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TMNT
- Nintendo Wii
- Price: $49.99
- Genre: Action/Adventure
Common Sense Media says
Repetitive, mediocre game lacks Turtle power.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this game is basically a running and jumping "platformer" with some simple fighting scattered throughout. The controls are easy, with many acrobatic moves controlled with a single button and fighting controlled by motions of the Wii remote, which may allow younger players to enjoy the action. The violence is never graphic, but ninja weaponry, guns, bows and arrows, and bombs all come into play. Although the game is for one player, the story line stresses teamwork and family bonds.
What's it about?
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' newest video game adventure, TMNT, accompanies the movie of the same name. Players take control of one of the four very acrobatic Turtles and in no time they are running along walls, clinging to ledges, and jumping over yawning chasms. Most of this action is controlled with the thumbstick and buttons. The Wii motion controls are used to fight criminal toughs and evil ninjas scattered throughout the game world.
Is it any good?
Although Raphael, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Leonardo have the potential to be a great action-game team, TMNT is a short and simple game that seems little more than a quickie tie-in to the film. After 16 levels the play gets repetitive and even tedious. Mastering the acrobatics is simple unless the camera angles get bad. Combat is quite easy too -- just shake the remote over and over.
Completing levels with some skill unlocks some Mini games and challenges to increase the game length. But these bonuses are not enough to save TMNT from its mediocrity. It's a shame that a game that features a crime-fighting foursome and pays so much lip service to teamwork feels like such a solitary adventure. TMNT is a good choice for a weekend rental, but only die-hard fans of the wise-cracking heroes will enjoy having it in their collections.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the themes of vigilantism. Is it OK for heroes to take the law into their own hands, disregarding the authority of the police? Families can also discuss the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles phenomenon. Are clever marketers overdoing the tie-in products or do you want to see more Turtles?
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Ugh...
Absolutely one of the worst games ever. Extremely repetive, Glitches, and dull environments are what this game is about. I don't even recommend watching a gameplay video of this....
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Game is ok, but only in the short term.
This game was fun for my son (6) and I at first. After a short time, it is too repetitive. With no multi-player, the game just seems to be the same over and over with different backgrounds. The controls are easy enough for a five year old with fighting themes one would think would be for a ten year old. The fighting takes no effort, just shake the controller and jump a few times and you will win on the main fighting scenes. The mission bosses are tougher, but you get enough chances that most kids can get through it.
I think they missed the mark a bit. If they had intended to make the game for five year olds, then do so. If you want to challenge the tweens, then give them a challenge and let them work through it.
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AGE
a game that 5 and up could play
only 5 and up because the litlle kids will get too violent and start kicking and hiting there parents
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AGE
TMNT Cool game
Kids would think some characters are funny. You can do back flips and cool moves.
There are location bombs and you fight some guys with guns. Even though it had a lot of violence it was fun figuring out how to defeat different foes. I think the game is really cool. Some of the puzzls are kind of hard, so I don't think kids younger than 9 can do them. Other than that, the game is ok.
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TMNT
I like saw Sailor Moon games I ever have.
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| Platforms: | Nintendo Wii |
| Available online? | Not available online |
| Genre: | Action/Adventure |
| Developer: | UbiSoft |
| Release date: | March 19, 2007 |
| Price: | $49.99 |
| ESRB rating: | E10+ for Violence |
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