History YMMV / TransformersDevastation

* SurprisinglyImprovedSequel: ''VideoGame/TransformersRiseOfTheDarkSpark'' is considered the worst ''Transformers'' game of all time, for a multitude of reason. ''Devastation'', on the other hand, is considered one of the best games the franchise has, and makes up for the flak the previous game got.

* SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic: Per Creator/PlatinumGames standard, a majority of the soundtrack, but a special mention goes to the theme for [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6R5K8UQU42w Motormaster]].
** As well as the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0M2cxtC9nSo Constructicon Theme (aka "Fight Theme 3")]] and the final battle with [[spoiler:[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIETEz_MZvc Megatron]]]]

* HilariousInHindsight: The epilogue of ''Rise of the Dark Spark'' features a shot of G1 Optimus, hinting at a classic-series continuation. While there's almost no connection to ''Dark Spark'''s story, this game does, in fact, bring players into the ''Generation 1'' universe.

* NoProblemWithLicensedGames: Most fans and most critics agree that ''Devastation'' is an awesome ''Transformers'' game.

*** A few went on to state that Creator/SteveBlum should have voiced Starscream, having previously done the role in ''WesternAnimation/TransformersPrime'', or Creator/SamReigel, who played the role in the High Moon games.

*** A few went on to state that Creator/SteveBlum should have voiced Starscream, having previously done the role in ''WesternAnimation/TransformersPrime'', or Sam Reigel, who played the role in the High Moon games.

* ItsShortSoItSucks: The most common complaint by far, with many saying the game's length [[note]]The story mode is roughly six hours long (and if you know what you're doing, it can be beat in an hour), and there is a section of challenge missions afterward[[/note]], even with the five unique characters to play as, doesn't warrant it's $50 price tag.

* SomeAnvilsNeedToBeDropped: Whether the game is meant to promote is lesson is unknown, but Megatron's motive in this game seems to be saying "Just because a species is different from you, doesn't mean they don't live like you." Megatron was planning to Cyberform Earth, humans be damned, and the Autobots drop everything, even their own culture, to stop him.

* SurprisinglyImprovedSequel: VideoGame/TransformersRiseOfTheDarkSpark is considered the worst ''Transformers'' game of all time, for a multitude of reason. ''Devastation'', on the other hand, is considered one of the best games the franchise has, and makes up for the flak the previous game got.
** Developerwise, it's also this to VideoGame/TheLegendOfKorra, which get a lot of flak and criticism over its underwhelming feature.

** It could also be seen as a [=WBTC=] moment for [[Creator/PlatinumGames Platinum]] as a whole, after the lukewarm reception to their Legend of Korra game.

** Blitzwing. Good lord, Blitzwing. His attacks are not only uninterruptible, but they are very hard to dodge on time up close even with Still Safe. Plus, unlike other boss fights prior to him, his attacks do inflict major damage and they're very quick especially on higher difficulties.

** Given that he was largely a background character in the original series, Sideswipe's inclusion is likely because of this trope. And it appears that he's still popular today, considering that out of all the playables, he's the second character most people use to complete every chapter.
* GameBreaker: Still Safe is a dodge move that protects the player even if he's hit just as the enemy attacks. It's only 30,000 credits and can be bought early in the game. Combined with a Sniper Rifle range weapon (which can be either found or bought for 30,000) that can be upgraded, this provides a fairly helpful advantage over enemies (especially bosses on higher difficulty settings that spam attacks like no tomorrow).

** Soundwave's Loudspeaker. As this [[https://youtu.be/pVnAFFlAgD0?t=130 video]] points out, it stuns enemies and '''bosses''' very easily, even on ''Magnus'' and ''[[HarderThanHard Prime]]'' difficulty. If the the loudspeaker is at least at Rank B, the gun dazes them so easily. The weapon has short range and a relatively slow projectile, but you can combo into it and do a chain stun very easily, meaning it will be hard to go back to any other ranged weapons in the game. As an added bonus, every time you successfully stun an enemy you earn points that improve your mission rating, meaning that you can get a high score just by shooting enemies repeatedly with it (this is important when trying to unlock the best gear).

** Devastator and Menasor [[spoiler:...at the same time...]] Dodging their attacks is manageable enough when you fight them [[spoiler: apart]], but [[spoiler: at the same time]] the you have to worry about the huge area covered by [[spoiler: both their attacks meaning you can easily dodge one to get hit by the other. And Menasor starts out [[TurnsRed with his sword electrified]] instead of waiting for half his health to be depleted.]]

* ItsShortSoItSucks: The most common complaint by far, with may saying the game's length [[note]]The story mode is roughly six hours long (and if you know what you're doing, it can be beat in an hour), and there is a section of challenge missions afterward[[/note]], even with the five unique characters to play as, doesn't warrant it's $50 price tag.

