Transformers: Battlegrounds

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 to get involved, but we'd wager that even children might find this one a little too simple. It's a good effort and it does right by Cybertron's finest, but there's just not enough of it to justify the price. When it goes on sale, though, it'll be time to (ahem) roll out.

Transformers Battlegrounds is well-crafted when it comes to being a fine gateway into the tactical RPG genre.

Transformers: Battlegrounds is ultimately a fine game. It's far from the best tactical game that I've ever played, and by the end of the game, I was happy to see the end. To the game's credit though, this is the only Transformers tactics game we've ever received, and as a fan of the genre and the IP, I'm happy that Battlegrounds exists. The game had some intriguing genre innovations too, and unique character builds that kept me experimenting with different mechanics. Since the game is delisted, it isn't easy to obtain now, but if you can score yourself an inexpensive copy, I feel like it's worth experiencing. If you can only find pricey copies of the game, I don't know that I can recommend it, unless you're a diehard fan of Transformers or the tactics genre.

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 home anyway, what better time could there be to get in some local multiplayer with your family?

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.

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 swallow the entire title up

“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 animations and graphics run smoothly regardless of which Xbox console you’re playing on or its resolution. Game difficulty is very much on the easier end of the spectrum as the hardest setting would be the equivalent of normal or easy for more experienced players. “Transformers: Battlegrounds” will give gamers hours’ worth of fun thanks to its enormous amount of replay value in the form of solo and two-player mini-games such as capture the flag and elimination. I strongly recommend “Transformers: Battlegrounds” to anyone who is either a Transformers fan or who are looking for a challenging game for young kids.

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 share the same nostalgia for these characters. The game also carries a hefty price tag, doesn’t feature online play, and boasts a relatively short campaign. While Transformers could work well in the genre, I am not sure this one hits on all the right notes

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 RPG elements, equipment efficiency, armor durability, among other things, what we have here is a game with a fairly honest challenge level and simple gameplay, to please even the most enthusiastic Cybertron fans.

Transformers: Battlegrounds is a moderately enjoyable but largely forgettable game.