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‘Transformers: War For Cybertron’ Review: It’s Better Than The Films
I’m not a huge fan of the Transformers franchise (blasphemous, I know), primarily because I’m too young to have any nostalgic feelings towards the cartoons and despite some fantastic special effects, the films never managed to keep my attention.
Because of this, and the fact that I had to review the utterly terrible Revenge of the Fallen game, my expectations started off pretty low. Lucky for me, War for Cybertron isn’t based off the films, and is instead a return to the roots that made the original so popular.
The ten chapter long single-player story is broken up into two parts; the first half has you controlling the bad robots, or Decepticons, who are trying to take over the world of Cybertron, and the second half puts you in the shoes of the Autobots, who are defending their world. Both halves are made up of very similar gameplay, having you drive or fly throughout the levels, taking out waves of enemies or bosses that were dumb enough to get in your way, and simply kicking tons of mechanical ass.
The main difference comes with the weapons and abilities of the Transformers you control, because each has their own unique ability and vehicular form. Because I was allowed to control the leader in almost every chapter that usually ended up being the character I controlled since for the most part they were the only names I recognized, and because I figured they would be the strongest.
The story is interesting, and the world is beautifully realized with Cybertron shifting and transforming in a way that’s similar to the Transformers that inhabit it. The visuals are great, the sound effects enjoyable, and the voice acting over-the-top (in a good way). You can play through the campaign alone or with a friend, and with the exception of a few levels that consist only of boss fights, each chapter takes roughly an hour long to complete, bringing the campaign to a meaty 8-10 hours.
But that’s not all, there’s also a multiplayer component to the game that definitely doesn’t feel tacked on. Now, I’m not saying you’ll choose Transformers over games like Modern Warfare 2, but it’s a satisfying change of pace if you’re ever finding yourself bored with your current arsenal of online games. Then there’s also the Gears of War inspired Horde mode, called Escalation, which pits you against increasingly powerful waves of enemies. The addition of an experience system that gives you perks and upgrades takes the experience to a whole new level.
War for Cybertron is a great game that exceeded all of my expectations; it’s fun, has plenty of content, looks and sounds great, and with hidden items, achievements, and the option to play other Transformers, there’s more than a few reasons to play through again. The only downside is the lack of variety in the missions, which usually `consisted of driving sections or killing lots of enemies/bosses so you could get to your next destination and do it all over again. But if you’re a fan of the series or looking for a fun game, this game will treat you right.
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‘Hellraiser: Resurrections’ – BOOM! Studios Event Unleashes Five Brand New One-Shot Comics [Exclusive]
BOOM! Studios recently announced that three classic Clive Barker Hellraiser comic books are coming back to shelves, and we’ve got another exciting exclusive for you today.
Bloody Disgusting can exclusively report that BOOM! Studios will return to the labyrinthine horrors of Clive Barker’s legendary Hellraiser universe with five all-new one-shots this Fall!
A brand new generation of creators will explore the untold corners of Clive Barker’s infernal mythology, revisiting iconic Cenobites while introducing terrifying new stories that expand the boundaries of the Hellscape itself with Hellraiser: Resurrections.
Each week through the month of September, a new chapter of damnation arrives, revealing the forces gathering in the shadows. The descent begins with HELLRAISER: RESURRECTIONS – NEW WOUNDS #1 from writer Mike Costa and artist Paco Camallonga as they draw readers into the hedonistic world of Hellraiser.
When an investigation into the mysterious Puzzle Box goes sideways, the gateways to Hell open anew.
Then, hear the unmistakable chattering of death itself in HELLRAISER: RESURRECTIONS – THE ONANISTIC RITUAL #1 from writer Zac Thompson and artist Gavin Mitchell.
The Chatterer bares his teeth for a brand-new mission. His goal? To reclaim his rightful place as the right hand of the Hell Priest himself!
Next, venture deeper into the hierarchy of Hell with HELLRAISER: RESURRECTIONS – THE DEEP GOSPEL #1 from writer Tini Howard and artist Jenna Cha.
The Female Cenobite was dead. Or close to it…until the Engineer found her. But when she rejects the Engineer’s plans for her remaking, she’s cast down into the harrowing Nidus: the place where the larval stage of Cenobites fight to survive. She’s been here before and made it out alive—and she’ll do it again.
The horrors continue in HELLRAISER: RESURRECTIONS – HELL’S COUNCIL #1 from writer Nero Villagallos O’Reilly and artist Francesca Ciregia.
We saw the fall of Butterball at the end of Hellbound: Hellraiser II. Now we’ll witness his rise as the wounded Cenobite is taken in by a mysterious do-gooder who slowly nurses him back to health, all while worming her way into his brain…and maybe even his heart?
Finally, the event culminates with HELLRAISER: RESURRECTIONS – THE RETURN OF THE PRIEST #1 from writer Sarah Gailey and artist Alessio Avallone.
Caught in the sensory deprivation of Middle Hell, Elliot Spencer suffers the worst fate: no feeling at all. When the glory of Leviathan’s light finally sears through him, granting him the gift of pain—it’s revelatory. The Hell Priest must journey to remake himself and gather his Gash once more to bring the cherished blessing of pain to all that deserve it.
From fresh visions of beloved Cenobites to horrifying new revelations hidden within the depths of Hell, Hellraiser: Resurrections serves as both a celebration of Clive Barker’s enduring mythology and the first chapter of an exciting new era for the franchise. The series kicks off a new publishing initiative that will bring a new Hellraiser ongoing series and miniseries to life through 2027.
Hellraiser: Resurrections begins this September with five weekly one-shots from BOOM! and distributed by Penguin Random House. You can preorder the series at your local comic shops and digitally through major content providers, including Kindle, iBooks, and Google Play.
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