Transformers: Reactivate

What can we say about Transformers: Reactivate? The title has been in the works for a while, yet we still haven't heard or seen much from the game. But with an apparent closed beta coming very soon, we can dive into the inner workings and reveal what we can expect from the upcoming online game and whether it's worth getting our mitts into.

It's about time we saw a franchise game featuring co-op and competitiveness. Transformers: Reactivate will try and break the mold of being a title from a major TV and film series that doesn't disappoint players and fans on every level, exploiting the rich lore of its universe to create a challenging, immersive multiplayer arena. So, here's what we know already.

Autobots, Reactivate!

Anyone who has seen the trailer will know what to expect. You'll immerse yourself in the Transformers universe like never before, introducing an engaging multiplayer experience attempting to redefine online action gaming. It's a bold statement, promising electrifying gameplay with friends under this vise of your favorite characters from the well-known franchise. So what's gameplay set to include?

Unfortunately, we still have little written in stone, and the trailer offers nothing of live gameplay. But let's think about the story in the trailer. We can take a good stab at what it will have: an assumed action game where players work together to fend off the robotic alien overlords that quickly took over Earth. You'll play as the last hope to save humanity.

The game's cinematic elements with an already high production value are showcased in the trailer. That means there will likely be narrative-driven scenarios or campaigns where players can work together to overcome the combat challenges these powerful beings provide. Other than that, we can't dive much more until we hear some news from those who play the closed beta, set to be released at the end of the year.

The enemy, the Legion, is the greatest foe the Autobots have ever faced. You can't help but raise your expectations for a game promising the most riveting Transformers tale to date. We're sure there'll be plenty of weapons, skills, and bots to choose from, pairing up with other players' unique skills to create the ultimate force never seen in the series. Yes, it's being overzealous, but fans always have hope!

Can It Transform the Standards?

Let's flip to the honest side; it's been a long time since we've seen a decent Transformers game. Transformers: Reactivate is posed to learn something or two about online co-op gameplay from games like Warframe. But it will have to do a lot to win players over after the slurry of disappointing titles released over the last few years, possibly even ever.

Round-Up - Pros & Cons

Pros:

• A Transformers game promising to be explosive
• The focus on online gameplay could make things interesting
• A title looking to be rich in narrative

Cons:

• No release date yet
• Little information available