Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark 3DS Details
Sunday, June 8th, 2014 6:15PM CDT
Category: Game NewsPosted by: Mindmaster Views: 21,205
Topic Options: View Discussion · Sign in or Join to reply
- * Gameplay seems similar to the Transformers mobile game, Transformers: G1 Awakening, in which characters move around on a 2D landscape, and switches to 3D during battles between characters.
* Each character has seven different attacks of varying strength, each one needing an escalating number of points to use.
* Points are earned by a character each turn, with bonus points awarded for blocking enemy attacks.
* Part of the strategy sounds set to revolve around picking whether to employ low-level attacks to harass enemies, or to take a few rounds to stock some points to bring out a more powerful attack.
* Each character has a character-specific super move, which is activated by using a specific amount of Energon, limited for each mission, so strategizing when to use these moves are paramount. An example of this is Optimus Prime's Vanguard ability, which makes enemies focus on Optimus to give other allies time to withdraw or regroup.
Also included in the article were three in-game images, which have been mirrored below for your viewing convenience:
News Search
Got Transformers News? Let us know here!
Most Popular Transformers News
ROTB Optimus Prime Lead Designer Discusses Why the Face Looks Similar to the 2007 Movie
57,900 viewsMost Recent Transformers News
Posted by Thalack on June 8th, 2014 @ 7:12pm CDT
Mindmaster wrote:Let's take a break from the console version of the upcoming video game Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark by Edge of Reality, shall we? Thanks to Siliconera.com, we have some details of the upcoming game's 3DS counterpart. Here's the breakdown:* Gameplay seems similar to the Transformers mobile game, Transformers: G1 Awakening, in which characters move around on a 2D landscape, and switches to 3D during battles between characters.
* Each character has seven different attacks of varying strength, each one needing an escalating number of points to use.
* Points are earned by a character each turn, with bonus points awarded for blocking enemy attacks.
* Part of the strategy sounds set to revolve around picking whether to employ low-level attacks to harass enemies, or to take a few rounds to stock some points to bring out a more powerful attack.
* Each character has a character-specific super move, which is activated by using a specific amount of Energon, limited for each mission, so strategizing when to use these moves are paramount. An example of this is Optimus Prime's Vanguard ability, which makes enemies focus on Optimus to give other allies time to withdraw or regroup.
Also included in the article were three in-game images, which have been mirrored below for your viewing convenience:
If only I owned 3ds. hmmm *goes to amazon.om to check prices and see how much these things cost*
I just might have to buy myself a 3ds lol
Posted by Uncontrolable_myosin on June 8th, 2014 @ 7:32pm CDT
Posted by starwarrior1227 on June 9th, 2014 @ 1:11pm CDT
Thalack wrote:Mindmaster wrote:Let's take a break from the console version of the upcoming video game Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark by Edge of Reality, shall we? Thanks to Siliconera.com, we have some details of the upcoming game's 3DS counterpart. Here's the breakdown:* Gameplay seems similar to the Transformers mobile game, Transformers: G1 Awakening, in which characters move around on a 2D landscape, and switches to 3D during battles between characters.
* Each character has seven different attacks of varying strength, each one needing an escalating number of points to use.
* Points are earned by a character each turn, with bonus points awarded for blocking enemy attacks.
* Part of the strategy sounds set to revolve around picking whether to employ low-level attacks to harass enemies, or to take a few rounds to stock some points to bring out a more powerful attack.
* Each character has a character-specific super move, which is activated by using a specific amount of Energon, limited for each mission, so strategizing when to use these moves are paramount. An example of this is Optimus Prime's Vanguard ability, which makes enemies focus on Optimus to give other allies time to withdraw or regroup.
Also included in the article were three in-game images, which have been mirrored below for your viewing convenience:
If only I owned 3ds. hmmm *goes to amazon.om to check prices and see how much these things cost*
I just might have to buy myself a 3ds lol
I wouldn't get a 3ds for this game. If you want a Turn based strategy game, get the 3ds for Fire Emblem:Awakening, not this. A transformers TBS on the 3ds is a waste of potential.
Posted by starwarrior1227 on June 9th, 2014 @ 1:22pm CDT
Uncontrolable_myosin wrote:The 3DS is capable of a much more exciting and fast-paced game. kinda disappointed :/
I know right? The DS could handle 3rd person and first person shooters and the 3ds does those even better. Why not a shooter? It could be because most people aren't conformtable playing shooters with the 3ds without an additional circle pad and i'm sure no one will go out of their way to get that and a 3ds just for this game. I won't even do that. We can look at KidIcarus:Uprising and the wide criticism it received for awkward controls. I know you weren't specifically meaning a shooter, but that's really the only other genre I can see this game as (and prefer it to be). What would you rather it be?