* ItsShortSoItSucks: The most common complaint by far, with may saying the game's length [[note]]The story mode is roughly six hours long, and there is a section of challenge missions afterward[[/note]], even with the five unique characters to play as, doesn't warrant it's $50 price tag.

* NoProblemWithLicensedGames: Many fans and most critics agree that ''Devastation'' is an awesome ''Transformers'' game.

** Given that he was largely a background character in the original series, Sideswipe's inclusion is likely because of this trope.

* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodCharacter: The Stunticons barring Motormaster. Granted, even the Constructicons didn't get much in the way of characterisation, but considering the Stunticons include the hilariously despondent Dead End, the paranoid Breakdown and the JerkJock Drag Strip, it's a shame there wasn't room to give them ''something''.

** Before that there's Starscream. His air-to-ground jet attack are difficult to dodge which inflicts decent amount of damage if you don't shoot him down fast enough and his attacks are ridiculously quick on harder difficulties.

** Devastator and Menasor [[spoiler:...at the same time...]]

* SomeAnvilsNeedToBeDropped: Whether the game is meant to promote is lesson is unknown, but Megatron's motive in this game seems to be saying "Just because you love your home so much, doesn't mean you have to take away somebody else's home in return." Megatron was planning to Cyberform Earth, humans be damned, and the Autobots drop everything, even their own culture, to stop him.

* SurprisinglyImprovedSequel: TransformersRiseOfTheDarkSpark is considered the worst ''Transformers'' game of all time, for a multitude of reason. ''Devastation'', on the other hand, is considered one of the best games the franchise has, and makes up for the flak the previous game got.

* SurprisinglyImprovedSequel: TransformersDarkOfTheMoon is considered the worst ''Transformers'' game of all time, for a multitude of reason. ''Devastation'', on the other hand, is considered one of the best games the franchise has, and makes up for the flak the previous game got.

* SugarWiki/FunnyMoments: After defeating Menasor to stop him from delivering a plasma energy core to Megatron, he rises to his feet, declaring, "No one defeats Menasor!" and... starts ranting like an angry child and [[YouCantThwartStageOne delivers it anyway]], hurling his target like a football to a horde of Insecticons waiting to catch it. The Autobots simply stare in stunned silence.
-->'''Bumblebee''': I... did not see that coming.
** Optimus Prime's reaction to [[spoiler: Menasor arriving to back Devastator up]]:
-->'''Optimus''': This may be... [[{{Understatement}} challenging.]]
** After making their way to quiet spot in the Proudstar, Optimus asks if there's a way to the control room nearby. Teletraan-1 makes note that they're standing on a cargo lift, but it doesn't have the information or clearance necessary to hack the lift remotely or even know how to operate it. Optimus quietly loses his patience and decides to use his [[ShootOutTheLock "delicate lock-picking technique"]] on the console without hesitation.
** Optimus actually engages in a little TrashTalk at a few points in the game.
** When engaging Skywarp and Thundercracker, Skywarp declares that he's now the new leader of the Decepticons. Only to change his mind, asking "Does anyone wants this job?"

* SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments: When playing as Wheeljack during the Proudstar segment the Computer ominously foreshadows his fate in the Movie, saying that "Darkness comes for us all. While your time may be short, your legacy will endure. That which you have made will in time save planets." Also counts as funny cause he immediately dismisses it as as "Hocus pocus prophesy's" only to then say "Please don't be true, please don't be true."
** Playing as Optimus in this segment will result in him accepting his eventual fate, as long as it means his friends are safe and the war ends. Prime leads the Autobots for a very good reason.

* ThatOneBoss: Devastator and Menasor [[spoiler:...at the same time...]]

* UnexpectedGameplayChange: There are two sections where you'll man a turret and use it to gun down hordes of mooks who attack the platform you're on.

* WinBackTheCrowd: After the lukewarm reception to [[VideoGame/TransformersRiseOfTheDarkSpark the previous game in the franchise]], this game seems like an attempt at going in a whole new direction, with new hack-and-slash gameplay as opposed to the franchise-standard third-person shooter gameplay, [[Creator/PlatinumGames a beloved developer]], as well as dropping the newer adaptations for a ''Generation 1'' setting (This is the first G1 game since 2003, and the first one released in America since ''1986'').

* AwesomeMusic: Per PlatinumGames standard, a majority of the soundtrack, but a special mention goes to the theme for [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6R5K8UQU42w Motormaster]].

** As listed under VisualEffectsOfAwesome, some feel that the Cel Shaded graphics are amazing. That said, others claim that the visuals are horrible (and that they are about [=PS2=] quality).

