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[Llyranor]

The

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Shockwave + Soundwave

challenge is amazing. Also glad they used the superior track for that fight too

Man, the nearly final battle with

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devastator and menasor

is crushing me on commander. They just take so health off with their attacks.

Yeah I've been stuck on that fight for ages now on Commander. The spike in difficulty is crazy.

Hahaha, totally. I was stuck there for a bit.

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I just focus on taking Devastator out first. Given the small Focus time, I used the hammer to deal optimal damage during that timeframe. Another option would be using TECHs or weapons that give longer Focus so as to pull off more transformation attacks. Outside of Focus, I just mostly tried not getting hit.Took a bunch of tries, but very satisfying when I finally surmounted that obstacle!

 

[The Xtortionist]

Yeah I've been stuck on that fight for ages now on Commander. The spike in difficulty is crazy.

edit: I did it!!! Goodness knows how many attempts it took!

The trick is

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to focus on Devastator and get him down, since he's already at half health when Menasor joins in.

Glad you did it!

 

[jett]

I have unlocked babby mode

 

[The Xtortionist]

I have unlocked babby mode

mother of god

 

[Mizerman]

I have unlocked babby mode

Holy Sh--

 

[BKatastrophe]

I have unlocked babby mode

And now we weep for the bosses. They fought valiantly and twas a noble effort, but it means naught from this moment onwards

 

[NEO0MJ]

I have unlocked babby mode

Great Primus D:

 

[Sadist]

Daaaaamnnnn

By the way, does anyone have a guide available for collecting the collectibles? I'm missing a few things.

 

[Tizoc]

Daaaaamnnnn

By the way, does anyone have a guide available for collecting the collectibles? I'm missing a few things.

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=devastation+collectibles+guide
This is what we got so far, but videos that focus on each type of collectable isn't up yet :/

 

[BumblebeeCody]

I have unlocked babby mode

Bloody hell m80.

 

[Kilrogg]

I have unlocked babby mode

So basically this game turns into Diablo 3 after a while: just how fast can you melt down these Decepti-creeps is the name of the game, I guess.

No wonder I'm addicted.

Also, going from Optimus + Hammer to Bumblebee + Fists is so refreshing. Bumblebee just pummels enemies so fast!

 

[Sadist]

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=devastation+collectibles+guide
This is what we got so far, but videos that focus on each type of collectable isn't up yet :/

Ah, thanks!

Btw, got SS weapon drops: battleblade with an attack power of 9400 + at lvl 50 and Prime's Ion Blaster, but it sucks

 

[Drewfonse]

Yeah I've been stuck on that fight for ages now on Commander. The spike in difficulty is crazy.

edit: I did it!!! Goodness knows how many attempts it took!

Congrats! I'm going to try again tonight...,

 

[Jintor]

magnus difficulty is managable so far but i'm real glad the game doesn't rank on deaths, or perhaps i just don't care as much right now, because otherwise i might've thrown my controller through the tv

 

[kek_lel]

Are people 4k-ing this game with 970s (single)?
Just curious cause I might jump in after finishing DS2sotfs, having enjoyed bayo and mgr before.

 

[Jintor]

mission 3 on magnus.

fuck top down missions.

fuck hammer bros.

Fuck top down missions with hammer bros where you gotta carry the energon to the fight marker first every time because the checkpoint for respawn is about 20-30 seconds away and you gotta plough through shield bros first and also THERE ARE LIKE 14 HAMMER BROS HOLY SHIT OH GOD and you die in like 4 or 5 hits?

/edit on a side note, is that scene with Optimus hucking an energon cube like a kid throwing a stone at a car and the entire autobot core hiding behind some shitty rubble like the funniest scene in the entire game? It's so fucking goofy. and stupid. Like, the energon explosion looks exactly like every other explosion in the game.

 

[NEO0MJ]

I was wondering, are there any differences between weapons of the same group disregarding perks or are they all the same except for aesthetics? For example the curved and straight swords.

 

[Jito]

Uhh...

Top down section...really?

Game was going so well, why'd you have to throw something stupid in.

 

[Glitchesarecool]

I have unlocked babby mode

what the fuck that's amazing

Uhh...

Top down section...really?

Game was going so well, why'd you have to throw something stupid in.

Outside of the challenges, that's the only one.

 

[Augemitbutter]

playing for SS ranks turns this game into vanquish 2. i was almost exclusively using guns this run. it was surprisingly hype and made me appreciate it once more.

gotta say this again: this game is insane.

 

[Justinh]

Yeah I've been stuck on that fight for ages now on Commander. The spike in difficulty is crazy.

edit: I did it!!! Goodness knows how many attempts it took!

Congrats man, that was rough the first time. Don't be afraid of using your power boosters, fellers...

They seem to drop pretty often as I don't think I've ever been below like...3 and they really help in a fight especially when you need to get rid of someone quickly.

notedit: Holy Cow! I'll take it!

 

[itsinmyveins]

Right, any tips on managing all the weapons and such? Which should I synthesize, which to use, should I stick with their original weapons and upgrade them etc?

