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{{Infobox video game
| title = Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
| image = Rotf game cover.png
| alt = A battle-damaged Optimus Prime faces the camera's view. The words "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" are embossed on the center of the cover. Sparks are seen in the lower background. An ESRB rating of "T" sits in the lower left corner, with the Hasbro and Activision logos in the lower right.
| developer = [[Luxoflux]]<br/>[[Beenox]] <small>(PC)</small><br/>[[Vicarious Visions]] <small>(NDS)</small><br/>[[Krome Studios]] <small>(PS2, Wii)</small><br/>[[Savage Entertainment]] <small>(PSP)</small>
| publisher = [[Activision]]
| director = Christoper A. Tremmel
| designer = 
| writer = Adam Foshko<br/>Paul Golding<br/>[[Micah Wright]]
| composer = [[Steve Jablonsky]]
| engine = [[Luxoflux|Lux Engine]] (PS3, X360, PC)<br/>[[Krome Studios|Merkury Engine]] (PS2, Wii)
| platforms = [[Microsoft Windows]]<br/>[[Nintendo DS]]<br/>[[PlayStation 2]]<br/>[[PlayStation 3]]<br/>[[PlayStation Portable]]<br/>[[Wii]]<br/>[[Xbox 360]]
| released = {{vgrelease|NA|June 23, 2009|AUS|June 24, 2009|EU|June 26, 2009}}
| genre = [[Third-person shooter]]
| modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]], [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]]
}}

'''''Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen''''' is a [[third-person shooter]] video game based on the 2009 live action film ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]''. It is the sequel to 2007's ''[[Transformers: The Game]]'', and the second video game adaptation of the live-action [[Transformers (film series)|''Transformers'' film series]]. The [[PlayStation 3]] and [[Xbox 360]] versions of the game were developed by [[Luxoflux]], and ported to [[Microsoft Windows]] by [[Beenox]]. The [[PlayStation 2]] and [[Wii]] versions were developed by [[Krome Studios]], and the [[PlayStation Portable]] version was developed by [[Savage Entertainment]]. All versions of the game were published by [[Activision]], and released on June 23, 2009 in the United States. Australia received the games one day later, and Europe on June 26. A sequel, [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (video game)|''Transformers: Dark of the Moon'']], was released in June 2011, based on the [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon|film on the same name]].

All versions of the game loosely follow the plot of their film they are based on. Following the death of their leader, [[Megatron]], the [[Decepticon]]s have gone into hiding on Earth, while the [[Autobot]]s have formed an alliance with humanity to hunt them down. The Decepticons are secretly being aided by a new enemy, [[Fallen (Transformers)|The Fallen]], who seeks to activate an ancient machine that would provide them with enough Energon to defeat the Autobots, destroying the Sun and all life on Earth in the process. The PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 versions of the game feature a split-campaign format, with players choosing to join either the Autobots or the Decepticons, and completing various missions for whichever faction they chose. The PlayStation 2 and Wii versions combine the Autobot and Decepticon stories into one campaign that alternates between the two factions.

''[[Transformers Revenge of the Fallen: Autobots]]'' and ''[[Transformers Revenge of the Fallen: Decepticons]]'' are the [[Nintendo DS]] versions of ''Revenge of the Fallen'', developed by [[Vicarious Visions]]. Similar to ''[[Transformers Autobots]]'' and ''[[Transformers Decepticons]]'', the DS version is split into two separate games, following either the Autobots' or the Decepticons' perspective.

''Revenge of the Fallen'' received mixed reviews on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 systems, holding scores of 63.55% and 63.46% at [[GameRankings]] and 63 and 61 out of 100 at [[Metacritic]], with criticism directed towards its bland graphics and repetitive missions in story mode. Although the online mode was praised, it received criticism for its connection problems. The PlayStation 2 and Wii scored lower, with 46% and 53% at GameRankings, respectively. The DS iterations fared slightly better, with a critic average of 66.82% for ''Autobots'' and 69% for ''Decepticons'' at GameRankings.

==Gameplay==

===PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360===
As with ''[[Transformers: The Game]]'', ''Revenge of the Fallen'' features two separate campaigns; one depicting the actions of the [[Autobot]]s, and the other the actions of the [[Decepticon]]s. The game expands on the movie plot with additional missions and characters. Unlike its predecessor, ''Revenge of the Fallen'' features a hub-like, [[Nonlinear gameplay|non-linear]] mission progression. This allows the player to choose what missions they would like to accomplish and where in order to further drive the story.<ref name="gametrailers dev interview">{{cite web |url=http://www.gametrailers.com/video/adrian-murphy-transformers-revenge/49755 |title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen - Adrian Murphy Interview |date=2009-05-27 |publisher=[[GameTrailers]] |access-date=2009-06-04 |archive-date=2012-03-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120316061343/http://www.gametrailers.com/video/adrian-murphy-transformers-revenge/49755 |url-status=live }}</ref>

Multiplayer features five different modes. "[[Deathmatch (gaming)|Deathmatch]]" allows players to choose any character in a free-for-all battle. "Team Deathmatch" features Autobots vs Decepticons. "Control Points" features gameplay with teams battling for control of specific areas to gain points. "One Shall Stand" is similar to Team Deathmatch; the difference is that the objective is for a player to take out the enemy leader (Optimus Prime or Megatron) while protecting their own. The final mode, "Battle for the Shards", features [[Capture the flag#Software and games|Capture the Flag]]-style gameplay; teams search for shards of the AllSpark and return them to their base to earn points.<ref name="gametrailers dev interview" /><ref name="gamespot preview">{{cite web |url=http://e3.gamespot.com/story/6210270/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-first-hands-on |title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen First Hands-On |first=Ricardo |last=Torres |date=2009-05-26 |publisher=[[GameSpot]] |access-date=2009-06-04 |archive-date=2009-06-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090601095634/http://e3.gamespot.com/story/6210270/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-first-hands-on |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===PlayStation 2 and Wii===
The PlayStation 2 and Wii versions of the game combine [[Third-person shooter|third person shooter]] elements with [[Beat 'em up|brawlers]]. In this version, there is only one linear campaign, with factions changing between some levels. Their ability to transform into vehicles is absent, and is instead used as a [[power-up]] that instantly defeats all enemies around the player, and costs Energon, which is displayed in the [[Head-up display|HUD]], underneath the health bar. Energon is earned from defeating enemies, and can also be used to restore health. There are also several unlockables, such as concept arts and character models, and a local co-op multiplayer mode, where two players have to survive against waves of enemies for as long as possible.

