Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan

 PlayStation 4
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  1. crazayman123
    May 29, 2016
    5
    To be honest, for the first time, I don't know if I like this game. I have played though it twice, and I still feel like there was just something missing for me to fully enjoy it. A lot of it's concepts are nice, but it is too repetitive and too short for me to recommend it. Pick it up once the price hits $20 or so, And this is from someone who loves platinum too. I even loved TransformersTo be honest, for the first time, I don't know if I like this game. I have played though it twice, and I still feel like there was just something missing for me to fully enjoy it. A lot of it's concepts are nice, but it is too repetitive and too short for me to recommend it. Pick it up once the price hits $20 or so, And this is from someone who loves platinum too. I even loved Transformers Devastation. But this, I cannot love unfortunately.… Expand
  2. willvargas
    May 28, 2016
    4
    If you are looking for that coop beat them up game that makes famous TMNT on the 90's just imagine this game does not exist, also gameplay is not good.
  3. Stafmeister
    Aug 11, 2016
    8
    I thought the game was quite fun to play, I liked the art style and it's amazing the difference between being able to bottom mash and pay limited attention on Easy to playing on Very Hard and actually having to play the game. The online co-op is good, however I would have preferred a local co-op option. Good trip down memory lane with the turtles.
  4. MrMadMonkey18
    Jul 27, 2016
    5
    This was a good chance to save the tmnt video game franchise but of course they **** Up good this time. The graphics are cancer, the gameplay is cancer, the graphics are cancer, pretty much everything in this game is cancer.. i recommend you steal this game and use it as firewood for your next big campout.
  5. Parag0N
    May 27, 2016
    2
    They should have just called this one teenage mutant ninja "turd" les...what a letdown! $50 for avg graphics and repetitive uninspired gameplay. Don't waste your time. I rented this and still feel burned by it.
  6. marvelousmarien
    May 28, 2016
    10
    So everybody just beat it on normal in 6 hours and says its bad, its a great beat em up try playing it on hard and very hard its a totally diffrent game and people saying it repetitive well in the old tmnt games all you basicly do is jump kick the bosses in a corner .....this is a solid attempet at making a new school beat em up only issue i have is you cant throw or grab enemies
  7. fallouts
    May 26, 2016
    0
    Platinum fanboys to the rescue ! !! This time listen to the negative reviews. Take the fast paced action games with awesome music from the 16-bit eras not make them into 3D and dumb down everything that was cool about them and make it slow paced with unnecessary gimmicks and mechanics and you would have this. Also 30 FPS lock for a game with this caliber of graphics? This game isn't evenPlatinum fanboys to the rescue ! !! This time listen to the negative reviews. Take the fast paced action games with awesome music from the 16-bit eras not make them into 3D and dumb down everything that was cool about them and make it slow paced with unnecessary gimmicks and mechanics and you would have this. Also 30 FPS lock for a game with this caliber of graphics? This game isn't even demanding. Fail.… Expand
  8. thegsnow
    May 25, 2016
    5
    The graphics and controls are good. However, the gameplay is repetitive, short and boring. Maybe kids will like this one, but there isn't much here for anyone else. Frankly, there just isn't enough to it. If it's over $20, you're paying too much.
  9. Cypher2184
    May 24, 2016
    5
    I wouldn't give this game a terrible score, but its for sure not a great game. I have only tried the first boss, and I have to say its not worth the price tag.

    The game play is very disappointing, because your literally running around the level looking for enemies to take out. I was expecting game play similar to Turtles the arcade game or Turtles in Time but in 3D. It was by pure luck    I wouldn't give this game a terrible score, but its for sure not a great game. I have only tried the first boss, and I have to say its not worth the price tag.

    The game play is very disappointing, because your literally running around the level looking for enemies to take out. I was expecting game play similar to Turtles the arcade game or Turtles in Time but in 3D. It was by pure luck I figured out I could climb walls, to get to the roof to take out the missing enemies to complete the level!

    The boss fights are your typical sponge bosses, but I think there is way too much focus on using ninja magic over classic attacks. The levels honestly felt unfinished, and not even used. The enemies were very sparse, which probably has to do with each level as Time Attack game play.

    The graphics for the cut scenes are very nostalgic, reminds me of the old TV show with more updated graphics. The actual in game graphics are not too bad, but nothing to write home about.

    The overall Voice acting does seem really great. I honestly have not played it enough to rate the sound effects or music as of yet.

