TMNT (video game)
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| Developer(s) | Ubisoft Montreal |
| Publisher(s) | Ubisoft |
| Engine | Jade engine |
| Platform(s) | Xbox 360 Wii PlayStation 3 (cancelled) PlayStation 2 GameCube PC Nintendo DS PlayStation Portable Game Boy Advance |
| Release date | Wii March 20, 2007 March 22, 2007 March 23, 2007Gamecube, PC, PS2, Xbox 360 & GBA March 20, 2007March 22, 2007March 23, 2007Nintendo DS, PSP March 20, 2007March 23, 2007March 29, 2007 |
| Genre(s) | Action/Adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single player |
| Rating(s) | ESRB: E10+ (Everyone) OFLC: PG |
| Media | Dual-Layer DVD |
| Input methods | Gamepad Wii Remote |
TMNT is a single player action/adventure multi-platform video game starring the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The game was released for the Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation 2, and Nintendo GameCube video game consoles, as well as for the PC on March 20, 2007. [1] The game's release coincided with the release of the movie of the same name. Versions where also made for the Game Boy Advance, PSP, and Nintendo DS. The PlayStation 3 version of the game was cancelled.
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[edit] Gameplay
The gameplay in TMNT contains many acrobatic segments in the vein of another Ubisoft game series, Prince of Persia. The game features sixteen levels, sixteen story and sixteen unlockable challenge levels. The game also features five playable characters, each with their own unique fighting style and abilities. The game encourages cooperative gameplay, as the player will have to use each turtles special abilities to navigate through their environment. Ubisoft has stated the focus within the game is "on the four turtle brothers finding out their differences and getting through family problems." They also have said that TMNT features "mostly Single-Player campaigns for each brother."[2]
[edit] Reception
Critical reception of the games has been average at best, with IGN giving a score of 6.0 (6.0 to Gamecube, PlayStation 2, and PC versions). The Game Boy Advance version, however, has been highly praised by both the press and public for its 2-D side-scrolling presentation which is reminiscent of older arcade and NES games. Many players were disappointed that the GBA version didn't have co-op mode since it is based on playing the four TMNT characters. The Wii version was criticized for using very little of the Wii Remote's unique capabilities, since one can only move the remote back and forth to use the turtles' weapons, with the weapons lacking free-direction attacks. The PSP/Nintendo DS version didn't receive as much critical acclaim due to its game-play mechanics.[3] When reviewing the DS and Wii versions of TMNT, the UK Nintendo Magazine, ONM commonly compared the two games to the 1989 arcade game of the same name, and even said in a hint guide that "Turtles games were once better".
As of April 26, 2007, TMNT has sold 1.1 million copies across eight platforms.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ TMNT for Xbox 360 - TMNT Xbox360 Game - TMNT Xbox 360 Video Game
- ^ "New TMNT Interview With Nick Harper." Game Informer Feb 2007 [1] - requires subscription
- ^ IGN: TMNT Review
- ^ Kris Graft (2007-04-26). Ubisoft Annual Sales Rise 24%. Next-Gen.biz. Retrieved on 2007-12-14.
