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Stealth Force

2012-10-11T17:10:27Z

14.99.157.126: /* Dark of the Moon (DS) */

[[Image:DOTMgame-BumblebeeStealthForce.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Now that's just cheating!]]
Many Transformers have '''Stealth Force''' modes that allow them to access weaponry and advanced agility while in their otherwise relatively helpless vehicle mode disguises.

==Fiction==
===''Dark of the Moon'' film===
[[Image:DOTFfilm-BumblebeeStealthForce.jpg|left|thumb|300px|So so stealthy.]]
The [[Autobot|Autobots]] approached an [[Iran|Iranian]] security checkpoint disguised as cars, and then [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] deployed his Stealth Force weapons to launch a surprise attack.

Later, Bumblebee and [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]] utilized their Stealth Force modes while battling the [[Dread (DOTM)|Dreads]] on the highway in an attempt to prevent them from reaching [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon (film)}}
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==Games==
===''Dark of the Moon'' (Xbox 360/PS3)===
[[Image:DOTMgame-StratosphereStealthMode.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Even Stratosphere gets one!]]

Virtually all the Autobots and [[Decepticon|Decepticons]] made use of Stealth Force during the Autobot/[[NEST]] campaign to track down and finish off the Decepticons. More maneuverable than vehicle mode and better armoured than robot mode, Stealth Force was a key tool for survival. In addition, Stealth Force gave the Transformer the ability to track and lock on to targets while keeping a much lower profile than robot mode.

During a mission to tap Decepticon communications, Bumblebee used Stealth Force to fend off waves of Decepticon attackers until [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and Sideswipe arrived to back him up. Shortly after, [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] made use of Stealth Force during his mission to [[Detroit]]. Several Decepticon troopers also made use of Stealth Force to battle against the gun-toting Autobot as he fought his way to [[Mixmaster (ROTF)|Mixmaster]].

Stealth Force was also among [[Mirage (Movie)|Mirage]]'s tools as he tracked down the missing Sideswipe within some ancient ruins in [[South America]], although his ability to transform out of robot mode was temporarily disrupted by injuries suffered in a fall. Not long after that, [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] made his appearance in a new SUV alternate mode that included Stealth Force.

The most dramatic use of Stealth Force came when [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] was tasked with destroying a shipment of [[MechTech]] weapons. The massive Autobot [[Stratosphere]] activated Stealth Force after his accompanying escort of NEST fighters and [[Aerialbot (ROTF)|Aerialbots]] were shot down. Sadly, even the impressive amount of firepower Stealth Force provided him was not enough to save him.

[[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] himself got in on the Stealth Force action after scanning a truck. Stealth Force made smashing his way through invading Autobot and NEST forces child's play. Even the Autobot warrior [[Warpath (Movie)|Warpath]] was unable to slow his advance. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (Xbox 360/PS3)|Dark of the Moon (Xbox 360/PS3)}}
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===''Dark of the Moon'' (Wii)===

===''Dark of the Moon'' (3DS)===

===''Dark of the Moon'' (DS and PC)===

==Toys==
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===Dark of the Moon===
====Mini Changers====
[[Image:SpeedStars_StealthForce_MiniChangers_Bumblebee&SentinelPrime.jpg|thumb|300px|Speed Stars Stealth Force Mini Changers Bumblebee & Sentinel Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#Mini Changers|Bumblebee]] & [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#Mini Changers|Sentinel Prime]]
*[[Crumplezone (DOTM)#Mini Changers|Crumplezone]] Vs. [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#Mini Changers|Bumblebee]]
*[[Mirage (Movie)#Mini Changers|Mirage]] Vs. [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Mini Changers|Megatron]]
*[[Oil Pan#Mini Changers|Oil Pan]] Vs. [[Bulkhead (DOTM)|Bulkhead]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#Mini Changers|Optimus Prime]] Vs. [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Mini Changers|Megatron]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#Mini Changers|Optimus Prime]] Vs. [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Mini Changers|Starscream]]
*[[Sideswipe (Movie)#Mini Changers|Sideswipe]] Vs. [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Mini Changers|Starscream]]
*[[Sideswipe (Movie)#Mini Changers|Sideswipe]] & [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#Mini Changers|Sentinel Prime]]
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====Motorcycles====
*[[High Wire (Speed Stars)|High Wire]]
*[[Knock Out (Speed Stars)|Knock Out]]
*[[Dirt Rocket (DOTM)|Dirt Rocket]]

