Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is a videogame adaptation of the 2009 sequel blockbuster of the same name. The story takes place two years after the first movie as the Autobots, led by Optimus Prime, are working in tandem with a team of American and British forces called N.E.S.T. along with many of Earth's governments. Their goal is to root out and destroy Decepticons who have stayed behind after the fall of Megatron, but they are encountering resistance at every turn.
At the same time, the human protagonist, Sam Witwicky, is trying to lead a normal life and heads off to college unaware that soon he, along with all of Earth, will be involved in a battle that will have an army of awaiting Decepticons invade Earth, the resurrection of a familiar foe, a mysterious enemy simply named "The Fallen" and a secret that can bring about the destruction of all life on Earth. The gameplay is similar to its predecessor, but with some new features. The player can choose to be either Autobots or Decepticons, each with their own campaign and locations from both the movie along with new locations created to expand the game. The events of each campaign do have elements from the movie, but also have additionally missions devoid from the film to fill in the game.
One notable change is the more non-linear storyline, allowing the player to choose which missions they want to partake in any order. These missions take place in "zones" and once a player has accomplished all the missions within a zone they can choose to explore that area in a free roam mode without having to repeat missions.
There is also online capabilities along with downloadable content and five different multiplayer modes. The game includes Deathmatch , Team Deathmatch , One Shall Stand , Control Points , and Battle for the Shards modes, offering a range of gameplay options.
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen was released on the Playstation 3 on June 26th, 2009.