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Transformers: Prime - The Game

2013-01-30T19:53:19Z

Dreadwing47: /* Stage 12 */

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{{videogame
|title=''Transformers: Prime - The Game''
|image=Prime the game boxart wii.jpg
|developers=[[Altron]] [[NOW Production]]
|publisher=[[Activision Blizzard|Activision]]
|writtenby=[[Dan Jolley]]
|date=NDS, N3DS, Wii: [[October 30]], [[2012]] WiiU: [[November 18]], [[2012]]
|platforms=[[Nintendo DS]] Nintendo 3DS Wii Wii U
|rating=ESRB: E10+
}}

'''''Transformers: Prime - The Game''''' is a video game developed by [[Altron]] and [[NOW Production]] for the Wii, Wii U, Nintendo DS, and Nintendo 3DS.<ref>[http://www.activision.com/atvihub/games/game.do?gameId=TransformersPrime&brandId=Transformers&site=en_US Activision official website]</ref> platforms.<ref name="Press Release">[http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/15/transformers-prime-game-coming-to-nintendo-platforms/ Press Release]</ref> The game takes place alongside the events of the second season of the ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' cartoon, and involves the [[Autobot|Autobots]] and [[Decepticon|Decepticons]] battling over a mysterious meteor made of [[Dark Energon|Dark Energon]].<ref name="GearingUpforTransformersPrime"> [http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/05/09/gearing-up-for-transformers-prime Gearing Up for Transformers Prime]
</ref> It is published by [[Activision Blizzard|Activision]], and was released on [[October 30]], [[2012]] for the DS, 3DS, and Nintendo Wii, and was released on [[November 18]], [[2012]] for the Nintendo Wii U, the first ''Transformers'' game on that console. <ref>[http://tformers.com/transformers-prime-the-game-box/17874/news.html Transformers Prime: The Game Box Art Design Unveiled]</ref>

== Synopsis ==

===Stage 1===
The Decepticons have discovered a gigantic asteroid composed entirely of [[Dark Energon]], and the ''[[Trypticon (WFC)|Nemesis]]'' has traveled into Earth's orbit to obtain it. Once the Autobots became aware of this development, Ratchet sends [[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus Prime]], [[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Prime)|Bumblebee]], and [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] onto the surface of the ''Nemesis'' via [[GroundBridge]] to stop them. After Optimus Prime disables the machinery tethering the ''Nemesis'' to the asteroid, he and the Autobots leap onto the asteroid itself. As Optimus Prime and Megatron battle, the asteroid breaks apart, seemingly due to some kind of creature within the asteroid, and the Autobots fall from orbit to Earth's surface.

Megatron escapes to the ''Nemesis'', where he orders Starscream to find the Autobots and destroy them. Meanwhile, at [[Autobot Outpost Omega-1]], [[Ratchet (Prime)|Ratchet]] cannot detect the Autobots' life signatures. He travels through the GroundBridge to ascertain their location for himself. But once Ratchet leaves, the life signatures pop up. Ratchet is unresponsive, so [[Jack Darby|Jack]], [[Raf Esquivel|Raf]], and [[Miko Nakadai|Miko]] decide to retrieve the missing Autobots themselves.

===Stage 2===
[[Image:PrimeGameArceeInsecticons.jpg|thumb|left|250px|[[Skids (ROTF)|Like a ninja]]...only better.]]
Arcee awakens outside [[Jasper]], [[Nevada]]. As she radios her position, she is suddenly attacked by [[Insecticon (Prime)|Insecticons]]. Once she dispatches them, Arcee meets their master, Airachnid. Though Arcee nearly defeats her longtime adversary, the arrival of Jack tips the scales. Airachnid webs Jack and flees in helicopter mode. After a motorcycle chase, Arcee rescues Jack and Airachnid flees.

===Stage 3===
Bulkhead awakens in a rocky wilderness with Miko. He tells Miko to stay out of the way as he battles through Vehicons and their commander, Starscream, and she does, mostly, until Starscream makes off with her.

===Stage 4===
[[Image:PrimeGameBeeBattle.jpg|thumb|right|250px|[[Vehicon (Prime)|I]] don't think I'm even gonna ''try'' aiming this time.]]
Bumblebee awakens in an Energon mine, suspended from the ceiling by energy restraints. Raf contacts him through his laptop, disables the restraints, and guides Bumblebee through the mine to his location. However, as Raf waits in an elevator while Bumblebee destroys three security generators, he finds himself attacked by Vehicons and Bumblebee races back to the elevator to save him. Once the elevator reaches ground level, Raf believes the two are finally safe, but the appearance of Knock Out changes his mind.

Bumblebee and Knock Out fight, and just as Bumblebee has Knock Out dead-to-rights, Bulkhead interrupts over the radio, allowing Knock Out to escape. Bulkhead tells Bumblebee that the Decepticons have kidnapped Miko and asks him if he knows where Raf is. When Bumblebee returns to the elevator where Raf had been hiding during the fight, he discovers that Raf is gone.

===Stage 5===

Optimus Prime awakens, with the help of Ratchet, and finds himself under the body of a massive Transformer lodged in ancient ruins. As Ratchet wonders how this giant is related to the Dark Energon asteroid, Optimus Prime warns him that the giant is awakening also. Ratchet is swatted away, and Optimus Prime realizes he must deal with the giant despite being buried in Dark Energon. The giant announces his name is [[Thunderwing (Prime)|Thunderwing]] and that he's here for the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]]. As Optimus Prime fights back, he asks Thunderwing if he's an agent of Unicron, and if so, his master has already been destroyed. The battle is interrupted by the ''Nemesis'', distracting Thunderwing from Optimus Prime. Arcee opens a GroundBridge portal on the other side of the ruins, and Ratchet and Optimus Prime try to reach it. A stray blast from Thunderwing knocks Optimus Prime through the GroundBridge portal, but leaves Ratchet behind.

===Stage 6===

Thunderwing is brought aboard the Nemesis, and Knock Out explains that the giant Transformer is still missing parts of his body, perhaps embedded within other parts of the asteroid which fell to Earth. When Thunderwing comes online, he says that he must return to his mission to destroy the Matrix, a mission given to him by his master, [[Unicron]]. Megatron offers repairs in exchange for Thunderwing's pledged loyalty to the Decepticons, and that this alliance would would give him the opportunity to complete his mission, but Thunderwing scoffs. He claims that he is amazingly old, and doubts that the Decepticons had the medical know-how to repair him. Megatron presents to Thunderwing the captured Autobot Ratchet, who would be forced to repair Thunderwing if he wants to keep fellow captives Miko and Raf alive.

[[Image:PrimeGameBulkheadStarscream.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Something about [[Starscream (Movie)|cowards surviving?]]]]
Arcee and Bumblebee attack a Decepticon outpost in the hopes of learning the location of the ''Nemesis'' so they can rescue their captured friends. After fighting Vehicons, they encounter Dreadwing, and between the two of them, they are able to disable the Decepticon's flight mode (very similarly to how Bumblebee disabled Skyquake's jet mode, actually), forcing him to fight them on foot. Ultimately, Dreadwing was defeated and covered in rubble, but Soundwave grabbed the recovered piece of Thunderwing and quickly escaped.

===Stage 7===
Bulkhead and Optimus Prime had closed in on Starscream and Megatron, who had located another piece of Thunderwing. Bulkhead's clumsiness alerts the Decepticons to their presence, and the four square off -- Bulkhead runs after Starscream, and Optimus Prime stays to battle Megatron. After beating Megatron (surprise!), Optimus fights his way up a steep temple to help Bulkhead. In the end, Bulkhead beats Starscream, while Megatron buries Prime in a bunch of rocks and makes off with said piece of Thunderwing.

===Stage 8===
On the [[Trypticon (WFC)|Nemesis]], Megatron delivers the component he took to Ratchet. He is informed Starscream has returned, who he sees is being forced to lead Bulkhead to Ratchet. Ratchet then uses the distraction to escape and lock Megatron in the cell (who gets out in two punches). Ratchet then rescues the kids, and they get on a lift that leads to the [[Trypticon (WFC)|warship's]] central computer room. After fighting to keep the lift functional, Ratchet battles Soundwave, who escapes, leaving Ratchet and the kids alone. Ratchet then attempts contact with Bulkhead.

===Stage 9===
Arcee and Bumblebee [[GroundBridge|GroundBridge]] on the warship. They split up, and Arcee is ambushed by Airachnid. Airachnid tries to throw Arcee off of the ship, but Arcee saves herself. After battling Airachnid and her Insecticons, Arcee is ambushed by two Insecticons and by the time she has blasted them away, Airachnid is already gone.

===Stage 10===
Bumblebee is driving through the ''Nemesis'', and is attacked by Knock Out, who nearly knocks him off the warship. Bumblebee then uses Knock Out's back to jump off of to safer ground. They start fighting, with Knock Out throwing the best he has at Bumblebee. In the end, Bumblebee scratches Knock Out's paintjob. Naturally, this enrages Knock Out, who then attempts to ram Bumblebee off the warship, only to launch himself over the edge.

===Stage 11===
Back inside the ''Nemesis'', Starscream leads Bulkhead into a trap. After Bulkhead beats Starscream, the coward runs off to repair Thunderwing fully and get payback on the Autobots. However, Thunderwing betrays the Decepticons, much to Megatron's dismay. Megatron then uses Starscream as a shield to protect himself from Thunderwing's mouth laser, and Thunderwing escapes. Ratchet contacts Bulkhead, telling him that the ship is shaking itself apart. Bulkhead fights his way out of the room's rubble, presumably escaping into a GroundBridge.

===Stage 12===
[[Image:PrimeGameOptimusMegatron.jpg|thumb|right|250px|What the hell is ''[[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]]'' doing in ''[[Optimus Prime (Prime)|my]]'' corner?!]]
At the Autobot base, Ratchet tries to locate Optimus's signal, while Raf tracks Thunderwings position. They decide they cannot wait for Optimus, and move to intercept Thunderwing while Ratchet builds a device to weaken Thunderwing. While waiting for Thunderwing, they are attacked by Megatron, but Optimus comes through the GroundBridge, having somehow freed himself from the rubble back on the mountain, and engages Megatron. Guess what? Optimus wins.

===Stage 13===
As Optimus tries to kill Megatron, Thunderwing arrives, shooting his mouth laser at Optimus, who jumps out of the way and letting Megatron take the hit instead. Optimus then engages Thunderwing. When it seems as though they almost have him beat, he heals himself with even more power. Ratchet then arrives with his device built and ready, although they have to get it inside Thunderwing. Jack, who has secretly snuck onto the battlefield with Miko, convinces them to let Arcee bring him to Thunderwing's chest and place the device. When that's done, Optimus uses the power of the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] to defeat Thunderwing, who falls into the volcano. [[One Shall Fall|The volcano then erupts Dark Energon]] and the Autobots retreat. Later, [[Darkness Rising, Part 5|Optimus sends out a message warning all hostiles seeking to attack Earth that they will defend their home.]] [[Transformers (film)|Again.]]
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== Featured characters ==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus Prime]] ([[Peter Cullen]])
* [[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]] ([[Sumalee Montano]])
* [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] ([[Kevin Michael Richardson]])
* [[Ratchet (Prime)|Ratchet]] ([[Jeffrey Combs]])
* [[Bumblebee (Prime)|Bumblebee]]
|c2=
* [[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]] ([[Frank Welker]])
* [[Starscream (Prime)|Starscream]] ([[Steve Blum]])
* [[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]] ([[Daran Norris]])
* [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicon Cars]] ([[Josh Keaton]]/[[Steve Blum]])
* Vehicon Jet ([[Josh Keaton]])
* Vehicon Helicopter ([[Fred Tatasciore]])
* Vehicon Tank ([[Fred Tatasciore]])
* Vehicon Truck ([[Steve Blum]])
* [[Soundwave (Prime)|Soundwave]]
* [[Insecticon (Prime)|Insecticons]] ([[Steve Blum]])
* [[Dreadwing (Prime)|Dreadwing]] ([[Fred Tatasciore]])
* [[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]] ([[Gina Torres]])

|c3=
* [[Jack Darby]] ([[Josh Keaton]])
* [[Miko Nakadai]] ([[Tania Gunadi]])
* [[Raf Esquivel]] ([[Andy Pessoa]])

|c4=
* [[Thunderwing (Prime)|Thunderwing]] ([[Robin Atkin Downes]])
|nonumbering=true}}

== Gameplay ==
According to the developers, the game mostly features third-person melee combat, although some shooter sections are included. Occasional driving sections are also included. The Wii version includes full voice acting and uses motion controls, while the 3DS version takes advantage of the 3D capabilities of the system and uses touch-based controls. The DS version features exclusive content. <ref name="GearingUpforTransformersPrime"/>

=== Multiplayer ===
The 3DS, Wii, and Wii U versions of the will feature multiplayer with eleven playable characters. Multiplayer modes include "Brawl", "Energon Battle", and "Emblem Match". The Wii U version of the game makes extensive use of the GamePad controller during multiplayer. <ref>[http://tformers.com/transformers-new-transformers-prime-%E2%80%9Crivalries%E2%80%9D-game/18585/news.html New Transformers Prime "Rivalries" Game Trailer]</ref>

== Reception ==
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== Notes ==
* At [[BotCon 2012]], concept art for a Tank Vehicon and a Helicopter Vehicon was released.
* According to a producer at Activision, the game takes place alongside the second season of the cartoon, but could be "wedged in" anywhere in the season. <ref name="GearingUpforTransformersPrime"/> Considering the game presents a Decepticon team that includes Starscream, Airachnid, Dreadwing, and Insecticons concurrently, ''and'' Breakdown being completely absent, that would be a real tough wedge.
* Unlike [[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|other ''Transformers'' games]], the differences in the versions of ''Prime - The Game'' mostly involve presentation, not story.
* This could be considered the first game to have a playable human, yet it most likely is Arcee, considering Jack had a huge cylinder and lacks access to Arcee's guns.
* The "Cybertronian Artifacts" hidden throughout the levels bear great resemblance to the [[Spark extractor|Spark extractor]] from ''Prime.''

