Transformers: Unleashed

Transformers: Unleashed is an open-world action sandbox game by Clover Entertainment. It was goingreleased on July 4th, 2012, in the US, and in Japan on August 13, 2012, and in the UK on September 1. Worldwide, the game has sold 8 million copies worldwide, It is for the Wii and Wii U. It is also known to be the first truly-open world Transformers game since Transformers: The Game. The game was featured on Fantendo World, on June 16.
==Plot==
Taking place during Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Starscream, and his new minion, Shockwave, have discovered a resource known as Dark Energon, a corrupt version of Energon that can revive the dead. They steal Megatron's dead body from the ocean, and use the Dark Energon to revive him. Megatron, now back to life, decides to use the Dark Energon to unleash an army of undead Decepticons to take over the world. It's up to Optimus Prime, Ironhide, and the other Autobots to stop him and save Earth from destruction.
==Gameplay==
Transformers: Unleashed is an open-world action sandbox game. You can pick from a Transformer of your choice, Autobot or Decepticon. You can roam freely in several open-world environments. Everything can be destroyed, and cars that you shoot at crumple, wreck and explode, and buildings that you attack or shoot crumble, fall apart, and topple in a realistic fashion. The destruction physics and graphics have never been this amazing. It’s all done using the Clover Engine 2.5, the most realistic destruction engine to date.
Of course, it can’t be a Transformers game unless you have the ability to transform from robot to vehicle. You can alternate from the 2 at any time. You can also earn Energon points, points that you can use to earn upgrades for your faction. You earn them by doing things according to your specific faction. Autobots earn Energon Points by defeating Decepticons and protecting the humans. Decepticons earn points by defeating Autobots and killing humans and causing destruction to cars and buildings. Both factions can earn Energon by completing story and challenge missions as well. Missions vary depending on your faction too. Some missions for Autobots require you to defeat some Decepticons and getting to a certain location quickly, or escorting a human or Autobot to safety. Decepticon missions sometimes have you killing all the Autobots in the mission, racing to a certain location or tearing down buildings to uncover a certain objective you need to succeed.
Also, you can play online on Nintendo Network with friends or people around the world. There are different matches, such as Deathmatch, which is classic Autobot vs. Decepticon battles, and Capture the Flag, where you have to get the other team's flag, and bring it back to your base, and Destruction (Decepticon characters only), where you have to cause more destruction to the city than everyone else. You can also create your own unique Transformer which you can play as using the Transformer creator. You can design its appearence, stats, weapons, and vehicle mode.
Decepticon/Autobot drones are in the game as enemies. Each type of Decepticon or Autobot drone is unique. There are some that require you to use melee attacks because they have shields to block your weapons. It can also be the other way around, with weapons being the effective one. But some require you to have to pick up an object such as a car or a piece of rubble and throw it at a drone, temporarily stunning them and allowing you to destroy them.
Each Transformer has a unique special attack. Megatron's special attack for example, unleashes a energon blast that will destroy enemies, flatten entire buildings, and send traffic cars flying. Optimus Prime, he has the ability to upgrade himself using his Power-Up upgrade from Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. In this state, he can fly, is extremely powerful and is invincible. But this is only temporary.
==Modes==
===Campaign===
The main mode of Transformers: Unleashed. Fight in a gripping storyline in huge open-world cities and other environments. Play as either faction: Autobot or Decepticon. Will you be good or evil? Will you protect the Earth or destroy it? The decision is up to you.
===Challenge ===
Complete challenge events as certain Transformers characters. Every challenge mission in this mode is different. For example:
*Cause $400,000,000 in damage to the city within a time limit of 3:00 minutes as Megatron.
*Destroy 100 Decepticons as Ironhide.
*Fly through all 14 hoops as Blackout in vehicle mode within the time limit.
===Energon Shop===
Use Energon Points you have earned in battle and spend them on secret characters, trailers, concept art, featurettes on making the game, and upgrades.
==Online==
Transformers: Unleashed also has Online Mode, a system where you can continue the battle for Earth with millions of people around the world. Rise up the ranks, choose whether to be an Autobot or Decepticon. The choice is yours. If you want, you can switch sides before each game.
LIST OF MULTIPLAYER MODES
MODE 	DESCRIPTION
Capture the Flag	Capture the other team's flag and bring it back to your base. Don't let the enemy capture your flag, though.
Team Deathmatch 	Kill as many members of the enemy team as you can. The team with the most kills wins.
Conquest 	
(DECEPTICON) Destroy the NEST base that the Autobots are defending. Demolish the structure, and you win.
(AUTOBOT) Prevent the Decepticons from destroying the NEST base. Protect it for 5 minutes, and you win.
 	
==Development==
The concept for the game first came about in early 2011, and Clover Entertainment decided to make a Transformers game. They thought about what the premise could be about and at first thought maybe it could be a sequel to Dark of the Moon. But that was scrapped because all the leading Decepticons were dead at the end of the film, so they decided to make it an alternative story for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. Clover knew that a lot of people hated Revenge of the Fallen, so the story is an idea of what the plot could've been, and make it into something better.
