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| title = Angry Birds Transformers
| image = AB Transformers-Logo.png
| image = AB Transformers-Logo.png|border=yes
| developer = [[Rovio Entertainment]]<br>[[Exient Entertainment]]
| developer = [[Rovio Entertainment]]<br>[[Exient Entertainment]]
| publisher = Rovio Entertainment
| publisher = Rovio Entertainment
| series = ''[[Angry Birds]]''<br>''[[List of Transformers video games|Transformers]]''
| series = ''[[Angry Birds]]''<br>''[[List of Transformers video games|Transformers]]''
| engine =
| engine =
| platforms = [[iOS]], [[Android (operating system)|Android]]
| platforms = [[Android (operating system)|Android]], [[iOS]]
| released = October 15, 2014 (worldwide on [[iOS]])<br>October 30, 2014 (worldwide on [[Android (operating system)|Android]])
| released = October 15, 2014 (iOS)<br>October 30, 2014 (Android)
| genre = [[Run and gun video game|Run and gun]]
| genre = [[Shoot 'em up]]
| modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]]
| modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]]
| composer = [[Vince DiCola]]<br>Kenny Meriedeth
| composer = [[Vince DiCola]]<br>Kenny Meriedeth
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'''''Angry Birds Transformers''''' is a [[run and gun video game]]. The tenth installment in the ''[[Angry Birds]]'' series, the game is a crossover between ''[[Angry Birds]]'' and the ''[[Transformers]]'' franchise, featuring battles between the Autobirds and Deceptihogs, ''Angry Birds''{{'}} versions of the [[Autobots]] and [[Decepticons]]. It is published by [[Rovio Entertainment]] with collaboration from [[Hasbro]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.angrybirdsnest.com/angry-birds-transformers-red-as-optimus-prime-doing-the-robot/|title=Red Bird as Optimus Prime doing the robot|date=11 September 2014 |access-date=2014-09-12}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Rovio Announces ‘Angry Birds Transformers’ |url=http://www.morningnewsusa.com/rovio-announces-angry-birds-transformers-2310615.html |title=Rovio Announces 'Angry Birds Transformers' |publisher=Morning News USA |access-date=2014-06-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140624144643/http://www.morningnewsusa.com/rovio-announces-angry-birds-transformers-2310615.html |archive-date=2014-06-24 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The game was released on October 15, 2014, for iOS, and was released for Android on October 30, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|author=Stuart Dredge |url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/jun/16/angry-birds-transformers-hasbro-rovio |title=Angry Birds Transformers cues up battle of 'Autobirds and Deceptihogs' &#124; Technology |publisher=theguardian.com |date=2013-11-05 |access-date=2014-06-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Andy Robertson |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/andyrobertson/2014/09/05/angry-birds-transformers-tower-defense/ |title=Rovio Announces 'Angry Birds Transformers' |work=Forbes |date=2014-09-05 |access-date=2014-09-14}}</ref> The release includes related licensed merchandise and a toy line from Hasbro. The game's catchphrase is "Birds Disguised as Robots in Disguise".
'''''Angry Birds Transformers''''' is a 2014 [[shoot 'em up]] [[mobile game]] and the tenth installment in the ''[[Angry Birds]]'' series. The game is a crossover between ''Angry Birds'' and the ''[[Transformers]]'' franchise, featuring battles between the Autobirds and Deceptihogs, ''Angry Birds''{{'}} versions of the [[Autobots]] and [[Decepticons]]. It was published by [[Rovio Entertainment]] with collaboration from [[Hasbro]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.angrybirdsnest.com/angry-birds-transformers-red-as-optimus-prime-doing-the-robot/|title=Red Bird as Optimus Prime doing the robot|date=11 September 2014|access-date=2014-09-12|archive-date=2014-09-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140912122049/http://www.angrybirdsnest.com/angry-birds-transformers-red-as-optimus-prime-doing-the-robot/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Rovio Announces 'Angry Birds Transformers' |url=http://www.morningnewsusa.com/rovio-announces-angry-birds-transformers-2310615.html |title=Rovio Announces 'Angry Birds Transformers' |publisher=Morning News USA |access-date=2014-06-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140624144643/http://www.morningnewsusa.com/rovio-announces-angry-birds-transformers-2310615.html |archive-date=2014-06-24 |url-status=dead }}</ref> being released on October 15, 2014, for iOS, and was released for Android on October 30, 2014.<ref>{{cite web |author=Stuart Dredge |url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/jun/16/angry-birds-transformers-hasbro-rovio |title=Angry Birds Transformers cues up battle of 'Autobirds and Deceptihogs' &#124; Technology |publisher=theguardian.com |date=2013-11-05 |access-date=2014-06-19 |archive-date=2014-10-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141023095704/http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/jun/16/angry-birds-transformers-hasbro-rovio |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Andy Robertson |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/andyrobertson/2014/09/05/angry-birds-transformers-tower-defense/ |title=Rovio Announces 'Angry Birds Transformers' |work=Forbes |date=2014-09-05 |access-date=2014-09-14 |archive-date=2014-09-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140913165346/http://www.forbes.com/sites/andyrobertson/2014/09/05/angry-birds-transformers-tower-defense/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The release includes related licensed merchandise and a toy line from Hasbro.

