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* PurposelyOverpowered: A downloadable cheat lets the player use [=G1=] Starscream in the ''Decepticons'' version and Skydive in the ''Autobots'' version. Both of these characters have fast, durable, flying vehicle modes in addition to the best stats in the game in robot mode, being maxed out in every area except melee attacks, which nearly at maximum anyways.

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* PurposelyOverpowered: A downloadable cheat lets the player use [=G1=] Starscream in the ''Decepticons'' version and Skydive in the ''Autobots'' version. Both of these characters have fast, durable, flying vehicle modes in addition to the best stats in the game in robot mode, being maxed out in every area except melee attacks, which are nearly at maximum anyways.
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* TheDreaded: Optimus Prime is implied to be this to the Decepticons.

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* BigBad: Despite the perspective being flipped from the Autobots to the Decepticons, Optimus Prime does ''not'' hold this title. It's in fact Starscream whose machinations drive the plot. Optimus comes off more as a BigBadWannabe, considering how Megatron only briefly regards him before [[spoiler:killing him and moving on to Starscream]].

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* BigBad: Despite the perspective being flipped from the Autobots to the Decepticons, Optimus Prime does ''not'' hold this title. It's in fact Starscream whose machinations drive the plot. Optimus comes off more as a BigBadWannabe, considering how Megatron only briefly regards him before [[spoiler:killing him and moving on to Starscream]]. That said, see PostFinalBoss.


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* PostFinalBoss: After Optimus Prime's defeat (settling the conflict with the Autobots and Decepticons and thus winning the war), you fight Starscream to decide who will lead the cons. While both of the last two bosses can be cheesed (see ArtificialStupidity), if one doesn't exploit that, this trope applies. Starscream is the last boss of the game, but he is significantly easier to defeat than Optimus once the Allspark gets knocked off of (and then into) him.
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* ThePowerOfTrust: This is the primary advantage the Autobots have over the Decepticons in both versions. The Autobots are individually weaker than the Decepticons, but in the Decepticons version, [[spoiler: Starscream kills at least 2 out of the 5 other decepticons]], and in the Autobots version [[spoiler: Starscream seemingly bails on the cons.]].

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* ThePowerOfTrust: This is the primary advantage the Autobots have over the Decepticons in both versions. The Autobots are individually weaker than the Decepticons, but in the Decepticons version, [[spoiler: Starscream kills at least 2 out of the 5 other decepticons]], and in the Autobots version [[spoiler: Starscream seemingly bails on the cons.]].cons]]. By contrast, the Autobots are unified from beginning to end.
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* ThePowerOfTrust: This is the primary advantage the Autobots have over the Decepticons in both versions. The Autobots are individually weaker than the Decepticons, but in the Decepticons version, [[spoiler: Starscream kills at least 2 out of the 5 other decepticons]], and in the Autobots version [[spoiler: Starscream seemingly bails on the cons.]].


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** As probably expected, Optimus and Megatron are undoubtedly the strongest of the cybertronians besides the player characters.
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** Additionally, stat-wise this is also the case, as with the possible exception of Blackout/Jazz and Ironhide/Brawl, every Decepticon is stronger than their Autobot counterpart on the select screen. [[labelnote: WARNING: Detailed Explanation]]Barricade and Bumblebee have equal agility and endurance, but Barricade is physically stronger and has a higher fireblast stat, and while their vehicle forms are otherwise equal, Barricade has a higher top speed. Blackout and Jazz is a bit less clear-cut, as they have equal strength, while Blackout is slightly tougher, and has firepower, but Jazz is more agile. In terms of their vehicle forms, they have the same energy, but while Jazz has more handling, top speed, and acceleration than Blackout, Blackout's flight is a significant advantage. Ironhide and Brawl is also a bit tougher, as they are just as strong and tough as eachother, but Ironhide is more agile while Brawl has slightly more firepower. In their vehicle forms, they have the same energy reserves, but Ironhide has more mobility, top speed, and acceleration. Megatron and Optimus are nearly equal, but Megatron's firepower stat is at the max while Optimus' is just a bit below, but Megatron's vehicle form has the same energy while having more handling, top speed, and acceleration as well as flight, making him straightforwardly better than Optimus in raw stats. Finally, Ratchet and Starscream have equal strength and agility, but Starscream is tougher and has a much higher firepower stat, and aside from handling, is also superior to Ratchet's vehicle form in top speed, energy, and acceleration[[/labelnote]]
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* KilledOffscreen: [[spoiler: Implied with Brawl and Ratchet. Construct-A-Con implies Brawl is dead when he mentions "Barricade and the others", and it's likely Ratchet perished during the battle in Tranquility before Optimus, as he would have assisted his leader otherwise.]]
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* DroppedABridgeOnHim: After Starscream gets the [=AllSpark=], he kills Blackout with a single shot.