Then the game was finished in early 2012, and is now to be released on July 4. It will be announced in Fantendo World.
==Playable characters==
===Autobots (Robot Modes)===
The Autobots are the good Transformers that want to protect Earth and the humans. They are led by Optimus Prime. 
Download (3).jpg|Optimus Prime: The heroic leader of the Autobots, Optimus Prime, despite being compassionate and merciful, he will go into battle and destroy any Decepticons that threaten the safety of humanity. He has an ion blaster and transforms into a semi truck.
File:MovieBumblebee_promorender2.jpg|Bumblebee: The Autobot scout, Bumblebee lost his voice in the Cybertron war, but he prefers to let his blaster do the talking when in battle. Bumblebee transforms into a Camaro.
images (9).jpg|Sideswipe: The fastest Autobot of all, Sideswipe combines speed and power to make himself into a formidable foe against the Decepticons.
Transformers-Fall-of-Cybertron-Grimlock-Dinobot-mode.jpg|Grimlock: A transformer that transforms into a T-Rex, Grimlock was re-discovered by the Autobots in the Grand Canyon, and since then, he has been really useful for the Autobot cause. He can breathe fire.
download (4).jpg|Ratchet: The Autobot medical officer, Ratchet is capable of healing the wounds of Autobots damaged in battle. He is a good fighter himself, too.
Ironhide.jpg|Ironhide: The Autobot weapons specialist, Ironhide is a tough-talking war veteran who loves his cannons. He can blast Decepticons into oblivion in the battlefield.
===Autobots (Vehicle Modes)===
It can't be a Transformer game unless you have the ability to turn from vehicle to robot at any time. Here are the vehicle modes for the Autobots. 
Optimus Truck.jpg|Optimus Prime (Peterbilt 379)
Camaro Bumblebee.jpg|Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro)
Corvette Stingray.jpg|SideSwipe (Chevy Corvette Stingray Edition)
Grimlock.jpg|Grimlock (in Robot Mode)
Ratchet 2.jpg|Ratchet (Hummer)
Ironhide truck.jpg|Ironhde (GMC Topkick)
===Decepticons (Robot Modes)===
The Decepticons are the evil Transformers that want to destroy Earth and eradicate the human race. They are led by Megatron. 
Megatron 2.jpg|Megatron: The Evil Leader of the Decepticons, Megatron will do anything to destroy Optimus Prime, the Autobots, and the humans that infest Earth. He has a fusion cannon and can turn into a Cybertronian Jet.
Images (12).jpg|Shockwave The vicious Decepticon assassin, Shockwave strikes fear into any human or Autobot that comes across him. He has a Plasma Cannon that can inflict major damage.
Starscream w.jpg|Starscream Megatron's treacherous right-hand man, Starscream is usually the commander of the Decepticons when Megatron isn't around. Despite his cowardly nature, Starscream can rush into battle and tear Autobots into scrap. He transforms into a fighter jet.
Soundwave 2.jpg|Soundwave: Megatron's most loyal ally, Soundwave is ruthless and takes no prisoners. He has a sonic blast cannon.
download (5).jpg|Long Haul: One of the biggest of the playable Decepticons, Long Haul is a vicious Autobot killer that uses a flamethrower and a ionic pulse cannon. He transformers into a dump truck.
Blackout.jpg|Blackout: The Decepticons' weapons specialist, Blackout is capable of destroying an entire town on his own. That's how powerful he is. He uses a shockwave cannon and tuns into a helicopter.
===Decepticons (Vehicle Modes)===
These are the vehicles the Decepticons turn into.
Megatron Tank.jpg|Megatron (Cybertronian Tank)
Shockwave Tank.jpg|Shockwave (Cybertronian Tank 2.0)
Starscream Jet.jpg|Starscream (F-22 Raptor)
Soundwave Mercedes.jpg|Soundwave (Mercedes car)
Long Haul Truck.jpg|Long Haul (Dump Truck)
Blackout chopper.jpg|Blackout (Helicopter)
===Secret Characters===
Secret characters are characters you can unlock in the Energon Shop. You can also buy them all at once on the Wii U Shop Channel. These characters don't have any part in the story, but are playable in story mode and multiplayer. 
G1 Optimus.jpg|G1 Optimus: This is Optimus Prime as he appeared in the G1 80's cartoon. He is faster than Movie Optimus, but not really as powerful.
G1 Megatron.jpg|G1 Megatron: A cartoon version of Megatron from the 80's, this Megatron is faster and equally powerful as Movie megatron. Despite that, he turns into a gun, which makes it hard to move in vehicle mode.
G1 Starscream.jpg|G1 Starscream: A treacherous, cowardly 80's version of Starscream, this Starscream has plasma cannons which can be deadly. He turns into a fighter jet like Movie Starscream.
Sentinel Prime 2.jpg|Sentinel Prime The original leader of the Autobots before Optimus, Sentinel Prime was Optimus' mentor back on Cybertron, but he betrayed him and nearly took over Earth in TF3. But now, he's back a secret character.
