More Details on Transformers Legends Mobile Device Card Battler
Saturday, September 1st, 2012 2:28PM CDT
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Additionally thygriever of fellow Transformers fan site TFW2005 was on hand at PAX Prime this weekend, and has provided the following run down:
thygriever wrote:
- Single player lets you pick a side Autobot or Decepticon to start out your deck. However on the cybertron mission map you can play as either Autobot or Decepticon. The interface for the map and the menu look very slick.
- You can collect cards for both factions and they can be mixed and matched for multiplayer.
- Looks like for missions, you can only use the type of card for that faction's missions.
- You collect cards playing "tap" mini games. Tapping the enemy gives you energon/money, not sure if there's a difference. Or occasionally a card. There is a completion meter on top to show your progress (presumably to repeat a mission to get all the items).
- Rare cards are basically rare drops, a percentage.
- He showed me his STACKED deck of cards (well he is the dev!), basically showed me the best cards like my favorite art which was robot mode Grimlock, which looked amazingggg. It seems every transformer has 2 cards, 1 for each mode.
- When you view your cards, the card image moves based on your tilt to give a cool motion effect. The presentation of the card/art really makes a big difference.
- You can EQUIP weapons you get to any robot. Basically he showed me his Grimlock had Optimus Prime's powerful rifle, to make him even stronger. Mix and match.
- You can upgrade all cards. He showed me Grimlock's card when clicked had a bunch of upgrade slots. Not sure what the upgrades were exactly.
- My biggest concern was the IPA. He told me it was basically more energy (or energon) to play more games. Obviously for a game like this, the money maker is to buy more play time to collect more cards.
- There's also some kind of "space bridge" function that you can collect something to complete it or buy parts of it. I think he said completing it gives you a rare card.
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Posted by philipjreed on September 1st, 2012 @ 6:34pm CDT
Posted by KNM2012 on September 1st, 2012 @ 7:05pm CDT
But since it is not, and I am still around in the fold by the time it arrives... I may still get it for the sake of playing (when I have the time to play it).
Posted by Blackstreak on September 1st, 2012 @ 7:14pm CDT
The space bridge is basically a crafting feature where components collected in the games can be used to craft a special card or item. Some of them will be harder to get than others.
I hope this gets released on more than just mobile devices. I don't do games on mobile devices but I will on my computer. Looks amazing so far.
Posted by DevastaTTor on September 1st, 2012 @ 7:14pm CDT
Posted by Flashwave on September 1st, 2012 @ 11:33pm CDT
DevastaTTor wrote:5-10 years from now, if Hasbro decides to reset the Classics line like they do with Star Wars figures every few years, I hope the figures and box art look like this!
Funny you mention that, i was just noticing how much STreak and Smoke look like their Classic forms,mwith just enough artistic detailing to make them look really cool. I like this style.
Posted by KNM2012 on September 1st, 2012 @ 11:50pm CDT
DevastaTTor wrote:5-10 years from now, if Hasbro decides to reset the Classics line like they do with Star Wars figures every few years, I hope the figures and box art look like this!
So... Are you implying that they will reissue Transformers: The Movie and have Optimus Prime shoot first?
Posted by Seibertron on September 2nd, 2012 @ 12:24pm CDT
Only criticism I have is the placement of Bombshell's head cannon. If I didn't know better, it looks like he's got 3 rollers on the top of his head.
Other than that, these are some beautiful pieces of artwork.
Posted by Sideswipe9116 on September 4th, 2012 @ 12:19am CDT
Posted by El Duque on October 3rd, 2012 @ 11:40am CDT
TRANSFORMERS: Legends is the a new FREE GAME for your mobile device! We got a sneak peek at Megatron, Razorclaw and Warpath in their alternate & robot forms! Coming Fall 2012. PRE-REGISTER at http://transformers-legends.com/
Posted by FracturedKoi on October 3rd, 2012 @ 12:12pm CDT
Posted by Mindmaster on October 3rd, 2012 @ 12:14pm CDT
Posted by mattwhite924 on October 3rd, 2012 @ 12:16pm CDT
Posted by griftimus prime on October 3rd, 2012 @ 12:53pm CDT
Posted by Megazarak on October 3rd, 2012 @ 1:45pm CDT
Posted by DesertKing on October 3rd, 2012 @ 1:59pm CDT
Posted by triKlops on October 3rd, 2012 @ 2:38pm CDT
the game looks more intriguing
Posted by Hip-Hoptimus Rime on October 3rd, 2012 @ 4:36pm CDT
Would love a new TF game on my phone.
Posted by Sodan-1 on October 3rd, 2012 @ 7:50pm CDT
Posted by TulioDude on October 4th, 2012 @ 2:23pm CDT
Posted by El Duque on November 4th, 2012 @ 6:49am CST
Pick Your Faction! Would you side with the Autobots or the Decepticons? Choose your side in TRANSFORMERS: Legends, the FREE mobile game! Pre-register at http://transformers-legends.com/
Posted by Xephon0930 on November 4th, 2012 @ 7:01am CST
Posted by gavinfuzzy on November 4th, 2012 @ 8:35am CST
Posted by DecepticonFinishline on November 4th, 2012 @ 9:30am CST
gavinfuzzy wrote:I swear that Hound was drawn while the artist was looking up Universe Hound...
Yes. It is exactly his design. Even the hollow parts of the feet!
It seems almost the same for Sunstreaker too.
I'd totally be into this if I was at all interested in having a SmartPhone.