 

[E_Darkness]

It finally came today, and I love it. It is so fun. Grimlock is a bit fiddly to use, but that grapple mechanic he has feels so good after you time your dodges perfectly. And the gunplay feels nice, I really do wish Platinum would make more shooters

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Vanquish 2

.

Currently got to chapter 5. Been playing on warrior to get used to it. Definitely going to have some replay value.

 

[Pie and Beans]

/edit on a side note, is that scene with Optimus hucking an energon cube like a kid throwing a stone at a car and the entire autobot core hiding behind some shitty rubble like the funniest scene in the entire game? It's so fucking goofy. and stupid. Like, the energon explosion looks exactly like every other explosion in the game.

Its hilariously dumb as while you're trekking back with that red block you wonder what advanced weapon Wheeljack is gonna use it with to break through.

Nope. Optimus toss.

Plus it was just a normal gate and soldier mooks? Bizarre part of the game. Only dip really.

 

[Mr. Smiley]

mission 3 on magnus.

fuck top down missions.

fuck hammer bros.

Fuck top down missions with hammer bros where you gotta carry the energon to the fight marker first every time because the checkpoint for respawn is about 20-30 seconds away and you gotta plough through shield bros first and also THERE ARE LIKE 14 HAMMER BROS HOLY SHIT OH GOD and you die in like 4 or 5 hits?

Absolutely feel you brah

My wheeljack at the time was only good with ranged weapons. Not being able to aim for headshots with all that nonsense was just, just

I had to put the game down

/edit on a side note, is that scene with Optimus hucking an energon cube like a kid throwing a stone at a car and the entire autobot core hiding behind some shitty rubble like the funniest scene in the entire game? It's so fucking goofy. and stupid. Like, the energon explosion looks exactly like every other explosion in the game.

As funny as it was, I think it highlighted how disappointing the cut-scenes were for me. I guess thinking that Platinum's writing under the guise of an 80's cartoon without considering the time and budget the game probably had set myself up for disappointment.

Or maybe that's like the ultimate meta. lol

 

[Clawww]

i know this has probably been asked/bitched about a lot in here by now, but it's capped at 1080p? any way to get this going @ 1440p? thanks

 

[nubbe]

i know this has probably been asked/bitched about a lot in here by now, but it's capped at 1080p? any way to get this going @ 1440p? thanks

1080 or 4k
nothing incremental

 

[NEO0MJ]

Man, the game is making me itch for a new Transformers toy. I'm looking up a lot of 3rd party combiners.

Also, can anyone answer my past question?

I was wondering, are there any differences between weapons of the same group disregarding perks or are they all the same except for aesthetics? For example the curved and straight swords.

 

[GodParticle]

Do the higher difficulties change up enemy placement or count?

 

[Llyranor]

Do the higher difficulties change up enemy placement or count?

Yeah, eucounters change by difficulty. On Magnus, the first fight already include the hardest normal enemies in the game.

 

[GodParticle]

Yeah, eucounters change by difficulty. On Magnus, the first fight already include the hardest normal enemies in the game.

Oh, I like that. Time for another playthrough

 

[Monocle]

This might have been posted already, but the checkpoint system is perfectly designed for grinding. Just clear out the enemies and hazards in an area, visit the Ark through one of the green portals to make a checkpoint, and go collect all the treasures. When you revert to the checkpoint, the treasures will be reset but you'll still have all of your money and loot. Then you can enter the Ark to see what you got, or repeat the whole process.

I accidentally did this with the whole first part of Chapter 2 on Magnus and made about 800,000 credits (after selling stuff). I got 25+ uncommon weapons and a few rares because I always keep rare weapon drop tech equipped.

So yeah. If you want to break the game fast, try this on Prime.

BTW, apparently rare weapon types can drop anywhere. Eventually I got a very nice set of Devastator's drills and a way better Soundwave speaker than my first one (don't sleep on this weapon. It stuns everything but the combiner bosses) just from treasures in Chapter 2.

I have unlocked babby mode

Lol, wow.

 

[Crab Milk Mickey]

I was wondering, are there any differences between weapons of the same group disregarding perks or are they all the same except for aesthetics? For example the curved and straight swords.

They pretty much behave the same. Only sporadically will they have a hidden move, like the drills.

 

[Augemitbutter]

am i the only one using item pull on his gear? too lazy to collect all this stuff!

 

[Monocle]

am i the only one using item pull on his gear? too lazy to collect all this stuff!

I'm too greedy for those shiny rare drops. The only non-combat perk I use is drop rarity+.

 

[Shaanyboi]

Beat the game last night. Man, acouple of those bosses were total fucking assholes. The Blitzwing fight with

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the 2 shield guys and 2 gold guys?

I had like... 1 repair kit and had to try and avoid using it but kept dying again and again and again.

And the fight against

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Devastator AND Menasor?

Wasted almost all my repair kits and two auto-repairs, only to have to fight

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Megatron

next. That took for-fucking-ever. Thankfully the final fight I did in one try, but

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the one prior on the beach

was a total fucking pain.

I have unlocked babby mode

By the Matrix... It's beautiful.

 

[kodecraft]

On my first Bumblebee run on Commander. Let's rock!