    I am sure some of you will ask why would you review a game your barely played, and that's because of buyer beware. If your looking for a game that will play like a Nes or Snes beat em up side scroll then look elsewhere, but if you don't care about game play and only want to experience the story then this may be the game for you. I have no idea why some of these reviews are rating this game as amazing, because the game play is terrible. It's obvious some people buy whatever crap is handed out and then praise it.

    I was really hoping for a remake of an old school game, not some simplified time attack game where you rely more on magic attacks than attacking and dodging during the boss battles. The boss fights in Turtle games felt rewarding when they were finished!

    I have no idea why they wouldn't make a turtles game with the amount of detail Batman Rocksteady series games are, because I guarantee that would sell. I am sure you would still have people complain they are copying Batman combat, but allot of games do and are still sold well.

    I am giving this game a 5 for the audio, graphics, and the effort for their work. The terrible game play in all honesty takes away 5 ratings.

    There will be no replay value, because I don't care about a score based on rushing as fast as you can through each level. This is supposed to be a beat em up game, not a racing game. A score system makes sense for a game where your skill at attacking, dodging and countering, as well as combination of attacks effect your overall rating.

    I see myself playing this game once to experience the story then getting rid of this game. it's really sad that no old school IP's can seem to make a game with rewarding game play accept for Batman!

    I don't know about you guys, but I expect to get more out of my money than a very short un rewarding game. If I am buying a game for any money I would expect it to work, have some form of fun, and above all not feel like I wasted my money.