== Footnotes ==
<references/>

== External links ==
*[http://www.transformersprimethegame.com/ Official Website]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=AS5i8OkRNt0 Teaser Trailer]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoLnnZ6CTk0&feature=player_embedded Debut Trailer]
*[http://tformers.com/transformers-new-transformers-prime-%E2%80%9Crivalries%E2%80%9D-game/18585/news.html "Rivalries" Trailer]

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Vaults

2013-01-27T03:21:12Z

Dreadwing47: /* Prime cartoon */

{{Picsneeded|Screenshot(s) from War For Cybertron}}
:''The Vaults is a building on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:The Ultimate Guide High Council Pavilions.jpg|right|250px|right|thumb]]
The '''Vaults''' are [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]'s archives, located in the [[High Council Pavilions]]. Data from all over [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] is collected there, analyzed and sorted by the archivists, stored onto "cassettes" and finally put away by [[Diagnostic Drone]]s for future use.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1===
====Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity====
About 8.2 million years ago, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optronix]] used to work as data archivist at the Vaults. At the time of the fall of [[Altihex]], he was visited at work by his friend [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]], who had recently joined the [[Autobot]] army. Bluestreak went on about the stories surrounding the death of [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] and rise of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] until Optronix pointed out that those stories were demonstrably exaggerated if not plain false, that in either case he as archivist had already heard it all before Bluestreak even had walked in, and that he was busy. Bluestreak was lightly baffled by this reaction, but conceded that someone like Optronix, who stayed far away from the combat to handle anonymous data, was not likely to understand the severity of the recent [[Great War (G1)|civil conflict]]. {{storylink|The War Within issue 1|The War Within #1}}

===Aligned===
====War for Cybertron====
[[Image:WFC Megatron Vs ZetaPrime.jpg|thumb|right|300px|"Ya wanna piece of me?!"]]
{{quote|Come no further, Megatron!. The sacred Vaults are no place for your tainted spark.|Zeta Prime tries to warn Megatron off, for all the good that does...|''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|Transformers: War for Cybertron]]''}}

Arriving in front of the gates to the Vaults, where [[Sentinel Zeta Prime|Zeta Prime]] had taken the [[Omega Key]], [[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]] tried to force the doors open the usual way by infusing them with [[Dark Energon]]. They didn't budge, but instead [[Stellar Galleries|another]] hologram of Zeta Prime appeared. The [[Prime (rank)|Prime]] claimed he would consider sparing Megatron's life if he'd surrender now, but Megatron declined, ordering for the Decepticon airforce to come in and blow open the gate.

Once inside, another hologram of Zeta Prime popped up to give another "Desist or die!" speech which Megatron again ignored. A little further into the building, Megatron and his unit found a stray Decepticon and were witness to his execution by the primary security measure in the Vaults: ceiling stompers. Kindly though, whenever they were about to come down the targeted piece of floor lit up, so the Decepticons had an edge to reach the chamber in which Zeta Prime had holed himself up. Megatron almost could lay his hands on the Omega Key, but Zeta Prime thwarted his plans a last time by taking the key under a forcefield in the center of the room from which he could safely control the entire chamber. Using ceiling stompers and Energon clones, Zeta Prime had the advantage until he needed to recharge the equipment, leaving it vulnerable. The Decepticons immediately took him out, and Megatron finally laid claim on the Omega Key, ripping it out of a dying Zeta Prime. Yet, as he lay dying, Zeta Prime notified Megatron that there was [[Omega Supreme (WFC)|one little catch to the usage of the key...]]

Following the acquisition of the key and the activation of the [[Geosynchronous Energon Bridge|Energon Bridge]], Megatron used the orbital gun platform known as [[Trypticon (Prime)|Trypticon]] to target Autobot settlements on Cybertron, one of which included Zeta Prime's Vaults. {{storylink|Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|Transformers: War for Cybertron}}

====''Prime'' cartoon====
The Iacon Vaults were a place that stored numerous Cybertronian relics, such as the [[Forge of Solus Prime]]. {{storylink|Operation Bumblebee, Part 2}} During ancient times, Orion Pax was known to have worked at the Vaults of Iacon as an archivist. During the Great War, numerous class-A weapons were confiscated from the Decepticons and stored within the Vaults, which included a [[force field generator]] and the [[Spark extractor|Spark Extractor]]. When Iacon fell to Megatron, all the items within the Vault were tagged with an Iacon homing beacon and launched into space by [[Alpha Trion (Prime)|Alpha Trion]], who had [[Covenant of Primus|foreseen]] that [[Earth]] would be a vital battlefield and Optimus would need the artifacts. {{storylink|Alpha/Omega}} Unfortunately, Megatron managed to uncover their location through the use of [[Project Iacon]]. {{storylink|Operation Bumblebee, Part 1}}

The Decepticons had the Spark Extractor snatched from them by the Autobots, but succeeded in retrieving the force field generator {{storylink|Operation Bumblebee, Part 1}} and the [[Forge of Solus Prime]]. {{storylink|Operation Bumblebee, Part 2}} More coordinates, decoded by the ''[[Trypticon (WFC)|Nemesis]]'' itself, led the Autobots and Decepticons to find a [[phase shifter]], {{storylink|Tunnel Vision}} the [[Apex Armor (Prime)|Apex Armor]], {{storylink|Triangulation}} the [[Resonance Blaster]], {{storylink|Triage}}and a cache of [[Tox-En]]. {{storylink|Toxicity}} [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]] then decoded the coordinates for the [[Star Saber (Prima)|Star Saber]] {{storylink|Legacy}} and [[Omega Key]]s. {{storylink|Alpha/Omega}}

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[[Category:Generation 1 locations]]
[[Category:Iacon]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron locations]]

Transformers: Prime - The Game

2013-01-27T03:02:39Z

Dreadwing47: /* Notes */

{{Nav-Prime}}
{{videogame
|title=''Transformers: Prime - The Game''
|image=Prime the game boxart wii.jpg
|developers=[[Altron]] [[NOW Production]]
|publisher=[[Activision Blizzard|Activision]]
|writtenby=[[Dan Jolley]]
|date=NDS, N3DS, Wii: [[October 30]], [[2012]] WiiU: [[November 18]], [[2012]]
|platforms=[[Nintendo DS]] Nintendo 3DS Wii Wii U
|rating=ESRB: E10+
}}

'''''Transformers: Prime - The Game''''' is a video game developed by [[Altron]] and [[NOW Production]] for the Wii, Wii U, Nintendo DS, and Nintendo 3DS.<ref>[http://www.activision.com/atvihub/games/game.do?gameId=TransformersPrime&brandId=Transformers&site=en_US Activision official website]</ref> platforms.<ref name="Press Release">[http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/15/transformers-prime-game-coming-to-nintendo-platforms/ Press Release]</ref> The game takes place alongside the events of the second season of the ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' cartoon, and involves the [[Autobot|Autobots]] and [[Decepticon|Decepticons]] battling over a mysterious meteor made of [[Dark Energon|Dark Energon]].<ref name="GearingUpforTransformersPrime"> [http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/05/09/gearing-up-for-transformers-prime Gearing Up for Transformers Prime]
</ref> It is published by [[Activision Blizzard|Activision]], and was released on [[October 30]], [[2012]] for the DS, 3DS, and Nintendo Wii, and was released on [[November 18]], [[2012]] for the Nintendo Wii U, the first ''Transformers'' game on that console. <ref>[http://tformers.com/transformers-prime-the-game-box/17874/news.html Transformers Prime: The Game Box Art Design Unveiled]</ref>

== Synopsis ==

===Stage 1===
The Decepticons have discovered a gigantic asteroid composed entirely of [[Dark Energon]], and the ''[[Trypticon (WFC)|Nemesis]]'' has traveled into Earth's orbit to obtain it. Once the Autobots became aware of this development, Ratchet sends [[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus Prime]], [[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Prime)|Bumblebee]], and [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] onto the surface of the ''Nemesis'' via [[GroundBridge]] to stop them. After Optimus Prime disables the machinery tethering the ''Nemesis'' to the asteroid, he and the Autobots leap onto the asteroid itself. As Optimus Prime and Megatron battle, the asteroid breaks apart, seemingly due to some kind of creature within the asteroid, and the Autobots fall from orbit to Earth's surface.

Megatron escapes to the ''Nemesis'', where he orders Starscream to find the Autobots and destroy them. Meanwhile, at [[Autobot Outpost Omega-1]], [[Ratchet (Prime)|Ratchet]] cannot detect the Autobots' life signatures. He travels through the GroundBridge to ascertain their location for himself. But once Ratchet leaves, the life signatures pop up. Ratchet is unresponsive, so [[Jack Darby|Jack]], [[Raf Esquivel|Raf]], and [[Miko Nakadai|Miko]] decide to retrieve the missing Autobots themselves.

===Stage 2===
[[Image:PrimeGameArceeInsecticons.jpg|thumb|left|250px|[[Skids (ROTF)|Like a ninja]]...only better.]]
Arcee awakens outside [[Jasper]], [[Nevada]]. As she radios her position, she is suddenly attacked by [[Insecticon (Prime)|Insecticons]]. Once she dispatches them, Arcee meets their master, Airachnid. Though Arcee nearly defeats her longtime adversary, the arrival of Jack tips the scales. Airachnid webs Jack and flees in helicopter mode. After a motorcycle chase, Arcee rescues Jack and Airachnid flees.

===Stage 3===
Bulkhead awakens in a rocky wilderness with Miko. He tells Miko to stay out of the way as he battles through Vehicons and their commander, Starscream, and she does, mostly, until Starscream makes off with her.

===Stage 4===
[[Image:PrimeGameBeeBattle.jpg|thumb|right|250px|[[Vehicon (Prime)|I]] don't think I'm even gonna ''try'' aiming this time.]]
Bumblebee awakens in an Energon mine, suspended from the ceiling by energy restraints. Raf contacts him through his laptop, disables the restraints, and guides Bumblebee through the mine to his location. However, as Raf waits in an elevator while Bumblebee destroys three security generators, he finds himself attacked by Vehicons and Bumblebee races back to the elevator to save him. Once the elevator reaches ground level, Raf believes the two are finally safe, but the appearance of Knock Out changes his mind.

Bumblebee and Knock Out fight, and just as Bumblebee has Knock Out dead-to-rights, Bulkhead interrupts over the radio, allowing Knock Out to escape. Bulkhead tells Bumblebee that the Decepticons have kidnapped Miko and asks him if he knows where Raf is. When Bumblebee returns to the elevator where Raf had been hiding during the fight, he discovers that Raf is gone.

===Stage 5===

Optimus Prime awakens, with the help of Ratchet, and finds himself under the body of a massive Transformer lodged in ancient ruins. As Ratchet wonders how this giant is related to the Dark Energon asteroid, Optimus Prime warns him that the giant is awakening also. Ratchet is swatted away, and Optimus Prime realizes he must deal with the giant despite being buried in Dark Energon. The giant announces his name is [[Thunderwing (Prime)|Thunderwing]] and that he's here for the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]]. As Optimus Prime fights back, he asks Thunderwing if he's an agent of Unicron, and if so, his master has already been destroyed. The battle is interrupted by the ''Nemesis'', distracting Thunderwing from Optimus Prime. Arcee opens a GroundBridge portal on the other side of the ruins, and Ratchet and Optimus Prime try to reach it. A stray blast from Thunderwing knocks Optimus Prime through the GroundBridge portal, but leaves Ratchet behind.

===Stage 6===

Thunderwing is brought aboard the Nemesis, and Knock Out explains that the giant Transformer is still missing parts of his body, perhaps embedded within other parts of the asteroid which fell to Earth. When Thunderwing comes online, he says that he must return to his mission to destroy the Matrix, a mission given to him by his master, [[Unicron]]. Megatron offers repairs in exchange for Thunderwing's pledged loyalty to the Decepticons, and that this alliance would would give him the opportunity to complete his mission, but Thunderwing scoffs. He claims that he is amazingly old, and doubts that the Decepticons had the medical know-how to repair him. Megatron presents to Thunderwing the captured Autobot Ratchet, who would be forced to repair Thunderwing if he wants to keep fellow captives Miko and Raf alive.

[[Image:PrimeGameBulkheadStarscream.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Something about [[Starscream (Movie)|cowards surviving?]]]]
Arcee and Bumblebee attack a Decepticon outpost in the hopes of learning the location of the ''Nemesis'' so they can rescue their captured friends. After fighting Vehicons, they encounter Dreadwing, and between the two of them, they are able to disable the Decepticon's flight mode (very similarly to how Bumblebee disabled Skyquake's jet mode, actually), forcing him to fight them on foot. Ultimately, Dreadwing was defeated and covered in rubble, but Soundwave grabbed the recovered piece of Thunderwing and quickly escaped.

===Stage 7===
Bulkhead and Optimus Prime had closed in on Starscream and Megatron, who had located another piece of Thunderwing. Bulkhead's clumsiness alerts the Decepticons to their presence, and the four square off -- Bulkhead runs after Starscream, and Optimus Prime stays to battle Megatron. After beating Megatron (surprise!), Optimus fights his way up a steep temple to help Bulkhead. In the end, Bulkhead beats Starscream, while Megatron buries Prime in a bunch of rocks and makes off with said piece of Thunderwing.

===Stage 8===
On the [[Trypticon (WFC)|Nemesis]], Megatron delivers the component he took to Ratchet. He is informed Starscream has returned, who he sees is being forced to lead Bulkhead to Ratchet. Ratchet then uses the distraction to escape and lock Megatron in the cell (who gets out in two punches). Ratchet then rescues the kids, and they get on a lift that leads to the [[Trypticon (WFC)|warship's]] central computer room. After fighting to keep the lift functional, Ratchet battles Soundwave, who escapes, leaving Ratchet and the kids alone. Ratchet then attempts contact with Bulkhead.

===Stage 9===
Arcee and Bumblebee [[GroundBridge|GroundBridge]] on the warship. They split up, and Arcee is ambushed by Airachnid. After battling Airachnid and her Insecticons, Airachnid uses a couple more Insecticons to distract Arcee long enough to escape.

===Stage 10===
Bumblebee is driving through the ''Nemesis'', and is met by Knock Out, who nearly knocks 'Bee off the warship. Bumblebee then uses Knock Out's back to jump off of to safer ground. They start fighting, with Knock Out throwing the best he has at Bumblebee. In the end, Bumblebee scratches Knock Out's paintjob. Knock Out then attempts to ram Bumblebee off the warship, only to launch himself off the warship.