==Synopsis==

===Setting===
''Revenge of the Fallen'' is set a few years after the events of ''[[Transformers: The Game]]''. The evil [[Decepticon]] leader [[Megatron]] has been killed, and the powerful AllSpark has been shattered into numerous fragments, scattered across the Earth, to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands. Despite Megatron's death however, numerous Decepticons are still active in various places around the world, forcing the heroic [[Autobot]]s, led by [[Optimus Prime]], to work with mankind to hunt them down. Unbeknownst to the Autobots, The [[Fallen (Transformers)|Fallen]], a former Prime and the first Decepticon, has returned, and is aiding the current Decepticons with their plans to resurrect Megatron and defeat the Autobots.

The [[Personal computer|PC]], [[PlayStation 3]], and [[Xbox 360]] versions of the game feature two different campaigns, one from the Autobots' perspective and the other from the Decepticons', which cross over on several occasions, while the [[PlayStation 2]] and [[Wii]] versions feature only one campaign, which alternates between the two factions.

===Characters===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; width:80%;"
|-
! rowspan="2" style="width:15%;" |'''''Autobots'''''
! colspan="7" style="text-align:center;" | Playable
|-
! style="text-align:center; width:12%;" |''[[Personal computer|PC]]''
! style="text-align:center; width:12%;" |''[[Xbox 360|360]]''
! style="text-align:center; width:12%;" |''[[PlayStation 3|PS3]]''
! style="text-align:center; width:12%;" |''[[PlayStation 2|PS2]]''
! style="text-align:center; width:12%;" |''[[Wii]]''
! style="text-align:center; width:12%;" |''[[PlayStation Portable|PSP]]''
! style="text-align:center; width:12%;" |''[[Nintendo DS|NDS]]''
|-
![[Optimus Prime]]{{ref|a|a}}{{ref|b|b}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
![[Jetfire]]{{ref|c|c}}
| {{no}}
| {{No result|Downloadable}}
| {{No result|Downloadable}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
|-
![[Bumblebee (Transformers)|Bumblebee]]{{ref|d|d}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
! Ironhide{{ref|b|b}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
|-
! Ratchet{{ref|d|d}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
|-
! Breakaway
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
|-
![[Sideswipe (Transformers)|Sideswipe]]{{ref|d|d}}{{ref|e|e}}
| {{No}}
| {{No result|Downloadable}}
| {{No result|Downloadable}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
! Aerialbot{{ref|e|e}}
| {{No result|Multiplayer}}
| {{No result|Multiplayer}}
| {{No result|Multiplayer}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
|-
! Protectobots
| {{No result|Multiplayer}}
| {{No result|Multiplayer}}
| {{No result|Multiplayer}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
|-
![[Jazz (Transformers)|Jazz]]{{ref|e|e}}
| {{no}}
| {{No result|Downloadable}}
| {{No result|Downloadable}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
|-
! rowspan="2" style="width:15%;" |'''''Decepticons'''''
! colspan="8" style="text-align:center;" | Playable&nbsp;
|-
! style="text-align:center; width:12%;" |''[[Personal computer|PC]]''
! style="text-align:center; width:12%;" |''[[Xbox 360|360]]''
! style="text-align:center; width:12%;" |''[[PlayStation 3|PS3]]''
! style="text-align:center; width:12%;" |''[[PlayStation 2|PS2]]''
! style="text-align:center; width:12%;" |''[[Wii]]''
! style="text-align:center; width:12%;" |''[[PlayStation Portable|PSP]]''
! style="text-align:center; width:12%;" |''[[Nintendo DS|NDS]]''
|-
![[Megatron (Transformers)|Megatron]]{{ref|a|a}}{{ref|b|b}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
! Barricade
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
|-
! Dead End
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
|-
![[Starscream]]{{ref|a|a}}{{ref|b|b}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
! Grindor{{ref|f|f}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
|-
! Long Haul{{ref|b|b}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
|-
![[Soundwave (Transformers)|Soundwave]]{{ref|e|e}}
| {{no}}
| {{No result|Downloadable}}
| {{No result|Downloadable}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
|-
! Seeker
| {{No result|Multiplayer}}
| {{No result|Multiplayer}}
| {{No result|Multiplayer}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
|-
! Sideways
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
! Sunstorm{{ref|a|a}}{{ref|e|e}}
| {{no}}
| {{No result|Downloadable}}
| {{No result|Downloadable}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
|}
<small>{{note|a|a}}Character is available in their [[Transformers: Generation 1|G1]] design as downloadable content in campaign and multiplayer.<br />
{{note|b|b}}Character has an unlockable alternate [[livery]].<br />
{{note|c|c}}Character is available in multiplayer only if the DLC was downloaded.<br />
{{note|d|d}}Character has alternate appearances if the DLC is brought.<br />
{{note|e|e}}Character is available in both campaign and multiplayer once the player downloaded the downloadable content in PS3 or Xbox 360.<br />
{{note|f|f}}Grindor looks identical to Blackout from ''Transformers: The Game'', and they might be the same character.</small>

===Plot===

====PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360====

=====Autobot campaign=====
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The Autobots receive reports from NEST of Decepticon presence in [[Shanghai]], [[China]].<ref>'''Sgt. Epps''': I'm over southeast Shanghai at 1200 feet. No visual, but something's down there. {{cite video game | title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | developer=[[Luxoflux]] | publisher=[[Activision]] | date=2009-06-23 }}</ref> Upon arrival, they are alerted to numerous Decepticons in the area and fight them, with Ironhide defeating the Decepticon [[Sideways (Transformers)|Sideways]], though he goes missing shortly thereafter. When [[Optimus Prime]] gets word of this, Ratchet is sent to investigate and eventually finds Ironhide, recharging him and escorting him to safety.<ref>'''Optimus Prime''': Ironhide has disappeared in Shanghai, and may be damaged. We must find him immediately. {{cite video game | title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | developer=Luxoflux | publisher=Activision | date=2009-06-23 }}</ref> Afterwards, the massive Decepticon Demolishor attacks, but Optimus defeats him; before dying, Demolishor states that "[[Fallen (Transformers)|The Fallen]] shall rise again".<ref>'''Demolishor''': The Fallen shall rise again. {{cite video game | title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | developer=Luxoflux | publisher=Activision | date=2009-06-23 }}</ref>

