So, I playyed the game. Here are my thoughts. Although, after I formulated my opinion, I looked at the IGN review, and they pretty much completely had the same overall opinion as me
The campaign has some ups and downs, but is overall an improvment from WFC. Levels are designed specificly around a certain character's special ability. From what I have played so far, the most evidentant of this improvment can be found in the level for Cliffjumper, the stealth mission. However, because of this, levels tend to be a bit more linear, but the levels themselves are more interesting and engaging than before. The narrative and plot are much more engaging this time around. The voice acting isnt terrible, but it does get a bit tiresomme when all you here is Nolan North doing some random, cheap, Autobot Soldier voice
The multiplayer is this games gold and glory. Gameplay has been improved since the demo multiplayer, the majority of the bugs, fixed, as well as greater game balancing. Your customization menu has also been tweaked so that you dont have access to armors you shouldnt...oh whats that you say? Never played the demo? Then you are in for a treat, The ability to make your own Transformer is abojt the sexiest aspect of this game. No female autobots though, so this game still has a majority male fanbase, but I encourage people of all genders, Transformers fans and gamers alike, to get this game, if not only just for the multiplayer. Furthermore, Dlc for character options was released on launch day. And it is relativly inexpensive too. 80 points a part, or 800 for all 5 character sets. The poppular Escalation mode is back, being on par with Firefight modes from Gears of War and Halo Reach while still being unique. Of course, the facr tnhat you are a transforming robot and not some Modern Warefare/Battlefield Soldier already adds a unique to gameplay.
Cybertron looks and sounds beautiful. The score isnt anything overly amazing, but it is good. Sound effects from weapons are pretty solid. And the world itself is very level diverse this time around, as well as just having a wonderful, realistic, metallic world feel to it. Everything is consistant within the style it is done in. Occasionaly, you will encounter a few odd graphic glitches, such as things being incredibly blurred. Other times, you wi will find certtain aspects of terrain that don't look as nice as the areas around it, but overall, Cybertron is incredibly beautiful in its death. In the early levels with Optimus Prime, the visuals are really put on display for you, with an environment that is literaly transforming right before your eyes. Character transformations are also really coool to watch, and even the transformations in multiplayer look good, not as good because of the customization feature understanably forced things to get a bit less specific, but still good.
Gameplay itself got some nice upgrades. The addition of the teletraan store was something I did not expect. The amount of upgrades you can make, and how you manange your money to get them, is a welcome addition. While the game is not a cover based TPS, walking behind a baricade and shootin em up feels natural and smooth. Additionaly, the simple yet elegant choice to swap your firing hand is very sweet. New enimies are fun to engage, like the snipers, the ones who see through cloaking, and these really scary looking big guys that charge at you and are almost unkillable unless you strategicly attack from behind.
Hopefuly, I didnt leave anything overly important out. Again, just check out the IGN review, like I said it is spot on.. 4.5/5 or a 8.5/10 really. Excellent game for any gamer or Transformers fan of any age