It introduces ”Stealth Force gameplay” which gives us a ”third form beyond robot and vehicle” modes. We fight ”epic battles on Earth” that lead to the film.
”We couldn’t be more excited to expand on the epic movie universe in the Transformers: Dark of the Moon game, and allow fans to experience the gripping events and backstories that occur right before the upcoming film,” said Activision’s Paul Wright.
”The immensely talented group at High Moon Studios are huge fans of the property, and they are thrilled to unveil some new characters from the movie while introducing Stealth Force gameplay that lets players convert to a third form beyond robot and vehicle modes to defeat their enemies in more ways than ever before.”
Here’s the official blurb courtesy of the press release:
The Transformers: Dark of the Moon game allows players to fight through the epic battles on Earth that will shape the events of the upcoming film.
Armed with a brand-new gameplay mechanic, fans will harness the power of Stealth Force to instantly convert to a third, hybrid state that combines the weapons and firepower of robot mode with the agility and maneuverability of vehicle mode.
Set in unique environments around the world such as the Jungles of South America, Siberian military facilities, Detroit Cityscapes and more, the game lets players assume the roles of a diverse roster of everyone’s favorite TRANSFORMERS from the movie through a heart-pounding campaign to save mankind.
Additionally, fans can play the game with or against their friends through intense, online multiplayer game modes as their favorite iconic characters.
Transformers: Dark of the Moon releases on Xbox 360 and PS3 this year. The motion picture from Paramount will be debuting July 1st, 2011.