====Basic====
*[[Barricade (Movie)#Stealth Force|Barricade]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#Basic|Bumblebee]]
*[[Leadfoot (PCC)|Classic Leadfoot]]
*[[Topspin (DOTM)#Stealth Force|Autobot Topspin]]

====Deluxe====
*[[Big Hoss]]
*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Deluxe|Starscream]]

====Stealth Force====
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#Stealth Force 2|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#Stealth Force 2|Bumblebee]]

[[Category: Dark of the Moon]]
[[Category: Technology]]
[[Category: Toys]]

Transformers: Dark of the Moon: Autobots/Decepticons

2012-10-11T17:07:16Z

14.99.157.126:

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'''Transformers: Dark of the Moon: Autobots''' and '''Transformers: Dark of the Moon: Decepticons''' were released on [[June 14]], [[2011]] for the Nintendo DS and PC via a Nintendo DS emulator. Both games were developed by [[Behaviour Interactive]] who had previously released ''[[Transformers Animated: The Game]]'', and published by [[Activision Blizzard|Activision]]. Like the [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (Xbox 360/PS3)|console version]], they are prequels to the ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)| Dark of the Moon]]'' film. They are a third-person, over-the-shoulder shooters, and feature both a campaign and multi-player mode.

==Gameplay==
[[Image:DOTMDS Optimus shoots dudes.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]
For each mission, there is set character, although once the game has been completed you can go back and replay missions with any playable character. The characters have a primary fire, which is more or less a machine gun with unlimited ammo, and secondary fire in the form of rockets, for which have a limited amount of ammo. More rockets can be obtained by defeating certain foes, which are so numerous you will practically never run out anyway. The character's health is divided between energy, which can be replenished by picking up [[energon cube]]s dropped by defeated opponents, and "shield", which slowly regenerates over time. While in vehicle mode, Transformers can go into [[Stealth Force]] mode, making available machine guns, although given you have to stop to shoot at things, why not just transform?

Additional abilities include hacking—pressing the radar icon and aiming at a satellite dish or turret reveals a randomly flashing faction [[insignia]]. Pressing the insignia when it matches your faction hacks the target. Hacked turrets will fire on your enemies, which makes them semi-useful when the game doesn't immediate block you off from them afterwards with a force field. Pressing the A button near certain objects will allow you to pick them up (if the game's feeling charitable) and throw them at enemies. Characters also have special abilities allowing them to reach hidden areas—for instance Mirage can run along walls, while Soundwave can run on overhead wires.

Upgrades are faction-wide and require collecting "upgrade slots" which appear as small spinning objects, and gaining XP. Between levels, a number of upgrades can be bought from the upgrades screen by spending an upgrade slot and 250XP, giving the player more health, shield, or boosting the primary and secondary fire.

==Synopsis==
===Autobot campaign===
'''Chapter 1: Urban Devastation''' 
*''Playable character:'' [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] 
[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] and Bumblebee meet downtown, where they discuss the recent attacks. Believing them to be the work of the [[Decepticon]]s, Optimus sends Bumblebee to investigate, and the small [[Autobot]] quickly discovers that the city is indeed crawling with Decepticons.

'''Chapter 2: Heavy Industry''' 
*''Playable character:'' [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] 
Optimus contacts Ironhide with more bad news. The Decepticons are attacking on two fronts: [[Mixmaster (ROTF)|Mixmaster]] is trying to bring the [[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicon]]s back online, while [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] is attacking a nearby industrial park. Ironhide goes to the Industrial Park to investigate, and is forced to protect a number of buildings from Decepticon attack.