===Stage 11===
Starscream is still leading Bulkhead through the ''Nemesis'', and leads him into a trap. Bulkhead is surprised, to which Starscream is amused that Bulkhead expected differently. After Bulkhead beats Starscream, the coward runs off to repair Thunderwing fully and get payback on the Autobots. Thunderwing then betrays the Decepticons, much to Megatron's dismay. Megatron then uses Starscream as a shield from Thunderwing's mouth laser, and Thunderwing blasts a giant hole in the warship, escaping. Ratchet contacts Bulkhead, telling him that the ship is shaking itself apart. Bulkhead fights his way out of the room's rubble, presumably escaping into a GroundBridge.

===Stage 12===
[[Image:PrimeGameOptimusMegatron.jpg|thumb|right|250px|What the hell is ''[[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]]'' doing in ''[[Optimus Prime (Prime)|my]]'' corner?!]]
At the Autobot base, Ratchet tries to locate Optimus's signal, while Raf tracks Thunderwings position. They decide they cannot wait for Optimus, and move to intercept Thunderwing while Ratchet builds a device to weaken Thunderwing. They are met there by Megatron, but Optimus comes through the GroundBridge, engaging Megatron. Guess what? Optimus wins.

===Stage 13===
Thunderwing arrives, shooting his mouth laser at Optimus, hitting Megatron instead. Optimus then engages Thunderwing. When it seems as though they almost have him beat, he heals himself with even more power. Ratchet then arrives with his device built and ready, although they have to get it inside Thunderwing. Jack convinces them to let Arcee bring him to Thunderwing's chest and place the device. Optimus uses the power of the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] to defeat Thunderwing. [[One Shall Fall|The volcano they are at then erupts Dark Energon]] From Thunderwing. Later, [[Darkness Rising, Part 5|Optimus sends out a message warning all hostiles seeking to attack Earth that they will defend their home.]] [[Transformers (film)|Again.]]
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{{--}}

== Featured characters ==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus Prime]] ([[Peter Cullen]])
* [[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]] ([[Sumalee Montano]])
* [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] ([[Kevin Michael Richardson]])
* [[Ratchet (Prime)|Ratchet]] ([[Jeffrey Combs]])
* [[Bumblebee (Prime)|Bumblebee]]
|c2=
* [[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]] ([[Frank Welker]])
* [[Starscream (Prime)|Starscream]] ([[Steve Blum]])
* [[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]] ([[Daran Norris]])
* [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicon Cars]] ([[Josh Keaton]]/[[Steve Blum]])
* Vehicon Jet ([[Josh Keaton]])
* Vehicon Helicopter ([[Fred Tatasciore]])
* Vehicon Tank ([[Fred Tatasciore]])
* Vehicon Truck ([[Steve Blum]])
* [[Soundwave (Prime)|Soundwave]]
* [[Insecticon (Prime)|Insecticons]] ([[Steve Blum]])
* [[Dreadwing (Prime)|Dreadwing]] ([[Fred Tatasciore]])
* [[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]] ([[Gina Torres]])

|c3=
* [[Jack Darby]] ([[Josh Keaton]])
* [[Miko Nakadai]] ([[Tania Gunadi]])
* [[Raf Esquivel]] ([[Andy Pessoa]])

|c4=
* [[Thunderwing (Prime)|Thunderwing]] ([[Robin Atkin Downes]])
|nonumbering=true}}

== Gameplay ==
According to the developers, the game mostly features third-person melee combat, although some shooter sections are included. Occasional driving sections are also included. The Wii version includes full voice acting and uses motion controls, while the 3DS version takes advantage of the 3D capabilities of the system and uses touch-based controls. The DS version features exclusive content. <ref name="GearingUpforTransformersPrime"/>

=== Multiplayer ===
The 3DS, Wii, and Wii U versions of the will feature multiplayer with eleven playable characters. Multiplayer modes include "Brawl", "Energon Battle", and "Emblem Match". The Wii U version of the game makes extensive use of the GamePad controller during multiplayer. <ref>[http://tformers.com/transformers-new-transformers-prime-%E2%80%9Crivalries%E2%80%9D-game/18585/news.html New Transformers Prime "Rivalries" Game Trailer]</ref>

== Reception ==
{{gamestub}}

== Notes ==
* At [[BotCon 2012]], concept art for a Tank Vehicon and a Helicopter Vehicon was released.
* According to a producer at Activision, the game takes place alongside the second season of the cartoon, but could be "wedged in" anywhere in the season. <ref name="GearingUpforTransformersPrime"/> Considering the game presents a Decepticon team that includes Starscream, Airachnid, Dreadwing, and Insecticons concurrently, ''and'' Breakdown being completely absent, that would be a real tough wedge.
* Unlike [[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|other ''Transformers'' games]], the differences in the versions of ''Prime - The Game'' mostly involve presentation, not story.
* This could be considered the first game to have a playable human, yet it most likely is Arcee, considering Jack had a huge cylinder and lacks access to Arcee's guns.
* The "Cybertronian Artifacts" hidden throughout the levels bear great resemblance to the [[Spark extractor|Spark extractor]] from ''Prime.''

== Footnotes ==
<references/>

== External links ==
*[http://www.transformersprimethegame.com/ Official Website]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=AS5i8OkRNt0 Teaser Trailer]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoLnnZ6CTk0&feature=player_embedded Debut Trailer]
*[http://tformers.com/transformers-new-transformers-prime-%E2%80%9Crivalries%E2%80%9D-game/18585/news.html "Rivalries" Trailer]

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[[Category:Prime the Game| ]]

Transformers: Prime - The Game

2013-01-27T03:00:30Z

Dreadwing47: /* Stage 13 */

{{Nav-Prime}}
{{videogame
|title=''Transformers: Prime - The Game''
|image=Prime the game boxart wii.jpg
|developers=[[Altron]] [[NOW Production]]
|publisher=[[Activision Blizzard|Activision]]
|writtenby=[[Dan Jolley]]
|date=NDS, N3DS, Wii: [[October 30]], [[2012]] WiiU: [[November 18]], [[2012]]
|platforms=[[Nintendo DS]] Nintendo 3DS Wii Wii U
|rating=ESRB: E10+
}}

'''''Transformers: Prime - The Game''''' is a video game developed by [[Altron]] and [[NOW Production]] for the Wii, Wii U, Nintendo DS, and Nintendo 3DS.<ref>[http://www.activision.com/atvihub/games/game.do?gameId=TransformersPrime&brandId=Transformers&site=en_US Activision official website]</ref> platforms.<ref name="Press Release">[http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/15/transformers-prime-game-coming-to-nintendo-platforms/ Press Release]</ref> The game takes place alongside the events of the second season of the ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' cartoon, and involves the [[Autobot|Autobots]] and [[Decepticon|Decepticons]] battling over a mysterious meteor made of [[Dark Energon|Dark Energon]].<ref name="GearingUpforTransformersPrime"> [http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/05/09/gearing-up-for-transformers-prime Gearing Up for Transformers Prime]
</ref> It is published by [[Activision Blizzard|Activision]], and was released on [[October 30]], [[2012]] for the DS, 3DS, and Nintendo Wii, and was released on [[November 18]], [[2012]] for the Nintendo Wii U, the first ''Transformers'' game on that console. <ref>[http://tformers.com/transformers-prime-the-game-box/17874/news.html Transformers Prime: The Game Box Art Design Unveiled]</ref>

== Synopsis ==

===Stage 1===
The Decepticons have discovered a gigantic asteroid composed entirely of [[Dark Energon]], and the ''[[Trypticon (WFC)|Nemesis]]'' has traveled into Earth's orbit to obtain it. Once the Autobots became aware of this development, Ratchet sends [[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus Prime]], [[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Prime)|Bumblebee]], and [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] onto the surface of the ''Nemesis'' via [[GroundBridge]] to stop them. After Optimus Prime disables the machinery tethering the ''Nemesis'' to the asteroid, he and the Autobots leap onto the asteroid itself. As Optimus Prime and Megatron battle, the asteroid breaks apart, seemingly due to some kind of creature within the asteroid, and the Autobots fall from orbit to Earth's surface.

Megatron escapes to the ''Nemesis'', where he orders Starscream to find the Autobots and destroy them. Meanwhile, at [[Autobot Outpost Omega-1]], [[Ratchet (Prime)|Ratchet]] cannot detect the Autobots' life signatures. He travels through the GroundBridge to ascertain their location for himself. But once Ratchet leaves, the life signatures pop up. Ratchet is unresponsive, so [[Jack Darby|Jack]], [[Raf Esquivel|Raf]], and [[Miko Nakadai|Miko]] decide to retrieve the missing Autobots themselves.

===Stage 2===
[[Image:PrimeGameArceeInsecticons.jpg|thumb|left|250px|[[Skids (ROTF)|Like a ninja]]...only better.]]
Arcee awakens outside [[Jasper]], [[Nevada]]. As she radios her position, she is suddenly attacked by [[Insecticon (Prime)|Insecticons]]. Once she dispatches them, Arcee meets their master, Airachnid. Though Arcee nearly defeats her longtime adversary, the arrival of Jack tips the scales. Airachnid webs Jack and flees in helicopter mode. After a motorcycle chase, Arcee rescues Jack and Airachnid flees.

===Stage 3===
Bulkhead awakens in a rocky wilderness with Miko. He tells Miko to stay out of the way as he battles through Vehicons and their commander, Starscream, and she does, mostly, until Starscream makes off with her.

===Stage 4===
[[Image:PrimeGameBeeBattle.jpg|thumb|right|250px|[[Vehicon (Prime)|I]] don't think I'm even gonna ''try'' aiming this time.]]
Bumblebee awakens in an Energon mine, suspended from the ceiling by energy restraints. Raf contacts him through his laptop, disables the restraints, and guides Bumblebee through the mine to his location. However, as Raf waits in an elevator while Bumblebee destroys three security generators, he finds himself attacked by Vehicons and Bumblebee races back to the elevator to save him. Once the elevator reaches ground level, Raf believes the two are finally safe, but the appearance of Knock Out changes his mind.

Bumblebee and Knock Out fight, and just as Bumblebee has Knock Out dead-to-rights, Bulkhead interrupts over the radio, allowing Knock Out to escape. Bulkhead tells Bumblebee that the Decepticons have kidnapped Miko and asks him if he knows where Raf is. When Bumblebee returns to the elevator where Raf had been hiding during the fight, he discovers that Raf is gone.

===Stage 5===

Optimus Prime awakens, with the help of Ratchet, and finds himself under the body of a massive Transformer lodged in ancient ruins. As Ratchet wonders how this giant is related to the Dark Energon asteroid, Optimus Prime warns him that the giant is awakening also. Ratchet is swatted away, and Optimus Prime realizes he must deal with the giant despite being buried in Dark Energon. The giant announces his name is [[Thunderwing (Prime)|Thunderwing]] and that he's here for the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]]. As Optimus Prime fights back, he asks Thunderwing if he's an agent of Unicron, and if so, his master has already been destroyed. The battle is interrupted by the ''Nemesis'', distracting Thunderwing from Optimus Prime. Arcee opens a GroundBridge portal on the other side of the ruins, and Ratchet and Optimus Prime try to reach it. A stray blast from Thunderwing knocks Optimus Prime through the GroundBridge portal, but leaves Ratchet behind.

===Stage 6===

Thunderwing is brought aboard the Nemesis, and Knock Out explains that the giant Transformer is still missing parts of his body, perhaps embedded within other parts of the asteroid which fell to Earth. When Thunderwing comes online, he says that he must return to his mission to destroy the Matrix, a mission given to him by his master, [[Unicron]]. Megatron offers repairs in exchange for Thunderwing's pledged loyalty to the Decepticons, and that this alliance would would give him the opportunity to complete his mission, but Thunderwing scoffs. He claims that he is amazingly old, and doubts that the Decepticons had the medical know-how to repair him. Megatron presents to Thunderwing the captured Autobot Ratchet, who would be forced to repair Thunderwing if he wants to keep fellow captives Miko and Raf alive.

[[Image:PrimeGameBulkheadStarscream.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Something about [[Starscream (Movie)|cowards surviving?]]]]
Arcee and Bumblebee attack a Decepticon outpost in the hopes of learning the location of the ''Nemesis'' so they can rescue their captured friends. After fighting Vehicons, they encounter Dreadwing, and between the two of them, they are able to disable the Decepticon's flight mode (very similarly to how Bumblebee disabled Skyquake's jet mode, actually), forcing him to fight them on foot. Ultimately, Dreadwing was defeated and covered in rubble, but Soundwave grabbed the recovered piece of Thunderwing and quickly escaped.

===Stage 7===
Bulkhead and Optimus Prime had closed in on Starscream and Megatron, who had located another piece of Thunderwing. Bulkhead's clumsiness alerts the Decepticons to their presence, and the four square off -- Bulkhead runs after Starscream, and Optimus Prime stays to battle Megatron. After beating Megatron (surprise!), Optimus fights his way up a steep temple to help Bulkhead. In the end, Bulkhead beats Starscream, while Megatron buries Prime in a bunch of rocks and makes off with said piece of Thunderwing.

===Stage 8===
On the [[Trypticon (WFC)|Nemesis]], Megatron delivers the component he took to Ratchet. He is informed Starscream has returned, who he sees is being forced to lead Bulkhead to Ratchet. Ratchet then uses the distraction to escape and lock Megatron in the cell (who gets out in two punches). Ratchet then rescues the kids, and they get on a lift that leads to the [[Trypticon (WFC)|warship's]] central computer room. After fighting to keep the lift functional, Ratchet battles Soundwave, who escapes, leaving Ratchet and the kids alone. Ratchet then attempts contact with Bulkhead.

===Stage 9===
Arcee and Bumblebee [[GroundBridge|GroundBridge]] on the warship. They split up, and Arcee is ambushed by Airachnid. After battling Airachnid and her Insecticons, Airachnid uses a couple more Insecticons to distract Arcee long enough to escape.