 

[Crab Milk Mickey]

I'm too greedy for those shiny rare drops. The only non-combat perk I use is drop rarity+.

Rarity+ is kind of junk even at level 5, for what it's worth. The best you can attain from that weapon skill is 10%, whereas T.E.C.H. can vary anywhere from 20% to 100% depending on the tier. It's silly.

 

[Monocle]

Rarity+ is kind of junk even at level 5, for what it's worth. The best you can attain from that weapon skill is 10%, whereas T.E.C.H. can vary anywhere from 20% to 100% depending on the tier. It's silly.

Good to know, thanks. Guess I should fill those slots with something more useful.

I have some rarity+ 80% tech that I've been using too. Do you know if the same kinds of tech stack?

Edit: Looks like you answered that here:

T.E.C.H. usually stacks, but there are a couple of exception cases such as dodge if memory serves.

Wish there was an intuitive way to find this sort of information out across the board.

 

[k1t4j]

I just finished it, my god platinum is the amazing at what they do.

I played in Commander mode and it took me around 8h to finish because god dam some of those battles are hard.

Going to play around with it a bit as there are still loads left for me to unlock. Great game though, enjoyable and challenging.

 

[robot]

Having a blast with this game - started this morning and think I'm at the end. Bumblebee and Optimus combo for me. Bee with the Devastator drills and Optimus with that hammer, god damn.

 

[Z3M0G]

I have unlocked babby mode

So is there only one great SS weapon per weapon type? Would there be another great hammer to match this, for instance?

Thank you, Platinum, for this game...

 

[Justinh]

I just finished it, my god platinum is the amazing at what they do.

I played in Commander mode and it took me around 8h to finish because god dam some of those battles are hard.

Going to play around with it a bit as there are still loads left for me to unlock. Great game though, enjoyable and challenging.

Congrats! My favorite part of the game has to be after you beat it on any difficulty and go back to the

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top-down level

with some OP weapon for the diff you just beat and wreck the "eff" outta those hammer bros for all the shit they put you through.

Yell "Have at You!" while doing so, it makes it even more fun!

So is there only one great SS weapon per weapon type? Would there be another great hammer to match this, for instance?

Thank you, Platinum, for this game...

Most other hammers I've seen top out at like 11K or 13K, and that's with all Atk+5.
I initially wanted the Forge or S. Prime because I read on some TFwiki that the Star Saber was like reforged...or whatever, by the hammer and wanted to see if you had both equipped that it would shoot beams like the dark star saber. No dice...
I wanted a super cool sekrit, dammit! I kept it, though, because it's strong as all hell.

That is an interesting thought, though...
as I've not seen any twin swords nearly as strong as the SS wrenches.

How do I check which "Mystery Objects" I already have? I have most of the letters, but for the life of me I can't figure out what I'm missing.

I was wondering this too.

 

[a Master Ninja]

How do I check which "Mystery Objects" I already have? I have most of the letters, but for the life of me I can't figure out what I'm missing.

 

[TreIII]

I have unlocked babby mode

O_O

Well...that's just Prime.

 

[Drewfonse]

Finally beat Commander, what a rush. Great game, so fun. On to my 3rd play through, this time on Magnus....and got beaten down repeatedly by The Hammer Bros.

The good thing is that I can level past 32 in all categories, so I'm pumping up my Bumblebee. Replayed Level 7 on Commander and racked up a lot of credits and loot for the cause.

Hammer Bros beware.

Someone please tell me that good weapons start dropping in Magnus, because I've been using the same damn weapon for a loooong time now. I've synthesized it up to level 23, but I'm ready for something better now. I do have a tech equipped which improves rare weapon drops, so there's that.

LOVE THIS GAME

 

[Unit24]

I absolutely love how

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every playable character is a bonus boss.

I hope Platinum does this sort of thing more often.

 

[Baalzebup]

Finally beat Commander, what a rush. Great game, so fun. On to my 3rd play through, this time on Magnus....and got beaten down repeatedly by The Hammer Bros.

The good thing is that I can level past 32 in all categories, so I'm pumping up my Bumblebee. Replayed Level 7 on Commander and racked up a lot of credits and loot for the cause.

Hammer Bros beware.

Someone please tell me that good weapons start dropping in Magnus, because I've been using the same damn weapon for a loooong time now. I've synthesized it up to level 23, but I'm ready for something better now. I do have a tech equipped which improves rare weapon drops, so there's that.

LOVE THIS GAME

Magnus drops shit on Commander drops. You'll be getting some really good S rank items and might get a few SS ones. Lv 23 is a weird level to stop at though. Grade A weapon that hasn't been maxed? They cap at lv 30.

 

[Jintor]

menosor was a right pain on magnus. super fast, super big, massive damage. only saving grace is that almost all of his attacks are pretty easy to read. But if he tornados and cross slashes while you're stuck in can't dodge mode you're real fucked.

if a weapon has a special ability (shoots waves, drills etc) it's always gonna be listed in the Y examine thing right? This star sabre or menosor's sword doesn't do shit, right?

 

[c0Zm1c]

I have unlocked babby mode

Optimus Goldblum in the background.