[[Image:Rotf ironhide gameplay.png|thumb|left|alt=Screenshot of gameplay, showing the [[heads up display]], and the Autobot Ironhide attacking Decepticons under a highway bridge.|Ironhide battles Decepticon forces in [[Burbank, California]].]]The Autobots then head to [[Burbank, California]] where a previously unknown fragment of the AllSpark has surfaced in possession of [[Mikaela Banes]]. When the Decepticons detect the fragment, [[Bumblebee (Transformers)|Bumblebee]] is sent to protect Mikaela.<ref>'''Optimus Prime''': You are not alone. The Decepticons have arrived. You will have to find Mikaela. {{cite video game | title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | developer=Luxoflux | publisher=Activision | date=2009-06-23 }}</ref> Meanwhile, the Decepticons discover Megatron's location in the [[Laurentian Abyss]] from [[Soundwave (Transformers)|Soundwave]]. Despite Breakaway being sent to defend the carrier fleet Deep-6 which guards Megatron's body, the Decepticons manage to retrieve Megatron's remains and then resurrect him using an AllSpark fragment they had stolen.<ref>'''Optimus Prime''': As I feared, the Decepticons have attacked Deep-6. {{cite video game | title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | developer=Luxoflux | publisher=Activision | date=2009-06-23 }}</ref>

On the East Coast, [[Sam Witwicky]] is kidnapped by Decepticons and taken to an industrial park near his college.<ref>'''Optimus Prime''': Only after he is safe will we concern ourselves with Megatron's motives. {{cite video game | title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | developer=Luxoflux | publisher=Activision | date=2009-06-23 }}</ref> After Ratchet locates Sam, Bumblebee rescues him and defeats Grindor. Meanwhile, Optimus decides to give the humans a Cybertronian weapon called the Axiom Gun to help combat the growing Decepticon threat, and personally escorts the weapon to the NEST headquarters.<ref>'''Sgt. Epps''': Escort, this Sgt. Epps riding shotgun on Cargo 37. It looks pretty quiet, but stay ready. {{cite video game | title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | developer=Luxoflux | publisher=Activision | date=2009-06-23 }}</ref> The Autobots then take Sam to meet with former Agent Simmons, who knows the whereabouts of an old Transformer, the former Decepticon [[Jetfire]]. Bumblebee brings Sam to the museum where Jetfire is located, and must fend off several waves of Decepticons attacking them.<ref>'''Mission Synopsis''': Pick up Sam Witwicky and take him to the museum where he will meet with Jetfire. Sam and Jetfire must be protected at all costs. {{cite video game | title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | developer=Luxoflux | publisher=Activision | date=2009-06-23 }}</ref> Jetfire eventually awakens and takes Sam through the trans-dimensional Space Bridge to [[Cairo]], [[Egypt]].<ref>'''Jetfire''': My old wings aren't what they used to be, so we'll be taking a trans-dimensional space bridge. {{cite video game | title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | developer=Luxoflux | publisher=Activision | date=2009-06-23 }}</ref>

Jetfire reveals that the Dynasty of Primes have constructed a machine called the Sun Harvester hidden in an Egyptian pyramid, which Jetfire claims that can destroy stars to harvest their power, converting it into Energon.<ref>'''Jetfire''': The ancients, The Dynasty of Primes, constructed a machine to destroy stars and harvest their energy. {{cite video game | title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | developer=Luxoflux | publisher=Activision | date=2009-06-23 }}</ref> The Autobots arrive on the outskirts of Cairo looking for Sam and Jetfire, and are attacked by the Decepticons, but manage to defeat them. After locating Sam, Optimus Prime takes him to the Tomb of the Ancients and defends him from Megatron and [[Starscream]]. While helping Optimus fight them, Jetfire is mortally wounded by Megatron. After the two Decepticons are defeated, Jetfire lends his wings and other parts to Optimus to help him stop The Fallen, who by this point has activated his Sun Harvester.<ref>'''The Fallen''': Who dares challenge The Fallen? {{cite video game | title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | developer=Luxoflux | publisher=Activision | date=2009-06-23 }}</ref> While Optimus confronts The Fallen, the other Autobots battle the remaining Decepticons, with Bumblebee defeating the massive [[Devastator (Transformers)|Devastator]]. Eventually, Optimus kills The Fallen and sends his body falling into the Sun Harvester, causing it to explode. With the Earth and Sun saved and the Ancient Transformers avenged, Optimus salutes his fellow Autobots for their courage.<ref>'''Optimus Prime''': Through your efforts, Autobots, the human race, and our own, have prevailed. {{cite video game | title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | developer=Luxoflux | publisher=Activision | date=2009-06-23 }}</ref> Ratchet then informs them that the surviving Decepticons, including Megatron, have left the Earth and are heading to a distant galaxy, but will likely return, meaning the war is not yet over.

=====Decepticon campaign=====
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While searching for Megatron's lost body in Shanghai, Sideways encounters a group of Autobots and defeats them.<ref>'''Mission Synopsis''': Autobots are disrupting a major Decepticon operation in Shanghai. Eliminate all Autobots. {{cite video game | title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | developer=Luxoflux | publisher=Activision | date=2009-06-23 }}</ref> He is then ordered to find and rescue Grindor, who has gone missing, and attack several NEST arrays, which he infects with a virus, giving the Decepticons access to NEST communications. Meanwhile, [[Long Haul]] destroys NEST bases around Shanghai, and encounters Ironhide, whom he defeats.<ref>'''Mission Synopsis''': Attack the NEST base and then eliminate the Autobot Ironhide, who is certain to come to the aid of the NEST insects. Eliminate all Autobots. {{cite video game | title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | developer=Luxoflux | publisher=Activision | date=2009-06-23 }}</ref> Starscream, who is leading the Decepticons in Megatron's absence, proclaims that their victory in Shanghai will serve as a warning to Optimus Prime.<ref>'''Starscream''': I send this message to Optimus Prime. The Decepticons have returned, and we are not alone. {{cite video game | title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | developer=Luxoflux | publisher=Activision | date=2009-06-23 }}</ref>

The Decepticons next head to Burbank, where [[Soundwave (Transformers)|Soundwave]] has learned that Sam Witwicky had given a shard of the AllSpark to Mikaela.<ref>'''Sam Witwicky''': Just take it and keep it safe. '''Mikaela Banes''': I will, I'll keep it in my dad's shop. {{cite video game | title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | developer=Luxoflux | publisher=Activision | date=2009-06-23 }}</ref> Believing that the shard can be used to revive Megatron, Long Haul is sent to capture several humans, who are then interrogated by Starscream on Mikaela's whereabouts. After discovering Mikaela's location, Long Haul is sent to retrieve her. However, Starscream then receives word that the Decepticon troops transporting Mikaela have been intercepted by the Autobots. In the wake of defeat, Starscream decides to kidnap NSA Chief Galloway. After destroying several buildings owned by the front corporation Massive Dynamics, Starscream captures Galloway and places him under Decepticon control. Meanwhile, the Autobots send Breakaway to stop the Decepticons' activities in Burbank, but Grindor intercepts and defeats him.

