Transformers (2003 video game)

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title = Transformers


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developer = WinkySoft
publisher = Takara
designer =
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released = vgrelease|JP=start date|2003|10|30vgrelease|JP=start date|2005|03|24 (The Best Takara)
genre = Action role-playing game
modes = Single-player
ratings = vgratings|CERO=All Ages
platforms = PlayStation 2
media = DVD
requirements =
input = DualShock 2 nihongo title|Transformers|トランスフォーマー|Toransufōmā is an action role-playing game released by Takara on 2003-10-30 for PlayStation 2 exclusively in Japan. It is based on the popular "Transformers" animated series. Durring early stages of development it was lead to believe by the media that the game was called Transformers: Tataki, title that many fans use to help disambiguate.

Overview

make appearances as well, notably the Trainbots and Sixshot (who is portrayed as a powerful ninja warrior as he was in the Headmasters anime).

Story

Optimus Prime, Wheeljack, and Jazz arrive on the planet Zel, looking for a missing Autobot search team that disappeared on the planet while looking for a mysterious UFO. After being lured out of their ship by Soundwave, Megatron steals their ship's supply of Energon. The Autobots proceed to defend the planet from the Decepticons, who are raiding all of the planet's energy resources. Soon, the Autobots are joined by Rodimus Prime, Kup, and Arcee. Rodimus explains that they came from the future, where Shockwave found a crystal called Zel Quartz, that gives a Transformer god-like power. Shockwave went insane with this power, and went on a killing rampage in the future. Rodimus and a team of elite Autobots went back to the past to prevent the Zel Quartz from ever being discovered. Unfortunately, Galvatron and the future Decepticons followed Rodimus and the Autobots back through time. Eventually, the Transformers find the Zel Quartz, but Galvatron and Megatron get to it first. The removal of the Quartz causes the Enormous Laser Transmission Array, or E.L.T.A to destabilize. Rodimus and Optimus stop E.L.T.A from exploding using the power of the Matrix that each has inside of himself. Megatron and Galvatron escape and swear revenge. Meanwhile, Starscream steals the Zel Quartz, flying into space to install the Quartz. Prime and Wheeljack reveal, however, that the Quartz is useless when installed outside of the planet's atmosphere. Starscream is stuck floating in space forever, due to a forcefield that drains Transformers of all power.

Of special note is the fact that the game's dialogue is entirely in English, even though menus and subtitles can be switched to Japanese. However the voice acting is criticized for being just as bad as the gameplay. This would seem to indicate that Takara planned either for an official state-side release, or expected a large amount of importing.

The first printing came with a special "Matrix Disc," which featured vintage commercials, game trailers, and various episode clips.

Characters

External Links

*GameFAQs|type=/console/ps2|num=917923|name="Transformers"