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|caption          = NTSC-U Boxart
|caption          = NTSC-U Boxart
|developer        = Melbourne House
|developer        = Melbourne House
|genre            = Third-person shooter
|publisher        = [[Atari]]
|gameinfo          = Transformers (also known as Transformers Armada: Prelude to Energon) is a PlayStation 2 video game based on the Transformers: Armada animated series.
|genre            = Action, Shooter, Arcade
|gameinfo          = The war between the Autobots and Decepticons rages on in this intense action game. With defeat at hand, the last hope for the Autobots lies with the powerful Mini-Con robots, the lost Transformers race stranded on the Earth. To retrieve the Mini-Con, the Autobots must head into battle against the Decepticon leaders and their massive new Decepticlone Army. Transformers features fast-paced action with numerous power-ups, challenging enemies, action-packed battles, and intense boss fights against the legendary Decepticon leaders.<br />
The game is based on the Transformers: Armada animated series.
|wikipedia        = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transformers_(2004_video_game) Wikipedia]
|wikipedia        = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transformers_(2004_video_game) Wikipedia]
|reviewlinks      = [http://ps2.ign.com/articles/512/512473p1.html IGN]
|gamefaqslink      = [http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/917920-transformers Link]
|reviewscore      = 7.5 (IGN)
|reviewlinks      = {{ReviewLink|[http://ps2.ign.com/articles/512/512473p1.html IGN]|7.5}}, {{ReviewLink|[http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/transformers Metacritic]|75/100}}
|widescreen        = 1
|na_rating_text    = Fantasy Violence
|na_rating        = T
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|english          = SLED-52441 & SLES-52388 & SLED-52473 & SLED-52474 & SLUS-20668 & SLUS-29107 & SLUS-28040
|korean            = SLKA-25175
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|CRCsNTSCU        = F40DAE1E
|CRCsNTSCU        = F40DAE1E
|releasedateNTSCU  = May 11, 2004
|releasedateNTSCU  = May 11, 2004<br />2005 <small>(Greatest Hits)</small>
|statusNTSCU      = 2
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|serialsPAL        = SLES-52388 <small>(Special Edition)</small><br />SLES-53309 <small>(Director's Cut)</small><br />SLED-52474 <small>(Demo, Transformers: Red Alert)</small><br />SLED-52473 <small>(Demo, Transformers: Optimus Prime)</small><br />SLED-52441 <small>(Demo)</small>
|CRCsPAL          =
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|releasedatePAL    = February 25, 2004
|releasedatePAL    = May 7, 2004<br />September 2, 2005 <small>(Director's Cut)</small>
|statusPAL        = 2
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* Set TC Offset X to 563 and Y to 221 to fix alignment issues on the edges of the screen.
* Set skipdraw to 4 to fix blurry screen, luminous character shadow and other bugs.
* Most shadows only work with software mode.
* Some post processing effects like fog don't work.
* Ground that's near you has rendering bug.
* D3D11 > OpenGL > D3D9 in terms of graphical glitches, but OpenGL has better colors.
* Use Alpha fix with D3D11 to remove stripes.
* Use Disable Depth Emulation fix with OpenGL.
* -1 EE gave me a speedup without side effects.
* Disable MTVU when loading into game. In-game it can be turned on again for more fps.
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==Trivia==
* Original names: '''트랜스포머''' (SLKA-25175)
* Also known as '''Transformers Armada: Prelude to Energon'''
* Not to be confused with [[The Transformers: Call of the Future]] (known as just Transformers) and [[Transformers: The Game]].
* The game has a built in 16:9 widescreen mode that results in a larger portion of the world being visible. Enable it in the main menu Options. The downside is that the HUD and menu elements appear stretched.


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==Known Issues==
==Known Issues==
{{Issue
|IssueName=Cannot move right/backwards at full speed
|IsFixed=0
|IssueLevel=1
|Description=When trying to move right/backwards while looking forward, the character does not move at full speed even when the analog stick is fully pressed. Moving left/forwards while looking forward does not exhibit this bug. Even when reversing the X/Y axis on the stick, moving right (stick fully left in this case) at full speed is not possible. Changing the joystick sensibility has no effect either. Observed on Linux, OnePAD 0 1.3.0 and OnePAD 0 2.0.0.
|Workaround=When moving right/backwards, move the stick slightly towards the diagonal.
}}
{{Issue
|IssueName=Very dark screen during Powerlinx
|IsFixed=0
|IssueLevel=1
|Description=When activating Powerlinx (square button) the screen is too dark, almost black, making it impossible to see.
|Workaround=No known workaround.
}}


