Transformers: Battlegrounds
October 23, 2020
With Earth under invasion and MEGATRON, leader of the Decepticons close to capturing The Allspark, BUMBLEBEE and the Autobots need a new commander to help them restore peace to the universe – you! Assemble your squad and roll out, for a turn-based tactical war that will rage from Central City …
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67.2
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"Transformers: Battlegrounds is an excellent SRPG for fans of the franchise. Although genre veterans may find it to be a bit too simplistic, it&s;s still a solid and rewarding experience that anyone can enjoy, especially genre beginners."
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55.0
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80.0
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65.0
"Behind a cover that appears to be a cartoonish and childlike title, we have a great turn-based strategy game, ideal for those looking for a more casual experience. Without many peculiarities that mark other titles in this genre, such as …"
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40.0
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60.0
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50.0
"The game manages to capture an enjoyable gameplay loop when many of its errant factors align, and its narrative is a fun little cartoon romp…but the enjoyable moments are fighting to rise above a mire of mediocrity that threatens to …"
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85.0
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45.0
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45.0
"Overall though, these complaints are minor. Transformers Battlegrounds is a brilliant little game for younger players and Transformers fans, and is well worth a look if you’re thinking of investing some time into turn-based strategy. And since we’re all staying …"
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55.0
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28.0
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45.0
"Unless you’re a lifelong fan, Transformers: Battlegrounds will offer little in the way of depth to the “casuals”. As a game, it feels like a badly ported mobile game barely fleshed out for the console players."
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60.0
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85.0
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80.0
"Transformers: Battlegrounds is a fun, inclusive, tactics game that may act as a gateway into the genre for younger gamers. If you can look past the mobile-esque aesthetic, the core gameplay is fun even though it doesn’t reach the heights …"
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80.0
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60.0
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40.0
"Transformers Battlegrounds is well-crafted when it comes to being a fine gateway into the tactical RPG genre."
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45.0
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70.0
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30.0
"Transformers: Battlegrounds is ultimately a fine game. It&s;s far from the best tactical game that I&s;ve ever played, and by the end of the game, I was happy to see the end. To the game&s;s credit though, this is the …"
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96.0
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97.0
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93.0
"“Transformers: Battlegrounds” is a brilliant and beautiful turn-based strategy game suitable for the whole family, especially those who are already Transformers fans. Even with its simple design, the developer has still put quite a lot of effort into making the …"
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70.0
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60.0
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30.0
"Transformers Battlegrounds is a decent game that is marred by being confused as to who it is aimed for. Diehard fans of the franchise like me won’t find much challenge or diversity here to enjoy. Kids jumping in might not …"
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30.0
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45.0
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20.0
"Transformers: Battlegrounds is a simple and functional tactical combat game starring Optimus Prime and Megatron which is very good. What&s;s very bad is that it looks last-gen, has a jaggedy curve with minimal overall challenge and doesn&s;t shout &s;Play me!&s; …"
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75.0
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85.0
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65.0
"Transformers: Battlegrounds did the right thing in eschewing the Hollywood "mature" efforts and the games that tried to piggyback along with those to give us a true Saturday morning cartoon aesthetic. It was also right to go with a turn-based …"
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70.0
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60.0
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40.0
"It&s;s a solid game for newcomers in the genre, but missions can get quite repetitive some time."
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60.0
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75.0
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"Transformers Battlegrounds is a great entry point into turn-based strategy game for younger Transformers fans, and even older fans looking for a more relaxed XCOM-style experience."
Read original review"As a turn-based strategy game primarily aimed at kids, its hard not to view Transformers: Battlegrounds as anything other than a success. It’s streamlined, but not so much so that older Transformers fans won’t be able get a kick out …"
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30.0
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45.0
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"Transformers: Battlegrounds is a moderately enjoyable but largely forgettable game."
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70.0
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85.0
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25.0
"Transformers: Battlegrounds is far from the disaster you may expect; it delivers a fun, accessible turn-based tactical experience which is sadly a little too easy. It might make a good game for someone new to the genre, or kids looking …"
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68.0
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62.0
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66.0
"Focused in being a more accessible game for younger players, Transformers: Battlegrounds is a fun strategy title with the iconic robots that should deliver a few good hours of fun for the family."
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55.0
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58.0
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62.0
"Transformers: Battlegrounds is a basic turn-based strategy game, no more, no less. The campaign is decent, if lacking in overarching mechanics that make XCOM so addicting. Likewise the multiplayer is fun, but the omission of any versus modes is kind …"
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