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Transformers: Fall of Cybertron

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron transports you to the final days of the planet Cybertron where you will experience the darkest hours of the apocalyptic war between the Autobots and Decepticons. Embark on an…

81 21 August 2012

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron is an adventure developed by High Moon Studios, released 21 August 2012 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The main story takes about 8 hrs to finish.

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What Transformers: Fall of Cybertron is

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron is an adventure game developed by High Moon Studios and released in 2012. It was published by Activision. It is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC (Microsoft Windows). It runs on Unreal Engine 3.

The premise, in the publisher's words

The home world of the TRANSFORMERS – Cybertron – is dying. Battles rage between the Autobots and the Decepticons as the planet is rocked by quakes and violent electrical storms. Energon, the lifeblood of the TRANSFORMERS, is in scarce supply, sparking violent conflicts over precious wells. OPTIMUS PRIME leads his AUTOBOTS in an attempt to man the last transport off his dying home, a ship known as the Ark. Meanwhile, Megatron and his Decepticons push the tide of war straight into the Autobots home city to crush them once and for all. The once Golden Age of Cybertron is over. These are the end of days...
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How it plays

It is played from a third person perspective. Its themes are action and science fiction. It supports multiplayer for up to 12 players online. Available modes: Co-operative, Multiplayer and Single player.

Where it sits in the Transformers series

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron is the 31st of 50 entries we hold in the Transformers series. It arrived 8 months after Transformers: Dark of the Moon. The next entry was Transformers Prime: The Game in 2012. Its critic score of 81 is 20 points above the series average of 61. The highest-rated entry is Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen at 93.

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How it was received

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron holds a critic score of 81 out of 100. That places it above 73% of the 7,527 rated adventure games in our database, which average 72. Games released in 2012 averaged 70, so it scored 11 points above the year average. Player ratings track closely with critics at 77, across 69 votes.

How long it takes, and what that costs

The main story runs about 8 hrs. Completing everything takes closer to 12 hrs, roughly 1.5 times the length of the critical path.

What it launched against

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron launched on 21 August 2012, within three weeks of Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition, Dark Souls: Prepare To Die Edition, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Mark of the Ninja. All of them reviewed better. It was a PlayStation 4 launch-window title.

Released around the same time: Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition, Dark Souls: Prepare To Die Edition, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Mark of the Ninja.

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Quick answers

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron — frequently asked questions

When did Transformers: Fall of Cybertron come out?
Transformers: Fall of Cybertron was released on 21 August 2012 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC (Microsoft Windows).
How long does it take to beat Transformers: Fall of Cybertron?
The main story of Transformers: Fall of Cybertron takes around 8 hrs, or 12 hrs for 100% completion.
Does Transformers: Fall of Cybertron have multiplayer?
Yes. Transformers: Fall of Cybertron supports multiplayer for up to 12 players online.

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