    Buyers Beware!    … Expand
  10. lflamarion
    May 25, 2016
    0
    Really bad game.... very short and feel unfinished! not to mention it is very repetitive! Waste of money! I definitely can not recommend this title! Maybe next time!
  11. hagelt18
    May 26, 2016
    7
    It is a decent game...but only if you really love the Ninja Turtles. From a visual standpoint, it is absolutely perfect. This is how a Ninja Turtles game should look. The game itself is a little repetitive and the gameplay incredibly deep. There's enough variation to get you through the game, but I found myself needing breaks. It is definitely meant to be played with multiple people, but IIt is a decent game...but only if you really love the Ninja Turtles. From a visual standpoint, it is absolutely perfect. This is how a Ninja Turtles game should look. The game itself is a little repetitive and the gameplay incredibly deep. There's enough variation to get you through the game, but I found myself needing breaks. It is definitely meant to be played with multiple people, but I didn't really know anyone else that got it on the same platform so I played solo. It is too bad it didn't have local multiplayer, I can understand why but it's still a bummer.… Expand
  12. SuperkenGaming
    May 27, 2016
    5
    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan
    Turtles in a half-baked game
    Mutants in Manhattan in an open worldish beat em up staring the ninja turtles… At first I was really impressed with this game.. You can climb up any and every wall.. You can use your shell to float across the Manhattan sky... You can find charms to boost health and skills... Spend points on new moves and    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan
    Turtles in a half-baked game
    Mutants in Manhattan in an open worldish beat em up staring the ninja turtles…
    At first I was really impressed with this game..
    You can climb up any and every wall.. You can use your shell to float across the Manhattan sky...
    You can find charms to boost health and skills...
    Spend points on new moves and freely level up these special moves as well as customize the 4 turtles specials in any way you please…
    You can also freely switch through the 4 turtles at any time…
    Unfortunately, after level 1 of 9, you’ve practically seen it all…
    Every stage has its own boss…
    To get to a boss you have to complete random tasks that pop up in these pretty dull open levels…
    There is really nothing more to it than randomly take out these bad guys.. Protect this item... pick up that item and take it there... defuse the bombs... rinse and repeat for every level
    There is no redeemable qualities in the gameplay…
    Not even 4 player online co-op can save it, as it’s the same thing but with friends…
    it’s flat out boring and monotonous…
    Just wait for a call… go to the spot the activity is taking place... collect some green orbs for combat boosts, weapons, or health…
    And do this until you’re told to go to the boss’s layer...
    The boss fights are appreciated… it’s nice to see such a variety of characters... but only a couple feel different than the rest…
    But all 9 really come down to just spamming attacks until their 5 life meters drain…
    Which brings me to the trophies and achievements...
    There are a handful that require certain shots during the brief second snap shots are taken after a boss is defeated…
    these trophies are near impossible and I can’t see anyone getting any joy out of hunting for this games platinum…
    The best part of this game is hands down the cut scenes..
    At the very least they exist...
    But the story and humor is poorly written…
    Just your predictable beat all the bad guys then beat the baddest of the bad guys, the end.
    I give Teenage mutant ninja turtles: Mutants in Manhattan
    a 5/10    … Expand
  13. GameWare
    May 28, 2016
    6
    6.7/10 A little bit about the game that will break your heart. No not because its sad but because it was bad. First the story is about an alien invasion by general krang helped by shredder who will open a portal to another dimension and set rule on the world. The turtles must set out to stop krang and shredder. Now to the game; the gameplay is your typical hack n slash,button touch and6.7/10 A little bit about the game that will break your heart. No not because its sad but because it was bad. First the story is about an alien invasion by general krang helped by shredder who will open a portal to another dimension and set rule on the world. The turtles must set out to stop krang and shredder. Now to the game; the gameplay is your typical hack n slash,button touch and combos. cool! right? but with upgrade skill leveling automated and be able to only switch characters for different levels or if you die within in the level it will automatically switch to another character is a downfall, I rather be able to pick which turtle i’am after i die. The missions are short and the bosses have no challenging factor giving that you have 5 lives for the whole game in which every turtle has to die in order for you to lose a life. Thats suck? Not at all it’s an easy game. However, the comic like graphics are pretty cool and color scheme for the combat is pretty neat, given that the game is a drag and really really short and has poor level design. Besides my rant; multiplayer with your friends is the way to go, playing alone can get old (well not really with how short the missions are) but this is not worth your money unless your looking for quick game for you and your friends to play. 6.7/10… Expand
  14. DanielLawrence
    May 26, 2016
    5
    ¿Recordáis los conocidos dichos que nuestros ancestros nos contaban de chiquillos? Anda con malas cañas y serás una amarga. Pero lo peculiar recaería en algo tan simple como tú dulcura y lugar de crecimiento. Tengáis o no una buena caña lo que importa al final será el jugo que puedas sacarla. Pero si le das la caña a alguien hipócrita y avaricioso la venderá a la gente independientemente¿Recordáis los conocidos dichos que nuestros ancestros nos contaban de chiquillos? Anda con malas cañas y serás una amarga. Pero lo peculiar recaería en algo tan simple como tú dulcura y lugar de crecimiento. Tengáis o no una buena caña lo que importa al final será el jugo que puedas sacarla. Pero si le das la caña a alguien hipócrita y avaricioso la venderá a la gente independientemente de que esté buena o mala sin siquiera revisarla ni arreglarla. Es mucho peor cuando fuerzas a alguien a hacerlo por ti.… Expand
  15. Deadpoolio
    May 24, 2016
    5
    Wow this game is garbage...Platinum and Activision are hoping for the morons with TMNT nostalgia glasses to buy this trash....The game can be beaten in under 3 hours, only has 10 levels and LMFAO the "secret" bosses are just as garbage as the rest of the game.....They take a boss like Bebop and if you do enough damage a "secret" second boss joins the fight LMAO and its literally just aWow this game is garbage...Platinum and Activision are hoping for the morons with TMNT nostalgia glasses to buy this trash....The game can be beaten in under 3 hours, only has 10 levels and LMFAO the "secret" bosses are just as garbage as the rest of the game.....They take a boss like Bebop and if you do enough damage a "secret" second boss joins the fight LMAO and its literally just a boss from another stage....Bebop gets Rocksteady, Rocksteady gets Bebop....OMG this game isn't worth $25 let alone $50. The combat is hollow as hell, remove the ninjitsu "magic" attacks and there is literally 1 button combat....Took some arguing but Im sooooo glad I was able to get the $50 back on this, what a waste of time and resources it actually makes Transformers Devastation look spectacular its so shallow… Expand
  16. xchimpyx
    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 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.
  17. kstud1
    May 25, 2016
    0
    Horrible game, not worth full price, you have been warned, developers and their families should not be allowed to review their own game here, they are the only ones that could possibly give this game a 10 a low 4 at the most, someone said the graphics were good, maybe if this was 1993.
  18. Fluxing
    May 24, 2016
    8
    If you enjoyed Transformers Devastation, you'll enjoy this too!

    This gets a 8 IF you are playing with 3 other friends as it's very rewarding. Solo play is a harder as you are technically controlling all 4 Turtles, and the AI isn't top notch. Solo Play I'd give it a 6/10. Treat it like an arcade game - you'll probably beat it in one sitting. at just over £20 on Steam it is WELL    If you enjoyed Transformers Devastation, you'll enjoy this too!