The Decepticons learn from Galloway that another AllSpark shard is in NEST's custody and that Megatron is buried deep in the Laurentian Abyss.<ref>'''NSA Chief Galloway''': He's six miles underwater in the Laurentian Abyss. {{cite video game | title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | developer=Luxoflux | publisher=Activision | date=2009-06-23 }}</ref> After Ravage retrieves the shard, the Decepticons travel to the Atlantic, where Starscream disables the Deep-6 aircraft carriers that guard Megatron's remains, allowing the Decepticons to retrieve their former leader's body.<ref>'''Long Haul''': All will fall in the face of Megatron's rising. {{cite video game | title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | developer=Luxoflux | publisher=Activision | date=2009-06-23 }}</ref> Megatron is then revived using the AllSpark shard, and the Decepticons return to the East Coast.<ref>'''Megatron''': Did you think you'd seen the last of Megatron, insects? {{cite video game | title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | developer=Luxoflux | publisher=Activision | date=2009-06-23 }}</ref> There, Grindor kidnaps Sam, while Megatron defeats Optimus Prime. After Sam is rescued by the Autobots, the Decepticons learn he is headed to a museum, which Starscream destroys, though this fails to kill Sam, as he was transported to Cairo via a Space Bridge created by Jetfire.<ref>'''The Fallen''': Well done. Nothing can stop us now. {{cite video game|title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen|developer=Luxoflux|publisher=Activision|date=2009-06-23}}</ref>

The Decepticons follow the Autobots to the outskirts of Cairo, where Megatron fights and defeats both Jetfire and Bumblebee.<ref>'''Soundwave''': New Autobot contact, the one designated Bumblebee. {{cite video game | title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | developer=Luxoflux | publisher=Activision | date=2009-06-23 }}</ref> Meanwhile, Long Haul destroys the Axion Gun that the Autobots gave to NEST. Megatron then learns that The Fallen has betrayed him by promising to make him a Prime, as Primes are born, not made,<ref>'''Optimus Prime''': Primes are born, not made, Megatron. You were betrayed. {{cite video game | title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | developer=Luxoflux | publisher=Activision | date=2009-06-23 }}</ref> so he exacts revenge by killing him at his Sun Harvester before he can activate it. Megatron later learns from Starscream that Optimus Prime has destroyed the Harvester, and declares victory for the Decepticons, making plans to form a new army and defeat the Autobots in the future.<ref>'''Megatron''': The time has come. I will unleash the only force worthy of my trust. {{cite video game | title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | developer=Luxoflux | publisher=Activision | date=2009-06-23 }}</ref>

====PlayStation 2 and Wii====
[[Image:Transformers rotf Wii.png|thumb|left|alt=Screenshot of Xbox gameplay, showing Optimus Prime attacking an unknown Decepticon. A stylized Shanghai street fills in the background.|The PlayStation 2 and Wii versions of the game feature stylized graphics.]]
The Decepticon [[Soundwave (Transformers)|Soundwave]] hacks onto a satellite and finds a Cybertronian artifact on a NEST truck in [[Shanghai]], [[China]]. [[Sideways (Transformers)|Sideways]] and Demolishor intercept the truck and steal the artifact,<ref>'''Soundwave''': Demolisher, Sideways; convoy route intercepted. {{cite video game | title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | developer=[[Krome Studios]] | publisher=Activision | date=2009-06-23 }}</ref> drawing the Autobots into motion to stop them. While Ironhinde battles and destroys Demolishor, [[Bumblebee (Transformers)|Bumblebee]] pursues Sideways through the streets and across rooftops,<ref>'''Bumblebee''': I'm still on Sideways, sending coordinates now. All free units converge. I'm on his six. {{cite video game | title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | developer=Krome Studios | publisher=Activision | date=2009-06-23 }}</ref> but the latter ultimately escapes with [[Starscream]]'s help. Returning to the Decepticon base, Starscream reports back to the new Decepticon leader, [[Fallen (Transformers)|The Fallen]], who seeks to reactivate his old Sun Harvester to create enough Energon to defeat the Autobots, and reveals that the artifact they stole is an essential component of the machine. He then sends the Decepticons to the Laurentian Abyss to retrieve Megatron's body, which is being guarded by a fleet of navy ships. After Starscream destroys the ships, Sideways is sent to retrieve Megatron's body.<ref>'''Starscream''': Okay Sideways, I've softened them up for you. Don't blow it. {{cite video game | title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | developer=Krome Studios | publisher=Activision | date=2009-06-23 }}</ref> He is successful, and the Decepticons return to The Fallen, who resurrects Megatron and makes him his servant.<ref>'''The Fallen''': I ordered you resurrected so you might aid my plans for Earth. {{cite video game | title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | developer=Krome Studios | publisher=Activision | date=2009-06-23 }}</ref>

Megatron unleashes the colossal Decepticon [[Devastator (Transformers)|Devastator]] in Shanghai to retrieve another component of the Sun Harvester, but he is defeated by Optimus, who secures the component and gives it to NEST for safeguarding.<ref>'''Optimus Prime''': We've stopped them, for now. {{cite video game | title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | developer=Krome Studios | publisher=Activision | date=2009-06-23 }}</ref> However, Bumblebee was captured by Starscream during the fight, and is used as bait to lure the Autobots to the Decepticon base, where Megatron intends to kill Optimus and obtain the final component of the Harvester - the [[Autobot Matrix of Leadership]]. While Megatron fights Optimus,<ref>'''Megatron ''': Let this be our final battle, Prime. You and I, for the future of all Decepticons and Autobots. {{cite video game | title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | developer=Krome Studios | publisher=Activision | date=2009-06-23 }}</ref> Bumblebee escapes from his cell with the help of [[Jetfire]], an old Decepticon and former servant of The Fallen who had also been imprisoned. Optimus is ultimately defeated by Megatron, who takes the Matrix from his body and leaves him to die. Before escaping, Bumblebee and Jetfire place the barely alive Optimus in an escape pod that takes him to [[Cairo]], [[Egypt]]. Elsewhere, Megatron and Starscream attack a NEST base to retrieve the Sun Harvester component Devastator failed to obtain.