===Stage 10===
Bumblebee is driving through the ''Nemesis'', and is met by Knock Out, who nearly knocks 'Bee off the warship. Bumblebee then uses Knock Out's back to jump off of to safer ground. They start fighting, with Knock Out throwing the best he has at Bumblebee. In the end, Bumblebee scratches Knock Out's paintjob. Knock Out then attempts to ram Bumblebee off the warship, only to launch himself off the warship.

===Stage 11===
Starscream is still leading Bulkhead through the ''Nemesis'', and leads him into a trap. Bulkhead is surprised, to which Starscream is amused that Bulkhead expected differently. After Bulkhead beats Starscream, the coward runs off to repair Thunderwing fully and get payback on the Autobots. Thunderwing then betrays the Decepticons, much to Megatron's dismay. Megatron then uses Starscream as a shield from Thunderwing's mouth laser, and Thunderwing blasts a giant hole in the warship, escaping. Ratchet contacts Bulkhead, telling him that the ship is shaking itself apart. Bulkhead fights his way out of the room's rubble, presumably escaping into a GroundBridge.

===Stage 12===
[[Image:PrimeGameOptimusMegatron.jpg|thumb|right|250px|What the hell is ''[[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]]'' doing in ''[[Optimus Prime (Prime)|my]]'' corner?!]]
At the Autobot base, Ratchet tries to locate Optimus's signal, while Raf tracks Thunderwings position. They decide they cannot wait for Optimus, and move to intercept Thunderwing while Ratchet builds a device to weaken Thunderwing. They are met there by Megatron, but Optimus comes through the GroundBridge, engaging Megatron. Guess what? Optimus wins.

===Stage 13===
Thunderwing arrives, shooting his mouth laser at Optimus, hitting Megatron instead. Optimus then engages Thunderwing. When it seems as though they almost have him beat, he heals himself with even more power. Ratchet then arrives with his device built and ready, although they have to get it inside Thunderwing. Jack convinces them to let Arcee bring him to Thunderwing's chest and place the device. Optimus uses the power of the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] to defeat Thunderwing. [[One Shall Fall|The volcano they are at then erupts Dark Energon]] From Thunderwing. Later, [[Darkness Rising, Part 5|Optimus sends out a message warning all hostiles seeking to attack Earth that they will defend their home.]] [[Transformers (film)|Again.]]
{{gamestub}}
{{--}}

== Featured characters ==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus Prime]] ([[Peter Cullen]])
* [[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]] ([[Sumalee Montano]])
* [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] ([[Kevin Michael Richardson]])
* [[Ratchet (Prime)|Ratchet]] ([[Jeffrey Combs]])
* [[Bumblebee (Prime)|Bumblebee]]
|c2=
* [[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]] ([[Frank Welker]])
* [[Starscream (Prime)|Starscream]] ([[Steve Blum]])
* [[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]] ([[Daran Norris]])
* [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicon Cars]] ([[Josh Keaton]]/[[Steve Blum]])
* Vehicon Jet ([[Josh Keaton]])
* Vehicon Helicopter ([[Fred Tatasciore]])
* Vehicon Tank ([[Fred Tatasciore]])
* Vehicon Truck ([[Steve Blum]])
* [[Soundwave (Prime)|Soundwave]]
* [[Insecticon (Prime)|Insecticons]] ([[Steve Blum]])
* [[Dreadwing (Prime)|Dreadwing]] ([[Fred Tatasciore]])
* [[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]] ([[Gina Torres]])

|c3=
* [[Jack Darby]] ([[Josh Keaton]])
* [[Miko Nakadai]] ([[Tania Gunadi]])
* [[Raf Esquivel]] ([[Andy Pessoa]])

|c4=
* [[Thunderwing (Prime)|Thunderwing]] ([[Robin Atkin Downes]])
|nonumbering=true}}

== Gameplay ==
According to the developers, the game mostly features third-person melee combat, although some shooter sections are included. Occasional driving sections are also included. The Wii version includes full voice acting and uses motion controls, while the 3DS version takes advantage of the 3D capabilities of the system and uses touch-based controls. The DS version features exclusive content. <ref name="GearingUpforTransformersPrime"/>

=== Multiplayer ===
The 3DS, Wii, and Wii U versions of the will feature multiplayer with eleven playable characters. Multiplayer modes include "Brawl", "Energon Battle", and "Emblem Match". The Wii U version of the game makes extensive use of the GamePad controller during multiplayer. <ref>[http://tformers.com/transformers-new-transformers-prime-%E2%80%9Crivalries%E2%80%9D-game/18585/news.html New Transformers Prime "Rivalries" Game Trailer]</ref>

== Reception ==
{{gamestub}}

== Notes ==
* At [[BotCon 2012]], concept art for a Tank Vehicon and a Helicopter Vehicon was released.
* According to a producer at Activision, the game takes place alongside the second season of the cartoon, but could be "wedged in" anywhere in the season. <ref name="GearingUpforTransformersPrime"/> Considering the game presents a Decepticon team that includes Starscream, Airachnid, Dreadwing, and Insecticons concurrently, ''and'' Breakdown being completely absent, that would be a real tough wedge.
* Unlike [[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|other ''Transformers'' games]], the differences in the versions of ''Prime - The Game'' mostly involve presentation, not story.
* This could be considered the first game to have a playable human, yet it depends on your viewpoint.
* The "Cybertronian Artifacts" hidden throughout the levels bear great resemblance to the [[Spark extractor|Spark extractor]] from ''Prime''

== Footnotes ==
<references/>

== External links ==
*[http://www.transformersprimethegame.com/ Official Website]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=AS5i8OkRNt0 Teaser Trailer]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoLnnZ6CTk0&feature=player_embedded Debut Trailer]
*[http://tformers.com/transformers-new-transformers-prime-%E2%80%9Crivalries%E2%80%9D-game/18585/news.html "Rivalries" Trailer]

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[[Category:Prime the Game| ]]

User talk:Dreadwing47

2013-01-27T01:29:54Z

Dreadwing47: Created page with "So, I have absolutely no idea what to say. I'm only doing this to create this page. '''START CONVERSATIONS! I DEMAND THIS OF YOU!''' --~~~~"

So, I have absolutely no idea what to say. I'm only doing this to create this page. '''START CONVERSATIONS! I DEMAND THIS OF YOU!'''

--[[User:Dreadwing47|Decepticon Dreadwing, Megatron's loyal servant.]] 20:29, 26 January 2013 (EST)

User:Dreadwing47

2013-01-27T01:25:44Z

Dreadwing47:

I, Dreadwing, live to serve Lord Megatron. Despite the name, I am not the same [[Dreadwing (Prime)|Dreadwing]], twin of "high and mighty" [[Skyquake (Prime)|Skyquake]] who [[Starscream (WFC)|someone]] raised as a [[Terrorcon (Prime)|zombie]], [[Regeneration (Prime)|and was, well, just click the link]]. I am obviously ''very'' alive since I am typing this, here, right now. This is all you human fleshbags need to know as of right now.

User:Dreadwing47

2013-01-27T01:24:55Z

Dreadwing47:

I, Dreadwing, live to serve Lord Megatron. Despite the name, I am not the same [[Dreadwing (Prime)|Dreadwing]], twin of "high and mighty" [[Skyquake (Prime)|Skyquake]]who [[Starscream (Prime)|someone]] raised as a [[Terrorcon (Prime)|zombie]], [[Regeneration (Prime)|and was, well, just click the link]]. I am obviously ''very'' alive since I am typing this, here, right now. This is all you human fleshbags need to know as of right now.

User:Dreadwing47

2013-01-27T01:24:41Z

Dreadwing47: Created page with "I, Dreadwing, live to serve Lord Megatron. Despite the name, I am not the same Dreadwing,twin of "high and mighty" Skyquakewho [[Stars…"

I, Dreadwing, live to serve Lord Megatron. Despite the name, I am not the same [[Dreadwing (Prime)|Dreadwing]],twin of "high and mighty" [[Skyquake (Prime)|Skyquake]]who [[Starscream (Prime)|someone]] raised as a [[Terrorcon (Prime)|zombie]], [[Regeneration (Prime)|and was, well, just click the link]]. I am obviously ''very'' alive since I am typing this, here, right now. This is all you human fleshbags need to know as of right now.

Talk:Soundwave (WFC)

2013-01-27T01:15:12Z

Dreadwing47: /* RID Soundwave's arms */

== Triple Changer? ==

Ok, we all know that Soundwave can transform into a Spy Rig-class Cybertronian truck, right? Well, right before his boss fight against Optimus and his team, he is briefly seen in the form of a Cybertronian device similar to a tapedeck, much like his original G1 counterpart's Earth mode. Does this mean he's a Triple Changer or is that just an interface mode like when you use the mounted turrets? --[[User:Cydra|Cydra]] 21:19, 4 July 2010 (EDT)
:As per our standards, we do not classify anyone as a "Triple Changer" (proper noun) unless they are specifically labeled as such. Lots of TFs have third modes who are not Triple Changers. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] 21:31, 4 July 2010 (EDT)

== Toy Image ==

I'm not going to switch out the caption just 'cause I feel like it, but every time I look at the image, all I can think of is, "BECAUSE YOU ARE HEADCRAB SOUNDWAVE!"--[[User:Apcog|Apcog]] 19:09, 15 July 2010 (EDT)

==Cybertron Adventures==

Soundwave discovers that the Autobots have infiltrated the Datacore. Megatron sends him and Barricade to take care of the intrusion. The two speed out, and Soundwave must navigate a highway overgrown with Dark Energon crystals while dealing with swarms of Aerialbots before they can shut off access to the Datacore. An Autobot Destroyer blocks Soundwave's path and brings the roof down, forcing him to take an alternate route. he makes his way to a security station and downloads the information on the Autobots' advance, radioing Barricade to meet him at the assigned coordinates. When Soundwave arrives, though, he finds Barricade in the middle of a shooting gallery. The Autobots are soon joined by an aerial Destroyer, but the pair make short work of it. Soundwave intercepts a data download but cuts it off quickly, and races to intercept the escaping Autobots. Weaving his way through Dark Energon crystals and moving walls (huh?), he reaches the intercept point in time, causing Ironhide and Bumblebee to skid out of control... and right into a fusion blast from Megatron.
This is here because I cant figure out how to put this on the page-- [[<noinclude>User:</noinclude>Kuptrion]]

== Other Figures ==

Doesn't WFC Soundwave have an RPM figure and a Stealth Force figure? --[[User:Spongezilla|Spongezilla]] 4 August 2010 (EDT)
:I'm pretty sure that RPMs and Stealth Force are exclusive to the movie universe. -- [[User:Semysane|Semysane]] 16:14, 4 August 2010 (EDT)
::Hm, they used his Video game robot mode, and Inferno appears to be from the Classics Universe. Gah, the 2010 line is all screwed up. -- [[User:Spongezilla|Spongezilla]] 00:07, 5 August 2010 (EDT)
:::I'd say the Stealth Force figure is the movie guy, even though he has the WFC robot mode and the Animated vehicle mode. His bio talks about how he used to be a satellite and how he's just come down to Earth for the first time. That points to movie continuity to me. (Meanwhile, Stealth Force Silverstreak and Hound are clearly the G1 guys.) ((This should probably go on the Stealth Force page.)) --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 01:48, 5 August 2010 (EDT)
::::Well, given how the RPM/Speed Stars image at the bottom, and the package photography on the Stealth Force toy all represent WFC Soundwave... I'd say they're toys of this Soundwave and not ROTF Soundwave. --[[User:Detour|Detour]] 13:23, 9 October 2010 (EDT)
:::::You're well late, it's discussed on [[Soundwave (ROTF)]]. Still, what with [[repurposing]], we can discuss it here too. [[User:Alientraveller|Alientraveller]] 13:37, 9 October 2010 (EDT)

What about the new Legion Class Soundwave. Mold wise it's clearly DOTM Soundwave, but the packaging is for the Prime line with his Prime Bio on the back. [[User:helli0n|helli0n]] 21:27, 6 June 2012 (EDT)
:I don't know much about the bio on the back but the front of the packaging omits the Prime name just like it does for Mirage and Evac. They wouldn't leave them out if they were blatantly meant to be Prime toys. --[[User:Detour|Detour]] 21:45, 10 June 2012 (EDT)

== Voice Actor ==

If he doesn't have one then there's no point having it there. -- [[User:Anythingspossibleforapossible|Anythingspossibleforapossible]] 11:29, 29 November 2010 (EST)

== Quote ==

Could we not consider Starscream and Knock Out's exchane in Sick Mind for Soundwave's main quote? It fits with Soundwave's role as... well, the eyes and ears of the Decepticons, as the spy.

"That blasted Soundwave sees and hears everything."
"The eyes and ears of the Decepticons." {{unsigned|72.190.7.46}}

==toy picture==

It's here http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-prime-39/transformers-prime-soundwave-wheeljack-and-cliffjumper-at-nycc-173564/

It's "reining in", you guys. You ''rein in'' a horse. Reigning is something a monarch does.

