by Shockwavetrueleader » Mon Oct 21, 2013 11:20 pm
One of the things I like about transformers is that each version gives you a different take on the war between the autobots and the decepticons. Whether it was the campy, yet fun 80's show, to the more realistic look and cinematics of war/fall of cybertron, to the marvel and IDW comics, each has had their own take on the tale. The 80's cartoon version of Starscream is the one that most people will picture when they think of the decepticon backstabber, but he's been viewed differently in other games, comics, and other universes.
I think my favorite version of starscream is the War/fall of cybertron version. It seems that he's much more competent in those games, but at the same time, he's still a hilariously petulant child. I like the irony in that he's actually a threat when he's not leader of the decepticons in FOC, being perfectly capable of slaughtering several autobots and being able to capture Optimus, but when he does assume leadership, the one position he's wanted but never got, he's completely incompetent. It's funny that he works better carrying out orders than giving them. Also, when you see little bits of him like in the levels where you're Optimus Prime, he seems like he's got everything together and sounds kinda tough, but in the decepticon levels, his self centeredness really shines through. I laughed so hard when the combaticons were discussing what their plan of action would be, then Starscream just pops into the frame and yells that they should collect "his" energon. You'd think the scene would be out of place tonally because of the dark nature of the game, but it fit the character like a glove. The Marvel Comics starscream gets an honorable mention for commiting a killing spree that exceeded the kill count of the 1986 animated movie.