Nemesis Prime.jpg|Nemesis Prime: Optimus Prime's evil counterpart, he was created by Megatron so he could harness and replicate all of Optimus' powers, abilities, and weapons.
Jazz.jpg|Jazz: The former lieutenant officer, Jazz was a noble fighter and the coolest of the Autobots. He was killed by Megatron in TF1. But now, he's back in action as a secret character.
G1 Soundwave.jpg|G1 Soundwave: One of G1 Megatron's minions, G1 Soundwave was very loyal towards G1 Megatron. Unrealistically, he transforms into a cassette player.
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==Environments==
New York City 3.jpg|New York City, USA: The largest environment in the game, New York City is a large city with an enormous amount of objects to destroy. If you want to go on a rampage of destruction in free roam, we recommend doing this level.
Los Angeles 2.jpg|Los Angeles, USA: A large city and the entertainment captial of the world, this is a great city to have get destroyed in a Transformer fight.
Refinery.jpg|Oil Refinery, Middle East: A site where oil is produced for power. This is one of the most dangerous battlegrounds to fight in, because if an oil tank gets destroyed, it will explode. It could hurt you if you are too close. Be careful.
Cairo.jpg|Cairo, Egypt: A city in Egypt, it is one of the largest cities in the game.
Denver.jpg|Denver, USA: Denver is a city in Colorado. It is the largest city in that state.
London97.jpg|London, England: It is a city in England, it features destructible landmarks such as Big Ben, The Tower of London, and the Parliament.
Paris.jpg|Paris, France: One of Europe's most famous cities, it is home to landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower. It is located in France.
Rome.jpg|Rome, Italy: A city in Italy, it is one of the oldest cities in history, with lots of ancient architecture from the past.
Boston.jpg|Boston, USA: A city in Boston, it is home to many famous things to do, such as whale watching and going to the Prudential Building. It's a great city. Too bad it's about to get trashed in a Transformer fight.
Chicago 2.jpg|Chicago, USA: A very popular city, it was attacked by Transformers before, in Dark of the Moon. But it has been rebuilt since then, but it is about to get destroyed again.
Miami-Skyline-Dusk-Large.jpg|Miami, USA: The most tropical city in the game, the city is next to the Gulf of Mexico, and has great beach areas.
Shanty town.jpg|Shanty Town, Venezuela: This is an unusual looking city. It has buildings all lined up next to each other, so you can't really fight enemies without crashing into buildings.
==Reception==
The game's reaction was similar to Transformers: Dark of the Moon's reaction, and recieved mostly mixed to negative reviews. FGN reviewed the game, stating they like the inclusion of G1 characters, but criticized the environments and the concept of an open-world environment, stating it's too much like Clover Entertainment's other games, except with Transformers. However, despite a seemingly positive review, they gave the game a rather mediocre score of 3 out of 5 (equivalent to a 6/10). However, this was the highest rating it was given by any reviewer. Mariothemovie gave it a 4.5/10, and Spark01 gave it 4/10. Brock Productions rated it a 2/5, or 4/10. Overall, the game got:
==Special Edition for Hybrid Delta==
A Hybrid Delta special edition COULD be considered in the near future. Clover said, "Maybe we could do this. If Fusion Entertainment gives us permission, then, sure, we'll do it. It would feature more secret characters, more modes Online and in Single Player, and much better graphics. There would also be a Transformers Movie Trilogy Combo Pack, with DVDs of all three Transformers films:
*Transformers.
*Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.
*Transformers: Dark of the Moon.
​The special edition also has a behind-the-scenes featurette showing the creation of the three films and a Certificate of Autenticity, signed by Michael Bay himself.
==Soundtrack==
==Voice Cast==
===Autobots===
*Peter Cullen as Optimus Prime, G1 Optimus Prime
*Mark Ryan as Bumblebee
*James Remar as Sideswipe
*Gregg Berger as Grimlock
*Robert Foxworth as Ratchet
*Jess Harnell as Ironhide
*Andrew Kishino as Jazz
*===Decepticons===
*Fred Tatasciore as Megatron
*Frank Welker as G1 Megatron, Soundwave, G1 Soundwave
*Charlie Adler as Starscream
*Chris Latta as G1 Starscream (archive audio)
*Corey Burton as Shockwave
*Neil Kaplan as Long Haul
*Bumper Robinson as Blackout
===Others===
*Leonard Nimoy as Sentinel Prime
*Garry Chalk as Nemesis Prime
File:Incredible Hulk Ultimate Destruction - Main Menu Theme 2|Main Menu Theme
File:Transformers The Score - You're A Soldier Now|Grimlock vs Blackout
File:Transformers The Game - Tran. 2 Boss Autobots 2|Cambridge Battle
File:Transformers The Game - City 2 Boss Decepticons 2|Shockwave's Rampage
File:Paris Battle|Paris Battle
==Trivia==
*Ironhide is alive in this game because it is an alternative proposal for the story to Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.
*The secret characters are playable, but do not play a major role in the storyline.
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