TMNT (Wii)
common sense media says
Repetitive, mediocre game lacks Turtle power.
parents & educators say
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.
Educational value:
Not applicable.
Violence:
Bad guys disappear in a poof when beaten. The game has a wide variety of weapons (staffs, nunchucks, swords, bows, guns, etc.), but the action is mostly of the beat-'em-up variety.
Sex:
Not applicable.
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
The game is based on the movie of the same name and is part of the continuing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Not applicable.
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pjandlori
adult
adult
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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Twilight
adult
adult
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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awesome1234
kid, 13 years old
kid, 13 years old
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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Snow mom
parent of 10 year old
parent of 10 year old
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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