Am I the only one who thinks the 3ds can handle better graphics than this?
Posted by Peridot on June 10th, 2014 @ 12:32pm CDT
starwarrior1227 wrote: Am I the only one who thinks the 3ds can handle better graphics than this?
No. The graphics on this are first-generation-DS quality at best. It looks more like a cheap iPhone/Android app than an actual video game.
Posted by starwarrior1227 on June 10th, 2014 @ 12:38pm CDT
Metro Prime wrote:starwarrior1227 wrote: Am I the only one who thinks the 3ds can handle better graphics than this?
No. The graphics on this are first-generation-DS quality at best. It looks more like a cheap iPhone/Android app than an actual video game.
I'm not sure. The graphics in MGS3d and KI:U looked better than this. Maybe it's the size of pic.
Posted by Va'al on June 11th, 2014 @ 1:12pm CDT
Posted by MasterSoundBlaster on June 11th, 2014 @ 1:56pm CDT
Posted by starwarrior1227 on June 11th, 2014 @ 1:56pm CDT
Va'al wrote:Another trailer for ...wait, it's Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark and not the movie! And it's a big one, as Fall of Cybertron and Age of Extinction both show up their fierce brawling, metal chomping, fire breathing warrior: Grimlock. Check him out in the embedded clip below, courtesy of the GameStop YouTube channel.
Did they use Megatron's soundclips for Grimlock?
Posted by Yweggo on June 11th, 2014 @ 2:18pm CDT
Posted by noctorro on June 11th, 2014 @ 2:40pm CDT
Not bothered by the re-use of FOC models/anims. Hopefully they focus on the gameplay and not some high graphics standard set by the new-gen consoles.
End of this month, game time!
Posted by VirusCarnage on June 11th, 2014 @ 3:20pm CDT
noctorro wrote:Looks like it,
Not bothered by the re-use of FOC models/anims. Hopefully they focus on the gameplay and not some high graphics standard set by the new-gen consoles.
End of this month, game time!
Reuse of models isn't a big deal to me. I imagine they did try to optimize it for next gen/ PC.
Posted by ILL-Star on June 11th, 2014 @ 3:47pm CDT
Posted by Mindmaster on June 11th, 2014 @ 3:49pm CDT
Posted by VirusCarnage on June 11th, 2014 @ 3:51pm CDT
Mindmaster wrote:Still standing by my resolution: no competitive multiplayer with customization, no immediate buy from me.
I'm not happy by no competitive MP, but I always get TF games day 1, gotta keep up the tradition.
Posted by Mindmaster on June 11th, 2014 @ 3:53pm CDT
viruscarnage wrote:Mindmaster wrote:Still standing by my resolution: no competitive multiplayer with customization, no immediate buy from me.
I'm not happy by no competitive MP, but I always get TF games day 1, gotta keep up the tradition.
And that's fine. Normally, I'd try to get it myself. But this year's a little different for me. My finances aren't as stable as they were a year ago. I know I'll get it one day, but 24 June isn't going to be that day.
Posted by VirusCarnage on June 11th, 2014 @ 3:56pm CDT
Mindmaster wrote:viruscarnage wrote:Mindmaster wrote:Still standing by my resolution: no competitive multiplayer with customization, no immediate buy from me.
I'm not happy by no competitive MP, but I always get TF games day 1, gotta keep up the tradition.
And that's fine. Normally, I'd try to get it myself. But this year's a little different for me. My finances aren't as stable as they were a year ago. I know I'll get it one day, but 24 June isn't going to be that day.
Ah finances are the killer, at least on PS3, 360, and PC it's only 49.99.
Posted by Sabrblade on June 11th, 2014 @ 5:47pm CDT
Until now, I was thinking it could fit after Megatron's resurrection but before the launch of the two starships, yet Grimlock's dino body activities in the FOC game were so tightly-knit and time-constrained that I honestly now cannot see any way to possibly squeeze RotDS's FOC parts into the main game.
RotDS looks like it'll have to be considered its own separate continuity from the main WFC/FOC games continuity, but still inspired by the continuity of those game.
Posted by Peridot on June 11th, 2014 @ 5:54pm CDT
Posted by WiseMan on June 12th, 2014 @ 1:04pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Okay, so if FOC Grimlock is in this in his dino body... then I honestly don't see how the FOC parts of this game could possibly fit seamlessly into the story of the actual FOC video game.