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==Plot==
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The EggSpark has crashed into the surface of Piggy Island, cyberforming the Birds and Pigs and turning them into the Transformers. It has also turned the eggs into the EggBots, which are turning all pigs (except for King, Foreman, Chef, Corporal, Minion, and Professor Pig) into their minions and then turning non-living things into monsters that want to destroy life, replacing it with technological beings across the island. The Autobirds and Deceptihogs must put their differences aside to destroy the transformed pigs and to chase the mischievous Eggbots, ultimately rescuing the fate of their homeland.


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
The goal is to survive through the run, shooting at pigs, structures, and targets and transforming into vehicles, including cars, trucks, motorbikes, tanks, submarines, planes and flying saucers (which all stay at ground level)- since failure to survive results in no pigs popped and/or having no health for that character. Pigs can be eliminated by shooting directly at them, but it is sometimes easier to defeat them by shooting at the structures or making [[Trinitrotoluene|TNT]] explode. Since the gameplay is a [[side-scrolling video game]], pigs who have gone out the screen can no longer be eliminated. The player can use the user's [[Facebook]] friends unlocked characters or randomly generated characters to assist in a level for a limited time.
The goal is to survive through the run, shooting at pigs, structures, and other targets as well as transforming into various types of vehicles (which all stay at ground level), since failure to survive results in no pigs popped and that character losing all [[Health (game terminology)|health]]. Pigs can be eliminated by shooting directly at them or by destroying the structures or making [[Trinitrotoluene|TNT]] explode. Since it is a [[side-scrolling video game]], pigs who have gone out the screen can no longer be eliminated. The player can use the user's [[Facebook]] friends unlocked characters or randomly generated characters to assist in a level for a limited time.


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==Plot==
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Coins may be collected either during runs, popping pigs and/or simply by waiting and collecting coins that generate over time from freed areas. Some levels or features can be only unlocked when the player has upgraded enough Transformers to level 15.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.angrybirdsnest.com/angry-birds-transformers-official-gameplay-trailer-released/|title=Angry Birds Transformers official gameplay trailer released|date=25 September 2014 |publisher=Angrybirdsnest|access-date=2014-09-29}}</ref> In addition, gems can also be collected and can be used to purchase and to keep going through the run.
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The EggSpark has crashed into the surface of Piggy Island, cyberforming the Birds and Pigs and turning them into the Transformers. It has also turned the eggs into the EggBots, which are turning all non-bipal pigs into their minions and then turning non-living things into monsters that want to destroy life, replacing it with technological beings across the island. The Autobirds and Deceptihogs must put their differences aside to destroy the transformed pigs and to chase the mischievous Eggbots, ultimately rescuing the fate of their homeland.


