TMNT (video game)

Infobox VG
title=TMNT


caption=
developer=Ubisoft Montreal
publisher=Ubisoft
designer=
engine = Jade engine
version =
released=Wii
vgrelease|NA=March 20, 2007|AUS=March 22, 2007|EU=March 23, 2007

Gamecube, PC, PS2, Xbox 360 & GBA
vgrelease|NA=March 20, 2007|AUS=March 22, 2007|EU=March 23, 2007

Nintendo DS, PSP
vgrelease|NA=March 20, 2007|EU=March 23, 2007|AUS=March 22, 2007
genre=Action/Adventure
modes=Single-player
ratings=vgratings|ESRB=Everyone 10+|OFLCA=PG
platforms=Game Boy Advance, GameCube, Nintendo DS, PC, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Wii, Xbox 360
media=Dual-Layer DVD
input=Gamepad
Wii Remote

"TMNT" is a single player action/adventure multi-platform video game starring the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. It is based on the 2007 CGI movie. 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. [ [http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/tmntthemovie/index.html?q=tmnt TMNT for Xbox 360 - TMNT Xbox360 Game - TMNT Xbox 360 Video Game ] ] Versions where also made for the Game Boy Advance, PSP, and Nintendo DS. The PlayStation 3 version of the game was cancelled.

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." ["New TMNT Interview With Nick Harper." Game Informer Feb 2007 [http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/8FB0175F-948D-48FD-82E3-F923AC8B66ED.htm] - requires subscription]

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. [ [http://ds.ign.com/articles/774/774519p1.html IGN: TMNT Review ] ] When reviewing the Nintendo 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. [cite web|url=http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5371&Itemid=2|title=Ubisoft Annual Sales Rise 24%|author=Kris Graft| publisher=Next-Gen.biz|date=2007-04-26|accessdate=2007-12-14]

ee also

* TMNT (2007 CGI movie)
* TMNT (Nintendo GameBoyAdvance) handheld version of the 2007 CGI movie.
* mobile phone version of the 2007 CGI movie.

References

External links

* [http://www.tmntgame.com/ Official Game web site]
* [http://www.ubi.com/ Ubisoft]