** Much like VideoGame/TransformersPrimeTheGame, there's the [[NoCampaignForTheWicked lack of Decepticon Campaign]]. Some are fine with it as the game has so much as is, others wish they could play as the cons like in many of the War for Cybertron and movie games.
** [[TheOtherDarrin The replacement voice actors]] also have polarising reception, particularly those who still have living and accessible actors (such as Corey Burton, Neil Ross, Jack Angel, Alan Oppenheimer, Arthur Burghardt, Bud Davis, Clive Revill, and Hal Rayle) or were even replaced despite having contributing actors (such as FrankWelker). Depending on fan or character, some think they replicated the role well or sound like a blatantly poor imitation.
*** A few went on to state that Creator/SteveBlum should have voiced Starscream, having previously done the role in ''WesternAnimation/TransformersPrime'', or Creator/SamReigel, who played the role in the High Moon games.
* CrowningMomentOfFunny: After defeating Menasor to stop him from delivering a plasma energy core to Megatron, he rises to his feet, declaring, "No one defeats Menasor!" and... starts ranting like an angry child and [[YouCantThwartStageOne delivers it anyway]], hurling his target like a football to a horde of Insecticons waiting to catch it. The Autobots sSimply stare in stunned silence.

* EnsembleDarkhorse: Grimlock, see MemeticBadass for details.

** Soundwave's Loudspeaker. As this [[https://youtu.be/pVnAFFlAgD0?t=130 video]] points out, it stuns enemies and '''bosses''' very easily, even on ''Magnus'' and ''[[HarderThanhard Prime]]'' difficulty. If the the loudspeaker is at least at Rank B, the gun dazes them so easily. The weapon has short range and a relatively slow projectile, but you can combo into it and do a chain stun very easily, meaning it will be hard to go back to any other ranged weapons in the game. As an added bonus, every time you successfully stun an enemy you earn points that improve your mission rating, meaning that you can get a high score just by shooting enemies repeatedly with it (this is important when trying to unlock the best gear).
* HeartwarmingMoments: When playing as Wheeljack during the Proudstar segment the Computer ominously foreshadows his fate in the Movie, saying that "Darkness comes for us all. While your time may be short, your legacy will endure. That which you have made will in time save planets." Also counts as funny cause he immediately dismisses it as as "Hocus pocus prophesy's" only to then say "Please don't be true, please don't be true."

* ThatOneAttack: Shockwave is pretty fine for a boss fight.....unless you get hit by his laser attack which not only stun you, they inflict major damage on you. Even worse if facing another boss at the same time in Challenge Mode of [[NintendoHard higher difficulties]]. Timing is key on dodging that move even with Still Safe.

** Blitzwing. Good lord Blitzwing. His attacks are not only uninterruptible but are very hard to dodge on time up close even with Still Safe. Plus unlike other boss fights prior to him, his attacks do inflict major damage and they're very quick especially on higher difficulties.
** Skywarp and Thundercrack on the final level are mostly a joke since your team are badass on their own merits ([[ArtificialBrilliance and they handle themselves pretty well too]]) and they could be taken down in mere seconds. In challenge mode however, facing them and Starscream (at the same time) on your own will test your skills quite harshly since they all have quick attack moves that will damage you greatly if you don't dodge or [[DifficultButAwesome parry]] on time.
* ThatOneLevel: Challenge Mode has some fairly decent and challenging missions which most of them are manageable in a short amount of time. Mission 21 on the other hand is a different story on difficulties higher than commander. Why? If the player didn't fully (or at least upgraded near maximum) upgrade the weapons or have proper and helpful T.E.C.H installed, prepare to endure a [[NintendoHard long, painful, nigh-unforgiving 30-45 minutes of fighting waves of decepticons]] (including different variations of them, autobot clones, and [[TheresNoKillLikeOverKill BOSSES]]) and sometimes fighting in couple mini-bosses at the same time. If you don't have enough auto-repair kits/repair kits/energy kits with you good luck not dying in less than 4 hits. Skills over the course of the game are very important here.
* TheyChangedItNowItSucks: Despite the entire game being a love letter to the G1 cartoon, there's a portion of the fanbase furious that Megatron transforms into a tank (ala his more recent appearances as well as his newest toy in the Combiner Wars toyline) rather than his old Walther P38 gun mode. There's another faction of fans who aren't happy, but understand that it was done for a more entertaining boss fight.

* VisualEffectsOfAwesome: The game's CelShading looks absolutely amazing. This is on top of the game running at a smooth 60 FPS on consoles in a day where most would run at 30.

** As listed under VisualEffectsOfAwesome, some feel that the Cel Shaded graphics are amazing. That said, others claim that the visuals are horrible (and that they are about PS2 quality).