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Coins may be collected either during runs, by popping pigs or simply by waiting and collecting coins that generate over time from freed areas. Some levels or features can be only unlocked when the player has upgraded enough Transformers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.angrybirdsnest.com/angry-birds-transformers-official-gameplay-trailer-released/|title=Angry Birds Transformers official gameplay trailer released|date=25 September 2014|publisher=Angrybirdsnest|access-date=2014-09-29|archive-date=2014-10-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006071228/http://www.angrybirdsnest.com/angry-birds-transformers-official-gameplay-trailer-released/|url-status=live}}</ref> In addition, gems can also be collected and can be used to purchase and to keep going through a run or upgrade a Transformer instantly.
==Telepods==
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The game is the fourth game in the franchise to be compatible with ''Angry Birds''{{'}} [[Telepods]], a toy line that is also used in other ''Angry Birds'' games such as: ''[[Angry Birds Star Wars II]]'', ''[[Angry Birds Go]]'', and ''[[Angry Birds Stella]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.angrybirdsnest.com/news-roundup-angry-birds-and-hasbro-transformers/|publisher=Angry Birds Nest|title=Rovio and Hasbro: More than it meets the Eye?|date=18 February 2014 |access-date=2014-06-19}}</ref> When using Telepods, it can summon the toy's Transformer, and either boost its power or recharge its armour. It is necessary to scan the toy's [[QR code]] each time after the app is closed since the application will "forget" the Telepods the user has previously scanned in.


==Comic series==
===Telepods===
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The game is the fourth game in the franchise to be compatible with ''Angry Birds''{{'}} [[Telepods]], a [[toys-to-life]] toy line that is also used in other ''Angry Birds'' games;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.angrybirdsnest.com/news-roundup-angry-birds-and-hasbro-transformers/|publisher=Angry Birds Nest|title=Rovio and Hasbro: More than it meets the Eye?|date=18 February 2014|access-date=2014-06-19|archive-date=2014-07-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714225740/http://www.angrybirdsnest.com/news-roundup-angry-birds-and-hasbro-transformers/|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[Angry Birds Star Wars II]]'', ''[[Angry Birds Go!]]'', and ''[[Angry Birds Stella]]''. When using Telepods, it can summon the toy's Transformer and either boost its power or recharge its armour. It is necessary to scan the toy's [[QR code]] each time after the app is closed since the application will reset the effects of Telepods upon startup.
{{split|Angry Birds Transformers (comic book)|date=February 2024}}
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At [[San Diego Comic-Con International|SDCC]] 2014, [[IDW Publishing]] and Rovio announced an ''Angry Birds Transformers'' crossover comic books series; it was written by John Barber and art by Marcelo Ferreira and published in early 2015 as a four issue mini-series.<ref>[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/idw-publishing-2014-san-diego-comiccon-announcements-roundup-official-press-release/30936/ IDW Publishing 2014 San Diego Comic-Con Announcements Round-Up - Official Press Release]</ref>