{{Issue
{{Issue
|IssueName=Game Crashes
|IssueName=3D anaglyph blur effect.
|IsFixed=0
|IsFixed=0
|IssueLevel=2
|IssueLevel=1
|Description=Game crashes during loading
|Description=The textures are misaligned and are in the wrong position.
|Workaround=Disable MTVU
|Workaround=Config > Video (GS) > Turn on HW hacks checkbox. > HW hacks > Skipdraw range 1 to 1 or Skipdraw range 1 to 4 (may cause shadow issues).
}}
 
{{Issue
|IssueName=Black vertical bars flicker.
|IsFixed=0
|IssueLevel=1
|Description=Multiple black vertical bars flicker on your screen.
|Workaround=Config > Video (GS) > Turn on HW hacks checkbox. > HW hacks > Disable Depth Emulation.
}}
 
==Non-Issues==
{{Issue
|IssueName=Game does not load
|IsFixed=1
|IssueLevel=-1
|Description=The game gets stuck in a black screen after starting a new game or continuing an existing one.
|Workaround=Go to Emulation Settings/Speedhacks and disable MTVU.
}}
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==The gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Transformers_Forum_1.jpg|Transformers (SLUS 20668)
File:Transformers_Forum_1.jpg|Transformers (SLUS 20668)
File:Transformers_Forum_3.jpg|Transformers (SLES 52388)
File:Transformers_Forum_3.jpg|Transformers (SLES 52388)
File:Transformers_gameplay_software_1.jpg|Transformers (SLES 52388)
File:Transformers_gameplay_hardware_1.jpg|Transformers (SLES 52388)
</gallery>
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*[http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Transformers-SLUS-20668-U--28716 Transformers (SLUS 20668) (U)]
*[https://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Transformers-SLUS-20668-U--28716 Transformers (SLUS 20668) (U)]
*[http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Transformers-SLES-52388-E--29513 Transformers (SLES 52388) (E)]}}
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Latest revision as of 01:48, 22 May 2024

Transformers

NTSC-U Boxart
Game general and emulation properties:
ESRB rating: T (Fantasy Violence)
PEGI rating: 7+
GRB rating: 12
Widescreen supported natively
Languages supported:
English: SLED-52441 & SLES-52388 & SLED-52473 & SLED-52474 & SLUS-20668 & SLUS-29107 & SLUS-28040
German: SLES-52388
French: SLES-52388
Spanish: SLES-52388
Italian: SLES-52388
Korean: SLKA-25175
Region NTSC-U:
Serial numbers: SLUS-20668
SLUS-29107 (Regular Demo)
SLUS-28040 (Trade Demo)
Release date: May 11, 2004
2005 (Greatest Hits)
CRCs: F40DAE1E
Windows Status: Playable
Linux Status: ?
Mac Status: ?
Region PAL:
Serial numbers: SLES-52388 (Special Edition)
SLES-53309 (Director's Cut)
SLED-52474 (Demo, Transformers: Red Alert)
SLED-52473 (Demo, Transformers: Optimus Prime)
SLED-52441 (Demo)
Release date: May 7, 2004
September 2, 2005 (Director's Cut)
Windows Status: Playable
Linux Status: Playable
Mac Status: ?
Region NTSC-J/C/K:
Serial numbers: SLKA-25175
Release date: July 14, 2004 (Korea)
Windows Status: ?
Linux Status: ?
Mac Status: ?

Developer(s): Melbourne House
Publisher(s): Atari
Genre: Action, Shooter, Arcade
Wikipedia: Wikipedia
Game review links: IGN: 7.5, Metacritic: 75/100
Game description: The war between the Autobots and Decepticons rages on in this intense action game. With defeat at hand, the last hope for the Autobots lies with the powerful Mini-Con robots, the lost Transformers race stranded on the Earth. To retrieve the Mini-Con, the Autobots must head into battle against the Decepticon leaders and their massive new Decepticlone Army. Transformers features fast-paced action with numerous power-ups, challenging enemies, action-packed battles, and intense boss fights against the legendary Decepticon leaders.
The game is based on the Transformers: Armada animated series.


Test configurations on Windows:

Environment Configurations Comments Tester
Region OS CPU/GPU Revision Graphics Sound/Pad
NTSC-U Windows
  • Intel Core i7 @ 3.4Ghz
  • Nvidia GTX 285 768MB
 1.1.0 r5517 GSdx 5464 SSE41
  • SPU2-X 2.0.0
  • LilyPad 0.11.0
 Runs above full speed., Draw distance bug in gsdx hardware mode. Looks fine in software mode.
Forum user General-Plot
NTSC-U Windows 8.1 Pro
  • AMD Athlon II X4 630 2.80 GHz
  • Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB
 1.2.1 r511 GSdx SSE2 20140818023333
  • SPU2-X 20140818023333
  • LilyPad Scp r5875
 • Disable MTVU or game crashes during loading

• Enable Alpha hack to fix some shadows in DX11 HW • Enable 8-Bit textures for a speed boost • Requires a fast CPU This game suffers from different shadow problems depending on your mode of choice. I could only get around 40FPS and overall I found that DX11 HW offered the best speed with the least amount of issues.