    This gets a 8 IF you are playing with 3 other friends as it's very rewarding. Solo play is a harder as you are technically controlling all 4 Turtles, and the AI isn't top notch.

    Solo Play I'd give it a 6/10.

    Treat it like an arcade game - you'll probably beat it in one sitting. at just over £20 on Steam it is WELL worth it, I probably would of been pissed if I paid £40 on console for it...    … Expand
  19. Gajoyner
    May 24, 2016
    8
    I Have Pre-order this game and i have play from 6 hours in normal mode and i love it great story great and later on i be playing hard and very hard it true that the game is shorter than transformer but it still much funs and hopes you and rest of people appreciation
  20. SaltySalute
    May 24, 2016
    10
    This one's been getting some flak for not being a more straightforward action game like Platinum's other titles. But the blend of combo based action game with more tactical RPG elements actually works very well. MIM has a great graphical style derived from the current IDW Turtles comic, which I'm a fan of. They captured the look perfectly. The plot is bland to be fair but there's stillThis one's been getting some flak for not being a more straightforward action game like Platinum's other titles. But the blend of combo based action game with more tactical RPG elements actually works very well. MIM has a great graphical style derived from the current IDW Turtles comic, which I'm a fan of. They captured the look perfectly. The plot is bland to be fair but there's still enjoyable character interaction here and there.

    The game-play for traversal is very satisfying as well. It can be fun to just jump around and collect items in-between the missions on each level.

    Don't listen to the naysayers. Give the game a shot and you may be pleasantly surprised.    … Expand
  21. ChrisBalrog
    May 26, 2016
    0
    Another overrated Platinum Game game. Like Legend of Korra & Transformers: Devastation, it is a short, repetitive and boring game with no contents, no unlockables and no depth like Bayonetta, Vanquish & Metal Gear Rising.
  22. JAX85
    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 , very nice bosses , very good action and fighting system.
  23. Mako_Solider_X
    May 25, 2016
    9
    This is the TMNT game we've been waiting for. Each Turtle feels different Mikey's fast but doesn't hit as hard as the others for example. Traversing the levels is a blast grinding on rails and using a parachute like shell to glide ,climbing buildings swinging around poles etc. It's obvious a lot of love when into this game each characters dialogue fits them perfectly. The Boss fights haveThis is the TMNT game we've been waiting for. Each Turtle feels different Mikey's fast but doesn't hit as hard as the others for example. Traversing the levels is a blast grinding on rails and using a parachute like shell to glide ,climbing buildings swinging around poles etc. It's obvious a lot of love when into this game each characters dialogue fits them perfectly. The Boss fights have some hidden surprises and takes a bit of thought to take each of them down dodging at the right time etc. Not going to say there the most strategic boss encounters but fun none the less
    Don't believe the it's only 3-4 hours, The only way you're clearing this game that fast if your playing on easy and rushing through it. My friends and I spent over 2 hours alone completing the first level on the hardest difficulty.
    The game does not offer couch co-op( online multi-player only which sucks for anyone looking to play at home with friends /family
    For me personally that wasn't a big issue but I agree it should've had it.    … Expand
  24. Enigmav1
    May 24, 2016
    9
    So here is the deal it's a fun beat em up with some rpg and great online coop the game has a short story yes but the cool thing is on your second play through on hard there are some things that are very different I scored this a 9 because fun combat fun coop and great story out weighs it's flaws to be honest a lot of people will prob insult this game but here are some facts most games areSo here is the deal it's a fun beat em up with some rpg and great online coop the game has a short story yes but the cool thing is on your second play through on hard there are some things that are very different I scored this a 9 because fun combat fun coop and great story out weighs it's flaws to be honest a lot of people will prob insult this game but here are some facts most games are repetitive as long as you enjoy the game it won't tax you honestly to each their own at the end of the day if you like beat em ups and like turtles this is a get it takes the cool fighting of the turtles and give you the bosses you love. Enjoy and keep playing… Expand
  25. Jell0_13
    May 26, 2016
    7
    This game is not as bad as the critics say. Most of them are saying all they had to do is hit one button then do a special and repeat to defeat the mobs with no dodging or parring involved. The boss are the best part of this game and are quite enjoyable.
  26. hb1209
    May 24, 2016
    0
    4 hour campaign?
    Bad level design?
    No couch co-op? Not much character differentiation? 30 fps? Atleast its better than COD Infinite warfare. its a repetetive game, with zero interesting combat dynamics, you need to following with yourr cyber vision (wallhack) around a genereic map while tackling boring objectives long the way. (protect the pizza stand, defuse a bomb, delete a    4 hour campaign?
    Bad level design?
    No couch co-op?
    Not much character differentiation?
    30 fps?
    Atleast its better than COD Infinite warfare.
    its a repetetive game, with zero interesting combat dynamics, you need to following with yourr cyber vision (wallhack) around a genereic map while tackling boring objectives long the way. (protect the pizza stand, defuse a bomb, delete a terminal, protect an ATM, take a ride in the ud it plays more like an low budget mmo than an action game, its really sad to see what they do with our franchises. first ghostbusters movie and now this game. the price for this game is way to high to be honest. why couldnt they make a sunset overdrive or put more effort in gameplay mechanics with swords but atleast visuals are okay.those are the creators of bayonetta, vanquish and metal gear rising? i cant believe it.    … Expand
  27. MVGB84
    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 incredibles and medium dificulty
  28. DiMitSU
    May 25, 2016
    9
    Just picked this up last night and I'm actually really enjoying the game. Found 3 other guys to play with using the online search option I'm really impressed with.
  29. SanicTehHegehog
    May 28, 2016
    10
    AMAZING GAME! On my list of games, I'd put this RIGHT next to CORY IN THE HOUSE, the most PERFECT game EVER! Of course, another game might come out that is better than this one that deserves the spot net to Cory, but for now...THIS GAME TAKES IT!!
  30. nicknasty14
    May 27, 2016
    10
    Heres for all the stupid trolls in here giving the game a zero, that have not even played it!!!! Its a great fun 90s arcade style hack and slash turtles game! Stop whining because its not a lengthy 30 plus hour game with tons of worthless side missions. Isn't that type of game! What did you morons expect? Awesome cel shaded graphics! Having fun and thats what its all about!
  31. TheQuietGamer
    Aug 13, 2016
    5
    Another blemish on PlatinumGames once spotless record. It's got the fan service thanks to it's roster of familiar TMNT bad guys and allows you to play as four turtles on the fly. However the execution here is just off. The story is bland, but there's some humorous turtle banter to keep you from skipping the cutscenes.