==Shockwave (DOTM)==

Soundwave (Prime) is silent, he doesn't show any signs of sentience when someones talks to him, except moving his head to say no or yes, he just stands and watches.
He's apparently dangerous : Airachnid seems to have given the autobots the hell of a run in previous episodes, and he owned her.
Shockwave in the movie : the same. ( well apparently in prequel comics he kills and kills and kills. )
Should we point the similarity in the Notes ? Is it on purpose that two of the most popular characters EVER bear similarities or is it a coincidence ? [[User:SnipinScientist|SnipinScientist]]
:Well... no. "Soundwave doesn't speak, just like Shockwave in the Dark Of The Moon movie" is really not a noteworthy thing. There's lots of Transformers who don't speak. That doesn't make them identical/homages/noteworthingly similar. --[[User:Detour|Detour]] 07:32, 18 February 2012 (EST)
: Decepticons who don't speak in the live-action movies are a dime a dozen. I suppose we could also note that Soundwave (Prime) is just like Movie Blackout, Bonecrusher, Ravage, Scorponok, all seven/eight/nine Constructicons, Sideways, all the protoform warriors, Crowbar, Crankcase, Hatchet... but at that point we're just being friggin' ridiculous, wouldn't you say? --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 09:13, 18 February 2012 (EST)
::Bonecrusher, Demolishor, Mixmaster and Rampage did speak.--[[Special:Contributions/199.60.104.18|199.60.104.18]] 23:04, 22 February 2012 (EST)
:::That is not the point. [[User:Interrobang|—Interrobang]] 23:55, 22 February 2012 (EST)

== Season 2 ==
Is it true that Soundwave is going to start talking in season 2 of ''Prime''?[[Special:Contributions/71.162.102.155|71.162.102.155]] 23:11, 23 February 2012 (EST)
:Well is he?[[Special:Contributions/71.255.172.244|71.255.172.244]] 16:33, 1 March 2012 (EST)
::You know as much about it as we do. --[[User:Abates|abates]] 16:59, 1 March 2012 (EST)
This topic is rendered moot. {{unsigned|Seriousrunner2|13:12, 15 November 2012 (EST)}}

== Go-Box ==

His Go-Box as it appears on message boards etc [http://tfwiki.net/goboxes/SoundwavePrime.png is blank]. --[[User:Abates|abates]] 16:50, 8 March 2012 (EST)

== Noticed on the deluxe toy ==

The paint apps on the nose of the vehicle mode look an awful lot like eyes, and the heels of the robot mode feet hinge just under it like a beak. In a sense, his vehicle mode seems to be at least a visual homage to Laserbeak, since Prime Laserbeak looks more like a bat than anything. Worth noting in trivia? --[[Special:Contributions/72.215.154.250|72.215.154.250]] 16:38, 11 March 2012 (EDT)

:No, that's just a coincidence. (and really, he doesn't look anything like Laserbeak.)--[[User:Roni134730|Roni134730]] 09:57, 12 March 2012 (EDT)

== "Canons" ==

Someone might want to go correct that in the Prime toy's mention of the Takara release.

== Soundblaster ==

Should'nt we add the Soundblaster and Buzzsaw repaint of the Fall of Cybertron Soundwave toy to the page?

== RID Soundwave's arms ==

I just got a deluxe Soundwave the other day, and noticed that mine has an... ''interesting'' use of plastic in the parts of the arms that fold out with the hands on them: On his right arm, this piece is cast in a slightly flexible, but still rigid, plastic (''a la'' Wheeljack's swords), yet on the left arm, it's that annoying soft plastic. Did I get a factory reject, or is this a common curiosity? If all (or even multiple) figures have them, I think it ought to be mentioned on the page.
:- [[User:Queso|¡Usa El Queso!]] [[User talk:Queso|Complain here]] 02:15, 2 July 2012 (EDT)

:Managed to compare my Hasbro and TakaraTomy Soundwaves. The Hasbro version features slightly more rigid a plastic head, arms, tail-fins, nose, and Laserbeak wings, while the TakaraTomy version has soft rubbery ones. Interesting. [[User:Inkblot|Inkblot]] 06:59, 2 July 2012 (EDT)
::Mine's the Hasbro version. The nose and heels are soft, but they're just in between the two arms in terms of harness, whereas the head seems to match the right arm. The left arm is just weird, though. It's the only part that's made of a plastic ''that soft''. This isn't something that one would have to compare two figures to notice. It's blatantly (and painfully) obvious.
::- [[User:Queso|¡Usa El Queso!]] [[User talk:Queso|Complain here]] 23:58, 2 July 2012 (EDT)
:::Mine's the same way. I think it must be a more common malfunction or material swap or something. Not really sure.
:::--[[User:Dreadwing47|Decepticon Dreadwing, Megatron's loyal servant.]] 20:15, 26 January 2013 (EST)

== Soundwave's blasters ==

Should something be added about FoC Soundwave's handheld blaster? It's identical to G1 Prime's Ion Blaster, although it was omitted in the first run of FOC Soundwaves released in Australia (possibly all of them, but we don't know for sure)?[[User:Larkmarn|Larkmarn]] 15:19, 5 November 2012 (EST)
This is common knowledge and the similarity is already noted, the accesory was ommited entirely for cost cutting reasons.
[[User:Grimlock140|Grimlock140]] 19:10, 13 December 2012 (EST)

Talk:Soundwave (WFC)

2013-01-27T01:08:36Z

Dreadwing47: /* RID Soundwave's arms */

== Triple Changer? ==

Ok, we all know that Soundwave can transform into a Spy Rig-class Cybertronian truck, right? Well, right before his boss fight against Optimus and his team, he is briefly seen in the form of a Cybertronian device similar to a tapedeck, much like his original G1 counterpart's Earth mode. Does this mean he's a Triple Changer or is that just an interface mode like when you use the mounted turrets? --[[User:Cydra|Cydra]] 21:19, 4 July 2010 (EDT)
:As per our standards, we do not classify anyone as a "Triple Changer" (proper noun) unless they are specifically labeled as such. Lots of TFs have third modes who are not Triple Changers. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] 21:31, 4 July 2010 (EDT)

== Toy Image ==

I'm not going to switch out the caption just 'cause I feel like it, but every time I look at the image, all I can think of is, "BECAUSE YOU ARE HEADCRAB SOUNDWAVE!"--[[User:Apcog|Apcog]] 19:09, 15 July 2010 (EDT)

==Cybertron Adventures==

Soundwave discovers that the Autobots have infiltrated the Datacore. Megatron sends him and Barricade to take care of the intrusion. The two speed out, and Soundwave must navigate a highway overgrown with Dark Energon crystals while dealing with swarms of Aerialbots before they can shut off access to the Datacore. An Autobot Destroyer blocks Soundwave's path and brings the roof down, forcing him to take an alternate route. he makes his way to a security station and downloads the information on the Autobots' advance, radioing Barricade to meet him at the assigned coordinates. When Soundwave arrives, though, he finds Barricade in the middle of a shooting gallery. The Autobots are soon joined by an aerial Destroyer, but the pair make short work of it. Soundwave intercepts a data download but cuts it off quickly, and races to intercept the escaping Autobots. Weaving his way through Dark Energon crystals and moving walls (huh?), he reaches the intercept point in time, causing Ironhide and Bumblebee to skid out of control... and right into a fusion blast from Megatron.
This is here because I cant figure out how to put this on the page-- [[<noinclude>User:</noinclude>Kuptrion]]

== Other Figures ==

Doesn't WFC Soundwave have an RPM figure and a Stealth Force figure? --[[User:Spongezilla|Spongezilla]] 4 August 2010 (EDT)
:I'm pretty sure that RPMs and Stealth Force are exclusive to the movie universe. -- [[User:Semysane|Semysane]] 16:14, 4 August 2010 (EDT)
::Hm, they used his Video game robot mode, and Inferno appears to be from the Classics Universe. Gah, the 2010 line is all screwed up. -- [[User:Spongezilla|Spongezilla]] 00:07, 5 August 2010 (EDT)
:::I'd say the Stealth Force figure is the movie guy, even though he has the WFC robot mode and the Animated vehicle mode. His bio talks about how he used to be a satellite and how he's just come down to Earth for the first time. That points to movie continuity to me. (Meanwhile, Stealth Force Silverstreak and Hound are clearly the G1 guys.) ((This should probably go on the Stealth Force page.)) --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 01:48, 5 August 2010 (EDT)
::::Well, given how the RPM/Speed Stars image at the bottom, and the package photography on the Stealth Force toy all represent WFC Soundwave... I'd say they're toys of this Soundwave and not ROTF Soundwave. --[[User:Detour|Detour]] 13:23, 9 October 2010 (EDT)
:::::You're well late, it's discussed on [[Soundwave (ROTF)]]. Still, what with [[repurposing]], we can discuss it here too. [[User:Alientraveller|Alientraveller]] 13:37, 9 October 2010 (EDT)

What about the new Legion Class Soundwave. Mold wise it's clearly DOTM Soundwave, but the packaging is for the Prime line with his Prime Bio on the back. [[User:helli0n|helli0n]] 21:27, 6 June 2012 (EDT)
:I don't know much about the bio on the back but the front of the packaging omits the Prime name just like it does for Mirage and Evac. They wouldn't leave them out if they were blatantly meant to be Prime toys. --[[User:Detour|Detour]] 21:45, 10 June 2012 (EDT)

== Voice Actor ==

If he doesn't have one then there's no point having it there. -- [[User:Anythingspossibleforapossible|Anythingspossibleforapossible]] 11:29, 29 November 2010 (EST)

== Quote ==

Could we not consider Starscream and Knock Out's exchane in Sick Mind for Soundwave's main quote? It fits with Soundwave's role as... well, the eyes and ears of the Decepticons, as the spy.

"That blasted Soundwave sees and hears everything."
"The eyes and ears of the Decepticons." {{unsigned|72.190.7.46}}

==toy picture==

It's here http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-prime-39/transformers-prime-soundwave-wheeljack-and-cliffjumper-at-nycc-173564/

It's "reining in", you guys. You ''rein in'' a horse. Reigning is something a monarch does.

==Shockwave (DOTM)==

Soundwave (Prime) is silent, he doesn't show any signs of sentience when someones talks to him, except moving his head to say no or yes, he just stands and watches.
He's apparently dangerous : Airachnid seems to have given the autobots the hell of a run in previous episodes, and he owned her.
Shockwave in the movie : the same. ( well apparently in prequel comics he kills and kills and kills. )
Should we point the similarity in the Notes ? Is it on purpose that two of the most popular characters EVER bear similarities or is it a coincidence ? [[User:SnipinScientist|SnipinScientist]]
:Well... no. "Soundwave doesn't speak, just like Shockwave in the Dark Of The Moon movie" is really not a noteworthy thing. There's lots of Transformers who don't speak. That doesn't make them identical/homages/noteworthingly similar. --[[User:Detour|Detour]] 07:32, 18 February 2012 (EST)
: Decepticons who don't speak in the live-action movies are a dime a dozen. I suppose we could also note that Soundwave (Prime) is just like Movie Blackout, Bonecrusher, Ravage, Scorponok, all seven/eight/nine Constructicons, Sideways, all the protoform warriors, Crowbar, Crankcase, Hatchet... but at that point we're just being friggin' ridiculous, wouldn't you say? --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 09:13, 18 February 2012 (EST)
::Bonecrusher, Demolishor, Mixmaster and Rampage did speak.--[[Special:Contributions/199.60.104.18|199.60.104.18]] 23:04, 22 February 2012 (EST)
:::That is not the point. [[User:Interrobang|—Interrobang]] 23:55, 22 February 2012 (EST)

== Season 2 ==
Is it true that Soundwave is going to start talking in season 2 of ''Prime''?[[Special:Contributions/71.162.102.155|71.162.102.155]] 23:11, 23 February 2012 (EST)
:Well is he?[[Special:Contributions/71.255.172.244|71.255.172.244]] 16:33, 1 March 2012 (EST)
::You know as much about it as we do. --[[User:Abates|abates]] 16:59, 1 March 2012 (EST)
This topic is rendered moot. {{unsigned|Seriousrunner2|13:12, 15 November 2012 (EST)}}

== Go-Box ==

His Go-Box as it appears on message boards etc [http://tfwiki.net/goboxes/SoundwavePrime.png is blank]. --[[User:Abates|abates]] 16:50, 8 March 2012 (EST)

== Noticed on the deluxe toy ==

The paint apps on the nose of the vehicle mode look an awful lot like eyes, and the heels of the robot mode feet hinge just under it like a beak. In a sense, his vehicle mode seems to be at least a visual homage to Laserbeak, since Prime Laserbeak looks more like a bat than anything. Worth noting in trivia? --[[Special:Contributions/72.215.154.250|72.215.154.250]] 16:38, 11 March 2012 (EDT)

:No, that's just a coincidence. (and really, he doesn't look anything like Laserbeak.)--[[User:Roni134730|Roni134730]] 09:57, 12 March 2012 (EDT)

== "Canons" ==

Someone might want to go correct that in the Prime toy's mention of the Takara release.

== Soundblaster ==

Should'nt we add the Soundblaster and Buzzsaw repaint of the Fall of Cybertron Soundwave toy to the page?

== RID Soundwave's arms ==

I just got a deluxe Soundwave the other day, and noticed that mine has an... ''interesting'' use of plastic in the parts of the arms that fold out with the hands on them: On his right arm, this piece is cast in a slightly flexible, but still rigid, plastic (''a la'' Wheeljack's swords), yet on the left arm, it's that annoying soft plastic. Did I get a factory reject, or is this a common curiosity? If all (or even multiple) figures have them, I think it ought to be mentioned on the page.
:- [[User:Queso|¡Usa El Queso!]] [[User talk:Queso|Complain here]] 02:15, 2 July 2012 (EDT)

:Managed to compare my Hasbro and TakaraTomy Soundwaves. The Hasbro version features slightly more rigid a plastic head, arms, tail-fins, nose, and Laserbeak wings, while the TakaraTomy version has soft rubbery ones. Interesting. [[User:Inkblot|Inkblot]] 06:59, 2 July 2012 (EDT)
::Mine's the Hasbro version. The nose and heels are soft, but they're just in between the two arms in terms of harness, whereas the head seems to match the right arm. The left arm is just weird, though. It's the only part that's made of a plastic ''that soft''. This isn't something that one would have to compare two figures to notice. It's blatantly (and painfully) obvious.
::- [[User:Queso|¡Usa El Queso!]] [[User talk:Queso|Complain here]] 23:58, 2 July 2012 (EDT)
:::Mine's the same way. I think it must be a more common malfunction or material swap or something. Not really sure.
:::- [[User:Dreadwing47|Dreadwing47, Megatron's loyal servant.]] 19:08, 26 January 2013(CST)

== Soundwave's blasters ==

Should something be added about FoC Soundwave's handheld blaster? It's identical to G1 Prime's Ion Blaster, although it was omitted in the first run of FOC Soundwaves released in Australia (possibly all of them, but we don't know for sure)?[[User:Larkmarn|Larkmarn]] 15:19, 5 November 2012 (EST)
This is common knowledge and the similarity is already noted, the accesory was ommited entirely for cost cutting reasons.
[[User:Grimlock140|Grimlock140]] 19:10, 13 December 2012 (EST)

