After the “Soft Launch” about a month ago, DeNA has officially released their new mobile game; Transformers: Battle Tactics.
TRANSFORMERS: Battle Tactics is an exciting turn-based strategy game featuring a roster of over 75 iconic TRANSFORMERS characters including OPTIMUS PRIME, MEGATRON, STARSCREAM, and BUMBLEBEE.Players can assemble teams of TRANSFORMERS characters including AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS side-by-side in strategic combat experiences with other fans from around the globe.
The TRANSFORMERS: Battle Tactics experience includes a compelling single player campaign, live events, and the opportunity to reign supreme at the top of the leaderboards where players can earn rare and powerful rewards.
DeNA was kind enough to send us a Press Release highlighting the details and links to download the game. You can check it out, after the jump. SAN FRANCISCO – February 5, 2015 – DeNA and Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) have released TRANSFORMERS: BATTLE TACTICS, a turn-based tactical mobile game inspired by the all new fan favorite COMBINER WARS comic story and the expansive 30-year history of the TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS universe. Players will collect and assemble epic teams, made up of AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS who will fight side by side in a unique campaign mode and intense player vs player (PvP) mode to engage with gamers and TRANSFORMERS fans from around the world. TRANSFORMERS: BATTLE TACTICS is now available as a free download on the App Store for iPhone and iPad and on Google Play for Android devices.
In TRANSFORMERS: BATTLE TACTICS, players will manage an army of TRANSFORMERS characters bringing up to four onto the battlefield where they will strategically unleash unique powerful abilities and ALTERNATE forms to take down their opponents. By leveling up TRANSFORMERS characters and linking multiple ones together players can unlock powerful Combiners and inflict critical damage to change the tide of the battle.
“TRANSFORMERS: BATTLE TACTICS celebrates the rich lore and character universe of TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS and the COMBINER WARS story, adding a new twist on their visual styling,” said Mark Blecher, SVP Business Development & Digital Gaming at Hasbro, Inc.
“The fun and calculated turn-based gameplay, diverse characters and abilities and deep leveling and combo system in TRANSFORMERS: BATTLE TACTICS will give players the hundreds of options to make their team more powerful and keep the competition fierce,” said Barry Dorf, vice president of partnerships and alliances at DeNA.
From Generation One to TRANSFORMERS United to the fan favorites from the IDW Combiner Wars comic series, TRANSFORMERS: BATTLE TACTICS features over 75 legendary characters including OPTIMUS PRIME, MEGATRON, STARSCREAM, BUMBLEBEE and COMBINER CENTURITRON. TRANSFORMERS: BATTLE TACTICS will feature online PvP leaderboards where the top players will receive in-game prizes, valuable resources and limited-time competitive modes. Friends and players will be able to connect to form Leagues and earn an edge over their competition.
TRANSFORMERS: BATTLE TACTICS is now available to download for free on the App Store for iPhone and iPad, Google Play for Android devices, and Amazon Appstore for Fire tablets and Android devices. Fans who have previously pre-registered at www.transformersbattletactics.com will be eligible to unlock powerful in-game content when they download and register in the app.
About DeNA
DeNA (pronounced “D-N-A”) is a global leader of developing and operating mobile services including free-to-play games, e-commerce and other online offerings. Founded in 1999, DeNA is headquartered in Tokyo with offices and game development studios across the globe. DeNA Co., Ltd. is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (2432). For more information, visit: http://www.dena.com
About Hasbro
Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) is a branded play company dedicated to fulfilling the fundamental need for play for children and families through the creative expression of the Company’s world class brand portfolio, including TRANSFORMERS, MONOPOLY, PLAY-DOH, MY LITTLE PONY, MAGIC: THE GATHERING, NERF and LITTLEST PET SHOP. From toys and games, to television programming, motion pictures, digital gaming and a comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its global customers with innovative play and entertainment experiences, in a variety of forms and formats, anytime and anywhere. The Company’s Hasbro Studios is responsible for entertainment brand-driven storytelling around Hasbro brands across television, film, commercial productions and short-form. Through the company’s deep commitment to corporate social responsibility, including philanthropy, Hasbro is helping to build a safe and sustainable world for future generations and to positively impact the lives of millions of children and families every year. It has been recognized for its efforts by being named one of the “World’s Most Ethical Companies” and is ranked as one of Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s “100 Best Corporate Citizens.” Learn more at www.hasbro.com.
Download Links:
Android: Google Play Store
iOS: iTunes App Store
LegendAntihero
Ima get this on my ipad
SelectedLime375
Does anybody know what the symbols by the attack values mean?
archieboy
My Note 2 is incompatible with this. Does this run PS4-level graphics or something?
