Transformers is a video game based on the Transformers: Armada animated series. It was developed by Atari Melbourne House published by Atari and released exclusively for the PlayStation 2 in 2004. Although non-canon to the series the game follows a similar premise depicting the Autobots and the Decepticons' search for Mini-Cons on Earth whose combined powers will grant either faction victory in the war for their home planet Cybertron. The game received generally positive reviews. Transformers is a third-person shooter game where players assume the role of one of three Autobots: Optimus Prime Red Alert or Hot Shot who are all able to transform between robot and vehicle modes at the push of the triangle button. The game revolves around the collection of Mini-Cons which can be equipped to the Autobot and provide various weapons and abilities. These include giving their blasters secondary weapons; support items such as glider wings; and stat-enhancements such as an armour boost. Up to four can be equipped at once and with the exception of stat-enhancements they can be activated using the shoulder buttons. The primary weapon will always be assigned to R1 and its default fire can be altered by assigning certain Mini-Cons to the button (such as charging and firing blasts by holding and subsequently releasing the button). There is a limit to what Mini-Cons can be equipped with respect to power limitation with more powerful Mini-Cons requiring more power. The more of the same colour Mini-Cons equipped the stronger one's character will be alongside an increase in health. This is referred to as "Mini-Con linking." For the most part the Mini-Cons do not change the aesthetics of the transformer. The three Autobots have their own Mini-Con partners who in addition to providing minor fire support can "Powerlinx" with the player which strengthens the Autobot at the cost of gradually draining their health. Despite being based on the Armada series classic G1 quotes are recited throughout the game especially quotes from The Transformers: The Movie. Garry Chalk and David Kaye are the only voice actors from the series to be in this game as their roles of Optimus Prime and Megatron respectively.