Shockwave [V1 & V2] (Transformers: Devastation [2015])

The bad guy scientist of Transformers, gets an incredibly heroic theme, perhaps to portray his delusional thought process that what he’s doing is for the greater good, a setup that makes for awesome music! V1’s more about the heroic part with its focus on long yet effective Horns with brief and longer Strings alike, complimented by a beefy Drum rhythm that oscillates from slow to fast and vice-versa, complete with the good kind of Orchestral Horn.

V2 is more well-known, at least by those who’ve followed the action game catalog of PlatinumGames. Its emphasis on the Electric Guitar to make a fast and emotional mood can’t be understated, like some kind of struggling hero’s last stand! The other instruments are still there, just less emphasized, for the simple fact that V1 can transition into V2 anytime whenever Shockwave’s 1st phase is defeated, an aspect more games should do to make their boss music impress, I say!

I might as well say it now, but Transformers: Devastation is no longer available for purchase on digital platforms due to the expiration of Hasbro licensing, so if you want to get this as part of your action game library, you’ll have to either give in to scalpers, or sail the 7 seas, but at the very least, you can enjoy the music without choosing either option in the meantime!

(Length before loop [Both]: 1.5+ minutes)