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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Transformers The Gamecover.jpg | |cover = Transformers The Gamecover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Nu2}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 19, 2007}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 19, 2007}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|transformers-the-game|55}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|transformers-the-game|57}} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|strategywiki = Transformers: The Game | |strategywiki = Transformers: The Game | ||
| + | |hltb = 10613 | ||
| + | |mobygames = transformers-the-game | ||
|wikipedia = Transformers: The Game | |wikipedia = Transformers: The Game | ||
|winehq = 5748 | |winehq = 5748 | ||
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{{Series|Transformers}} | {{Series|Transformers}} | ||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
| − | {{++}} Includes | + | {{++}} Includes graphical options from both PlayStation 2/Wii and PlayStation 3/Xbox 360 versions. |
| + | {{--}} Lacks a V-Sync toggle or FPS limiter, which can make the player character unable to climb walls and cause physics and AI problems at excessively high frame rates. | ||
| + | {{--}} Shadows are automatically disabled when using the in-game anti-aliasing. See [[Glossary:Anti-aliasing_(AA)#Forcing_anti-aliasing|forcing anti-aliasing]].{{note| Forcing certain types of anti-aliasing with shadows on may cause many graphical issues, like transparent objects being visible through your character model and through walls.}} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = unknown | |windowed = unknown | ||
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|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
| − | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[FSAA]]. Shadows are automatically disabled when anti-aliasing is enabled. |
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = limited |
| − | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Excessively high frame rates (well above 300 FPS) can make the player character unable to climb walls and cause physics and AI problems. |
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = always on |
| − | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = Uses forced mouse acceleration. |
|mouse sensitivity = true | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = limited |
| − | |mouse menu notes = | + | |mouse menu notes = No mouse pointer. Menu interaction done by using the mouse buttons and scroll wheel only. |
|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
| − | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
|impulse triggers = unknown | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = true |
|dualshock 4 notes = | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock prompts = | + | |dualshock prompts = false |
| − | |dualshock prompts notes = | + | |dualshock prompts notes = Some prompts are in the game but are unused. |
|light bar support = unknown | |light bar support = unknown | ||
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
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|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| − | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = true |
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
| − | |other button prompts = | + | |other button prompts = Generic |
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
| − | |controller hotplug = | + | |controller hotplug = false |
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
| − | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = true |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| − | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = false |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
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|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = true |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = French | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Italian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|notes = [https://enpy.net/forum/files/file/19-transformers-the-game/ Fan translation by «ENPY Studio»] | |notes = [https://enpy.net/forum/files/file/19-transformers-the-game/ Fan translation by «ENPY Studio»] | ||
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Spanish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} US versions only contain an English language option. | ||
==VR support== | ==VR support== | ||
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==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
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|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| + | ===Mods=== | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{ii}} See the [https://www.rockraidersunited.com/topic/6593-modding-tt-lego-games-beginners-preparationsetup/ beginners setup guide] for instructions on how to configure the game for mod support. | ||
| + | {{ii}} This guide was written for extracting files from Lego games by TT Games, but it also works with other [[Engine:Nu2|Nu2-engine]] titles. | ||
| + | {{--}} Setting up mods requires extracting the game's .DAT files, which noticeably increases file size. | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''Fixes/Improvements''' | ||
| + | * [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/794948628250493002/806357703190249513/BUMBLEBEESHAREDANIMS.CFG Bumblebee's Playable Special Ability by Digital Arctic] - Replaces Bumblebee's shield counter with his sonic boom which is activated when fighting him. Place this file in {{code|{{p|game}}\CHARS}}. | ||
| + | |||
| + | * [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/794948628250493002/800892858675888128/TRA_DOOLEY_IRONHIDE.WAV Cutscene Accurate Transformation Sound For Ironhide by Trash] - Changes Ironhide's transformation sound to match that from one of the chapter 2 cutscenes. Place this file in {{code|{{p|game}}\AUDIO\_SOUNDFX\CHARS}}. | ||
