Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals
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Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals is a 1999 3D fighting game for the Nintendo 64 and PlayStation, based on the Transformers: Beast Wars cartoon series and toy-line, It was published in Japan by Takara in 1999, and in North America by Bay Area Multimedia in 2000. Each version features different game mechanics and playable characters.
The Nintendo 64 version of the game, known as Transformers: Beast Wars Metals 64 in Japan, was developed by Locomotive Corporation. It contains arcade mode endings for all characters and several mini-games. In North America, this version was a Blockbuster Video exclusive that was initially only available for rental.
The PlayStation version of the game, known as Transformers Beast Wars Metals: Gekitotsu! Gangan Battle in Japan, was developed by WAVEDGE. It features alternate story campaigns for the Maximal and Predacon factions.
From Wikipedia's article Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals
Keyboard controls
| N64 | Player 1 |
|---|---|
| Stick | ↑↓←→ |
| A | X |
| B | C |
| Z | Z |
| L | A |
| R | S |
| C buttons | IKJL |
| D-pad | TGFH |
| Start | Enter |
Hotkeys
- 1 Quick save state
- 2 Quick load state
- 3 Change save slot
A gamepad with an analog stick plays much better than the keyboard.
Gamepads are detected when you press a button. Remap any key from the emulator’s Controls menu (gear icon).
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Keyboard controls
| N64 | Player 1 |
|---|---|
| Stick | ↑↓←→ |
| A | X |
| B | C |
| Z | Z |
| L | A |
| R | S |
| C buttons | IKJL |
| D-pad | TGFH |
| Start | Enter |
Hotkeys
- 1 Quick save state
- 2 Quick load state
- 3 Change save slot
A gamepad with an analog stick plays much better than the keyboard.
Gamepads are detected when you press a button. Remap any key from the emulator’s Controls menu (gear icon).
1.5 Wake me up when it's over
GameRankings 49%
Review scorecard
- Graphics 1.5 out of 5 Overall fallback
- Sound 1.5 out of 5 Overall fallback
- Control 1.5 out of 5 Overall fallback
- Fun Factor 1.5 out of 5 Overall fallback
Overall fallback: GameRankings 49%. Overall source The same 49/100 overall rating fills missing categories using the face scale; these are not separate category scores.
What the reviews talk about
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What the critics said
IGN's Marc Nix described the Nintendo 64 release as a "botched" version of Virtual On, criticizing the balancing of play and giving their overall impression as "not awful."
— IGN, 2000 (Marc Nix de)
From the Reception section of Wikipedia's Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals article.
Scores
- 61 Nintendo Power2000 6.1/10
- 58 Famitsu 23/40; 23/40
- 55 GameFan2000 55%
- 30 IGN2000 3/10; 3/10
- – N64 Magazine true
- 20 Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine 1/5 · other versions
- 10 Play 10% · other versions
From the review table in Wikipedia's Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals article.
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