==Reception==
==Reception==
{{Video game reviews
{{Video game reviews
| MC = 70/100<ref name="MC">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/angry-birds-transformers/critic-reviews/?platform=ios-iphoneipad |title=Angry Birds Transformers for iPhone/iPad Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |publisher=[[CBS Interactive]] |access-date=2018-08-08}}</ref>
| MC = 70/100<ref name="MC">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/angry-birds-transformers/critic-reviews/?platform=ios-iphoneipad |title=Angry Birds Transformers for iPhone/iPad Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |publisher=[[CBS Interactive]] |access-date=2018-08-08 |archive-date=2024-05-20 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240520020529/https://www.metacritic.com/game/angry-birds-transformers/critic-reviews/?platform=ios-iphoneipad |url-status=live }}</ref>
| rev1 = ''[[TouchArcade]]''
| rev1 = ''[[TouchArcade]]''
| rev1Score = {{rating|3|5}}<ref>{{cite web |url=https://toucharcade.com/2014/10/21/angry-birds-transformers-review/ |title='Angry Birds Transformers' Review – Unfortunately, Just As Meets The Eye |last=Musgrave |first=Shaun |date=2014-10-21 |website=[[TouchArcade]] |access-date=2018-08-08}}</ref>
| rev1Score = {{rating|3|5}}<ref>{{cite web |url=https://toucharcade.com/2014/10/21/angry-birds-transformers-review/ |title='Angry Birds Transformers' Review – Unfortunately, Just As Meets The Eye |last=Musgrave |first=Shaun |date=2014-10-21 |website=[[TouchArcade]] |access-date=2018-08-08 |archive-date=2018-08-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180808104237/https://toucharcade.com/2014/10/21/angry-birds-transformers-review/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
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''Angry Birds Transformers'' has received generally positive reviews, with a [[Metacritic]] score of 70/100 based on 13 reviews.<ref name="MC" /> ''[[The Guardian]]'' praised that the game appeals to ''Transformers'' fans, while also providing more proof that the ''Angry Birds'' can fit neatly into new stories and game genres, while the downside there are timers of multiple hours to upgrade a character, however gems to upgrade instantly (slowly earned or purchased with real money) make the upgrade happen instantly.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/oct/21/angry-birds-transformers-review-rovio|title=Angry Birds Transformers review – a warmer, crafted homage than the films|author=Stuart Dredge|work=the Guardian|date=21 October 2014 }}</ref>
''Angry Birds Transformers'' has received generally positive reviews, with a [[Metacritic]] score of 70/100 based on 13 reviews.<ref name="MC" /> ''[[The Guardian]]'' praised that the game appeals to ''Transformers'' fans, while also providing more proof that the ''Angry Birds'' can fit neatly into new stories and game genres, while the downside there are timers of multiple hours to upgrade a character, however gems to upgrade instantly (slowly earned or purchased with real money) make the upgrade happen instantly.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/oct/21/angry-birds-transformers-review-rovio|title=Angry Birds Transformers review – a warmer, crafted homage than the films|author=Stuart Dredge|work=the Guardian|date=21 October 2014 }}</ref>

==Other media==
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At [[San Diego Comic-Con International|SDCC]] 2014, [[IDW Publishing]] and Rovio announced an ''Angry Birds Transformers'' crossover comic books series; it was written by John Barber and art by Marcelo Ferreira and published in early 2015 as a four issue mini-series.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/idw-publishing-2014-san-diego-comiccon-announcements-roundup-official-press-release/30936/ |title=IDW Publishing 2014 San Diego Comic-Con Announcements Round-Up - Official Press Release |access-date=2014-07-29 |archive-date=2014-07-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140729211220/http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/idw-publishing-2014-san-diego-comiccon-announcements-roundup-official-press-release/30936/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 21:40, 2 November 2024

Angry Birds Transformers
Developer(s)Rovio Entertainment
Exient Entertainment
Publisher(s)Rovio Entertainment
Composer(s)Vince DiCola
Kenny Meriedeth
SeriesAngry Birds
Transformers
Platform(s)Android, iOS
ReleaseOctober 15, 2014 (iOS)
October 30, 2014 (Android)
Genre(s)Shoot 'em up
Mode(s)Single-player

Angry Birds Transformers is a 2014 shoot 'em up mobile game and the tenth installment in the Angry Birds series. The game is a crossover between Angry Birds and the Transformers franchise, featuring battles between the Autobirds and Deceptihogs, Angry Birds' versions of the Autobots and Decepticons. It was published by Rovio Entertainment with collaboration from Hasbro,[1][2] being released on October 15, 2014, for iOS, and was released for Android on October 30, 2014.[3][4] The release includes related licensed merchandise and a toy line from Hasbro.