'''Chapter 3: The Best Defense...''' 
*''Playable character:'' Optimus Prime 
Optimus finds Ratchet on the way to the Stadium to check out a disturbance. Optimus opts to go instead, as Ratchet's services are better utilized back at base, but Ratchet warns him before he leaves that they've intercepted a Decepticon transmission about something called [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]]. Optimus goes to investigate the Stadium and briefly tangles with [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]].

'''Chapter 4: Strong Foundations''' 
*''Playable character:'' [[Mirage (Movie)|Mirage]] 
Mirage finds Ratchet in a worried state as the Decepticons are up to something at a NEST construction site. Promising to investigate, Mirage finds [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]] messing up the place, and is force to chase him down.

'''Chapter 5: Burning Air''' 
*''Playable character:'' Optimus Prime 
Ratchet and [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] contact Optimus to warn him that Decepticons are attacking all over NEST's Pacific island base. Wheeljack additionally warns him that [[Crowbar]] is a dangerous foe. Optimus drives all over the island bashing Decepticons and protecting the buildings, but fails to encounter Crowbar.

'''Chapter 6: Into the Fire''' 
*''Playable character:'' Mirage 
After Lockdown gets into the NEST base and starts targeting the satellite dishes in an attempt to shut down Autobot communications, Rachet sends Mirage to scour the base and reactivate the dishes.

'''Chapter 7: Dangerous Experiments''' 
*''Playable character:'' Ironhide 
Mirage reports to Ironhide that he's chasing Lockdown within the base. As Ironhide goes to join the hunt, Optimus Prime contacts everyone with the extremely urgent message not to engage Soundwave. Ironhide proceeds to chase Lockdown around the base and finally catches up with him.

'''Chapter 8: Volcano Overdrive''' 
*''Playable character:'' Bumblebee 
As Bumblebee stands ready, Ratchet tells him that Soundwave and Crowbar are in the area. Bumblebee needs to track them down, however, and this is the important part, he has to let Soundwave escape. It's part of Optimus's plan. Bumblebee sets out and quickly finds and attacks Crowbar, however he suddenly runs into [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]! After pursuing Starscream around the base, Bumblebee eventually manages to chase him off.

'''Chapter 9: Hunters and Prey''' 
*''Playable character:'' Mirage 
Starscream, as it turns out, has stolen a piece of [[MechTech|Mechtech]], which luckily has a built-in tracking system. The Autobots have traced him to [[Siberia]], and Mirage goes in to stealthily scope the place out by shooting Decepticons.

'''Chapter 10: Bitter Winds''' 
*''Playable character:'' Ironhide 
At the Decepticon base, Ratchet briefs Ironhide on the situation—there are radar stations built all around it which must be taken out. Also Ratchet's decoded a transmission indicating that Shockwave is a deadly Decepticon assassin! Ironhide moves through the valley, hacking the Decepticon computers to clear a way for the Autobots.

'''Chapter 11: Heart of Ice''' 
*''Playable character:'' Bumblebee 
Ironhide, Bumblebee and Ratchet meet up inside the Decepticon base. Ratchet sends Bumblebee to scout ahead, cautioning him that Megatron may be around. Luckily Bumblebee just finds a whole bunch of Decepticons to shoot.

'''Chapter 12: Cold Machinery''' 
*''Playable character:'' Ironhide 
Optimus arrives, and Ironhide tells him that the Decepticons are completely cut off. Megatron and possible Shockwave are there. Optimus decides he must go in alone, and tells the others to follow him when he gives the signal. A short time after Optimus goes in, the Autobots receive a weak transmission from him to say that Megatron and Shockwave have escaped, so Ironhide goes after them. He manages to track Megatron, fighting furiously with the Decepticon leader, but Megatron manages to get away. Optimus announces that they won this battle at least, and will be ready for the next one. Elsewhere Megatron calls a strategic retreat, as he's succeeded in getting what he came for—Shockwave!

