Now some of you probably expected this game to have an all out war with the birds vs pigs, but instead Rovio took the game to a completely different direction (in a good way of course), they took a combination of the 1980′s Transformers, along with birds (Autobirds) and pigs (Deceptipig), so that players can get the best of both worlds, and it all works really well. And instead of flinging birds at pigs, this is an auto-running action game, don’t worry it is still in relation to Angry Birds, as this is about shooting the enemies that are located in the background, shoot at you, standing on top of wood, stone and glass structures. If you love shooting things as a Transformer, then this game is just for you.
Angry Birds Transformers allows you to play as both Autobird and Deceptipig, each one will have a different weapon to use, and each of the game’s level requires a different approach. There are over 20 characters for you to choose and upgrade from, you’ll start the game with Red as Optimus Prime, and as you progress you’ll have the chance to unlock other characters as well, providing you have killed enough pigs to unlock them. The ability to transform from robot to vehicle and back at a touch from a button works well and sound effect you hear as you transform never gets old. Transforming into vehicle mode is mostly used to dodge falling structure and to get out of sticky situations.
Just like past Angry Birds game’s, the game’s combat is all about finding the weak spot in the structure, should it be a glass platform it usually will take one shot, but if it is wood it will take some time to destroy it, and it is a stone platform, then you would have to shoot down the pig, quickly as possible. Coins will be awarded to you, for shoot down pigs and other materials. But as to why the Decptipigs are shoot down their own kind in unknown. A cool feature that the game has, and one that I love to use a lot is the ability to call for assistance. This feature is very helpful as another’s player ungraded transformer will be there to assist you with a click from the buttton, this is a helpful way for you to get out of a sticky situation.
Now there is no pesky energy system in Angry Birds Transformers (thank goodness), but you will be doing a lot (and I do mean a lot) of waiting. Upgrading, and healing your character takes coins and a lot of waiting. Even though there are the wait times it does not hurt the game to bad, I just wish that the wait times wouldn’t have to be so long. And as you play this game long enough you’ll eventually start to notice that the game does start to get repetitive: run forward, shoot down as many enemy pigs, and make it to the end alive, repeat. But in the end, the game really just boils down to unlocking new transformers, upgrading them, and using them to your heart’s content..
It’s nice to see that Rovio has taken the Angry Birds into a different direction, it definitely keeps the Angry Birds franchise fresh. Even though the game may feel repetitive and there are wait times these two flaws really don’t hurt the game. And it’s funny and not very often do you see the Autobirds and Deceptipigs congratulating each other or not depending on their alliance.
Angry Birds Transformers, is charming, entertaining, and really it pays homeage to the 1980′s Transformers. I really recommend playing this game. It’s free, and fun to play, and if your a fan of the 1980′s transformers then this is a must have. And for your viewing pleasure you can check out the Angry Birds Transformers Trailer here. Have fun, and Happy Gaming Gamers! Now transform roll out!!
Angry Birds Transformers get a 4.5 out 5