Posted by El Duque on November 5th, 2012 @ 11:04pm CST
Hey TRANSFORMERS fans,
TRANSFORMERS: Legends is coming this fall! The battle for Earth is about to begin on a mobile device near you!
Sign up now and be the first to know when the game is available: http://www.transformers-legends.com/
Posted by El Duque on November 9th, 2012 @ 12:05am CST
Check out this card of Starscream’s Alternate mode from TRANSFORMERS: Legends! Pre-register for the free game at http://transformers-legends.com/.
Posted by Arcee1tfp on November 9th, 2012 @ 6:36pm CST
Posted by El Duque on November 15th, 2012 @ 4:32pm CST
Decepticons, destroy! Here’s a look at a super rare card starring Thundercracker! Find more Decepticons in the free Transformers: Legends mobile game! http://transformers.mobage.com/
Posted by PrymeStriker on November 15th, 2012 @ 4:55pm CST
Posted by padfoo on November 15th, 2012 @ 6:54pm CST
Posted by El Duque on November 22nd, 2012 @ 11:33am CST
Are you an Autobot or a Decepticon? Choose your side in TRANSFORMERS: LEGENDS. Stay
tuned for a peek at the new trailer! http://www.transformers-legends.com/
Posted by SKYWARPED_128 on November 22nd, 2012 @ 6:31pm CST
Posted by craggy on November 23rd, 2012 @ 5:30pm CST
Posted by El Duque on November 28th, 2012 @ 8:52am CST
The official trailer for TRANSFORMERS: LEGENDS is here! The battle for earth is about to begin. Pre-register today to be notified when it's available free for your iOS or Android device : http://www.transformers-legends.com/
Posted by #Sideways# on November 28th, 2012 @ 10:57am CST
Posted by griftimus prime on November 28th, 2012 @ 4:04pm CST
Posted by PrymeStriker on November 28th, 2012 @ 4:11pm CST
griftimus prime wrote:lame. not a fan of motion comic type stuff
The one time I agree with griftimus. Not interested in this at all.
Posted by Doubledealer93 on November 28th, 2012 @ 4:53pm CST
PrymeStriker wrote:griftimus prime wrote:lame. not a fan of motion comic type stuff
The one time I agree with griftimus. Not interested in this at all.
yeah,i have to agree.
Posted by amtm on November 28th, 2012 @ 7:43pm CST
Posted by MarkNL on November 29th, 2012 @ 12:32am CST
Posted by El Duque on November 29th, 2012 @ 1:43pm CST
Check out who’s SWOOPing into the latest Transformers mobile game! Pre-register for Transformers: Legends at http://transformers.mobage.com/!
Posted by MGrotusque on November 29th, 2012 @ 3:05pm CST
Posted by MarkNL on November 30th, 2012 @ 1:14am CST
Posted by El Duque on December 6th, 2012 @ 1:16pm CST
TRANSFORMERS: Legends is coming soon! Can you guess who this character is? One hint: it's a Decepticon! Find out more at: http://www.transformers-legends.com/
Posted by PrymeStriker on December 6th, 2012 @ 1:26pm CST
Posted by Bumblevivisector on December 6th, 2012 @ 1:54pm CST
Posted by El Duque on December 7th, 2012 @ 1:54pm CST
Additionally the folks over on the Planet Iacon facebook page have posted 25 of the character cards with their stats. Check out the images mirrored below.
If you're outside the US the game may be available to you at the link listed below:
Google Play Store link
Burn wrote:So, game play is basic, as you would expect for a mobile/tablet game.
When you join up you choose your faction. This seems pointless though as you can build both Autobot and Decepticon teams and participate in Autobot and Decepticon missions.
You have two ways to earn XP. Missions (which uses Energon) and Battles (which uses Energon Battle Cubes). Once you've used all your energon and battle cubes up you have to wait for it to replenish.
In missions you have a job to do, but it's basically press the scan button. This can result in either finding character cards, or you have to deflect attacks by Swoop or Ramjet (depending on your faction). You may also come across a Cache which gives you the chance to win rare cards. As the mission progresses you may also battle a boss whose weapon you can win. You earn XP points and Credits.
In Battles you fight other players. Well not so much fight, you line your cards up, winner is determined by stats. You earn XP and Battle Points
Cards you collect can be used for either trans-scanning your characters (you need to find both a matching robot mode and alt mode to trans-scan them together so they can transform), alternatively you can use them to upgrade existing characters (at the cost of credits) or sell for credits. Same goes for weapons.
There's the Space Bridge which you can use to request more troops (cards). There's a variety of ways to use the space bridge. Game credits (dish out the money), Battle Points, Ally Points, Bronze Warrior Medal (you get these when you level up) and Bronze Weapons Medal (not sure where you get these)
Friends playing? Add them as Allies. So far the only advantage I see is to "cheer" them and earn Ally Points for the Space Bridge.
It's a simple game, very beautiful artwork. Looks great on a 7 inch Samsung Galaxy Tab 2. My only complaint? You have to have an active internet connection.
From Planet Iacon:
Posted by Homerjay14522 on December 7th, 2012 @ 2:11pm CST
Posted by GuyIncognito on December 7th, 2012 @ 2:22pm CST
Posted by Burn on December 7th, 2012 @ 3:05pm CST
GuyIncognito wrote:I love the fact that the character art is based on recent toys.
The character art is GORGEOUS!
Game play is simplistic and won't hold your attention past a few weeks, and once you collect all the cards you'll probably never want to play again, but for now it's a nice break from Angry Birds Star Wars!