Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3: Mutant Nightmare

 DS
Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10
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  1. BonusStage
    74
    The game could just have easily been another GBA game due to its shortage of innovative uses of the DS technology, however no matter what the handheld home there’s plenty of beat’em-up fun for Ninja Turtle nuts to enjoy, and a healthy kick in the pants in terms of difficulty to boot.
  2. Next Level Gaming
    71
    The younger generation will probably enjoy this one, but anyone who remembers Rocksteady and Bebop shouldn’t even bother.
  3. Console Gameworld
    70
    Mutant Nightmare isn't going to blow anyone away, but it can provide a bit of entertaining ninja action when you just need something to occupy your time.
  5. Gaming Horizon
    62
    Pick it up if you really love the Ninja Turtles, because although the game does have more merits than its console brethren, that’s not saying much.
  6. GameSpot
    61
    Mutant Nightmare is a good beat-'em-up at heart, but it's totally bogged down by platforming elements, puzzles, and touch screen features that don't work, not to mention stuffy controls.
  7. Nintendo Power
    60
    A solid play, but not an advancement for Turtlekind. [Dec 2005, p.112]
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  8. IGN
    60
    This DS title could certainly be worse than what it is, but at the very least it's missing that spark that those classic TMNT action games had.
  9. GameZone
    60
    Merely just a so-so experience that has its share of good and not-so good moments.
  10. Game Informer
    40
    Dense with the most boring, tedious, and limp gameplay this side of sewer-water. [Nov 2005, p.180]
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  11. GameSpy
    40
    Mutant Nightmare, while wholly competent, goes down like pabulum and possesses all the (as the kids are wont to say) mad flava of boiled water.

Awards & Rankings

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#50 Best DS Game of 2005
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#45 Most Discussed DS Game of 2005

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 2 out of 13
  1. Yojimbo2015
    May 25, 2023
    6
    Platform beat 'em up from the old school. Pretty old fashioned by today's standards but for those pining for the good old days of the SNES andPlatform beat 'em up from the old school. Pretty old fashioned by today's standards but for those pining for the good old days of the SNES and Genesis, this will bring the memories flooding back.… Full Review »
  2. DH2003
    Apr 18, 2022
    10
    Лучшая 2д игра по вселенной черепашек ниндзя. Смело рекомендую,не пожалеете
  3. Poopoobutter
    Aug 21, 2020
    3
    Some parts of this game are really fun. However, some parts of the game are ungodly frustrating. Those overly frustrating parts really hurtSome parts of this game are really fun. However, some parts of the game are ungodly frustrating. Those overly frustrating parts really hurt the potential of this being a good game. Some parts in this game make megaman and bass seem like a cakewalk. The sad part is if you turn it on easy you can't access the last world.… Full Review »
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