Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows

 Xbox 360
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5.4

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  1. TheRedboy
    Aug 29, 2013
    10
    You really have to give this game a chance to appreciate it. The camera gets pretty rough at times, and there's a few weird issues with movement. These issues are made up for with the combat. I doubt the people trashing it played it enough to actually see the strongest point of the game. Once you get through the campaign you open up the other modes of play that are all straight fighting.You really have to give this game a chance to appreciate it. The camera gets pretty rough at times, and there's a few weird issues with movement. These issues are made up for with the combat. I doubt the people trashing it played it enough to actually see the strongest point of the game. Once you get through the campaign you open up the other modes of play that are all straight fighting. It really changes when you develop each turtles skills too.

    It's easily worth $15. Give it a shot.    … Expand
  2. czech6
    Sep 2, 2013
    6
    I bought this game before I read the reviews and I'm not disappointed at all. The fun factor is there and the nostalgic game play is there if you ever played the original. While it's not on the same level as the classic turtles in time, or even re-shelled, it's still fun to play. Giving this game anything lower than a 6 I think is a bit harsh and a 7 would be over exaggerating.

    It has    I bought this game before I read the reviews and I'm not disappointed at all. The fun factor is there and the nostalgic game play is there if you ever played the original. While it's not on the same level as the classic turtles in time, or even re-shelled, it's still fun to play. Giving this game anything lower than a 6 I think is a bit harsh and a 7 would be over exaggerating.

    It has an OK combat system when stringing combos and what not. the combat system is a bit more involved than your classic turtles in time, but once you get use to it and learn a few of the combo strings it can be rewarding for a bit, (Although the strings ARE pretty easy and straightforward). Needless to say you can still mash x and y all day and get through the game just fine w/o all the flashy they added. Personally I would have preferred the latter, but they tried to improve upon something and I commend them for attempting. While they didn't fail in that department, I prefer the classic button mash. I have played through both the classic and re-shelled earning all the 360 achievements, so when it comes to turtles, I'm no noob. While this game isn't as good as re-shelled or turtles in time, it's still fun. If you truly enjoyed the other two you will enjoy this one....just not as much.     … Expand
  3. cavdoic1cd
    Sep 16, 2013
    2
    I thought this was going to be more like TMNT:Turtles in Time. Boy oh Boy was I wrong. The game is painful to play, absolutely painful. If you're a new member to the TMNT world you may like it. If you grew up watching the 80's cartoon stay away.
  4. greekaussie
    Sep 2, 2013
    7
    Don't know why this has received very low scores, for 15 bucks this game isn't too bad and im not even a big tmnt fan! if I paid 80 or so bucks for it then I would feel ripped off but as it is its pretty fun. Yes,it isn't as tight and polished as it could be but what are reviewers looking for these days? (actually ive been enjoying many games lately that have received low scores fromDon't know why this has received very low scores, for 15 bucks this game isn't too bad and im not even a big tmnt fan! if I paid 80 or so bucks for it then I would feel ripped off but as it is its pretty fun. Yes,it isn't as tight and polished as it could be but what are reviewers looking for these days? (actually ive been enjoying many games lately that have received low scores from reviewers than ones with higher scores, all they care about now is if its got a compelling story and something totally new)… Expand
  5. Thorv1
    Aug 31, 2013
    9
    was this the best tmnt game ever no is it worth playing def yes. i gave this game a 9 because most of the errors in it can easily be fixed via update. now i know i shouldn't think that way but all the extra stuff made this game really bring me back. arcade mode actually felt like old school tmnt with a little more oomph. now i can gladly say when playing this those bugs did not bother mewas this the best tmnt game ever no is it worth playing def yes. i gave this game a 9 because most of the errors in it can easily be fixed via update. now i know i shouldn't think that way but all the extra stuff made this game really bring me back. arcade mode actually felt like old school tmnt with a little more oomph. now i can gladly say when playing this those bugs did not bother me because well i was playing with my friend and we both just could not believe the moves we could pull off together and by our selves. if you like tmnt this is a must buy.… Expand
  6. Baronoli
    Sep 4, 2013
    7
    "Give the game a chance especially if you are a turtles fan. It is not perfect, far from it but most of the problems are technical not game-play related. At its peak when the combat comes together, especially online, it provides a great turtles experience as four players perform a team taunt giving each other a "high three" or a funky dance in celebration. Overall a very decent buy for any"Give the game a chance especially if you are a turtles fan. It is not perfect, far from it but most of the problems are technical not game-play related. At its peak when the combat comes together, especially online, it provides a great turtles experience as four players perform a team taunt giving each other a "high three" or a funky dance in celebration. Overall a very decent buy for any fan-boy of the TMNT genre, a forgiving gamer will have definite positives to take away but a picky, discerning or unforgiving gamer interested in only triple A titles may want to give it a wide berth"

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    This game mixes it up a little and draws on the themes from the recent TMNT Nick series whilst also attempting to create an atmosphere that purist fans of the comics (like myself) will enjoy. In the face of recent brawler games with large budgets it is easy to compare this to Batman: Arkham City, Ninja Gaiden etc. and it is important to distance yourself when looking at what the game has achieved. It is after all a third of the price and has far less money invested in it. The combat system is deep, easy to learn and hard to master offering longevity and replayability on this front. The personalities of each turtle shine through their individual movesets and animations. Also within the game are tons of little tips of the hat to the different games such as turtles in time for the snes that precede it such as the jump-kick move and leonardo's dash move; as a fan I really appreciate the effort. Four chapters are provided to play through and a multitude of challenges which offer a near complete range of difficulties for players up to extremely difficult to complete. Each chapter has a different style, setting and colour set and for £10 they are nicely done, but offer nothing new to generations of 3D brawlers with a largely simplistic level design; I would argue that if you bought it for that you made a mistake as it was never going to be that.

    Where the game falls short is in some of its technical issues. Camera angle problems can be frustrating at times whilst glitches and bugs are present throughout the game. As previously stated levels are simplistically designed and in some cases inhibit play. An ever present hacking game slows down the pacing at times to a crawl and is really unnecessary, feeling as thought it has just been chucked in there to extend playing time. Dialogue and video cannot be pushed past while in online mode and also you cannot reliably select your turtle of choice on the selection screen (if someone else selects the turtle before you have readied yourself you lose the turtle). Little things like this I hope will be solved in a later patch but unless the game is supported this becomes less likely to happen. The current overly negative reviews in my opinion will probably kill the chances of this game living up to what it could potentially be.

    These issues surely would have been solved with a greater testing period and herein lies a potential reason to the game's problems. Release scheduling was already delayed for the game and online gamers kicked up a fuss...I might guess that in order to keep with the second schedule for release and the XBOX summer of arcade the game has been released a little early. Either this or that the team ran out of money to maintain keeping the title at at the £10 price mark.

    Overall it's a flawed game with lots of passion in it and for this I keep returning to play it. It has a deep combat system with lots to offer, which cannot be mastered in one sitting, but it is a flawed and glitchy experience.

    Yet when I pick up the controller, I forgive all the game's negatives and really enjoy the experience...
    ...I cannot tell you how much delight I get from performing the team taunts, it's the closest to feeling like your favourite turtle you may ever get...    … Expand
  7. SSJ2_Wookie
    Sep 2, 2013
    8
    This game is a lot of fun and getting a lot more flack than it should. It does have notable bugs and glitches, but they are not game breaking by any means. The combat is reminiscent of Arkham games in how it plays, but there is so much depth to it. You definitely need to play the game long enough to upgrade your Turtles a bit to get full extent of the combat, because the more youThis game is a lot of fun and getting a lot more flack than it should. It does have notable bugs and glitches, but they are not game breaking by any means. The combat is reminiscent of Arkham games in how it plays, but there is so much depth to it. You definitely need to play the game long enough to upgrade your Turtles a bit to get full extent of the combat, because the more you upgrade the better it gets. Each Turtle also using fighting styles tailored to them and having different statistics (speed, strength ect) just adds more the gameplay since neither of them play the same. Voices, cut scenes and story are meh...but I didn't get the game for that, I just wanted to beat up some Foot soldiers, Mousers and various other enemies with my favorite Green Ninja Team, and it delivers for sure on that.

    This game is definitely made for the Truest of true Turtle fans, and if you are one It is worth a buy. There is a substantial amount of material in this game, and the Combat depth is awesome for a $15 title. Non turtle fans may not appreciate it as much, but Turtle fans will enjoy finally being able to play their favorite Turtle how they should be played, and enjoying all the little throwbacks to every form of Turtle media their is.    … Expand
  8. doushi
    Sep 3, 2013
    7
    It is not a perfect game by long shot, but it is entertaining game for few nights, and brought me back some memories. for a turtles fans I recommend it since it is only 15 euros. and single player campaign is long as current gen AAA titles.
  9. spidersoma
    Aug 29, 2013
    3
    I have been a Turtles fan since childhood and seen a lot of creative artistic license taken with the appearance of the Turtles, but this is the ugliest and clunkiest one yet. Out of the Shadows follows a very unoriginal storyline, but who cares: it's the Turtles, and I just want to hack-and-slash my way to the end.

    Unfortunately, even just hacking and slashing is proven difficult due to    I have been a Turtles fan since childhood and seen a lot of creative artistic license taken with the appearance of the Turtles, but this is the ugliest and clunkiest one yet. Out of the Shadows follows a very unoriginal storyline, but who cares: it's the Turtles, and I just want to hack-and-slash my way to the end.

