Transformers: Dark of the Moon is a tough game to review. Not because it’s incredibly bad, and certainly not because it’s the game of year. The only way I can truly describe it is it’s like ...

War for Cybertron developer High Moon Studios handling 360 and PS3 editions of film tie-in, Behaviour Interactive creating distinct Wii, 3DS, DS versions.

Transformers: Dark of the Moon thrusts players into an original storyline that takes place before the events of the upcoming film.

Despite its promising track record, High Moon succumbs to the curse of the film tie-in with this limp, weightless, and rather short Transformers adventure. The ...

This review is based on a retail copy of the Xbox 360 version of Transformers: Dark of the Moon provided by Activision.

Let us know in the comments. Transformers: Dark of the Moon will be released across the Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, DS and 3DS on June 14.

Transformers: Dark of the Moon is a great example of what Michael Bay does poorly, and superbly. His action beats are frantic and oddly engaging.

Do you think that Dark of the Moon will be able to break the movie tie-in curse? Transformers: Dark of the Moon releases June 14, 2011 for the PS3, Xbox 360, DS, 3DS, and Wii.