Play Transformers - Beast Wars Metals 64 Online

Transformers: Beast Wars Metals 64 came out for the Nintendo 64 in 1999, developed by Takara. It was part of that wave of late 90s 3D action games trying to find their footing on the console. You control characters from the Beast Wars cartoon, robots that transform into animals, navigating through blocky, polygonal environments that were pretty standard for the time.

You pick a Maximal or Predacon character, each with their own animal form and special weapon. The main goal is to fight through a series of enclosed arena-like levels, defeating all the enemy forces before a timer runs out. Signature mechanics include switching between robot and beast modes on the fly; each form handles differently, with the beast mode often allowing faster movement or unique attacks. You also collect energon crystals scattered around the maps to keep your health and ammunition up. The pacing is fast and the difficulty can spike unexpectedly, especially when you are swarmed by multiple enemies at once. It feels like a straightforward arcade brawler where managing your transformations is the key to surviving the chaotic fights.