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| + | * [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/794948456409595915/815633320120680509/Improved_legal_screens_For_Tf-TG.rar Improved legal screens by Trash] - Inverts the colors on the Paramount logo and adds the man in the moon to the Dreamworks logo. Place files in {{code|{{p|game}}\GUI\GFX}}. | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''Visual enhancements''' | ||
| + | * [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/794948628250493002/807344749803077692/DREAMWORKS_LOGO_HR_PC.DDS Dreamworks loading screen in Dark mode by Trash] - Replaces the Dreamworks loading screen with a dark mode version of it. Place this file in {{code|{{p|game}}\GUI\SFX}}. | ||
| + | |||
| + | * [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/794948628250493002/812383922603556904/HASBRO_LOGO_HR_PC.DDS Light mode Hasbro loading screen by Trash] - Replaces the Hasbro loading screen with a light mode version of it. Place this file in {{code|{{p|game}}\GUI\SFX}}. | ||
| + | |||
| + | * [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pdCNZSipOTtDZRHKLE6ia8VTvcR_lGsj/view?usp=sharing Nighttime in DemoTran and Daytime in Tranquility2 by Trash] - Changes the sky in DemoTranquility to be nighttime and Tranquility2 to be daytime. Place files in {{code|{{p|game}}\LEVELS\DEMOTRANQUILITY}} and {{code|{{p|game}}\LEVELS\TRANQUILITY2}}. | ||
| + | |||
| + | * [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/794948628250493002/807344711517339658/PARAMOUNT_LOGO_HR_PC.DDS Paramount loading screen in Dark mode by Trash] - Replaces the Paramount loading screen with a dark mode version of it. Place this file in {{code|{{p|game}}\GUI\SFX}}. | ||
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| + | * [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/794948456409595915/814887619242360832/Xbox_360_Controller_Screens_For_Tf-TG.zip Xbox 360 controller screens by Trash] - Replaces the default loading screens with the controller loading screens from the Xbox 360 versions. Place files in {{code|{{p|game}}\GUI\GFX\CONTROLLERSCREENS\ENG}}. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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| Publishers | |
| Activision | |
| Engines | |
| Nu2 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | June 19, 2007 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 55 |
| IGDB | 57 |
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Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
Key points
- Includes graphical options from both PlayStation 2/Wii and PlayStation 3/Xbox 360 versions.
- Lacks a V-Sync toggle or FPS limiter, which can make the player character unable to climb walls and cause physics and AI problems at excessively high frame rates.
- Shadows are automatically disabled when using the in-game anti-aliasing. See forcing anti-aliasing.[Note 1]
Availability
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- This game is not available digitally.
Game data
Configuration file location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Activision\Transformers\ |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Activision\Transformers\ |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Russian | Fan translation by «ENPY Studio» | |||
| Spanish |
- US versions only contain an English language option.
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutscenes | Bink Video |
Mods
- See the beginners setup guide for instructions on how to configure the game for mod support.
- This guide was written for extracting files from Lego games by TT Games, but it also works with other Nu2-engine titles.
- Setting up mods requires extracting the game's .DAT files, which noticeably increases file size.
Fixes/Improvements
- Bumblebee's Playable Special Ability by Digital Arctic - Replaces Bumblebee's shield counter with his sonic boom which is activated when fighting him. Place this file in
<path-to-game>\CHARS.
- Cutscene Accurate Transformation Sound For Ironhide by Trash - Changes Ironhide's transformation sound to match that from one of the chapter 2 cutscenes. Place this file in
<path-to-game>\AUDIO\_SOUNDFX\CHARS.
- Improved legal screens by Trash - Inverts the colors on the Paramount logo and adds the man in the moon to the Dreamworks logo. Place files in
<path-to-game>\GUI\GFX.
Visual enhancements
- Dreamworks loading screen in Dark mode by Trash - Replaces the Dreamworks loading screen with a dark mode version of it. Place this file in
<path-to-game>\GUI\SFX.
- Light mode Hasbro loading screen by Trash - Replaces the Hasbro loading screen with a light mode version of it. Place this file in
<path-to-game>\GUI\SFX.
- Nighttime in DemoTran and Daytime in Tranquility2 by Trash - Changes the sky in DemoTranquility to be nighttime and Tranquility2 to be daytime. Place files in
<path-to-game>\LEVELS\DEMOTRANQUILITYand<path-to-game>\LEVELS\TRANQUILITY2.
- Paramount loading screen in Dark mode by Trash - Replaces the Paramount loading screen with a dark mode version of it. Place this file in
<path-to-game>\GUI\SFX.
- Xbox 360 controller screens by Trash - Replaces the default loading screens with the controller loading screens from the Xbox 360 versions. Place files in
<path-to-game>\GUI\GFX\CONTROLLERSCREENS\ENG.
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon 2.0 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 1 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce4 Ti 4200 ATI Radeon 8500 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | |
Notes
- ↑ Forcing certain types of anti-aliasing with shadows on may cause many graphical issues, like transparent objects being visible through your character model and through walls.
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16