    The gameplay is a jumbled, thrown together mess. With all four    Another blemish on PlatinumGames once spotless record. It's got the fan service thanks to it's roster of familiar TMNT bad guys and allows you to play as four turtles on the fly. However the execution here is just off. The story is bland, but there's some humorous turtle banter to keep you from skipping the cutscenes.

    The gameplay is a jumbled, thrown together mess. With all four turtles being onscreen at the same time the action is just too cluttered. I often found myself losing track of the turtles I was playing as. In their previously lackluster games, like The Legend of Korra for example, even when everything else was falling short Platinum at least created an enjoyable combat system to back things up. That isn't the case here.

    It's not actually bad, but there's no reason to do anything more than button mash. It's not a challenging game at all, especially since the other turtles are always around to back you up. I have to praise their AI. You aren't just babysitting the brothers here. They are completely competent on their own and do a great job of having your back.

    The co-op aspect of the game is also appreciated. It's online-only, but getting together with some buddies can make bring a few hours of laughs before the credits roll, and I do mean only a few hours. This isn't a lengthy game at all and I breezed through it in no time.

    Almost the whole experience follows a simple formula. You're dropped off into a semi-open area and play randomized missions until the boss shows up. These boss fights are the meat of the game. The rest of the stuff just feels like filler to extend the length of the game. The bosses themselves require no more strategy then the regular, bland enemies. Just blow your way through them mashing buttons. It's cool to see some familiar faces though.

    It also helps that these faces look good. The environments are a little bland, but the characters themselves look great. It definitely looks like a TMNT show or comic book. However the bright and colorful cell-shaded graphics only add to the visual noise of the gameplay. Much of the action isn't just obscured by the other characters, but by the bright flashes of color as well.

    Given that it's so short, Platinum tried to add some replay value. They did so with the pre-boss fight missions being random and throwing some secret boss fights a second time around. However both efforts are kind of lackluster. The missions themselves might be different, but they all follow the same handful of types. The secret boss battles basically just come down to one of them being joined by another character. I personally didn't fin the experience fun enough the first time around to bother with a second playthrough. I imagine many will feel the same way.