===Decepticon campaign===
'''Chapter 1: Demolition''' 
*''Playable character:'' [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] 
[[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] relays news to Soundwave that [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] has ordered a two-pronged assault. While [[Mixmaster (ROTF)|Mixmaster]] is in charge of one, Starscream is in charge of an attack on a [[NEST]] facility, and he wants Soundwave to provide a diversion. Soundwave is skeptical that these are Megatron's orders, but decides to check up on it later and goes and wreaks havoc in a nearby industrial park as a diversion.

'''Chapter 2: Desperation Play''' 
*''Playable character:'' [[Crowbar]] 
Starscream finds Crowbar equally back-chatty when he tells Crowbar to create another diversion near the Stadium to keep the Autobots distracted from the NEST facility. Crowbar proceeds to make as much of a distraction as he can downtown.

[[Image:DOTMDS Lockdown chases Optimus.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Come back here, you coward!]]
'''Chapter 3: Shipping Out''' 
*''Playable character:'' [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]] 
Meanwhile, Starscream sends Lockdown into the NEST facility to look for any information the Autobots have gathered on [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] or Operation: Pillar. Lockdown successfully infiltrates the base, though he spends most of his time chasing [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] around.

'''Chapter 4: Deconstruction Site''' 
*''Playable character:'' Lockdown 
The stolen data secure, Lockdown escapes the NEST base and reports back to Starscream. Starscream notes that the Autobots have taken over an abandoned [[Sector Seven|Sector 7]] base in the Pacific, and dispatches Lockdown there. Lockdown immediately encounters [[Mirage (Movie)|Mirage]] and defeats the Autobot soundly.

'''Chapter 5: Hostile Territory''' 
*''Playable character:'' Crowbar 
Crowbar has also arrived at the island, and Starscream warns him that Optimus is somewhere there. Crowbar wanders around knocking down buildings, but the Autobot leader fails to show.

'''Chapter 6: Breaking and Entering''' 
*''Playable character:'' Lockdown 
As part of yet another diversion, Starscream tells Lockdown to go attack communication arrays in the NEST base. Lockdown wonders aloud if it's part of their plan to bring Shockwave back online, and Starscream tells him to mind his own business. Lockdown shrugs and goes and shoots some more Autobots.

'''Chapter 7: Grand Larceny''' 
*''Playable character:'' Soundwave 
Soundwave also infiltrates the base, on a stealth mission to retrieve Mechtech data which is not helped at all by Starscream's constant chattering over the comm. After fighting his way stealthily into the base by shooting lots of Autobots with his rocket launcher, Soundwave retrieves the data he's after and fights his way towards the exit.

'''Chapter 8: Freedom Run''' 
*''Playable character:'' Crowbar 
Seeking to escape the NEST base, Soundwave instructs Crowbar to run interference. To Crowbar's delight, this means he gets to beat the snot out of [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] while Soundwave gets away.

'''Chapter 9: Siege Engines''' 
*''Playable character:'' Crowbar 
Some time later, in Siberia, Crowbar tells one of his fellow Decepticons that he doesn't think the Autobots will find them way out there, but to be vigilant in case they do. As the Autobots shortly do turn up, and Crowbar doesn't want to bug Megatron, he runs around shooting them all.

'''Chapter 10: Lair of the Dragon''' 
*''Playable character:'' Soundwave 
Megatron contacts Soundwave with new orders. The Autobots have set up sensor-jamming radar emplacements which are blocking the ability of Megatron and his men from seeing their immediate surroundings. Soundwave sets out and deactivates the radar emplacements while shooting more Autobots.

'''Chapter 11: Deep Freeze''' 
*''Playable character:'' Megatron 
As the Autobots overrun the Decepticon base, Megatron runs to find Shockwave. Starscream contacts him to see if he's all right or if Starscream can take over yet. Starscream also expresses concern that Shockwave might turn against them, but Megatron says he has no choice but to activate the assassin. With Starscream's concerns duly dismissed, Megatron rampages through the base, destroying Autobot invaders.

