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Transformers: The Game - Autobots (Nintendo DS)

from: Activision

July 20, 2007
I got this recently and can only warn others not to make the same mistake. The game may have a good storyline, It may have interesting levels, It may be truly engaging. Sadly you will never find out because it is crippled by a control system that makes it almost impossible to direct your character around the map.

The camera swirls around as you move rather than stay centred on one spot. Sure it looks good but it means you cannot climb the stairs ahead of you as aiming for them with the d-pad leads you off to one side. You have to constantly jockey the camera back and forth with the L and R buttons to keep looking ahead. In combat this means you must press at least three buttons at once just to turn to face and target your opponents. ... Read More: