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Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Standard Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Advanced Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
HUD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Saving and Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Gameplay Tips and Strategy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Software License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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Please make sure your computer system uses one of the following Windows® Operating
Systems: XP or Vista. TRANSFORMERS:™ THE GAME requires the latest DirectX® 9.0c
compatible drivers for your DVD-ROM drive, sound card and video card, as well as any
other peripherals.

How to Install TRANSFORMERS: THE GAME™

1. Before installing, close all other applications.
2. Insert the TRANSFORMERS:™ THE GAME DVD into your DVD-ROM drive. If you have
Autoplay enabled, the title screen will be displayed shortly after inserting the DVD into
your drive. If Autoplay is not enabled, simply double-click on My Computer and open
the DVD-ROM drive where TRANSFORMERS:™ THE GAME is located. Double click on
Setup.exe to launch the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.
3. After TRANSFORMERS:™ THE GAME is installed, your computer will install the Microsoft
DirectX 9.0c drivers (if you don’t already have them). When DirectX installation is
complete, you may need to restart your computer for the new drivers to take effect.
For more information on DirectX 9.0c, see the relevant Help file located on the DVD.
4. Now you can run TRANSFORMERS:™ THE GAME from the Start menu or by clicking Play
on the DVD title screen. Please note that you must have a TRANSFORMERS:™ THE GAME
DVD in your DVD-ROM drive at all times to play the game.


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Long ago, on the distant planet Cybertron, a race of autonomous robotic life forms waged
civil war without end. Two factions rose and fought for an artifact of unspeakable power,
which gave life to their race: the AllSpark.
The AUTOBOTS, sworn to protect the AllSpark, battled heroically against the treacherous
DECEPTICONS, who desired the AllSpark’s power only for evil. Their war raged on, and in
a final act of self-sacrifice the AUTOBOTS jettisoned the AllSpark into the depths of space,
where it would remain hidden for countless years on a remote planet called Earth.
Now, the forces of good and evil gather again to continue their battle for the AllSpark,
and the war that began on Cybertron will be finished on Earth.

Their war. Our world. Your Choice.

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ROBOT
Camera Look Left Mouse Left
Camera Look Right Mouse Right
Camera Look Up Mouse Down
Camera Look Down Mouse Up
Turn Left A
Turn Right D
Forwards W
Backwards S
Weapon A Left Mouse Button
Weapon B Right Mouse Button
Attack A E
Attack B Q
Jump Space
Dodge Left Shift/Also allows robot to block
Convert to Vehicle/
Mouse Wheel Up
Robot Form
Target Lock Middle Mouse Button 
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CAR
Camera Look Left Mouse Left (Not used when car moving!)
Camera Look Right Mouse Right (Not used when car moving!)
Camera Look Up Mouse Down (Not used when car moving!)
Camera Look Down Mouse Up (Not used when car moving!)
Turn Left A
Turn Right D
Accelerate W
Reverse/Brake S
Handbrake Space
Boost Left Shift
Weapon A Left Mouse Button
Weapon B Right Mouse Button
Horn Q
Convert to Vehicle/
Mouse Wheel Up
Robot Form


AIRCRAFT
Accelerate W
Decelerate S
Strafe Left A
Strafe Right D
Nose Up Mouse Down
Nose Down Mouse Up
Turn Left Mouse Left
Turn Right Mouse Right
Weapon A Mouse Left Button
Weapon B Mouse Right Button
Height Up Q (Helicopter only)
Height Down E (Helicopter only)
Convert to Vehicle/
Mouse Wheel Up
Robot Form
Target Lock Middle Mouse Button

MENUS
Cursor Up Up Arrow
Cursor Down Down Arrow
Cursor Left Left Arrow
Cursor Right Right Arrow
Select Menu Option Enter
Pause Game Esc
Info F1


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Life-force
Meter

Targeting
Reticule

Weapon
Energy

Radar

Life-force Meter – Displays your remaining life-force. When the meter is completely
depleted you will be defeated.
Weapon Energy – Your weapons have unlimited energy, however, after prolonged
firing, they will need time to cool off. When the Weapon Energy bars are depleted,
you will need to wait for them to recharge. When in Vehicle mode, your nitro will also
be shown here, if available.
Targeting Reticule – This shows where your shots will be aimed. When locked onto
an enemy, this will also show the enemies’ remaining health.
Radar – This shows your current location. Mission objectives and challenge markers
will be shown here.

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Roll – Double-tap the directional keys in a direction to roll and get out of trouble
quickly in combat.
Ground Attack – Press the E key after jumping to perform a powerful ground smash
that will knock back nearby enemies, useful when you need to attack a group.
Changing Forms – Different situations call for different tactics. Sometimes it is best
to be in Robot mode and sometimes your Vehicle mode will give better results. Try
switching regularly between the two when in tricky situations.
Regaining Life-force – Picking up Life-force sparks will allow you to stay in the game
longer. Try defeating enemies and smashing buildings to find more health pickups.
Climb Buildings –This maneuver is performed by pressing the spacebar and the
directional keys when a character is close to a climbable surface.
Melee Weapons – Some objects in the game can be used as a melee club when
picked up. Press the E key to swing an object. Experiment with different objects
in the game world as some may have unexpected results!
Nitro – Some TRANSFORMERS have the ability to use a Nitro boost when in their
Car mode by pressing the left shift key. This gives a powerful speed boost that can be
useful. However, be wary as you may find it harder to keep control at such high speeds.
The amount of Nitro you have remaining is shown on the Nitro bar on the HUD, and will
replenish over time when you are not using it.
Challenge Yourself – Around the game world you will find various challenge
markers. Start collecting to open up new challenges, such as timed races or survival
tests. Are you up to the challenge?
Blocking – Blocking can help prevent damage when under heavy attack. Pull the left
shift key to block enemies’ attacks. Beware though, some enemies will also block your
attacks. Try different attacks to see if you can break through their defense.
Skills – Performing certain actions in game such as long slides or jumps will start a
Skill Tracker Chain. If you manage to light up all the TRANSFORMERS Symbols in the
Skill Tracker then you will unlock new and exciting extras. Experiment by trying
different things and try to unlock all the skills in each level.

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