Transformers: Dark of the Moon is a game in the Transformers franchise and a prequel to the 2011 movie Transformers: Dark of the Moon . Much like the previous game it is a mix of a third-person action shooter and a vehicle combat game with the ability to transform at will. The story takes places three years after the events of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen . The game focuses on the ongoing battle between the two factions in a storyline that consists of seven chapters and an epilogue, and many locations have a South American setting.
Gameplay involves playable characters such as Bumblebee and Optimus Prime for the Autobots and Laserbeak and Megatron for the Decepticons, each with their own chapter in the storyline and unique abilities. The vehicle mode now defaults to a new Stealth Force mode, allowing movement in four directions and providing an unlimited amount of ammo.
The game features a competitive multiplayer mode where players can create a custom character based on four classes using circa 15 robot chassis assigned to a specific class. Characters earn experience, level up and earn new abilities. The game modes are deathmatch, team deathmatch and conquest, with characters earning points by controlling power nodes.
The game is available for the PlayStation 3 console and was released on June 14th, 2011. It differs from previous versions in its gameplay mechanics and multiplayer features.