Jetfire attempts to stop the Decepticons and pursues them to Egypt, where he is shot down by Megatron. Though wounded, he is able to make his way to Optimus and save him from Starscream, at the cost of his own life.<ref>'''Starscream''': You shouldn't have signaled for help, Prime. I might not have noticed you otherwise. {{cite video game | title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | developer=Krome Studios | publisher=Activision | date=2009-06-23 }}</ref> Before dying, Jetfire lends his wings and other parts to Optimus, restoring his power and giving him the means to stop The Fallen.<ref>'''Optimus Prime''': I will stop him, Jetfire. Rest now. '''Jetfire''': Oh, not yet. First I must fulfill my own destiny. {{cite video game | title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | developer=Krome Studios | publisher=Activision | date=2009-06-23 }}</ref> Reuniting with the other Autobots, Optimus tells them to deal with the Decepticons guarding the Sun Harvester while he confronts The Fallen. Ironhide is able to destroy several Decepticon turrets before being attacked by Megatron. Optimus saves Ironhide and defeats Megatron, before battling The Fallen. He prevails once again, destroying both The Fallen and the Sun Harvester.<ref>'''Optimus Prime''': There is no escape for you, evil one. Not this time. {{cite video game | title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | developer=Krome Studios | publisher=Activision | date=2009-06-23 }}</ref> Their forces defeated, Megatron and Starscream try to make their escape, but get sucked into a Space Bridge, which transports them to The Fallen's base. The game ends with the Autobots repairing the [[pyramid]] where the Sun Harvester was located, while Megatron and Starscream oversee the creation of a new Decepticon army.<ref>'''Megatron''': Serve me and you will live to see the defeat of the Autobots, Starscream. {{cite video game | title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | developer=Krome Studios | publisher=Activision | date=2009-06-23 }}</ref>

==Development==
[[Image:Dlc poster.jpg|thumb|alt=Poster showing Generation 1 (G1) Optimus Prime, G1 Megatron, G1 Starscream, and movie versions of Sideswipe, Jetfire and Soundwave. Four robots are oversized for the poster, and are shown over an Egyptian city. Below Soundwave is shown in both robot and vehicle modes on the left, while Jazz and Jetfire are shown in robot mode on the right.|Promotional poster for downloadable content, which features Generation 1 and film characters]]
PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 developer [[Luxoflux]] updated the transformation system of the game to allow for more fluid transforming of the robots. Players can now transform in mid-air, carry over momentum gained prior to transforming, and transform directly into attacks.<ref name="gametrailers dev interview" /> It features online play and [[downloadable content]], announced on July 15, 2009. New features include the following: new multiplayer characters, including [[Transformers: Generation 1|G1]] versions of characters and new liveries; new multiplayer maps; the ability to use new characters in the campaign; an expert difficulty mode; and new achievements (Xbox 360) and trophies (PS3).<ref name="DLC">{{cite web |url=http://www.neoseeker.com/news/11279-transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-dlc-goes-old-school/ |title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen DLC goes old school |date=2009-07-15 |first=Lydia |last=Sung |publisher=Neoseeker |access-date=2009-08-20 |archive-date=2009-07-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090719065448/http://www.neoseeker.com/news/11279-transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-dlc-goes-old-school/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="DLC characters-Kotaku">{{cite web |url=http://kotaku.com/5341278/transformers-dlc-brings-back-more-of-the-transformers-we-love/ |title=Transformers DLC Brings Back More Of The Transformers We Love |date=2009-08-20 |first=Luke |last=Plunkett |publisher=Kotaku |access-date=2009-08-20 |archive-date=2012-10-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121011194914/http://kotaku.com/5341278/transformers-dlc-brings-back-more-of-the-transformers-we-love/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="DLC exact details destructiod">{{cite web |url=http://www.destructoid.com/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-getting-some-dlc-145066.phtml |title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen getting some DLC |date=2009-08-20 |author=Hamza CTZ Aziz |publisher=[[Destructoid]] |access-date=2009-08-21 |archive-date=2009-08-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090821182620/http://www.destructoid.com/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-getting-some-dlc-145066.phtml |url-status=live }}</ref> It was released August 27, 2009 for the PS3 and Xbox 360.<ref name="DLC exact details destructiod" />

The PS2 and Wii versions of the game were developed by [[Krome Studios]]. These versions feature a special cooperative mode, where the second player can "man the guns", utilizing a floating shield and weapon system, which is called the "Remote Weapons System" and is controlled with an on-screen reticule. Players work together to survive against waves of enemies.<ref name="PS2-Wii features">{{cite web |url=http://www.kromestudios.com/games/overview.php?id=00042 |title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen - Krome Studios |publisher=[[Krome Studios]] |access-date=2009-08-25 |archive-date=2009-09-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090913224331/http://www.kromestudios.com/games/overview.php?id=00042 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Unlike the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game, the PS2 and Wii versions feature only one campaign. Players alternate between controlling various Autobots and Decepticons over the game's fifteen missions. The Wii version of the game contains motion controls for combat and quick-time events. Each Transformer has a special move where the character transforms temporarily.<ref name="cheatcc Wii review">{{cite web |url=http://www.cheatcc.com/wii/rev/transformersrevengeofthefallenreview.html |title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Review |publisher=Cheat Code Central |first=Robert |last=VerBruggen |access-date=2010-02-02 |archive-date=2009-10-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091005081051/http://cheatcc.com/wii/rev/transformersrevengeofthefallenreview.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

The PSP version of ''Transformers'' was developed by [[Savage Entertainment]]. In this version, the game is played from a [[top-down perspective]] while in robot mode, with driving and escort levels also added. Ad-Hoc cooperative play is supported. Gameplay in robot form is reminiscent of the arcade shooter ''[[Smash TV]]'' and the [[Dreamcast]] title ''[[Cannon Spike]]''.<ref name="IGN PSP preview">{{cite web |url=http://psp.ign.com/articles/986/986815p1.html |title=Pre-E3 2009: Transformers PSP Hands-on |first=Erik |last=Brudvig |publisher=IGN |date=2009-05-27 |access-date=2009-10-15 |archive-date=2009-05-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090531115711/http://psp.ign.com/articles/986/986815p1.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

