Transformers Universe, a mix of MOBA and shooter, is in Open Beta. First images of the gameplay have appeared and initial reviews are not very promising.
The US site mmobomb has extensively covered the gameplay of Transformers Universe. The game is currently in Open Beta, developed by the browser game specialist Jagex, and apparently has some issues.
According to the first impressions, the gameplay is reportedly not very polished. The 4v4 matches are consistently decided early on. It primarily focuses on team play. Whether Autobot or Decepticon, whoever loses the first battle respawns gradually, trickles back to the action, and is always outnumbered in future fights. A “snowball” effect is noticeable, as an initial advantage or disadvantage becomes increasingly pronounced. Additionally, while the models of the Autobots and Decepticons are well designed, the environment graphics still look somewhat generic.
Advancement also feels quite grindy at the moment, in the early Open Beta; it mostly involves earning enough points through as many matches as possible to unlock more bots or certain upgrades. The term “browser game” is somewhat problematic as well. Downloading the client saves some waiting time and thus becomes a mandatory task.
However, for fans of the genre and especially Transformers, there is a glimmer of hope: the bots indeed vary in their roles as tank, DPS or healer. There is a rich selection and the shootouts look quite appealing and action-packed.
Mein MMO says: After a first second-hand look at an early gameplay video, it is naturally unfair to pass judgment on a game—even if it should only be a mere dipstick. However, Transformers Universe seems unlikely to attract “core gamers”—for MOBA veterans, there are high-profile and well-developed alternatives like League of Legends, Dota 2, and numerous other games. Perhaps Transformers Universe can still do justice to the huge license in a later stage of development. Unfortunately, it does not currently appear to be a title for the premier league.
