Transformers Eternal War

You have likely bumped into the digital wreckage of the latest Hasbro licensed mobile release: Transformers: Eternal War.

I played it for about an hour, but sadly, the core gameplay loop requires almost zero actual engagement. For the first many levels, you are essentially clicking buttons just to watch automated skirmishes resolve themselves. For a franchise built on iconic transformations, the presentation feels shockingly soulless. I soon gave up continuing.

One bright spot are the sound effects, which are an absolute delight. Hearing that authentic G1 transformation chime and those classic mechanical whirs triggers an instant wave of 1980s nostalgia. 

In a way, great audio makes the overall experience worse. Hearing crisp, nostalgic sound effects play out while your units mindlessly auto battle through a generic idle role playing screen just reminds you of what a real Transformers game should feel like.

If you are looking for a proper digital Transformers fix, you are infinitely better off revisiting the physical tabletop where actual strategy still matters, because Transformers: Eternal War is an uninspired, pay to win mobile game that treats your time and wallet with equal disregard.

Autobots, Roll Out... and Move On!