    PlatinumGames falls into the familiar licensed game trapping with this one. Gone is the sense of originality and innovation that made their original IPs so darn good. It's rushed, thrown together, and all around sloppy. It's got some minor thrills thanks to the license, and there's a certain mindless appeal to slicing through cool villains brainlessly pushing buttons and firing off rechargeable special attacks. Bringing together some friends can make for a lazy afternoon gaming session. However none of that changes the fact that Platinum didn't really try with this one. They just slapped their name and the TMNT brand on a mediocre product. Even hardcore TMNT fans should give this one a hard pass.    … Expand
  32. RafaelVieri
    May 27, 2016
    10
    Even though it's worse than the PS2 3D beat'em up games as far as content is concerned, there's a lot of fun to be had in this very short game. Remember when games were games and didn't last 400 hours to beat, and yet you came back to it almost everyday and just didn't care?
    That's exactly what this is. It didn't take long to beat, but I'll return to it over and over and over again. If    Even though it's worse than the PS2 3D beat'em up games as far as content is concerned, there's a lot of fun to be had in this very short game. Remember when games were games and didn't last 400 hours to beat, and yet you came back to it almost everyday and just didn't care?
    That's exactly what this is. It didn't take long to beat, but I'll return to it over and over and over again. If you're a turtles fan and (or) a beat 'em up fan, this game is worth your money.    … Expand
  33. BananaReviews
    Jun 15, 2016
    4
    O jogo é bem ruim,ainda não fizeram um bom jogo dos TMNT pra essa geração,lembro de um incrivel no play 2 desenvolvido pela Ubisoft (em suas épocas de glória) mas este jogo é bem bosta
  34. GHOSTINFINITY
    May 26, 2016
    10
    Пожалуй одна из лучших игр про черепашек ниндзя.Любимые части это Battel Nexus 2 и до 2007 года,черепашки были офигенные пока не купила права activison и их провальный tmnt out of the shadows,но они учатся на своих ошибок (кроме cod )
  35. Chaosdirge
    May 28, 2016
    9
    I'd like to say, I'm not a super big fan of platinum, I mean I have Bayonetta 2 but I haven't finished it. But one thing I am is an oldschool gamer, and I can just tell that Platinum actually put alot of love into this game. It might come off as lazy to some people but its sprinkled with stuff from previous games "such as bomb diffusion and Hideouts hidden in the NES game, as well alot ofI'd like to say, I'm not a super big fan of platinum, I mean I have Bayonetta 2 but I haven't finished it. But one thing I am is an oldschool gamer, and I can just tell that Platinum actually put alot of love into this game. It might come off as lazy to some people but its sprinkled with stuff from previous games "such as bomb diffusion and Hideouts hidden in the NES game, as well alot of the enemy types are straight from "Turtles in Time." Bombers, sword elites, and others.

    Visuals- I see alot of flak for the visuals, but people have to remember that its based and licensed on a cartoon that Nick is currently producing. and to me, the game looks great really. They aren't the same turtles as the nick turtles, but they are more colorful and pop to attract kids along with have a slightly gritter appearance.

    Gameplay- I've heard a variety of things about this, stretching from its too chaotic to its too simple and I just mashed buttons. I've played it on normal and I've had a pretty good time. So much infact it makes me wonder what critics are talking about, though I've only played in single player and I can say it probably gets more interesting if you play with others online. Couch co-op would be nice but I don't think it really detracts too much to see the scores its getting. Its a basic beat em up, strong and light attack combinations can lead to a few interesting moves I prefer to lay as Mikey and watch him airkick people to send them flying. Along with 2 attack buttons you can hold the Left 2 button to preform cooldown moves as well as hit the r1 button to throw shurikens, there are also gadgets that you can use like suction bombs which are pretty fun but aren't usually needed at all. the cooldown moves can range from hooking up with one of the other turtles and then preforming a ridiculous attack that makes all the enemies dance, to slowing down time, to spinning around invulnerably. The cooldowns can be customized and upgraded for a shop currency as you level up. You can also complete feats to unlock medals and equip charms to the turtles to make them stronger.