Once I saw the gameplay of Grimlock I had the same question.
But so far all of the WFC/FOC characters have been on Cybertron. And remember that Grimlock didn't get on the shuttle at the end of FOC. So as long as FOC Grimlock's gameplay stuff happens AFTER the shuttle leaves, there's a chance it might still fit.
I know it's been said that this is all supposed to happen before FOC, but that's all I've got.
Unless there's time travel involved, which I really hope isn't the case . . .
Posted by #Sideways# on June 13th, 2014 @ 8:35pm CDT
Posted by Va'al on June 14th, 2014 @ 6:20am CDT
Pre-Purchase Offer
The Weathered Warrior Pack includes: 2 characters (Thundercracker and Skywarp) and 2 weapons (Glass Gas Cannon and Electro Bolter).
Characters
Thundercracker is a Decepticon Seeker: a master of flight and aerial combat. He defected to the Decepticons with Starscream and Skywarp and now serves Megatron.
Skywarp has never been interested in power or conquest, only the pursuit of knowledge. He joined the Decepticons to produce powerful weapons and experimental systems for use in combat.
Weapons
The Glass Gas Cannon is a powerful weapon feared amongst all robots, this weapon creates a distortion field in mid-air, suspending opponents in mid-air and rendering them helpless before sending them smashing into the ground at high velocity.
The Electro Bolter is a weapon for the true sharpshooter at Spark, the Electro Bolter launches deadly harpoon-style projectiles. The kinetic energy of these projectiles knocks enemies back on impact and can even pin them to walls.
About the Game
Explore two unique worlds as your favorite TRANSFORMERS characters from TRANSFORMERS: Age of Extinction and Cybertron universes!
Includes Over 40 playable characters from two different universes!
Change Form Anytime: Effortlessly switch between robot and vehicle form!
Beyond the Movie: Weave your way through Earth and Cybertron universes in an unforgettable battle to secure the Dark Spark.
Epic Multiplayer Battles: Expanded four-player co-op online escalation mode with new upgradeable defenses and challenging Power Foes!
New Unlock System: Leveling system spans campaign and escalation, allowing players to unlock rewards that will aid progression in both modes!
System Requirements
Minimum:
OS: Windows® Vista/7/8
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz or AMD Phenom X3 8750
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce 8800 GT series with 512 MB RAM or ATI Radeon HD 4850 with 512 MB RAM
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Hard Drive: 10 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
Additional Notes: Broadband connection and service required for Multiplayer Connectivity. Internet connection required for activation.
Posted by Sabrblade on June 14th, 2014 @ 7:31am CDT
Posted by Mindmaster on June 14th, 2014 @ 10:49am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Isn't this the same DLC pack that comes with preordering the game from GameStop?
Yessir. Not a lick of difference, other than it being for PC.
Posted by The Thuggernaut on June 14th, 2014 @ 12:53pm CDT
Posted by VirusCarnage on June 15th, 2014 @ 9:30pm CDT
Posted by ScoutBumblebee on June 17th, 2014 @ 12:01pm CDT
Check it out below:
http://www.ign.com/videos/2014/06/17/tr ... -trailer-1
Posted by Sabrblade on June 17th, 2014 @ 12:09pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on June 17th, 2014 @ 12:11pm CDT
Posted by RazorSlash92 on June 17th, 2014 @ 1:57pm CDT
Posted by Megatron Wolf on June 17th, 2014 @ 3:27pm CDT
Posted by VirusCarnage on June 17th, 2014 @ 3:44pm CDT
Megatron Wolf wrote:if i didnt know this was dark spark id swear it was footage taken from WFC & FOC. The graphics dont even look next gen ,yeah its a low quality condensed video but still the lighting and particle effects look like the previous games. Only way id run out & buy this day 1 is if they can guarantee me that the campaign is 10-15 hours or more not including cutscenes & has replay value. If its just FoC with bayformer stuff thrown in then ill wait til its around $10 or $20. Plus sniper elite 3 comes out the week after so they'd really need to do something grand to get me to pick this up instead of that.
You're gonna be waiting a very long time and some fairly high expectations tbh.
Activision games almost never droip in price under the first year it's out (Steam sales being the exception), FoC is still over $40 in stores.
A 10-15 hour campaign is pretty rare to get, A lot of recent games are only 5-8 hours. Every CoD games in 6 or less, same with every BF game, even the most recent Tomb Raider only took me 8 hours to beat. Doesn't seem like a realistic expectation.