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* DroppedABridgeOnHim: After [[spoiler:After Starscream gets the [=AllSpark=], he kills Blackout with a single shot.]]



* VillainEpisode: Putting aside that you are playing as the villains, Starscream is still the game's main villain. This doesn't stop you from getting a level where you play as him as he kills Bumblebee, takes the [=AllSpark=] [[spoiler: and even has a boss fight where he kills Barricade, who had been TheMentor to Construct-A-Con.]]

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* VillainEpisode: Putting aside that you are playing as the villains, Starscream is still the game's main villain. This doesn't stop you from getting a level where you play as him as he kills [[spoiler:kills Bumblebee, takes the [=AllSpark=] [[spoiler: and even has a boss fight where he kills Barricade, who had been TheMentor to Construct-A-Con.]]
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* NothingIsScarier: We never get to see Brawl play with his new friends[[note]]captured human soldiers[[/note]], but considering how he gleefully asks if "hurts", we're probably best off not knowing.

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* NothingIsScarier: We never get to see Brawl play with his new friends[[note]]captured human soldiers[[/note]], but considering how he gleefully asks if it "hurts", we're probably best off not knowing.

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* {{Foil}}: The Create-A-Bot and Construct-A-Con, to each other. Both are the latest members of their factions and both are taken less seriously by the rest of the cast, but while Create-A-Bot is a heroic rookie trying his best and is going through the missions as a sort of learning experience, Construct-A-Con is the protege of current-leader Starscream and has enough mental prowess to take the role of a leader for some operations. The latter takes himself very seriously while the former is [[LeeroyJenkins too eager for his own good]].

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The Create-A-Bot and Construct-A-Con, to each other. Both are the latest members of their factions and both are taken less seriously by the rest of the cast, but while Create-A-Bot is a heroic rookie trying his best and is going through the missions as a sort of learning experience, Construct-A-Con is the protege of current-leader Starscream and has enough mental prowess to take the role of a leader for some operations. The latter takes himself very seriously while the former is [[LeeroyJenkins too eager for his own good]].good]].
** Even their [[spoiler: deaths serve as foils to each other. Create-A-Bot dies to cripple Megatron and give Optimus a fighting chance and as he dies Optimus promises to honor his last request and tells Create-A-Bot he will never forget the sacrifice he made. By contrast, Construct-A-Con also sacrifices himself to give his respective leader a fighting chance but Megatron dismisses Construct-A-Con as a weakling and a failure and finishes him off. Both deaths showcase the ultimate difference between the two factions]].
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* TheHeroDies: Both games end with [[spoiler:the main playable characters Create-A-Bot and Construct-A-Con dying. Create-A-Bot dies in a heroic sacrifice to cripple Megatron in Autobots whereas Construct-A-Con is heavily damaged in a similar attempt to cripple a traitorous Starscream and is finished off by Megatron]].

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* TheHeroDies: Both games end with [[spoiler:the main playable characters Create-A-Bot and Construct-A-Con dying. Create-A-Bot dies in a heroic sacrifice to cripple Megatron in Autobots whereas Construct-A-Con is heavily damaged in a similar attempt to cripple a traitorous Starscream and is finished off by Megatron]].Megatron in Decepticons]].
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* TheHeroDies: Both games end with [[spoiler:the main playable characters Create-A-Bot and Construct-A-Con dying. Create-A-Bot dies in a heroic sacrifice to cripple Megatron in Autobots whereas Construct-A-Con is heavily damaged in a similar attempt to cripple a traitorous Starscream and is finished off by Megatron]].

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%%zce* BigGood: Optimus Prime.

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%%zce* BigGood: Optimus Prime.Prime is the one leading the fight against the Decepticons and trying to find the Allspark. Once he arrives on Earth, Bumblebee, via radio chatter, hails him a hero "ready to fight for justice".



%%* TranquilFury: Jazz towards Ironhide after the latter castigates Optimus. %%What happened?

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%%* * TranquilFury: Jazz towards is ''not'' happy with Ironhide after the latter castigates Optimus. %%What happened?Optimus, but doesn't raise his voice when he sternly tells him to leave.

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