Thundershot
I haven't seen any "compelling single player" mode. Hmm
Prowl
So how do you play the single player story driven campaign that they advertised?
Kevin XI
It just stays on the title screen. Not frozen, the thing spins and all, but that's it.
Cyberwolf1980
You know, the brief time I played rising during the beta I really enjoyed it. I was kinda hoping they would release that, but I'll give this a shot.
gamerdude627
I just got the game. Now I can't set it down.
Thundershot
Just had a really good battle against a human opponent. It all came down to Tailgate (me) vs Starscream. I thought I was a gonner when he got to go first and somehow left me with two hp left… Tailgate destroyed him! It was awesome! It was tense! The fucker disconnected on me at the last second so I didn't get my victory points! ARGH!
Steevy Maximus
No, it hasn't, seems like common practice now for companies to do soft launches in the Asia pacific regions before a full rollout in the US
Starscream Gaga
I'm so confused. I've had this for ages, has it not been out in the US?
Novaburnhilde
Thanks THundershot, you're awesome possum.
Esquilax79
It is fun. I'm going to have to watch myself.. hahah. A lot more fun than COUGH Transformers Legends and actually uses strategy. Although TF Legends may have changed, it'd been a LONG time since I've played that. I haven't played since the first time Silverbolt and Slingshot were in it..
Thundershot
See my post above with the characters. They're DEFINITELY going to add more characters, as they don't even have all of the combiners in there yet…
mtma
Well, so far it's…
Surprisingly non-exploitative!
I mean, it hasn't thrown a window in my face asking if I want to pay to advance every three seconds. It's actually very fun! I like the characters and have already developed a cool strategy… Just hope that some future updates bring more characters to the mix.
Thundershot
Okay, some of these may be wrong because I don't have the figures in front of me… Also we don't have all of the combiner guys yet, so this game will DEFINITELY get updated.
Cliffjumper (Legends)
Acid Storm (Legends)
Gears (Legends)
Thundercracker (Legends)
Junkheap (Generations)
Scoop (Generations)
Bumblebee (RTS)
Starscream (Legends)
Hoist (Generations)
Wheeljack (Generations)
Joyride (G1)
Tankor (Generations)
Optimus Prime (Legends)
Tailgate (Legends)
Blackjack (Legends)
Megatron (Legends)
Swerve (Legends)
Ratchet (Universe)
Viper (Legends)
Powerglide (Legends)
Sergeant Kup (Generations)
Huffer (Legends)
Warpath (Generations)
Cosmos (Legends)
Dreadwing (Generations)
Windcharger (RTS)
Nemesis Prime (Legends)
Bumblebee (Generations)
Breakdown (Generations CW)
Dirge (Generations)
Blurr (Generations)
Red Alert (Universe)
Thrust (Generations)
Windshear (Minicon, Generations)
Firefly (Generations CW)
Ramjet (Classics)
Jhiaxus (Generations)
Skullgrin (Generations)
Acid Storm (Universe)
Runway (Minicon, Generations)
Orion Pax (Generations)
Thundercracker (Generatons)
Alpha Bravo (Generations CW)
Dragstrip (Generations CW)
Skywarp (Legends)
Heavytread (Minicon, Generations)
Thunderwing (Generations)
Armada Starscream (Generations)
Goldfire (Generations)
Crosscut (Generations)
Scourge (Generations)
Nightbeat (Generations)
Octane (Universe)
Drift (Generations)
Sideburn (TFCC)
Darkmount (Generations)
Sandstorm (Generations)
Jazz (RTS)
Skids (Generations)
Jetfire (Generations)
Doubledealer (Generations)
Cyclonus (Generations CW)
Blitzwing (Generations)
Springer (Generations)
Chromedome (TFCC)
Brainstorm (Generations)
Barricade (TFCC)
Armada Megatron (Generations)
EXCLUSIVES
Roadbuster (Generations)
Astrotrain (Classics)
Runamuck (TFCC)
Sky Shadow (Generations)
Whirl (Generations)
Starscream (Classics)
Jetfire II (Generations, with battle mask)
Acid Storm (Masterpiece)
Thundercracker (Generations, Leader)
Sunstorm (US Masterpiece)
Skywarp (US Masterpiece)
Slipstream (TFCC)
COMBINERS:
Centuritron (Generations)
Other characters based on the promo video and screenshots:
Arcee (Generations)
Megatron (Generations CW)
Optimus Prime (Generations CW)
Superion (Generations CW)
Novaburnhilde
I hope we get a full list of all the characters in the game at some point, I can't play the game but I'd love to know who's in it.
Terradives
Mine just spins when it tries to load a battle.