===Audio===
[[Mark Ryan (actor)|Mark Ryan]] returns to the game for voice acting. Despite not returning to voice Ironhide, he instead voices Bumblebee. [[Jess Harnell]] replaces Mark Ryan as the voice of Ironhide, [[Peter Cullen]] reprised his role as Optimus Prime, [[Robert Foxworth]] as Ratchet, and [[Charlie Adler]] voices Starscream in the game. Although ''Revenge of the Fallen'' retains most of the cast from its film counterpart, there are a few exceptions. The movie's titular villain, The Fallen, is voiced by [[James Arnold Taylor]] who replaces [[Tony Todd]] from the film. [[Peter Jessop]] replaces [[Frank Welker]] as the voice of Soundwave. [[Hugo Weaving]], who voices Megatron in the live action films, does not voice Megatron in the game. Instead [[Frank Welker]], who voiced Megatron in ''[[The Transformers (TV series)|The Transformers]]'' animated series returns to voice the character.<ref name="teamxbox voices">{{cite web |url=http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/19645/Transformers-Revenge-of-the-Fallen-Voice-Talent/ |title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Voice Talent |date=2009-05-15 |first=César A. |last=Berardini |publisher=[[Team Xbox]] |access-date=2009-06-04 |archive-date=2009-05-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090519091621/http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/19645/Transformers-Revenge-of-the-Fallen-Voice-Talent |url-status=live}}</ref> [[Devastator (Transformers)|Devastator]], who was voiced by Welker in the film, is voiced by [[Fred Tatasciore]] in the game. [[Fred Tatasciore|Tatasciore]] also voices Demolisher and Grindor. [[Clive Revill]], who voices Kickback in ''[[The Transformers (TV series)|The Transformers]]'', voices [[Jetfire]] replacing [[Mark Ryan (actor)|Mark Ryan]]. The game features [[Neil Kaplan]], the voice of Optimus Prime in the series ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 TV series)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]''. Kaplan does not voice Prime, but instead voices the character Long Haul as well as additional minor characters.<ref name="tfw2005 voices">{{cite web |url=http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-movie-toys--products-30/neil-kaplan-returns-to-transformers-167632/ |title=Neil Kaplan Returns To Transformers! |date=2009-05-20 |first=Shin |last=Densetsu |publisher=www.tfw2005.com |access-date=2009-06-04 |archive-date=2012-02-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120229175039/http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-movie-toys--products-30/neil-kaplan-returns-to-transformers-167632/ |url-status=live}}</ref> [[Electronic rock]] band [[Julien-K]], who contributed one track to the [[Transformers (film)|first movie]]'s [[Transformers: The Album|soundtrack]], provided the [[Soundtrack|score]] with [[Steve Jablonsky]].<ref name="composer">{{cite web |url=http://www.pluginmusic.com/news/archive.php?id=5537 |title=Julien-K Scores TransFormers 2 |date=2009-06-04 |publisher=pluginmusic.com |access-date=2009-06-23 |archive-date=2012-03-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120310170506/http://www.pluginmusic.com/news/archive.php?id=5537 |url-status=dead}}</ref> [[John DiMaggio]], who later go on to voice [[Leadfoot (video game)|Leadfoot]] in ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon|Dark of the Moon]]'', voices Sideways and Maj. Lennox. [[Andrew Kishino]], who originally voiced Jazz in ''[[Transformers: The Game]]'', would voice an Autobot flyer who was cut from the film, Breakaway. [[Andrew Kishino|Kishino]] also reprises as Jazz in the DLC, and [[Nolan North]] replaces [[André Sogliuzzo]] as the voice of Sideswipe in the DLC as well.