'''Chapter 12: Desolate Decisions''' 
*''Playable character:'' Megatron 
It's not long before he gets a new signal, this time from [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] who has hacked into the Decepticon frequency. Ironhide announces he's going to stop Megatron and proceeds to lead Megatron on a merry chase around the Autobot-infested base until Megatron can defeat him. The Autobots gather outside and Optimus announces that they won this battle at least, and will be ready for the next one. Elsewhere Megatron calls a strategic retreat, as he's succeeded in getting what he came for—Shockwave!

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] ([[Peter Cullen]])
*[[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] ([[Jess Harnell]])
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] ([[Fred Tatasciore]])
*[[Mirage (Movie)|Mirage]] ([[Dave Wittenberg]])

|c2=
*[[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] ([[Fred Tatasciore]])
*[[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] ([[Isaac C. Singleton, Jr.]])
*[[Crowbar]] ([[Steve Blum]])
*[[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]] ([[Joey Camen]])

|h3=Non-Player|c3=
'''Autobot'''
*[[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] (Fred Tatasciore)
*[[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] ([[Jamie Alcroft]])
'''Decepticon'''
*[[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] (Steve Blum)
*[[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]]
}}

==Quotes==
"MIRAGE!" 
"Aah! What is it?"
:—'''Ratchet''' creeps up on '''Mirage'''.

"You'd better stay quiet! If you don't find the Mechtech data in that base, Megatron will be sorely displeased." 
"Agreed. Your radio silence is appreciated." 
"Oh, I, Ah, yes, of course, radio silence would be best, I... ahem. Starscream out."
:—'''Starscream''' and '''Soundwave'''

"If you fail to survive this, Megatron, I will dedicate my reign as leader to honoring your name!" 
"When I survive this, Starscream, you and I will discuss your treacherous display of ambition."
:—'''Starscream''' and '''Megatron'''

==Multi-player==
Multi-player includes five gameplay modes:
*'''1-on-1:''' deathmatch in an arena
*'''Master of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]:''' Two players versus infinite waves of enemies. When the time expires, highest score wins.
*'''Marathon:''' Two players versus infinite waves of enemies. Player that survives longest wins.
*'''Free-for-All:''' deathmatch versus more than one opponent.
*'''Team Deathmatch:''' two-on-two combat.

==Reception==
[[Image:DOTMDS Soundwave carries truck.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]
The DS version garnered a plethora of reviews ranging from mediocre to negative. ''Nintendo Power'' magazine rated it at 30%, calling it a step down from previous games.<ref>[http://www.metacritic.com/game/ds/transformers-dark-of-the-moon---autobots/critic-reviews Metacritic reviews]</ref> IGN misses ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Transformers Animated]]'', using words like "plain", "uneventful" and "bland", and giving it a rating of 5 out of 10.<ref>[http://au.ds.ign.com/articles/117/1177071p1.html IGN Dark of the Moon review]</ref> Nintendo World Report agreed, giving it 3.5 out of 10 but regarded the voice acting as the best part of the game.<ref>[http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/27110 Nintendo World Report Dark of the Moon review]</ref> One of the higher ratings was 5.5 out of 10, awarded by ZTGD who criticized the graphics and game play choices and were overall disappointed in the game.<ref>[http://www.ztgd.com/reviews/10071/transformers-dark-of-the-moon-autobots/ ZTGD Dark of the Moon review]</ref> Nintendo Okie particularly criticized the texturing, enemy AI and repetitive game play, noting that "You shoot a lot of robots in this game and after about 20 minutes it gets boring" and "''Dark Of The Moon'' falls far short of being a compelling video game."<ref>[http://nintendo-okie.com/2011/07/05/transformers-dark-of-the-moon-%E2%80%93-autobotsdecepticons-review-ds/ Nintendo Okie review]</ref>

==Notes==
*Certain editions of the game came with a redecoed ''[[Speed Stars]]'' Bumblebee or Lockdown.
*Megatron sports his ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)| Revenge of the Fallen]]'' body rather than his ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)| Dark of the Moon]]'' form. Though he still turns into a tank, he can't shoot his main cannon until he switches to his Mechtech winged-tank mode.
*The words "Checkpoint reached" appear to be code for "You are about to be attacked by the enemy".

==References==
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