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Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 49 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 49
  2. Negative: 30 out of 49
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  1. May 26, 2016
    68
    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan is, at the very least, a serviceable co-op brawler infused with plenty of fun nods for longtime TMNT fans. However, its high price-point, lack of couch co-op, and repetitive gameplay are hard to ignore, making it a game which is best bought at a drastically reduced price.
  2. May 25, 2016
    68
    This game is a simple kind of fun, and if you play online with your friends you'll have a great time. Otherwise there's not much here for you unless you like to hunt for collectibles.
  3. May 25, 2016
    65
    Platinum Games offers a great adaptation of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles based on their new comics. However, it is too repetitive and lacks more game modes.
  4. 60
    By licensed game standards Platinum has been able to use its "Bayonetta framework" to deliver a fine iteration of a classic franchise. What is unfortunate is that all it needed was some more time. Ultimately, all that's wrong with Mutants in Manhattan was that it couldn't meet Platinum's own stratospheric standards.
  5. May 31, 2016
    60
    TMNT: Mutants in Manhattan is a game that had the potential to be as superb as last year's Transformers: Devastation. Instead, due to a movie releasing this week in theatres, it's clear that Activision rushed Platinum Games to push it out quickly.
  6. May 30, 2016
    60
    Mutants in Manhattan is not the TMNT video game that we were hoping for, but despite the technical issues, the disappointingly bland and underused open world environments and the criminal lack of local co-op, Mutants in Manhattan remains a solid brawler, one that is undoubtedly at its best when played online.
  7. May 27, 2016
    60
    Fighting, moving, and pulling off cooperative attacks as the Turtles is enjoyable, but it’s difficult to find fun in the world and routine in which they exist.
  8. May 31, 2016
    55
    Mutants in Manhattan does just enough fan service to make TMNT fans almost forget how mediocre this game is.
  9. May 31, 2016
    55
    The combat system doesn't feel like something developed by PlatinumGames and the levels and missions are extremely boring. TMNT: Mutants in Manhattan it's an average action game... If you consider yourself the biggest fan of the turtles out there.
  10. May 29, 2016
    55
    It doesn’t commit any wrongdoings, but it’s also boring enough to become forgettable.
  11. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jul 17, 2016
    50
    Almost every idea included here is a strong one - yet they've all been exectured terribly. A patch to slow the entire game down by 50% would immediately elevate that score. [Aug 2016, p.89]
  12. Jun 2, 2016
    50
    Does a good job of showcasing the spirit of the turtles, but never reaches its potential and will let you down with repetitive combat, lack of local co-op and bland environments.
  13. Jun 2, 2016
    50
    Completed in under 5 hours, with sloppy gameplay and no challenge whatsoever, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan looks more like a merchandising product for the movie than a real thought-out game.
  14. Jun 1, 2016
    50
    Given how much I was hyped for the game, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan is a bitter disappointment, meeting only some of the expectations I had and feeling like it was heavily rushed through development to meet a deadline.
  15. Jun 1, 2016
    50
    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan’s charming visual style doesn’t make up for repetitive level design and combat that would leave even Master Splinter frustrated.
  16. May 31, 2016
    50
    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has seen better days. Platinum Games had no money for this TMNT: Mutants in Manhattan. The combat fails completely and only the final bosses are good and charismatic. In addition, this game has a very high price.
  17. May 30, 2016
    50
    Aesthetically faithful to the original, the new TMNT game is a beat'em up that unfortunately falls shorts in every other aspect. We honestly expected more from Platinum Games, but we cannot ignore the chaotic combat system, a ludicrous longevity, and a soporific level design.
  18. May 27, 2016
    50
    Everything about TMNT reeks of a rushed product.
  19. May 25, 2016
    50
    The Platinum spark exists in Mutants in Manhattan, which is why it's tragic the developers couldn't spend the same resources they would on original IP like Bayonetta. As licensed games go, you could do much worse, but this TMNT outing feels like a collection of good ideas in need of a second pass.
User Score
5.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 184 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 71 out of 184
  2. Negative: 70 out of 184
  1. May 24, 2016
    10
    Very very good.perfect graphics and controlls. Review perfect please.This game is very good game play.I love turtles ninja.Bosses incrediblesVery very good.perfect graphics and controlls. Review perfect please.This game is very good game play.I love turtles ninja.Bosses incredibles and medium dificulty Full Review »
  2. May 24, 2016
    9
    I love this game from 20 years ago and i love Ninja Turtles for ever. this game has very good gameplay and graphic. best hack and slash game ,I love this game from 20 years ago and i love Ninja Turtles for ever. this game has very good gameplay and graphic. best hack and slash game , very nice bosses , very good action and fighting system. Full Review »
  3. May 24, 2016
    10
    This game is more of a 8.5/10 but I give this a 10/10 on here cause of the annoying little kids bringing the score down for no reason thatThis game is more of a 8.5/10 but I give this a 10/10 on here cause of the annoying little kids bringing the score down for no reason that have not played the game yet. The voice acting is amazing and brings back nostalgia from the classic ninja turtles cartoon. This game is a must get for any TMNT fan. Full Review »