Posted by sabrigami on June 17th, 2014 @ 6:39pm CDT
Posted by Bleak5170 on June 18th, 2014 @ 6:47am CDT
Posted by Bleak5170 on June 18th, 2014 @ 6:48am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on June 18th, 2014 @ 8:50am CDT
See nine posts above this one.
Posted by noctorro on June 19th, 2014 @ 2:27am CDT
sabrigami wrote:I am cautiously curious about this game. I did not like FoC very much but I adored the first. In Foc they butchered Escalation. The same 4 maps and only a handful of maps and the same characters each time really blew away any re playability the first game had. I only could tolerate and handful of matches I may wait and see some reviews/ character and map rosters before I bite.
I totally agree with you bro.
To add to the why Escalation is bad compared to WFC:
- Characters almost don't talk at all anymore
- Enemies don't transform anymore
- Way to easy, with the gun upgrade and "set dificulty" option
- Limited amount of only 4 characters! Why?
- Only 4 maps, they should've spammed that mode with at least 8
- Wave limit of 15, you should always end in defeat in an Escalation game
- Ammo beacon is kind of overpowered, as is heal beam
- Maps should've been bigger
I still play WFC Escalation, I love Brawl, Thundercracker and Arcee.
Why isn't Arcee in FOC anyway?
FOC has a better singleplayer and multiplayer. Everything looks better and
the controls are better. But Escalation should've also been better, it's my favorite
game mode.
Posted by noctorro on June 19th, 2014 @ 2:31am CDT
Remnant!
I'm totally fine with them recycling old maps/weapons/characters. The more the better.
Just hope the framerate's good and the gameplay is the same as FOC.
Posted by dreadwing95 on June 19th, 2014 @ 8:09am CDT
noctorro wrote:Ontopic
Remnant!
I'm totally fine with them recycling old maps/weapons/characters. The more the better.
Just hope the framerate's good and the gameplay is the same as FOC.
i myself wouldve prefered some new characters. i meant the old one are awesome but the universe is so big why not add some new ones?
Posted by Deadput on June 20th, 2014 @ 9:20am CDT
http://www.gametrailers.com/videos/51kt5n/transformers--rise-of-the-dark-spark-exclusive-lockdown-trailer?utm_source=dailyfix.dk
Posted by dreadwing95 on June 20th, 2014 @ 9:27am CDT
mirageandjazz1197 wrote:Lockdown has a new trailer (not youtube but game trailers)
http://www.gametrailers.com/videos/51kt5n/transformers--rise-of-the-dark-spark-exclusive-lockdown-trailer?utm_source=dailyfix.dk
seems he has his own army. doesnt look like the minions from the movie though. there probably the same but different look
Posted by Mindmaster on June 20th, 2014 @ 6:31pm CDT
Possible spoiler alert, though. As well as giving a look at Lockdown's game model and how he interacts with the world around him, there are also a handful of cutscenes that give away a little bit of the game's story content. If you wish to proceed with viewing the trailer, scroll down below and click play. You have been warned!
SPOILER WARNING
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Posted by 1984forever on June 21st, 2014 @ 6:25am CDT
Posted by Mindmaster on June 21st, 2014 @ 10:23am CDT
Why not both?
Video game retailer GameStop has you covered! If you buy a brand new copy of Transformers: Age of Extinction on day one (24 June, this coming Tuesday), you will receive a pair of goodies: an exclusive poster featuring characters from the game and two digital tickets to see Transformers: Age of Extinction in theaters! Also, Powerup Rewards Pro Members will gain up to 40% in-store credit if they trade in any games or accessories toward a brand new copy of the game!
Posted by It Is Him on June 21st, 2014 @ 10:58am CDT
Posted by It Is Him on June 21st, 2014 @ 11:03am CDT
Posted by Homerjay14522 on June 21st, 2014 @ 1:12pm CDT
Posted by VirusCarnage on June 24th, 2014 @ 1:03pm CDT
Posted by Mindmaster on June 24th, 2014 @ 5:10pm CDT
The Fall of Cybertron components are good, but the Age of Extinction component felt thrown in there just because the new movie's coming out in three days. Not to mention that ten of the fifteen missions take place in the Fall of Cybertron setting. Also, it doesn't really explain how the Dark Spark is able to traverse between dimensions. I was also expecting some inter-dimensional shenanigans going on, like having both Optimus Primes meet and team up to defeat their common enemy.
Overall, I feel this is more of an expansion of Fall of Cybertron with a bonus "this is what an Age of Extinction game would look like if it were made by High Moon Studios" scenario than an actual game. I'll still get the game, but it won't be anytime soon.