    There are 9 stages each with 1 boss and maybe some secret side bosses elites, as well as the stages have random goals set to lead you to the end of the stage. The goals are pretty linear, but again its a beat em up in nature that's pretty much what you should expect from this kind of game. I touched on it earlier all the missions are just really a love letter to the rest of the games in the past, you defuse bombs or defend your team as they try to defend the bomb sometimes you may all need to get on the bomb to defuse it quicker, along with that you can hack terminals, stealth mission enemies, recover stolen items, or defeat enemies, all with a time limit.

    The Bosses start off easy they have 7 health bars and as you widdle them down they get harder; eventually the bosses start to glow red another classic staple from the past and that's when they are at their hardest.

    The game isn't bad not as a regular game not as a licensed game I bought it at my bestbuy for 40 dollars with my discount. And for fans of the ninja turtles you will probably love the game don't listen to the negative reviews. That said... don't play it if you plan on playing it with people in your house, it doesn't do that, but you can play it online.    … Expand
  36. GrumpyReviewer
    Jun 22, 2016
    1
    I give this game 1 for the effort and the graphics. This is not just a bad TMNT game. This is probably one of the worst games I've played recently. I tried to like it, to enjoy it. I grew up playing the awesome TMNT games on the arcade or SNES. This game is a complete waste of effort. Boring, pointless, with zero sense of accomplishment.

    The sad part is that there are some neat ideas,    I give this game 1 for the effort and the graphics. This is not just a bad TMNT game. This is probably one of the worst games I've played recently. I tried to like it, to enjoy it. I grew up playing the awesome TMNT games on the arcade or SNES. This game is a complete waste of effort. Boring, pointless, with zero sense of accomplishment.

    The sad part is that there are some neat ideas, like customizing the turtles with new skills and changing the one you control on the fly. But not giving this game a local co-op is a complete travesty. I tried to find some people online, without any success. At most, I found one person. It appears nobody is playing this game anymore.

    And, really, what's the point? You enter a boring map, with repetitive missions then fight a boss with one million HP. Rinse, repeate. This is a mediocre, sad excuse of a game that nobody should play, no matter how into TMNT you are.

    I made this mistake. Don't do it.    … Expand
  37. Gonejackal
    Dec 19, 2016
    9
    I waited for this to go on special on PS Store after reading many of the mixed reviews. I was pleasantly surprised and it's not just my love for TMNT that has kept me playing, the game really is more than just a shallow cash in. I'll start with the gameplay which is fluid and actually quite addictive. Movement and combat with each turtle is unique and rewarding with many different ways ofI waited for this to go on special on PS Store after reading many of the mixed reviews. I was pleasantly surprised and it's not just my love for TMNT that has kept me playing, the game really is more than just a shallow cash in. I'll start with the gameplay which is fluid and actually quite addictive. Movement and combat with each turtle is unique and rewarding with many different ways of taking down opponents. (Stealth, ranged or aggressive.) There are even combos you can achieve with two or more turtles. You can also block and parry etc. Boss battles are epic and even on normal difficulty can be challenging. This is where you turtle builds and usage of ninjutsu skills are so important.

    Each turtle has their own 'build' if you will, which is divided into two catergories. First is called Ninjutsu skills, which are abilities/moves you can assign to each turtle. These are the most powerful moves in the game and can be upgraded with x amount of orbs. Orbs are gained either from collecting them during missions, killing mobs, getting multiple hit combos, completing quests etc. You spend these orbs on either acquiring/upgrading Ninjutsu or buying items from Splinter. Items are consumables that get assigned to the d-pad, like grenades, pizza health, turrets etc.

    The next build category is charms. Charms are items you acquire as mission rewards. Charms give your turtle passive bonuses - like 5% extra melee damage, or 10% poison damage etc. Up to three charms can be equipped on a turtle depending on your level. Having charms that compliment your Ninjutsu skills will make your turtles even more powerful. When it comes to build depth, its no Skyrim by any means, but its pretty decent for a beat em up.

    The visuals and art style suit the game and franchise very well. Cell shaded graphics do a good job of portraying the feel and mood of the game. Kind of like Borderlands, it has a comedic charm to it. Speaking of comedy, the dialogue between the turtles in cut scenes and the gestures they do when going afk will crack a smile. The story pretty much follows the second movie about Krang joining forces with Shredder to open up an inter-dimensional portal into our realm. Nothing fancy, just a reason to beat baddies up.

