Transformers G1 : Awakening

It's not a case of being easy; Transformers G1: Awakening is certainly no pushover, but it's one of those rare entity that will even keep players who are clueless when it comes to planning ahead or keeping abreast of statistics enthralled. They may not get very far, but they'll enjoy their time on Awakening, nonetheless. Even the plot, which will be of little consequence to anyone that didn't grow up spending their pocket money on Transformers comics, manages not to get in the way.

It's a refreshing set of attributes for a title that, in terms of both its licence and genre, could easily get wrapped up itself. Luckily, Glu has served up a game that is a celebration to its various inspirations, rather than a slave.

How has this been achieved? At first glance, everything appears as normal. Taking a turn-based approach, you're tasked with moving varying numbers of robots around maps of different shapes and sizes, with ever-changing aims to achieve to secure progress. Each turn allows you to either move or perform an action of some kind – ranging from attacking an enemy robot, restoring health or transforming into the robot's second form to traverse the map in quicker speed.


Roll out with the TRANSFORMERS and battle the DECEPTICONS in the classic 1st Generation TV series universe! After 4 million years, a volcanic eruption awakens the TRANSFORMERS. Use the strengths of each AUTOBOT to defeat the DECEPTICONS in turn-based strategic battles. You must capture sources of Energon power to reactivate, repair or upgrade your TRANSFORMERS. Get ready for epic moments. This is more than meets the eye!
Features

1. * 23 CHARACTERS FROM THE ORIGINAL SERIES - Use popular AUTOBOTS including BUMBLEBEE, OPTIMUS PRIME, RATCHET and IRONHIDE and try to defeat the most infamous DECEPTICON villains including MEGATRON, STARSCREAM, SOUNDWAVE and FRENZY! Each TRANSFORMER has unique properties with weaponry, strengths and weaknesses
2. * 17 LEVELS IN STORY MODE - Follow the original story of the TRANSFORMERS as you battle through 17 episodes of strategic action.
3. * PLAY AS AUTOBOTS OR DECEPTICONS - Fight as the AUTOBOTS or the DECEPTICONS in Cybertron Arena mode and even challenge a friend! Pick your side and take on the battle!
4. * RICH 3D GRAPHICS - Get ready to fight in style with very detailed robots, spectacular special effects and beautiful animated scenes, all in 3D!
5. * CONVERT YOUR ROBOT - Convert into vehicle mode to travel faster and convert into robot mode to get ready for battle.
6. * THEIR WAR, YOUR MUSIC (iPHONE 3.0 FEATURE) - Access your music library from within the game and play it as background music!

Tips & Tricks

1. * Capture Pylons and Power Stations to gain more Energon. Use Energon to activate additional units, upgrade units and repair them.
2. * Upgrading your units is sometimes better than activating new ones.
3. * Go to Tech Specs menu to see characteristics of all units presented in the level.
4. * Ranged attack units cannot move and attack in the same turn, but close combat units can.
5. * Not only are TRANSFORMERS in vehicle form faster but they're also slightly tougher, even if they can't attack or return fire.
6. * Rough terrain doesn't just slow you down, it also provides defensive cover. Use it wisely.