Transformers: Prime - The Game
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| Developers | Altron Corporation NOW Production | ||||||
| Publisher | Activision | ||||||
| Platforms | Nintendo DS Nintendo 3DS Wii Wii U | ||||||
| Release date | NDS, N3DS, Wii: October 30, 2012 WiiU: November 18, 2012 | ||||||
| Rating | ESRB: E10+ | ||||||
Transformers: Prime - The Game is an upcoming video game in development by Altron Corporation and NOW Production for the Wii, Wii U, Nintendo DS, and Nintendo 3DS.[1] platforms.[2] The game takes place alongside the events of the second season of the Transformers: Prime cartoon, and involves the Autobots and Decepticons battling over a mysterious meteor made of dark energon.[3] It is being published by Activision. The game is due for release on October 30, 2012 for the NDS, N3DS, and Wii, and on November 18, 2012 for the Wii U. [4]
Synopsis
Featured Characters
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 will feature exclusive content. [3]
Multiplayer
The 3DS, Wii, and Wii U versions of the game will feature multiplayer with eleven playable characters. Multiplayer modes will include "Brawl", "Battle for Energon", and "Emblem Match". The Wii U version of the game will make extensive use of the GamePad controller during multiplayer. [5]
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. [3]
- Unlike other Transformers games, the differences in the versions of Prime - The Game mostly involve presentation, not story.
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