    The only issues I have with this game is the lack of couch coop. Two player coop would have been awesome. The only coop you get is online. Also the level design is a bit meh or generic but doesn't detract too much from the fun. Otherwise this game has been an absolute blast, I am on the final level and will definitely replay it on a higher difficulty once my turtles are upgraded a bit more.    … Expand
  38. Bitrip
    Jun 2, 2016
    7
    The game would be a lot better if: 1. The enemies were not HP sponges on hard and very hard mode. 2. There was an option to not play cutscenes at all, and also skip credits.
  39. MufasaMedic
    May 30, 2016
    1
    This game is not a polished arcade style beat-em-up. It's really wonky, and riddled with awkward camera angles. I've played and beaten Dark Souls 3 and Bloodborne. I know how to dodge. This game really throws at you attacks that are unavoidable. I love the ninja turtles. I played every Ninja Turtle game since the original game on NES. I have a Ninja Turtle tattoo on my shoulder. I wantedThis game is not a polished arcade style beat-em-up. It's really wonky, and riddled with awkward camera angles. I've played and beaten Dark Souls 3 and Bloodborne. I know how to dodge. This game really throws at you attacks that are unavoidable. I love the ninja turtles. I played every Ninja Turtle game since the original game on NES. I have a Ninja Turtle tattoo on my shoulder. I wanted to love this game. I'm not sure I'd even pay $10 to play this game. This is not the ninja turtle game we deserve.… Expand
  40. IONOSGAMES
    Sep 12, 2017
    4
    Un gameplay aburrido en el que la maquina lo hace todo. Corto en duracion, menos mal, muy repetitivo, sin profundidad. Los jefes son muy aburridos por culpa de sus patrones, que son solo golpear lo que puedas hasta morir y esperar que tus compañeros resistan. Demasiado cell shading en los graficos.
  41. LorisLeon
    Jun 28, 2016
    7
    It's a fun game for any TMNT fan.

    Better than the 2003 TMNT games (also the Ubisoft and Activision era) but worse than the '90 Konami games. However if you hate the new comic/cartoon style or simply you seek for a Turtles in Time in 3D this is not the game for you.
  42. Onask
    Oct 16, 2018
    5
    La peor obra de Platinum Games de lejos.

    Sin carisma, sin espectacularidad, sin nada. Un juego completamente vacío que aprovecha a las íconicas tortugas para salir adelante, y apenas lo consigue. Gráficamente apurado, historia irrelevante, artísticamente simplón y jugablemente nada que no se haya visto mil veces antes. Una pena. Quizás en cooperativo gane un poco, y por un bajo    La peor obra de Platinum Games de lejos.

    Sin carisma, sin espectacularidad, sin nada. Un juego completamente vacío que aprovecha a las íconicas tortugas para salir adelante, y apenas lo consigue. Gráficamente apurado, historia irrelevante, artísticamente simplón y jugablemente nada que no se haya visto mil veces antes. Una pena.

    Quizás en cooperativo gane un poco, y por un bajo precio quizás **** a algún fan del cuarteto.    … Expand
  43. KratosKong
    Aug 21, 2019
    6
    Este juego esta muy por debajo del nivel que suele ofrecer platinum pero a pesar de ello su espíritu se nota. Este titulo no vale los 60€ que valió de salida en su momento pero por los 10€ que lo he adquirido recomiendo darle una oportunidad si eres fan de platinum o de las tortugas, yo me lo he pasado bien con el y tengo ganas de rejugarlo en máxima dificultad.
  44. Leangiordano
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    Excellent game and excellent difficulty in Medium. I love the type of game, the characters and the story. Perfect!
  45. micro10k
    Mar 12, 2022
    3
    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan why is it bad? Bad example: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is ugly, the gameplay was very boring without Skins no Local Online and Bad Design.
    Good example: the bosses are tough and the humor is decent. As if it was the: worst TMNT game.
  46. reviewraver
    Aug 10, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I like the part where the game ended. Please, my wife hasn't returned after she found me playing this game.… Expand

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Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 49 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 49
  3. Negative: 30 out of 49
  1. CD-Action
    Aug 21, 2016
    40
    We would have missed nothing at all if Mutants in Manhattan had never peeked out of their shells. The game is mediocre in every aspect, boring and rather ugly. The only advantage I can think of is that it’s only 5 hours long. [08/2016, p.54]
  2. Edge Magazine
    Jul 24, 2016
    30
    Platinum needs to take a little more care when it comes to picking its battles. [Aug 2016, p.110]
  3. 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]
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