PlayStation 2

TMNT

A nice variety of levels, some of the trademark Turtles humor, and a story that defies expectation (and credulity) round out the main game. A number of unlockable extras include some amusing videos as well as VR style challenge maps for a little added action. Through it all, the folks at Ubisoft Montreal get across the action and speed that has always made these characters fun. Because of that, even though the levels are ridiculously easy, I think even more experienced gamers could enjoy themselves as I did. TMNT is about as simple as they come, but then again, so was Vanilla Ice’s “Ninja Rap”, and you remember how the world ate that one up.

You can't fault the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles the merchandising nightmare they've been dealt over the years - after all, they didn't make all those lunch boxes, backpacks or toaster cozies. If you judge TMNT on its own merits as a platform-hopper with a dash of semi-imaginative combat thrown in, then it's a fine game. Does it completely redeem the decades of cash-grabbing that plague the franchise? Not quite, but all I really care about is whether or not it's fun to play, and though it only takes about four to six hours to beat, I still found myself enjoying my time with it.

TMNT ends up being fun but extremely basic. There is lots of speedy platforming coupled with a simple beat-'em-up fighting style, which makes for a brief but mostly unsatisfying experience. Hardcore fans may wholly enjoy TMNT, but casual fans should steer clear of this game, which is almost shorter than its title.

Between the overly simplistic combat and sometimes-obnoxious platforming sequences, TMNT is like a man without a country. Younger audiences are likely to balk at some of the more frustrating elements of the platforming, and older players are going to be bored to tears by the effortless fighting mechanics. The moments when you actually do find yourself having fun with TMNT are just frequent enough to prevent the game from being wholly unadvisable to fans of the film desperate to take part in some interactive Turtle adventures, but for everyone else, TMNT is one you can safely pass on.

The bottom line is that the production values are good and it’s the best TMNT game we’ve seen in some time. Overall, the game doesn’t quite feel inspired. It’s easy and fairly short, and after you run through an inventive and interesting platform area you’ll be feeling yourself sighing “oh oh” as the enemies start to fall from the sky. It just feels boring in these sections and if it wasn’t for the fact that you have to go through these fights so often it might work better. If you’re a fan of the series, it’s definitely worth looking into. If you’re looking for a new platforming experience with some action thrown in with a non-human character, try checking out ‘The Legend of Kay’ at your local retailer. You’ll find it more enjoyable in the long run.

"TMNT" não é de todo ruim, mas sofre com crise de identidade: mira os mais novos, mas tudo o que faz é retirar artificialmente o "game over". Muitas das fases se destinam principalmente aos jogadores com alguma experiência, mas os ninjas do joystick não encontrarão nenhum desafio. Ainda assim, é melhor que as últimas edições feitas pela Konami. Mas isso não é exatamente um elogio.

TMNT was made with a clear audience in mind and it seems to have hit its mark dead on. It should provide an entertaining ninja experience for the under 10 market but in doing so can't be recommended to more experienced gamers. If you're old enough to remember the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on pre-32-Bit hardware, you'll sadly fall into the latter category.

In the end, TMNT provides some fairly fun ninja-style leaping around, but it's hampered by boring combat and annoying jumping puzzles that further suffer from control issues.

TMNT can be described as a light version of Prince of Persia, but don't let that fool you into thinking you'll get a similar experience. The gameplay here is designed with a small child in mind and even then it may be too easy. Videogames are fun because they challenge us or stimulate our minds in some way. TMNT doesn't. With no co-operative mode available, single-button combat, and straightforward level design, all you're left with are some nice animations and decent platforming that just don't carry the weight.

Quitte à renouer avec l'univers des tortues ninja à l'occasion du nouveau long-métrage, on aurait préféré découvrir un titre plus sérieux et plus ambitieux que celui-là. Le résultat est certes plus convaincant que les dernières tentatives de Konami, mais l'approche trop réductrice de ce titre le rend profondément ennuyeux.

For a game which has 4 heroes to choose from who have an already established fan base, it's a shame there was no multipayer option. At first glance its a dumbed down version of Prince of Persia.. at second glance, it’s just bad. Im giving it 5 as well.

I knows… it’s a shame.. I love the turtles… but not _these_ turtles. Unfortunately I am wearing my disappointed pants this week because of TMNT. I loved the movie, and did enjoy the game more after watching it.. but frankly the TURTLES deserve better.. I'm giving it 5/10 Bar B Q Chicken Pizzas. The original arcade game is still more fun than any other turtle game to boot imo.

This could have been the greatest four-player brawler in history. Seriously, it could have - with deep, coordinated multi-player combat and vast, multi-tiered levels full of environmental puzzles and surprises. But, like the film itself, the game aims low and ends up typical and forgettable. It's even short, at maybe six hours if you stretch it. If this was a real turtle, it would be the one sitting on the side of the road watching cars whiz by, not the one lacing 'em up to take on the rabbit and the road and dare its way to immortality in the history books.

One problem with this game is the enemy artificial intelligence (A.I.) — or rather, lack thereof — that makes the game too easy and monotonous, even when 10 enemies appear on-screen at the same time. The somewhat tougher boss characters you'll face from time to time can also be beaten with little effort. Granted, TMNT is more for kids than adults, but a game that costs up to $50 should offer some degree of challenge and replayability.