMPLETE:
Go to the Difficulty Select Screen
Circle, Square, Circle, Square, Right, Left, Left, Right,
DIFFICULTY SELECT
ALASKA COMPLETE:
Go to the Difficulty Select Screen
R1, Circle, R1, Square, Left, Left, Right, Left,
DIFFICULTY SELECT
STARSHIP COMPLETE:
Go to the Difficulty Select Screen
Left, Left, Right, Circle, Circle, Right, Right, Left,
DIFFICULTY SELECT
EARTH COMPLETE:
Go to the Difficulty Select Screen
R2, R1, L1, L2, Square, Circle, Square, Circle,
DIFFICULTY SELECT
Platform: PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system
Release Date: May 11, 2004
Developer: Melbourne House
Publisher: Atari, Inc.
Category: Action/Shooter
ESRB Rating: T Rating (Fantasy Violence)
On the planet of Cybertron (TRANSFORMERS home world), the TRANSFORMERS war between the AUTOBOTSTM and DECEPTICONSTM rages on. The DECEPTICONS seek the domination of life-giving planets throughout the universe and only the heroic AUTOBOT warriors - led by OPTIMUS PRIMETM - stand in their way. AUTOBOT losses are mounting and their desperate last stand takes a turn for the worse when the DECEPTICONS introduce their new secret weapon: the massive DECEPTICLONE Army. Created by the DECEPTICON leader, Megatron, the DECEPTICLONES are specialized robots built for the sole purpose of destroying the AUTOBOTS.
Defeat is at hand for the AUTOBOTS when a distress signal from the MINI-CONTM robots, the long-lost third TRANSFORMERS race, reaches Cybertron. Stranded on Earth, the MINI-CON have the ability to tip the balance of power in the ongoing TRANSFORMERS War. Knowing this, the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS race to Earth to find the MINI-CON.
Product Description:
TRANSFORMERS is a fast-paced, single-player, third-person action/combat game with countless enemies, immense battles and intense boss fights against the DECEPTICON leaders. Players control a single AUTOBOT character in the game and can choose from three playable AUTOBOTS: OPTIMUS PRIME; HOT SHOTTM and RED ALERTTM. Numerous offensive and defensive weapons and power-ups are available to aid the player in battle.
The game spans 8 environments across the Earth and on Cybertron. Each expansive environment is incredibly detailed and full of enemy DECEPTICLONES. Specific objectives and numerous secondary objectives need to be accomplished in each location. There are hidden power-ups and unlockable extras that can be discovered through exploration.
TRANSFORMERS puts the player in the TRANSFORMERS universe like never before, allowing them to join the epic battle against the evil DECEPTICONS. It is up to the player to rescue the MINI-CON and defeat the DECEPTICLONE Army and its DECEPTICON leaders.
Game Features:
" Choose to play as OPTIMUS PRIMETM; HOT SHOTTM or RED ALERTTM;
" Go one-on-one against evil DECEPTICONTM leaders including MEGATRONTM, UNICRONTM, STARSCREAMTM, TIDAL WAVETM and CYCLONUSTM;
" Battle though 8 massive locations across the Earth and on Cybertron;
" Destroy enemies with more than 20 types of weapons including Cluster Rocket Launchers, Homing Missiles, Mines and Sniper Rifles;
" Defeat countless DECEPTICLONE Spider Tanks, Sentry Drones, Heavy Grunts and other enemy forces;
" Instantly convert your AUTOBOTTM from Robot form to Vehicle form for greater speed and mobility;
" Rescue over 40 types of MINI-CONTM robots to obtain new abilities, offensive and defensive power-ups including Glide, Stealth, EMP Blast and Tractor Beam
Brand Information:
" TRANSFORMERSTM has been a leading Hasbro Toy Brand for 20 years
" The year 2004 marks the 20th Anniversary of TRANSFORMERS
" TRANSFORMERS toys have sold over $3B at retail since debuting in 1984
" In 2003, TRANSFORMERS was Hasbro's #1 toy brand
" Cartoon Network will air 52 new episodes of the TRANSFORMERS television show in the Toonami block this year
" Dreamwave's TRANSFORMERS G1 and ARMADA comics were #1 in US for six consecutive months in 2002
" TRANSFORMERS ARMADA comic book sold 3.2M units in 18 months
GamePro
"One of the most notable aspects of the game is the ability to transform on the fly at any time. This makes it possible to execute some impressively slick combo attacks, such as plowing into a group of enemies as a vehicle, transforming and then shooting the rest with your blaster - all in one smooth animation.
"Whether you're an old-school Generation One Transformers fan or new to the fold, there is sure to be something appealing about the new game. With a few tweaks and a bit of polish, Transformers could easily become a surprise hit for Atari."
GMR (Earned 5 out of 5 flames for it's "Hot Factor")
"Transformers and Atari. Two great tastes that taste great together are now joining forces to bring some major rock 'em, sock 'em robot action to PS2. With its massive locations, butt-kicking weapons and frenetic action, we think both gamers and Transformers fans alike will be very pleased."
OPM
"There's no doubt about it - Transformers is a visually impressive game. It's quite the feat on a few different levels. For one, may of the game's environments are absolutely massive, allowing you to see dozens (if not hundreds) of miles in every direction when you reach the area's highest point."
Play (Also includes interview with Producer Jon Chmura)
"Atari's Transformers is more than just a game based on a popular license. The toy- and cartoon-based elements are all present - the war between the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons, authentic cartoon voice actors, characters like Optimus Prime, Megatron and Starscream - but there's more substance than that.
"Beneath all the big-brand gloss is a title that's shaping up to be a hardcore action-shooter with substantial challenge."
Wizard (Includes interview with Mark Morrison, design producer, Melbourne House)
"While the Transformers themselves are more than meets the eye, the excellent graphics are sure to please the eyes of even the most discriminating gaming aficionados. Every Autobot and Decepticon boasts a stunning level of detail, from the glossy sheen on the vehicle paint jobs to the smoking trails of missiles tracking their targets.
"The intricately crafted environments, with impressive effects like falling snow and life-like forest canopies, will keep curious gamers exploring for hours. And the cinematic cut-scenes look like they were pulled straight from a high-budgeted animated feature."