CrazySteve88
PAL Windows
  • I5 3330
  • HD radeon 6850
 1.3.svn5932 GSDX
  • SPU2-X
  • ?
 USA v02.20(10/02/2006), Standard hacks, Littles Gray lines can appear in hardware mode,software mode is fine.
Forum user DESTRUIDOR
NTSC-U Windows
  • I7 6700HQ
  • GTX 1060 (mobile)
 1.5.gefc1274b2 GSdx SSE4.1
  • SPU2-X 2.0.0
  • ?
 • Set TC Offset X to 563 and Y to 221 to fix alignment issues on the edges of the screen.

• Set skipdraw to 4 to fix blurry screen, luminous character shadow and other bugs. • Most shadows only work with software mode. • Some post processing effects like fog don't work. • Ground that's near you has rendering bug. • D3D11 > OpenGL > D3D9 in terms of graphical glitches, but OpenGL has better colors. • Use Alpha fix with D3D11 to remove stripes. • Use Disable Depth Emulation fix with OpenGL. • -1 EE gave me a speedup without side effects. • Disable MTVU when loading into game. In-game it can be turned on again for more fps.

Tobie-08


Test configurations on Linux:

Environment Configurations Comments Tester
Region OS CPU/GPU Revision Graphics Sound/Pad
PAL Solus, kernel 5.1.14
  • Intel Core i5-4570 CPU @ 3.20GHz
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 2 GB
 1.5.0 (075a9f3) GSdx 1.1.0 AVX2
  • SPU2-X 2.0.0
  • OnePAD 0 2.0.0
 There are still issues with several effects and shadows. Playable with occasional slowdowns with the specified settings (unspecified settings at default value). Ratchet66


Test configurations on macOS:

Environment Configurations Comments Tester
Region OS CPU/GPU Revision Graphics Sound/Pad
? ?
  • ?
  • ?
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You can help by playing and submitting your test results here. 		?

Trivia

  • Original names: 트랜스포머 (SLKA-25175)
  • Also known as Transformers Armada: Prelude to Energon
  • Not to be confused with The Transformers: Call of the Future (known as just Transformers) and Transformers: The Game.
  • The game has a built in 16:9 widescreen mode that results in a larger portion of the world being visible. Enable it in the main menu Options. The downside is that the HUD and menu elements appear stretched.

Known Issues

Cannot move right/backwards at full speed

  • Status: Active
  • Type: Major
  • Description: When trying to move right/backwards while looking forward, the character does not move at full speed even when the analog stick is fully pressed. Moving left/forwards while looking forward does not exhibit this bug. Even when reversing the X/Y axis on the stick, moving right (stick fully left in this case) at full speed is not possible. Changing the joystick sensibility has no effect either. Observed on Linux, OnePAD 0 1.3.0 and OnePAD 0 2.0.0.
  • Workaround: When moving right/backwards, move the stick slightly towards the diagonal.

Very dark screen during Powerlinx

  • Status: Active
  • Type: Major
  • Description: When activating Powerlinx (square button) the screen is too dark, almost black, making it impossible to see.
  • Workaround: No known workaround.

3D anaglyph blur effect.

  • Status: Active
  • Type: Major
  • Description: The textures are misaligned and are in the wrong position.
  • Workaround: Config > Video (GS) > Turn on HW hacks checkbox. > HW hacks > Skipdraw range 1 to 1 or Skipdraw range 1 to 4 (may cause shadow issues).

Black vertical bars flicker.

  • Status: Active
  • Type: Major
  • Description: Multiple black vertical bars flicker on your screen.
  • Workaround: Config > Video (GS) > Turn on HW hacks checkbox. > HW hacks > Disable Depth Emulation.

Non-Issues

Game does not load

  • Type: Not an issue
  • Description: The game gets stuck in a black screen after starting a new game or continuing an existing one.
  • Workaround: Go to Emulation Settings/Speedhacks and disable MTVU.

Gallery

  • Transformers (SLUS 20668)

    Transformers (SLUS 20668)

  • Transformers (SLES 52388)

    Transformers (SLES 52388)

  • Transformers (SLES 52388)

    Transformers (SLES 52388)

  • Transformers (SLES 52388)

    Transformers (SLES 52388)

Public compatibility forum links
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