Transformers: Prime - The Game

2013-01-26T19:07:52Z

Dreadwing47: /* Stage 12 */

{{Nav-Prime}}
{{videogame
|title=''Transformers: Prime - The Game''
|image=Prime the game boxart wii.jpg
|developers=[[Altron]] [[NOW Production]]
|publisher=[[Activision Blizzard|Activision]]
|writtenby=[[Dan Jolley]]
|date=NDS, N3DS, Wii: [[October 30]], [[2012]] WiiU: [[November 18]], [[2012]]
|platforms=[[Nintendo DS]] Nintendo 3DS Wii Wii U
|rating=ESRB: E10+
}}

'''''Transformers: Prime - The Game''''' is a video game developed by [[Altron]] and [[NOW Production]] for the Wii, Wii U, Nintendo DS, and Nintendo 3DS.<ref>[http://www.activision.com/atvihub/games/game.do?gameId=TransformersPrime&brandId=Transformers&site=en_US Activision official website]</ref> platforms.<ref name="Press Release">[http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/15/transformers-prime-game-coming-to-nintendo-platforms/ Press Release]</ref> The game takes place alongside the events of the second season of the ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' cartoon, and involves the [[Autobot|Autobots]] and [[Decepticon|Decepticons]] battling over a mysterious meteor made of [[Dark Energon|Dark Energon]].<ref name="GearingUpforTransformersPrime"> [http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/05/09/gearing-up-for-transformers-prime Gearing Up for Transformers Prime]
</ref> It is published by [[Activision Blizzard|Activision]], and was released on [[October 30]], [[2012]] for the DS, 3DS, and Nintendo Wii, and was released on [[November 18]], [[2012]] for the Nintendo Wii U, the first ''Transformers'' game on that console. <ref>[http://tformers.com/transformers-prime-the-game-box/17874/news.html Transformers Prime: The Game Box Art Design Unveiled]</ref>

== Synopsis ==

===Stage 1===
The Decepticons have discovered a gigantic asteroid composed entirely of [[Dark Energon]], and the ''[[Trypticon (WFC)|Nemesis]]'' has traveled into Earth's orbit to obtain it. Once the Autobots became aware of this development, Ratchet sends [[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus Prime]], [[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Prime)|Bumblebee]], and [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] onto the surface of the ''Nemesis'' via [[GroundBridge]] to stop them. After Optimus Prime disables the machinery tethering the ''Nemesis'' to the asteroid, he and the Autobots leap onto the asteroid itself. As Optimus Prime and Megatron battle, the asteroid breaks apart, seemingly due to some kind of creature within the asteroid, and the Autobots fall from orbit to Earth's surface.

Megatron escapes to the ''Nemesis'', where he orders Starscream to find the Autobots and destroy them. Meanwhile, at [[Autobot Outpost Omega-1]], [[Ratchet (Prime)|Ratchet]] cannot detect the Autobots' life signatures. He travels through the GroundBridge to ascertain their location for himself. But once Ratchet leaves, the life signatures pop up. Ratchet is unresponsive, so [[Jack Darby|Jack]], [[Raf Esquivel|Raf]], and [[Miko Nakadai|Miko]] decide to retrieve the missing Autobots themselves.

===Stage 2===
[[Image:PrimeGameArceeInsecticons.jpg|thumb|left|250px|[[Skids (ROTF)|Like a ninja]]...only better.]]
Arcee awakens outside [[Jasper]], [[Nevada]]. As she radios her position, she is suddenly attacked by [[Insecticon (Prime)|Insecticons]]. Once she dispatches them, Arcee meets their master, Airachnid. Though Arcee nearly defeats her longtime adversary, the arrival of Jack tips the scales. Airachnid webs Jack and flees in helicopter mode. After a motorcycle chase, Arcee rescues Jack and Airachnid flees.

===Stage 3===
Bulkhead awakens in a rocky wilderness with Miko. He tells Miko to stay out of the way as he battles through Vehicons and their commander, Starscream, and she does, mostly, until Starscream makes off with her.

===Stage 4===
[[Image:PrimeGameBeeBattle.jpg|thumb|right|250px|[[Vehicon (Prime)|I]] don't think I'm even gonna ''try'' aiming this time.]]
Bumblebee awakens in an Energon mine, suspended from the ceiling by energy restraints. Raf contacts him through his laptop, disables the restraints, and guides Bumblebee through the mine to his location. However, as Raf waits in an elevator while Bumblebee destroys three security generators, he finds himself attacked by Vehicons and Bumblebee races back to the elevator to save him. Once the elevator reaches ground level, Raf believes the two are finally safe, but the appearance of Knock Out changes his mind.

Bumblebee and Knock Out fight, and just as Bumblebee has Knock Out dead-to-rights, Bulkhead interrupts over the radio, allowing Knock Out to escape. Bulkhead tells Bumblebee that the Decepticons have kidnapped Miko and asks him if he knows where Raf is. When Bumblebee returns to the elevator where Raf had been hiding during the fight, he discovers that Raf is gone.

===Stage 5===

Optimus Prime awakens, with the help of Ratchet, and finds himself under the body of a massive Transformer lodged in ancient ruins. As Ratchet wonders how this giant is related to the Dark Energon asteroid, Optimus Prime warns him that the giant is awakening also. Ratchet is swatted away, and Optimus Prime realizes he must deal with the giant despite being buried in Dark Energon. The giant announces his name is [[Thunderwing (Prime)|Thunderwing]] and that he's here for the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]]. As Optimus Prime fights back, he asks Thunderwing if he's an agent of Unicron, and if so, his master has already been destroyed. The battle is interrupted by the ''Nemesis'', distracting Thunderwing from Optimus Prime. Arcee opens a GroundBridge portal on the other side of the ruins, and Ratchet and Optimus Prime try to reach it. A stray blast from Thunderwing knocks Optimus Prime through the GroundBridge portal, but leaves Ratchet behind.

===Stage 6===

Thunderwing is brought aboard the Nemesis, and Knock Out explains that the giant Transformer is still missing parts of his body, perhaps embedded within other parts of the asteroid which fell to Earth. When Thunderwing comes online, he says that he must return to his mission to destroy the Matrix, a mission given to him by his master, [[Unicron]]. Megatron offers repairs in exchange for Thunderwing's pledged loyalty to the Decepticons, and that this alliance would would give him the opportunity to complete his mission, but Thunderwing scoffs. He claims that he is amazingly old, and doubts that the Decepticons had the medical know-how to repair him. Megatron presents to Thunderwing the captured Autobot Ratchet, who would be forced to repair Thunderwing if he wants to keep fellow captives Miko and Raf alive.

[[Image:PrimeGameBulkheadStarscream.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Something about [[Starscream (Movie)|cowards surviving?]]]]
Arcee and Bumblebee attack a Decepticon outpost in the hopes of learning the location of the ''Nemesis'' so they can rescue their captured friends. After fighting Vehicons, they encounter Dreadwing, and between the two of them, they are able to disable the Decepticon's flight mode (very similarly to how Bumblebee disabled Skyquake's jet mode, actually), forcing him to fight them on foot. Ultimately, Dreadwing was defeated and covered in rubble, but Soundwave grabbed the recovered piece of Thunderwing and quickly escaped.

===Stage 7===
Bulkhead and Optimus Prime had closed in on Starscream and Megatron, who had located another piece of Thunderwing. Bulkhead's clumsiness alerts the Decepticons to their presence, and the four square off -- Bulkhead runs after Starscream, and Optimus Prime stays to battle Megatron. After beating Megatron (surprise!), Optimus fights his way up a steep temple to help Bulkhead. In the end, Bulkhead beats Starscream, while Megatron buries Prime in a bunch of rocks and makes off with said piece of Thunderwing.

===Stage 8===
On the [[Trypticon (WFC)|Nemesis]], Megatron delivers the component he took to Ratchet. He is informed Starscream has returned, who he sees is being forced to lead Bulkhead to Ratchet. Ratchet then uses the distraction to escape and lock Megatron in the cell (who gets out in two punches). Ratchet then rescues the kids, and they get on a lift that leads to the [[Trypticon (WFC)|warship's]] central computer room. After fighting to keep the lift functional, Ratchet battles Soundwave, who escapes, leaving Ratchet and the kids alone. Ratchet then attempts contact with Bulkhead.

===Stage 9===
Arcee and Bumblebee [[GroundBridge|GroundBridge]] on the warship. They split up, and Arcee is ambushed by Airachnid. After battling Airachnid and her Insecticons, Airachnid uses a couple more Insecticons to distract Arcee long enough to escape.

===Stage 10===
Bumblebee is driving through the ''Nemesis'', and is met by Knock Out, who nearly knocks 'Bee off the warship. Bumblebee then uses Knock Out's back to jump off of to safer ground. They start fighting, with Knock Out throwing the best he has at Bumblebee. In the end, Bumblebee scratches Knock Out's paintjob. Knock Out then attempts to ram Bumblebee off the warship, only to launch himself off the warship.

===Stage 11===
Starscream is still leading Bulkhead through the ''Nemesis'', and leads him into a trap. Bulkhead is surprised, to which Starscream is amused that Bulkhead expected differently. After Bulkhead beats Starscream, the coward runs off to repair Thunderwing fully and get payback on the Autobots. Thunderwing then betrays the Decepticons, much to Megatron's dismay. Megatron then uses Starscream as a shield from Thunderwing's mouth laser, and Thunderwing blasts a giant hole in the warship, escaping. Ratchet contacts Bulkhead, telling him that the ship is shaking itself apart. Bulkhead fights his way out of the room's rubble, presumably escaping into a GroundBridge.

===Stage 12===
[[Image:PrimeGameOptimusMegatron.jpg|thumb|right|250px|What the hell is ''[[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]]'' doing in ''[[Optimus Prime (Prime)|my]]'' corner?!]]
At the Autobot base, Ratchet tries to locate Optimus's signal, while Raf tracks Thunderwings position. They decide they cannot wait for Optimus, and move to intercept Thunderwing while Ratchet builds a device to weaken Thunderwing. They are met there by Megatron, but Optimus comes through the GroundBridge, engaging Megatron. Guess what? Optimus wins.

===Stage 13===
Thunderwing arrives, shooting his mouth laser at Optimus, hitting Megatron instead. Optimus then engages Thunderwing. When it seems as though they almost have him beat, he heals himself with even more power. Ratchet then arrives with his device built and ready, although they have to get it inside Thunderwing. Jack convinces them to let Arcee bring him to Thunderwing's chest and place the device. Optimus uses the power of the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] to defeat Thunderwing. [[One Shall Fall|The volcano they are at then erupts Dark Energon]] From Thunderwing. Later, [[Darkness Rising, Part 5|Optimus sends out a message warning all hostiles seeking to attack Earth that they will defend their home]]
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{{--}}

== Featured characters ==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus Prime]] ([[Peter Cullen]])
* [[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]] ([[Sumalee Montano]])
* [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] ([[Kevin Michael Richardson]])
* [[Ratchet (Prime)|Ratchet]] ([[Jeffrey Combs]])
* [[Bumblebee (Prime)|Bumblebee]]
|c2=
* [[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]] ([[Frank Welker]])
* [[Starscream (Prime)|Starscream]] ([[Steve Blum]])
* [[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]] ([[Daran Norris]])
* [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicon Cars]] ([[Josh Keaton]]/[[Steve Blum]])
* Vehicon Jet ([[Josh Keaton]])
* Vehicon Helicopter ([[Fred Tatasciore]])
* Vehicon Tank ([[Fred Tatasciore]])
* Vehicon Truck ([[Steve Blum]])
* [[Soundwave (Prime)|Soundwave]]
* [[Insecticon (Prime)|Insecticons]] ([[Steve Blum]])
* [[Dreadwing (Prime)|Dreadwing]] ([[Fred Tatasciore]])
* [[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]] ([[Gina Torres]])

|c3=
* [[Jack Darby]] ([[Josh Keaton]])
* [[Miko Nakadai]] ([[Tania Gunadi]])
* [[Raf Esquivel]] ([[Andy Pessoa]])

|c4=
* [[Thunderwing (Prime)|Thunderwing]] ([[Robin Atkin Downes]])
|nonumbering=true}}

== Gameplay ==
According to the developers, the game mostly features third-person melee combat, although some shooter sections are included. Occasional driving sections are also included. The Wii version includes full voice acting and uses motion controls, while the 3DS version takes advantage of the 3D capabilities of the system and uses touch-based controls. The DS version features exclusive content. <ref name="GearingUpforTransformersPrime"/>

=== Multiplayer ===
The 3DS, Wii, and Wii U versions of the will feature multiplayer with eleven playable characters. Multiplayer modes include "Brawl", "Energon Battle", and "Emblem Match". The Wii U version of the game makes extensive use of the GamePad controller during multiplayer. <ref>[http://tformers.com/transformers-new-transformers-prime-%E2%80%9Crivalries%E2%80%9D-game/18585/news.html New Transformers Prime "Rivalries" Game Trailer]</ref>

== Reception ==
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== Notes ==
* At [[BotCon 2012]], concept art for a Tank Vehicon and a Helicopter Vehicon was released.
* According to a producer at Activision, the game takes place alongside the second season of the cartoon, but could be "wedged in" anywhere in the season. <ref name="GearingUpforTransformersPrime"/> Considering the game presents a Decepticon team that includes Starscream, Airachnid, Dreadwing, and Insecticons concurrently, ''and'' Breakdown being completely absent, that would be a real tough wedge.
* Unlike [[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|other ''Transformers'' games]], the differences in the versions of ''Prime - The Game'' mostly involve presentation, not story.
* This could be considered the first game to have a playable human, yet it depends on your viewpoint.
* The "Cybertronian Artifacts" hidden throughout the levels bear great resemblance to the [[Spark extractor|Spark extractor]] from ''Prime''

== Footnotes ==
<references/>

== External links ==
*[http://www.transformersprimethegame.com/ Official Website]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=AS5i8OkRNt0 Teaser Trailer]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoLnnZ6CTk0&feature=player_embedded Debut Trailer]
*[http://tformers.com/transformers-new-transformers-prime-%E2%80%9Crivalries%E2%80%9D-game/18585/news.html "Rivalries" Trailer]

[[Category: Prime media|Game]]
[[Category: Aligned video games]]
[[Category:Prime the Game| ]]

Transformers: Prime - The Game

2013-01-26T17:41:01Z

Dreadwing47:

