To my memory, this is the very first video game I have ever played so it has a lot of value to me. With that aside, this is actually a very great game. While this game follows the movie’s plot, it has been altered to accommodate the inclusion of the protagonist who was not present in the actual movie. It is pretty compelling and the protagonist has an actual arc. He was a show off and wanted to prove his worth to the other Autobots. By the end of the game, he learns to not behave in such a way. This was due to him causing Bumblebee to be captured by Sector 7. The gameplay is identical to the Decepticons version. Same vehicles, same combat and almost the same locations except the Arctic which is exclusive to the Autobots version. The game has phenomenal voice acting unlike any other DS game. Despite the nostalgia I have for this game, I’ve come to realize that this game is slightly lesser to the Decepticons since this game follows the movie more closely rather than the Decepticons which has its own unique story. Even with that in mind, it’s still a great game any Transformers fan should check out even 15 years later.

This is undoubtedly one of the most criminally underrated video games ever. There is so much I can say about this game. The story is great. The voice acting is absolutely phenomenal. The gameplay is fun. Nostalgia I have for this game be damned it’s still amazing even 15 years later. I enjoyed seeing how the protagonist’s loyalty evolves as he spends time with Barricade, Blackout and Brawl. I loved seeing the comradery that developed between the protagonist and Barricade. Seeing Starscream’s treachery being a legitimate threat rather than a joke as often in different Transformers media was a real treat. I highly HIGHLY recommend this game to any Transformers fan out there. Frankly I recommend this game to anyone who wants to play a really good DS game. You will not be disappointed. I implore anyone reading this to play this game and it’s counterpart. Easy perfect score