===Discontinued support===
As of 2020, Activision discontinued support for ''Revenge of the Fallen'', and the game's multiplayer servers have been shut down.<ref name="Server shutdown">{{cite web|url=https://support.activision.com/articles/legacy-activision-games|title=Legacy Activision Games|access-date=May 27, 2020|archive-date=November 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201106172725/https://support.activision.com/articles/legacy-activision-games|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Reception==
{{Video game reviews
| GR = (PS3) 63.55%<ref name="GameRankings PS3">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/ps3/957955-transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen/index.html|title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen for PlayStation 3|publisher=[[GameRankings]]|access-date=August 11, 2009|archive-date=January 23, 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130123185225/http://www.gamerankings.com/ps3/957955-transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen/index.html|url-status=live}}</ref><br />(X360) 63.46%<ref name="GameRankings 360">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/xbox360/957956-transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen/index.html|title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen for Xbox 360|publisher=GameRankings|access-date=August 11, 2009|archive-date=January 10, 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130110231546/http://www.gamerankings.com/xbox360/957956-transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen/index.html|url-status=live}}</ref><br />(PC) 56%<ref name="GameRankings PC">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/pc/957957-transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen/index.html|title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen for PC|publisher=GameRankings|access-date=August 11, 2009|archive-date=January 24, 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130124191856/http://www.gamerankings.com/pc/957957-transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen/index.html|url-status=live}}</ref><br />(Wii) 53%<ref name="GameRankings Wii">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/wii/957959-transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen/index.html|title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen for Wii|publisher=GameRankings|access-date=August 11, 2009|archive-date=January 23, 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130123223319/http://www.gamerankings.com/wii/957959-transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen/index.html|url-status=live}}</ref><br />(PS2) 46%<ref name="GameRankings PS2">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/ps2/957960-transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen/index.html|title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen for PlayStation 2|publisher=GameRankings|access-date=August 11, 2009|archive-date=January 24, 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130124060352/http://www.gamerankings.com/ps2/957960-transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen/index.html|url-status=live}}</ref><br />(PSP) 36.50%<ref name="GameRankings PSP">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/psp/957961-transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen/index.htmll|title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen for PSP|publisher=GameRankings|access-date=August 11, 2009|archive-date=January 23, 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130123222319/http://www.gamerankings.com/psp/957961-transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen/index.htmll|url-status=live}}</ref>
| MC = (PS3) 63/100<ref name="metacritic PS3">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-the-mobile-game/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3|title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen for PlayStation 3|publisher=[[Metacritic]]|access-date=July 9, 2014}}</ref><br />(X360) 61/100<ref name="metacritic 360">{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-the-mobile-game/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-360|title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen for Xbox 360 Reviews|publisher=Metacritic|access-date=July 9, 2014|archive-date=February 27, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150227003606/http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-360/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen|url-status=live}}</ref><br />(PC) 58/100<ref name="metacritic PC">{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-the-mobile-game/critic-reviews/?platform=pc|title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen for PC Reviews|publisher=Metacritic|access-date=July 9, 2014|archive-date=April 18, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140418055955/http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen|url-status=live}}</ref><br />(Wii) 53/100<ref name="metacritic Wii">{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-the-mobile-game/critic-reviews/?platform=wii|title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen for Wii Reviews|publisher=Metacritic|access-date=July 9, 2014|archive-date=June 10, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130610000303/http://www.metacritic.com/game/wii/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen|url-status=live}}</ref><br />(PS2) 51/100<ref name="metacritic PS2">{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-the-mobile-game/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-2|title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen for PlayStation 2 Reviews|publisher=Metacritic|access-date=July 9, 2014|archive-date=July 15, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715120239/http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen|url-status=live}}</ref><br />(PSP) 37/100<ref name="metacritic PSP">{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-the-mobile-game/critic-reviews/?platform=psp|title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen for PSP Reviews|publisher=Metacritic|access-date=July 9, 2014|archive-date=June 28, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130628035339/http://www.metacritic.com/game/psp/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen|url-status=live}}</ref>
| Destruct = 4.5/10<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.destructoid.com/review-transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-139021.phtml|title=Review: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (X360)|publisher=Destructoid|access-date=July 9, 2014|first=Jim|last=Sterling|date=July 9, 2009|archive-date=March 5, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305012337/http://www.destructoid.com/review-transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-139021.phtml|url-status=live}}</ref>
| Edge = 4/10<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (X360)|magazine=[[Edge (magazine)|Edge]]|author=Edge staff |issue=200|date=September 2009|page=95}}</ref>
| EuroG = 4/10<ref name="EuroG rev 360">{{cite web|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-review|title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen|date=June 29, 2009|access-date=November 4, 2009|publisher=[[Eurogamer]]|first=Dan|last=Whitehead|archive-date=October 3, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091003160229/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-review|url-status=live}}</ref>
| GI = 6.25/10<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.gameinformer.com/games/transformers_revenge_of_the_fallen/b/ps3/archive/2009/09/23/review.aspx|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140711095235/http://www.gameinformer.com/games/transformers_revenge_of_the_fallen/b/ps3/archive/2009/09/23/review.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 11, 2014|title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (PS3, X360): The New Movie Tie-in Is A Blocky Bust|magazine=[[Game Informer]]|access-date=July 9, 2014|first=Andrew|last=Reiner|issue=197|date=September 2009}}</ref><br />(Wii) 5/10<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.gameinformer.com/games/transformers_revenge_of_the_fallen/b/wii/archive/2009/09/23/review.aspx|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140711095259/http://www.gameinformer.com/games/transformers_revenge_of_the_fallen/b/wii/archive/2009/09/23/review.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 11, 2014|title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Wii): More Like Robutts In Disguise|magazine=Game Informer|access-date=July 9, 2014|first=Ben|last=Reeves|issue=197|date=September 2009}}</ref>
| GamePro = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="GamePro review">{{cite magazine|url=http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/211055/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-ps3/|title=Review: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen|magazine=[[GamePro]]|access-date=July 9, 2014|first=McKinley|last=Noble|date=June 29, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090701040404/http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/211055/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-ps3/|archive-date=July 1, 2009}}</ref>
| GSpot = 7.5/10<ref name="GSpot review">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-review/1900-6212520/|title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Review|publisher=[[GameSpot]]|access-date=July 9, 2014|first=Chris|last=Watters|date=June 24, 2009|archive-date=April 4, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140404142730/http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-review/1900-6212520/|url-status=live}}</ref><br />(PC) 6/10<ref name="Gamespot PC review" /><br />(Wii) 4.5/10<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-review/1900-6212740/|title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Review (Wii)|publisher=GameSpot|access-date=July 9, 2014|first=Chris|last=Watters|date=June 29, 2009|archive-date=March 13, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140313100811/http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-review/1900-6212740/|url-status=live}}</ref><br />(PSP) 4/10<ref name="GSpot review PSP" />
| GSpy = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref name="GSpy review 360">{{cite web|url=http://xbox360.gamespy.com/xbox-360/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen/998950p1.html|title=GameSpy: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (X360)|publisher=[[GameSpy]]|access-date=August 12, 2009|first=Gerald|last=Villoria|date=June 26, 2009|archive-date=June 30, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090630030435/http://xbox360.gamespy.com/xbox-360/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen/998950p1.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
| GT = 6.3/10<ref name="Gametrailers review 360">{{cite web|date=July 6, 2009|url=http://www.gametrailers.com/reviews/l06ucz/transformers--revenge-of-the-fallen-review|title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Review (X360)|publisher=[[GameTrailers]]|access-date=July 9, 2014|archive-date=June 14, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130614235259/http://www.gametrailers.com/reviews/l06ucz/transformers--revenge-of-the-fallen-review|url-status=live}}</ref>
| GameZone = (PS3) 6.9/10<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/2009/07/09/transformers_revenge_of_the_fallen_ps3_review|title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen - PS3 - Review|publisher=GameZone|access-date=July 9, 2014|date=July 9, 2009}}</ref><br />(X360) 6.7/10<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/2009/07/09/transformers_revenge_of_the_fallen_360_review|title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen - 360 - Review|publisher=GameZone|first=Michael|last=Knutson|date=July 9, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090721003246/http://xbox360.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r37434.htm|archive-date=July 21, 2009|url-status=live}}</ref><br />(Wii) 5.5/10<ref name="GameZone review Wii" /><br />(PS2) 5/10<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/2009/07/13/transformers_revenge_of_the_fallen_ps2_review|title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen - PS2 - Review|publisher=GameZone|first=Eduardo|last=Zacarias|date=July 13, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090724014645/http://ps2.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r37434.htm|archive-date=July 24, 2009|url-status=live}}</ref><br />(PSP) 4.5/10<ref name="GZone review PSP"/>
| GB = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.giantbomb.com/reviews/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-review/1900-174/|title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Review (X360)|publisher=[[Giant Bomb]]|access-date=July 9, 2014|first=Brad|last=Shoemaker|date=July 1, 2009|archive-date=May 15, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190515135944/https://www.giantbomb.com/reviews/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-review/1900-174/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| IGN = 6/10<ref name="IGN review">{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2009/06/23/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-review-5|title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Review|publisher=[[IGN]]|access-date=July 9, 2014|first=Chris|last=Roper|date=June 23, 2009|archive-date=September 2, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140902052040/http://www.ign.com/articles/2009/06/23/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-review-5|url-status=live}}</ref><br />(PS2 & Wii) 4.2/10<ref name="IGN review PS2" /><br />(PSP) 2.8/10<ref name="IGN review PSP" />
| NP = 5.5/10<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen|magazine=[[Nintendo Power]]|volume=244|date=September 2009|page=90}}</ref>
| OXM = 6/10<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen|magazine=[[Official Xbox Magazine]]|date=October 2009|page=75}}</ref>
| PCGUS = 38%<ref>{{cite journal|title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen|journal=[[PC Gamer]]|date=October 2009|page=79}}</ref>
}}

''Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen'' received mixed reviews from critics, with the Xbox 360 version of the game holding a 63.46% at [[GameRankings]] and 61 out of 100 at [[Metacritic]].<ref name="GameRankings 360" /><ref name="metacritic 360" /> The PlayStation 3 version scored similarly, with a 63.55% at GameRankings and 63 out of 100 at Metacritic.<ref name="GameRankings PS3" /><ref name="metacritic PS3" /> The PC version scored slightly lower at 56% and 58 out of 100, respectively.<ref name="GameRankings PC" /><ref name="metacritic PC" /> [[IGN]]'s Chris Roper gave the game 6 out of 10, saying that it had a "complete and utter lack [of presentation]".<ref name="IGN review" /> [[1UP.com]]'s Thierry Nguyen gave the PS3 and X360 versions a C+, saying "''Transformers 2'' is a significant improvement upon its terrible predecessor".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.1up.com/reviews/transformers-revenge-fallen-review|title=Transformers Revenge of the Fallen|publisher=[[1UP.com]]|access-date=July 9, 2014|first=Thierry|last=Nguyen|date=June 24, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305031642/http://www.1up.com/reviews/transformers-revenge-fallen-review|archive-date=March 5, 2016|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> ''[[GamePro]]'' was more forgiving, giving the game four stars out of five and stating "If you like Transformers, buy this game. Even if you don't (or you just hate [[Michael Bay]]), you should still give Optimus Prime a try."<ref name="GamePro review" /> [[Eurogamer]] gave the Xbox 360 version 4 out of 10, stating "It's never much fun, but nor is it wonky enough to be terrible. It's simply there, a forgettable distraction."<ref name="EuroG rev 360" /> The PC port was cited as having a number of technical issues, causing lower scores than its console counterparts. [[GameSpot]] scored the PC version 6 out of 10,<ref name="Gamespot PC review">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-review/1900-6212853/|title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Review (PC)|first=Chris|last=Watters|date=July 1, 2009|access-date=July 9, 2014|publisher=GameSpot|archive-date=March 13, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140313093614/http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-review/1900-6212853/|url-status=live}}</ref> whereas the 360 and PS3 versions received 7.5 out of 10.<ref name="GSpot review" /> [[GameSpy]] gave the X360 version three-and-a-half stars out of five, praising the professional voice work and "strong multiplayer gameplay". They further said that "the multiplayer mode [will] keep Revenge of the Fallen relevant long after the movie has gone to DVD".<ref name="GSpy review 360" />

The PS2 and Wii versions received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with the PS2 version of the game holding a 46% at GameRankings and a 51 out of 100 at Metacritic.<ref name="GameRankings PS2" /><ref name="metacritic PS2" /> The Wii version scored a bit higher, with a 53% at GameRankings and 53 out of 100 at Metacritic.<ref name="GameRankings Wii" /><ref name="metacritic Wii" /> The PS2 and Wii versions of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' were panned for having awful controls. Specifically, IGN stated that "the game will often ignore what you want to do, and instead does something different", giving the game 4.2 out of 10.<ref name="IGN review PS2">{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2009/06/25/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-review-2|title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Review (PS2, Wii)|publisher=IGN|access-date=July 9, 2014|first=Chris|last=Roper|date=June 24, 2009|archive-date=January 5, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140105011843/http://www.ign.com/articles/2009/06/25/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-review-2|url-status=live}}</ref> GameZone panned the controls of the Wii version, saying that "control problems – among other missteps – ruined this game".<ref name="GameZone review Wii">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/2009/07/23/transformers_revenge_of_the_fallen_wii_review|title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen - WII - Review|publisher=GameZone|access-date=July 9, 2014|date=July 23, 2009|first=Heath|last=Hooker|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090802103755/http://wii.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r37434.htm|archive-date=August 2, 2009|url-status=live}}</ref>

The PSP version received even worse reviews, earning a 36.50% at GameRankings and a 37 out of 100 at Metacritic.<ref name="GameRankings PSP" /><ref name="metacritic PSP" /> GameSpot's Chris Watters gave ''Revenge of the Fallen'' four out of 10, saying that "this dull and unpleasant action game is in desperate need of a tune-up".<ref name="GSpot review PSP">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-review/1900-6213433/|title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Review (PSP)|publisher=GameSpot|access-date=July 9, 2014|first=Chris|last=Watters|date=July 15, 2009|archive-date=July 29, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140729050442/http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-review/1900-6213433/|url-status=live}}</ref> IGN rated the game 2.8, calling it "one of the worst games on the PSP".<ref name="IGN review PSP">{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2009/06/26/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-review|title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Review (PSP)|publisher=IGN|access-date=July 9, 2014|first=Chris|last=Roper|date=June 26, 2009|archive-date=November 11, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131111092650/http://www.ign.com/articles/2009/06/26/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-review|url-status=live}}</ref> GameZone called the game "a considerably flawed game from start to finish".<ref name="GZone review PSP">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/2009/07/12/transformers_revenge_of_the_fallen_psp_review|title=Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen - PSP - Review|publisher=GameZone|access-date=July 9, 2014|date=July 12, 2009|first=Nick|last=Valentino|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090717221631/http://psp.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r37434.htm|archive-date=July 17, 2009|url-status=live}}</ref>

At the [[Spike Video Game Awards|2009 Spike Video Game Awards]], [[Megan Fox]] won the Best Performance By A Human Female award for her portrayal as Mikaela Banes in the game.<ref name="spike award">{{cite web |url=http://www.spike.com/event/vga2009/page/vote/category/34769 |title=Best Performance By A Human Female |access-date=2010-02-02 |publisher=[[Spike (TV channel)|Spike]] |archive-date=2010-01-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100130213457/http://www.spike.com/event/vga2009/page/vote/category/34769 |url-status=live}}</ref>

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