{{Nav-Prime}}
{{videogame
|title=''Transformers: Prime - The Game''
|image=Prime the game boxart wii.jpg
|developers=[[Altron]] [[NOW Production]]
|publisher=[[Activision Blizzard|Activision]]
|writtenby=[[Dan Jolley]]
|date=NDS, N3DS, Wii: [[October 30]], [[2012]] WiiU: [[November 18]], [[2012]]
|platforms=[[Nintendo DS]] Nintendo 3DS Wii Wii U
|rating=ESRB: E10+
}}

'''''Transformers: Prime - The Game''''' is a video game developed by [[Altron]] and [[NOW Production]] for the Wii, Wii U, Nintendo DS, and Nintendo 3DS.<ref>[http://www.activision.com/atvihub/games/game.do?gameId=TransformersPrime&brandId=Transformers&site=en_US Activision official website]</ref> platforms.<ref name="Press Release">[http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/15/transformers-prime-game-coming-to-nintendo-platforms/ Press Release]</ref> The game takes place alongside the events of the second season of the ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' cartoon, and involves the [[Autobot|Autobots]] and [[Decepticon|Decepticons]] battling over a mysterious meteor made of [[Dark Energon|Dark Energon]].<ref name="GearingUpforTransformersPrime"> [http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/05/09/gearing-up-for-transformers-prime Gearing Up for Transformers Prime]
</ref> It is published by [[Activision Blizzard|Activision]], and was released on [[October 30]], [[2012]] for the DS, 3DS, and Nintendo Wii, and was released on [[November 18]], [[2012]] for the Nintendo Wii U, the first ''Transformers'' game on that console. <ref>[http://tformers.com/transformers-prime-the-game-box/17874/news.html Transformers Prime: The Game Box Art Design Unveiled]</ref>

== Synopsis ==

===Stage 1===
The Decepticons have discovered a gigantic asteroid composed entirely of [[Dark Energon]], and the ''[[Trypticon (WFC)|Nemesis]]'' has traveled into Earth's orbit to obtain it. Once the Autobots became aware of this development, Ratchet sends [[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus Prime]], [[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Prime)|Bumblebee]], and [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] onto the surface of the ''Nemesis'' via [[GroundBridge]] to stop them. After Optimus Prime disables the machinery tethering the ''Nemesis'' to the asteroid, he and the Autobots leap onto the asteroid itself. As Optimus Prime and Megatron battle, the asteroid breaks apart, seemingly due to some kind of creature within the asteroid, and the Autobots fall from orbit to Earth's surface.

Megatron escapes to the ''Nemesis'', where he orders Starscream to find the Autobots and destroy them. Meanwhile, at [[Autobot Outpost Omega-1]], [[Ratchet (Prime)|Ratchet]] cannot detect the Autobots' life signatures. He travels through the GroundBridge to ascertain their location for himself. But once Ratchet leaves, the life signatures pop up. Ratchet is unresponsive, so [[Jack Darby|Jack]], [[Raf Esquivel|Raf]], and [[Miko Nakadai|Miko]] decide to retrieve the missing Autobots themselves.

===Stage 2===
[[Image:PrimeGameArceeInsecticons.jpg|thumb|left|250px|[[Skids (ROTF)|Like a ninja]]...only better.]]
Arcee awakens outside [[Jasper]], [[Nevada]]. As she radios her position, she is suddenly attacked by [[Insecticon (Prime)|Insecticons]]. Once she dispatches them, Arcee meets their master, Airachnid. Though Arcee nearly defeats her longtime adversary, the arrival of Jack tips the scales. Airachnid webs Jack and flees in helicopter mode. After a motorcycle chase, Arcee rescues Jack and Airachnid flees.

===Stage 3===
Bulkhead awakens in a rocky wilderness with Miko. He tells Miko to stay out of the way as he battles through Vehicons and their commander, Starscream, and she does, mostly, until Starscream makes off with her.

===Stage 4===
[[Image:PrimeGameBeeBattle.jpg|thumb|right|250px|[[Vehicon (Prime)|I]] don't think I'm even gonna ''try'' aiming this time.]]
Bumblebee awakens in an Energon mine, suspended from the ceiling by energy restraints. Raf contacts him through his laptop, disables the restraints, and guides Bumblebee through the mine to his location. However, as Raf waits in an elevator while Bumblebee destroys three security generators, he finds himself attacked by Vehicons and Bumblebee races back to the elevator to save him. Once the elevator reaches ground level, Raf believes the two are finally safe, but the appearance of Knock Out changes his mind.

Bumblebee and Knock Out fight, and just as Bumblebee has Knock Out dead-to-rights, Bulkhead interrupts over the radio, allowing Knock Out to escape. Bulkhead tells Bumblebee that the Decepticons have kidnapped Miko and asks him if he knows where Raf is. When Bumblebee returns to the elevator where Raf had been hiding during the fight, he discovers that Raf is gone.

===Stage 5===

Optimus Prime awakens, with the help of Ratchet, and finds himself under the body of a massive Transformer lodged in ancient ruins. As Ratchet wonders how this giant is related to the Dark Energon asteroid, Optimus Prime warns him that the giant is awakening also. Ratchet is swatted away, and Optimus Prime realizes he must deal with the giant despite being buried in Dark Energon. The giant announces his name is [[Thunderwing (Prime)|Thunderwing]] and that he's here for the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]]. As Optimus Prime fights back, he asks Thunderwing if he's an agent of Unicron, and if so, his master has already been destroyed. The battle is interrupted by the ''Nemesis'', distracting Thunderwing from Optimus Prime. Arcee opens a GroundBridge portal on the other side of the ruins, and Ratchet and Optimus Prime try to reach it. A stray blast from Thunderwing knocks Optimus Prime through the GroundBridge portal, but leaves Ratchet behind.

===Stage 6===

Thunderwing is brought aboard the Nemesis, and Knock Out explains that the giant Transformer is still missing parts of his body, perhaps embedded within other parts of the asteroid which fell to Earth. When Thunderwing comes online, he says that he must return to his mission to destroy the Matrix, a mission given to him by his master, [[Unicron]]. Megatron offers repairs in exchange for Thunderwing's pledged loyalty to the Decepticons, and that this alliance would would give him the opportunity to complete his mission, but Thunderwing scoffs. He claims that he is amazingly old, and doubts that the Decepticons had the medical know-how to repair him. Megatron presents to Thunderwing the captured Autobot Ratchet, who would be forced to repair Thunderwing if he wants to keep fellow captives Miko and Raf alive.

[[Image:PrimeGameBulkheadStarscream.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Something about [[Starscream (Movie)|cowards surviving?]]]]
Arcee and Bumblebee attack a Decepticon outpost in the hopes of learning the location of the ''Nemesis'' so they can rescue their captured friends. After fighting Vehicons, they encounter Dreadwing, and between the two of them, they are able to disable the Decepticon's flight mode (very similarly to how Bumblebee disabled Skyquake's jet mode, actually), forcing him to fight them on foot. Ultimately, Dreadwing was defeated and covered in rubble, but Soundwave grabbed the recovered piece of Thunderwing and quickly escaped.

===Stage 7===
Bulkhead and Optimus Prime had closed in on Starscream and Megatron, who had located another piece of Thunderwing. Bulkhead's clumsiness alerts the Decepticons to their presence, and the four square off -- Bulkhead runs after Starscream, and Optimus Prime stays to battle Megatron. After beating Megatron (surprise!), Optimus fights his way up a steep temple to help Bulkhead. In the end, Bulkhead beats Starscream, while Megatron buries Prime in a bunch of rocks and makes off with said piece of Thunderwing.

===Stage 8===
On the [[Trypticon (WFC)|Nemesis]], Megatron delivers the component he took to Ratchet. He is informed Starscream has returned, who he sees is being forced to lead Bulkhead to Ratchet. Ratchet then uses the distraction to escape and lock Megatron in the cell (who gets out in two punches). Ratchet then rescues the kids, and they get on a lift that leads to the [[Trypticon (WFC)|warship's]] central computer room. After fighting to keep the lift functional, Ratchet battles Soundwave, who escapes, leaving Ratchet and the kids alone. Ratchet then attempts contact with Bulkhead.

===Stage 9===
Arcee and Bumblebee [[GroundBridge|GroundBridge]] on the warship. They split up, and Arcee is ambushed by Airachnid. After battling Airachnid and her Insecticons, Airachnid uses a couple more Insecticons to distract Arcee long enough to escape.

===Stage 10===
Bumblebee is driving through the ''Nemesis'', and is met by Knock Out, who nearly knocks 'Bee off the warship. Bumblebee then uses Knock Out's back to jump off of to safer ground. They start fighting, with Knock Out throwing the best he has at Bumblebee. In the end, Bumblebee scratches Knock Out's paintjob. Knock Out then attempts to ram Bumblebee off the warship, only to launch himself off the warship.

===Stage 11===
Starscream is still leading Bulkhead through the ''Nemesis'', and leads him into a trap. Bulkhead is surprised, to which Starscream is amused that Bulkhead expected differently. After Bulkhead beats Starscream, the coward runs off to repair Thunderwing fully and get payback on the Autobots. Thunderwing then betrays the Decepticons, much to Megatron's dismay. Megatron then uses Starscream as a shield from Thunderwing's mouth laser, and Thunderwing blasts a giant hole in the warship, escaping. Ratchet contacts Bulkhead, telling him that the ship is shaking itself apart. Bulkhead fights his way out of the room's rubble, presumably escaping into a GroundBridge.

===Stage 12===
At the Autobot base, Ratchet tries to locate Optimus's signal, while Raf tracks Thunderwings position. They decide they cannot wait for Optimus, and move to intercept Thunderwing while Ratchet builds a device to weaken Thunderwing. They are met there by Megatron, but Optimus comes through the GroundBridge, engaging Megatron. Guess what? Optimus wins.
[[Image:PrimeGameOptimusMegatron.jpg|thumb|right|250px|What the hell is ''[[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]]'' doing in ''[[Optimus Prime (Prime)|my]]'' corner?!]]

===Stage 13===
Thunderwing arrives, shooting his mouth laser at Optimus, hitting Megatron instead. Optimus then engages Thunderwing. When it seems as though they almost have him beat, he heals himself with even more power. Ratchet then arrives with his device built and ready, although they have to get it inside Thunderwing. Jack convinces them to let Arcee bring him to Thunderwing's chest and place the device. Optimus uses the power of the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] to defeat Thunderwing. [[One Shall Fall|The volcano they are at then erupts Dark Energon]] From Thunderwing. Later, [[Darkness Rising, Part 5|Optimus sends out a message warning all hostiles seeking to attack Earth that they will defend their home]]
{{gamestub}}
{{--}}

== Featured characters ==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus Prime]] ([[Peter Cullen]])
* [[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]] ([[Sumalee Montano]])
* [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] ([[Kevin Michael Richardson]])
* [[Ratchet (Prime)|Ratchet]] ([[Jeffrey Combs]])
* [[Bumblebee (Prime)|Bumblebee]]
|c2=
* [[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]] ([[Frank Welker]])
* [[Starscream (Prime)|Starscream]] ([[Steve Blum]])
* [[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]] ([[Daran Norris]])
* [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicon Cars]] ([[Josh Keaton]]/[[Steve Blum]])
* Vehicon Jet ([[Josh Keaton]])
* Vehicon Helicopter ([[Fred Tatasciore]])
* Vehicon Tank ([[Fred Tatasciore]])
* Vehicon Truck ([[Steve Blum]])
* [[Soundwave (Prime)|Soundwave]]
* [[Insecticon (Prime)|Insecticons]] ([[Steve Blum]])
* [[Dreadwing (Prime)|Dreadwing]] ([[Fred Tatasciore]])
* [[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]] ([[Gina Torres]])

|c3=
* [[Jack Darby]] ([[Josh Keaton]])
* [[Miko Nakadai]] ([[Tania Gunadi]])
* [[Raf Esquivel]] ([[Andy Pessoa]])

|c4=
* [[Thunderwing (Prime)|Thunderwing]] ([[Robin Atkin Downes]])
|nonumbering=true}}

== Gameplay ==
According to the developers, the game mostly features third-person melee combat, although some shooter sections are included. Occasional driving sections are also included. The Wii version includes full voice acting and uses motion controls, while the 3DS version takes advantage of the 3D capabilities of the system and uses touch-based controls. The DS version features exclusive content. <ref name="GearingUpforTransformersPrime"/>

=== Multiplayer ===
The 3DS, Wii, and Wii U versions of the will feature multiplayer with eleven playable characters. Multiplayer modes include "Brawl", "Energon Battle", and "Emblem Match". The Wii U version of the game makes extensive use of the GamePad controller during multiplayer. <ref>[http://tformers.com/transformers-new-transformers-prime-%E2%80%9Crivalries%E2%80%9D-game/18585/news.html New Transformers Prime "Rivalries" Game Trailer]</ref>

== Reception ==
{{gamestub}}

== Notes ==
* At [[BotCon 2012]], concept art for a Tank Vehicon and a Helicopter Vehicon was released.
* According to a producer at Activision, the game takes place alongside the second season of the cartoon, but could be "wedged in" anywhere in the season. <ref name="GearingUpforTransformersPrime"/> Considering the game presents a Decepticon team that includes Starscream, Airachnid, Dreadwing, and Insecticons concurrently, ''and'' Breakdown being completely absent, that would be a real tough wedge.
* Unlike [[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|other ''Transformers'' games]], the differences in the versions of ''Prime - The Game'' mostly involve presentation, not story.
* This could be considered the first game to have a playable human, yet it depends on your viewpoint.
* The "Cybertronian Artifacts" hidden throughout the levels bear great resemblance to the [[Spark extractor|Spark extractor]] from ''Prime''

== Footnotes ==
<references/>

== External links ==
*[http://www.transformersprimethegame.com/ Official Website]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=AS5i8OkRNt0 Teaser Trailer]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoLnnZ6CTk0&feature=player_embedded Debut Trailer]
*[http://tformers.com/transformers-new-transformers-prime-%E2%80%9Crivalries%E2%80%9D-game/18585/news.html "Rivalries" Trailer]

[[Category: Prime media|Game]]
[[Category: Aligned video games]]
[[Category:Prime the Game| ]]