Gameplay

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The goal is to survive through the run, shooting at pigs, structures, and other targets as well as transforming into various types of vehicles (which all stay at ground level), since failure to survive results in no pigs popped and that character losing all health. Pigs can be eliminated by shooting directly at them or by destroying the structures or making TNT explode. Since it is a side-scrolling video game, pigs who have gone out the screen can no longer be eliminated. The player can use the user's Facebook friends unlocked characters or randomly generated characters to assist in a level for a limited time.

Plot

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The EggSpark has crashed into the surface of Piggy Island, cyberforming the Birds and Pigs and turning them into the Transformers. It has also turned the eggs into the EggBots, which are turning all non-bipal pigs into their minions and then turning non-living things into monsters that want to destroy life, replacing it with technological beings across the island. The Autobirds and Deceptihogs must put their differences aside to destroy the transformed pigs and to chase the mischievous Eggbots, ultimately rescuing the fate of their homeland.

Coins may be collected either during runs, by popping pigs or simply by waiting and collecting coins that generate over time from freed areas. Some levels or features can be only unlocked when the player has upgraded enough Transformers.[5] In addition, gems can also be collected and can be used to purchase and to keep going through a run or upgrade a Transformer instantly.

Telepods

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The game is the fourth game in the franchise to be compatible with Angry Birds' Telepods, a toys-to-life toy line that is also used in other Angry Birds games;[6] Angry Birds Star Wars II, Angry Birds Go!, and Angry Birds Stella. When using Telepods, it can summon the toy's Transformer and either boost its power or recharge its armour. It is necessary to scan the toy's QR code each time after the app is closed since the application will reset the effects of Telepods upon startup.

Reception

[edit]

Angry Birds Transformers has received generally positive reviews, with a Metacritic score of 70/100 based on 13 reviews.[7] The Guardian praised that the game appeals to Transformers fans, while also providing more proof that the Angry Birds can fit neatly into new stories and game genres, while the downside there are timers of multiple hours to upgrade a character, however gems to upgrade instantly (slowly earned or purchased with real money) make the upgrade happen instantly.[9]

Other media

[edit]

At SDCC 2014, IDW Publishing and Rovio announced an Angry Birds Transformers crossover comic books series; it was written by John Barber and art by Marcelo Ferreira and published in early 2015 as a four issue mini-series.[10]

References

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  1. ^ "Red Bird as Optimus Prime doing the robot". September 11, 2014. Archived from the original on September 12, 2014. Retrieved September 12, 2014.
  2. ^ Rovio Announces 'Angry Birds Transformers'. "Rovio Announces 'Angry Birds Transformers'". Morning News USA. Archived from the original on June 24, 2014. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
  3. ^ Stuart Dredge (November 5, 2013). "Angry Birds Transformers cues up battle of 'Autobirds and Deceptihogs' | Technology". theguardian.com. Archived from the original on October 23, 2014. Retrieved June 19, 2014.
  4. ^ Andy Robertson (September 5, 2014). "Rovio Announces 'Angry Birds Transformers'". Forbes. Archived from the original on September 13, 2014. Retrieved September 14, 2014.
  5. ^ "Angry Birds Transformers official gameplay trailer released". Angrybirdsnest. September 25, 2014. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
  6. ^ "Rovio and Hasbro: More than it meets the Eye?". Angry Birds Nest. February 18, 2014. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved June 19, 2014.
  7. ^ a b "Angry Birds Transformers for iPhone/iPad Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on May 20, 2024. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
  8. ^ Musgrave, Shaun (October 21, 2014). "'Angry Birds Transformers' Review – Unfortunately, Just As Meets The Eye". TouchArcade. Archived from the original on August 8, 2018. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
  9. ^ Stuart Dredge (October 21, 2014). "Angry Birds Transformers review – a warmer, crafted homage than the films". the Guardian.
  10. ^ "IDW Publishing 2014 San Diego Comic-Con Announcements Round-Up - Official Press Release". Archived from the original on July 29, 2014. Retrieved July 29, 2014.
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