For many of us, the 2007 Transformers movie was more than just a film – it was a gateway. It ignited a passion, a deep dive into a universe where robots could transform and disguise themselves amongst us. And for some, like myself, this fandom was cemented not just in the cinema, but in the palm of our hands with the Transformers: Autobots game on the Nintendo DS and PSP.
While the world of Transformers video games has seen its ups and downs, there’s one title that consistently stands out for truly capturing the essence of “robots in disguise”: Transformers: The Game on the PSP. And at the heart of this lies a brilliant mechanic – car scanning. Let’s delve into why this seemingly simple feature elevated this PSP title and why it remains a benchmark for Transformers games even today.