Transformers: Prime - The Game

2013-01-26T17:39:13Z

Dreadwing47:

{{Nav-Prime}}
{{videogame
|title=''Transformers: Prime - The Game''
|image=Prime the game boxart wii.jpg
|developers=[[Altron]] [[NOW Production]]
|publisher=[[Activision Blizzard|Activision]]
|writtenby=[[Dan Jolley]]
|date=NDS, N3DS, Wii: [[October 30]], [[2012]] WiiU: [[November 18]], [[2012]]
|platforms=[[Nintendo DS]] Nintendo 3DS Wii Wii U
|rating=ESRB: E10+
}}

'''''Transformers: Prime - The Game''''' is a video game developed by [[Altron]] and [[NOW Production]] for the Wii, Wii U, Nintendo DS, and Nintendo 3DS.<ref>[http://www.activision.com/atvihub/games/game.do?gameId=TransformersPrime&brandId=Transformers&site=en_US Activision official website]</ref> platforms.<ref name="Press Release">[http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/15/transformers-prime-game-coming-to-nintendo-platforms/ Press Release]</ref> The game takes place alongside the events of the second season of the ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' cartoon, and involves the [[Autobot|Autobots]] and [[Decepticon|Decepticons]] battling over a mysterious meteor made of [[Dark Energon|Dark Energon]].<ref name="GearingUpforTransformersPrime"> [http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/05/09/gearing-up-for-transformers-prime Gearing Up for Transformers Prime]
</ref> It is published by [[Activision Blizzard|Activision]], and was released on [[October 30]], [[2012]] for the DS, 3DS, and Nintendo Wii, and was released on [[November 18]], [[2012]] for the Nintendo Wii U, the first ''Transformers'' game on that console. <ref>[http://tformers.com/transformers-prime-the-game-box/17874/news.html Transformers Prime: The Game Box Art Design Unveiled]</ref>

== Synopsis ==

===Stage 1===
The Decepticons have discovered a gigantic asteroid composed entirely of [[Dark Energon]], and the ''[[Trypticon (WFC)|Nemesis]]'' has traveled into Earth's orbit to obtain it. Once the Autobots became aware of this development, Ratchet sends [[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus Prime]], [[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Prime)|Bumblebee]], and [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] onto the surface of the ''Nemesis'' via [[GroundBridge]] to stop them. After Optimus Prime disables the machinery tethering the ''Nemesis'' to the asteroid, he and the Autobots leap onto the asteroid itself. As Optimus Prime and Megatron battle, the asteroid breaks apart, seemingly due to some kind of creature within the asteroid, and the Autobots fall from orbit to Earth's surface.

Megatron escapes to the ''Nemesis'', where he orders Starscream to find the Autobots and destroy them. Meanwhile, at [[Autobot Outpost Omega-1]], [[Ratchet (Prime)|Ratchet]] cannot detect the Autobots' life signatures. He travels through the GroundBridge to ascertain their location for himself. But once Ratchet leaves, the life signatures pop up. Ratchet is unresponsive, so [[Jack Darby|Jack]], [[Raf Esquivel|Raf]], and [[Miko Nakadai|Miko]] decide to retrieve the missing Autobots themselves.

===Stage 2===
[[Image:PrimeGameArceeInsecticons.jpg|thumb|left|250px|[[Skids (ROTF)|Like a ninja]]...only better.]]
Arcee awakens outside [[Jasper]], [[Nevada]]. As she radios her position, she is suddenly attacked by [[Insecticon (Prime)|Insecticons]]. Once she dispatches them, Arcee meets their master, Airachnid. Though Arcee nearly defeats her longtime adversary, the arrival of Jack tips the scales. Airachnid webs Jack and flees in helicopter mode. After a motorcycle chase, Arcee rescues Jack and Airachnid flees.

===Stage 3===
Bulkhead awakens in a rocky wilderness with Miko. He tells Miko to stay out of the way as he battles through Vehicons and their commander, Starscream, and she does, mostly, until Starscream makes off with her.

===Stage 4===
[[Image:PrimeGameBeeBattle.jpg|thumb|right|250px|[[Vehicon (Prime)|I]] don't think I'm even gonna ''try'' aiming this time.]]
Bumblebee awakens in an Energon mine, suspended from the ceiling by energy restraints. Raf contacts him through his laptop, disables the restraints, and guides Bumblebee through the mine to his location. However, as Raf waits in an elevator while Bumblebee destroys three security generators, he finds himself attacked by Vehicons and Bumblebee races back to the elevator to save him. Once the elevator reaches ground level, Raf believes the two are finally safe, but the appearance of Knock Out changes his mind.

Bumblebee and Knock Out fight, and just as Bumblebee has Knock Out dead-to-rights, Bulkhead interrupts over the radio, allowing Knock Out to escape. Bulkhead tells Bumblebee that the Decepticons have kidnapped Miko and asks him if he knows where Raf is. When Bumblebee returns to the elevator where Raf had been hiding during the fight, he discovers that Raf is gone.

===Stage 5===

Optimus Prime awakens, with the help of Ratchet, and finds himself under the body of a massive Transformer lodged in ancient ruins. As Ratchet wonders how this giant is related to the Dark Energon asteroid, Optimus Prime warns him that the giant is awakening also. Ratchet is swatted away, and Optimus Prime realizes he must deal with the giant despite being buried in Dark Energon. The giant announces his name is [[Thunderwing (Prime)|Thunderwing]] and that he's here for the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]]. As Optimus Prime fights back, he asks Thunderwing if he's an agent of Unicron, and if so, his master has already been destroyed. The battle is interrupted by the ''Nemesis'', distracting Thunderwing from Optimus Prime. Arcee opens a GroundBridge portal on the other side of the ruins, and Ratchet and Optimus Prime try to reach it. A stray blast from Thunderwing knocks Optimus Prime through the GroundBridge portal, but leaves Ratchet behind.

===Stage 6===

Thunderwing is brought aboard the Nemesis, and Knock Out explains that the giant Transformer is still missing parts of his body, perhaps embedded within other parts of the asteroid which fell to Earth. When Thunderwing comes online, he says that he must return to his mission to destroy the Matrix, a mission given to him by his master, [[Unicron]]. Megatron offers repairs in exchange for Thunderwing's pledged loyalty to the Decepticons, and that this alliance would would give him the opportunity to complete his mission, but Thunderwing scoffs. He claims that he is amazingly old, and doubts that the Decepticons had the medical know-how to repair him. Megatron presents to Thunderwing the captured Autobot Ratchet, who would be forced to repair Thunderwing if he wants to keep fellow captives Miko and Raf alive.

[[Image:PrimeGameBulkheadStarscream.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Something about [[Starscream (Movie)|cowards surviving?]]]]
Arcee and Bumblebee attack a Decepticon outpost in the hopes of learning the location of the ''Nemesis'' so they can rescue their captured friends. After fighting Vehicons, they encounter Dreadwing, and between the two of them, they are able to disable the Decepticon's flight mode (very similarly to how Bumblebee disabled Skyquake's jet mode, actually), forcing him to fight them on foot. Ultimately, Dreadwing was defeated and covered in rubble, but Soundwave grabbed the recovered piece of Thunderwing and quickly escaped.

===Stage 7===
Bulkhead and Optimus Prime had closed in on Starscream and Megatron, who had located another piece of Thunderwing. Bulkhead's clumsiness alerts the Decepticons to their presence, and the four square off -- Bulkhead runs after Starscream, and Optimus Prime stays to battle Megatron. After beating Megatron (surprise!), Optimus fights his way up a steep temple to help Bulkhead. In the end, Bulkhead beats Starscream, while Megatron buries Prime in a bunch of rocks and makes off with said piece of Thunderwing.

===Stage 8===
On the [[Trypticon (WFC)|Nemesis]], Megatron delivers the component he took to Ratchet. He is informed Starscream has returned, who he sees is being forced to lead Bulkhead to Ratchet. Ratchet then uses the distraction to escape and lock Megatron in the cell (who gets out in two punches). Ratchet then rescues the kids, and they get on a lift that leads to the [[Trypticon (WFC)|warship's]] central computer room. After fighting to keep the lift functional, Ratchet battles Soundwave, who escapes, leaving Ratchet and the kids alone. Ratchet then attempts contact with Bulkhead.

===Stage 9===
Arcee and Bumblebee [[GroundBridge|GroundBridge]] on the warship. They split up, and Arcee is ambushed by Airachnid. After battling Airachnid and her Insecticons, Airachnid uses a couple more Insecticons to distract Arcee long enough to escape.

===Stage 10===
Bumblebee is driving through the ''Nemesis'', and is met by Knock Out, who nearly knocks 'Bee off the warship. Bumblebee then uses Knock Out's back to jump off of to safer ground. They start fighting, with Knock Out throwing the best he has at Bumblebee. In the end, Bumblebee scratches Knock Out's paintjob. Knock Out then attempts to ram Bumblebee off the warship, only to launch himself off the warship.

===Stage 11===
Starscream is still leading Bulkhead through the ''Nemesis'', and leads him into a trap. Bulkhead is surprised, to which Starscream is amused that Bulkhead expected differently. After Bulkhead beats Starscream, the coward runs off to repair Thunderwing fully and get payback on the Autobots. Thunderwing then betrays the Decepticons, much to Megatron's dismay. Megatron then uses Starscream as a shield from Thunderwing's mouth laser, and Thunderwing blasts a giant hole in the warship, escaping. Ratchet contacts Bulkhead, telling him that the ship is shaking itself apart. Bulkhead fights his way out of the room's rubble, presumably escaping into a GroundBridge.

===Stage 12===
At the Autobot base, Ratchet tries to locate Optimus's signal, while Raf tracks Thunderwings position. They decide they cannot wait for Optimus, and move to intercept Thunderwing while Ratchet builds a device to weaken Thunderwing. They are met there by Megatron, but Optimus comes through the GroundBridge, engaging Megatron. Guess what? Optimus wins.
[[Image:PrimeGameOptimusMegatron.jpg|thumb|right|250px|What the hell is ''[[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]]'' doing in ''[[Optimus Prime (Prime)|my]]'' corner?!]]

===Stage 13===
Thunderwing arrives, shooting his mouth laser at Optimus, hitting Megatron instead. Optimus then engages Thunderwing. When it seems as though they almost have him beat, he heals himself with even more power. Ratchet then arrives with his device built and ready, although they have to get it inside Thunderwing. Jack convinces them to let Arcee bring him to Thunderwing's chest and place the device. Optimus uses the power of the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] to defeat Thunderwing. [[One Shall Fall|The volcano they are at then erupts Dark Energon]] From Thunderwing. Later, [[Darkness Rising, Part 5|Optimus sends out a message warning all hostiles seeking to attack Earth that they will defend their home]]
{{gamestub}}
{{--}}

== Featured characters ==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus Prime]] ([[Peter Cullen]])
* [[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]] ([[Sumalee Montano]])
* [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] ([[Kevin Michael Richardson]])
* [[Ratchet (Prime)|Ratchet]] ([[Jeffrey Combs]])
* [[Bumblebee (Prime)|Bumblebee]]
|c2=
* [[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]] ([[Frank Welker]])
* [[Starscream (Prime)|Starscream]] ([[Steve Blum]])
* [[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]] ([[Daran Norris]])
* [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicon Cars]] ([[Josh Keaton]]/[[Steve Blum]])
* Vehicon Jet ([[Josh Keaton]])
* Vehicon Helicopter ([[Fred Tatasciore]])
* Vehicon Tank ([[Fred Tatasciore]])
* Vehicon Truck ([[Steve Blum]])
* [[Soundwave (Prime)|Soundwave]]
* [[Insecticon (Prime)|Insecticons]] ([[Steve Blum]])
* [[Dreadwing (Prime)|Dreadwing]] ([[Fred Tatasciore]])
* [[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]] ([[Gina Torres]])

|c3=
* [[Jack Darby]] ([[Josh Keaton]])
* [[Miko Nakadai]] ([[Tania Gunadi]])
* [[Raf Esquivel]] ([[Andy Pessoa]])

|c4=
* [[Thunderwing (Prime)|Thunderwing]] ([[Robin Atkin Downes]])
|nonumbering=true}}

== Gameplay ==
According to the developers, the game mostly features third-person melee combat, although some shooter sections are included. Occasional driving sections are also included. The Wii version includes full voice acting and uses motion controls, while the 3DS version takes advantage of the 3D capabilities of the system and uses touch-based controls. The DS version features exclusive content. <ref name="GearingUpforTransformersPrime"/>

=== Multiplayer ===
The 3DS, Wii, and Wii U versions of the will feature multiplayer with eleven playable characters. Multiplayer modes include "Brawl", "Energon Battle", and "Emblem Match". The Wii U version of the game makes extensive use of the GamePad controller during multiplayer. <ref>[http://tformers.com/transformers-new-transformers-prime-%E2%80%9Crivalries%E2%80%9D-game/18585/news.html New Transformers Prime "Rivalries" Game Trailer]</ref>

== Reception ==
{{gamestub}}

== Notes ==
* At [[BotCon 2012]], concept art for a Tank Vehicon and a Helicopter Vehicon was released.
* According to a producer at Activision, the game takes place alongside the second season of the cartoon, but could be "wedged in" anywhere in the season. <ref name="GearingUpforTransformersPrime"/> Considering the game presents a Decepticon team that includes Starscream, Airachnid, Dreadwing, and Insecticons concurrently, ''and'' Breakdown being completely absent, that would be a real tough wedge.
* Unlike [[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|other ''Transformers'' games]], the differences in the versions of ''Prime - The Game'' mostly involve presentation, not story.
* This is the first game to have a playable human.
* The "Cybertronian Artifacts" hidden throughout the levels bear great resemblance to the [[Spark extractor|Spark extractor]] from ''Prime''

== Footnotes ==
<references/>

== External links ==
*[http://www.transformersprimethegame.com/ Official Website]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=AS5i8OkRNt0 Teaser Trailer]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoLnnZ6CTk0&feature=player_embedded Debut Trailer]
*[http://tformers.com/transformers-new-transformers-prime-%E2%80%9Crivalries%E2%80%9D-game/18585/news.html "Rivalries" Trailer]

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