    Unfortunately, even just hacking and slashing is proven difficult due to the unresponsive controls. Your Turtles here are very large and bulky, and their movements feel slow and awkward. What this means in a combo-heavy game is that you are going to have a hard time performing combos along with blocks. Additionally, the game requires you to switch around between the four Turtles if you aren't using XBOX Live, and this system is also very slow to respond. Think Batman: Arkham City combat, but with a much clunkier feel to it. Even the original TMNT game for the NES felt more responsive than this.

    Lastly, the game isn't joking about being out of the shadows. The levels are so dark that it's often hard to tell your Turtle brothers apart from the Ninjas, and the environments look lazy, as if lazy art was covered up with dark shadows and colours.

    Major bummer.    … Expand
  10. Wolfmoon2682
    Sep 1, 2013
    10
    Seriously ignore all of these cynics morons this game is pure gold. If they have a problem with it it's because they got it on steam and it's buggy on PC. Get it on a console because the combat is amazing. The replay value is very high and the online mode is a blast! Even once you beat the main campaign there is plenty left to do such as leveling up all of your turtles, playing arcade modeSeriously ignore all of these cynics morons this game is pure gold. If they have a problem with it it's because they got it on steam and it's buggy on PC. Get it on a console because the combat is amazing. The replay value is very high and the online mode is a blast! Even once you beat the main campaign there is plenty left to do such as leveling up all of your turtles, playing arcade mode which is much like oldschool turtles games and even a survival mode. Unlock new weapon upgrades as well.

    The game does a great service to the older games like turtles in time and i honestly can't understand all of these terrible reviews. The only thing i can think of is they lack the skill to play this game because it takes time to learn how to counter and it's not an easy game. Haters are going to hate. All in all this is one of the best arcade titles out right now hands down!    … Expand
  11. Bylk
    Aug 28, 2013
    10
    TMNT OOTS is a big flashback to me.I just keep remembering my good old school snes times.If you are a fan of the serie,this game is perfect for you! And just for 15 bucks,it worth every cent.It have some flaws(the counter system is teeeeeeeeeeeerrible and laggy) but it is the second best TMNT game to date!(almost good as TMNT turtles in time
  12. TheOnlineGamer
    Aug 28, 2013
    10
    BEST TMNT Game since Turtles in Time. Loving how Nickelodeon brought back Turtle Power with an awesome new Turtles Cartoon Show and now an awesome new Game for all fans to enjoy.

    The Campaign mode is solid, clocking in about 5 hours and 32 minutes with a ton of set pieces and memorable characters. The Boss battles are epic and extremely challenging (especially Karai and Shredder).    BEST TMNT Game since Turtles in Time. Loving how Nickelodeon brought back Turtle Power with an awesome new Turtles Cartoon Show and now an awesome new Game for all fans to enjoy.

    The Campaign mode is solid, clocking in about 5 hours and 32 minutes with a ton of set pieces and memorable characters. The Boss battles are epic and extremely challenging (especially Karai and Shredder).

    Arcade Mode is my absolute favourite! It brings back so much nostalgia and fun I used to have with the old TMNT Games. They got it perfect with 6 levels that are all excellent, different experiences!

    Challenges are also fun and help max out your favourite Turtle, which adds a whole new level of depth to the game as you progress.

    Best XBLA/Steam Game by far, this year! BOOYAKASHA.    … Expand
  13. Truedovah
    Aug 30, 2013
    7
    Survival and challenge modes are the the pizza in this game, really well done. The combat is good after you get all the upgrades for the turtle you want to play, but before that its button smashing. Its a shame how you start the game with really bad looking tutorial and after that you have to play story to unlock all the good stuff and some people just think that this a bad game because ofSurvival and challenge modes are the the pizza in this game, really well done. The combat is good after you get all the upgrades for the turtle you want to play, but before that its button smashing. Its a shame how you start the game with really bad looking tutorial and after that you have to play story to unlock all the good stuff and some people just think that this a bad game because of that and stop playing where this game really shines is survival and arcade mode its strange that story mode seems really bad and chunky where in survival and arcade these problems disappear. So if you are turtles fan or like the batman series this might be a game to pick up, In the end there is more good in this game than bad. Splinter is a Boss … Expand
  14. CantStopPlaying
    Aug 30, 2013
    9
    This game is way better than some people are rating it. I haven't played online, so I haven't seen the bugs that others have reported... but I'm having a great time. I'm more of a local coop fan... and it has 4 player local coop! The combat is excellent... if you've played Arkham you'll catch on quick.

    The main campaign is okay... combat is solid and beats are great. Once you beat    This game is way better than some people are rating it. I haven't played online, so I haven't seen the bugs that others have reported... but I'm having a great time. I'm more of a local coop fan... and it has 4 player local coop! The combat is excellent... if you've played Arkham you'll catch on quick.

    The main campaign is okay... combat is solid and beats are great. Once you beat the game, its all about Arcade Mode and Survival Mode. Arcade Mode is a side-scroller mode. Its hard, but crazy addicting! I had 3 friends over to play and it was a blast. Challenge/Survival is all about leaderboards... which is where I spent a ton of time in Arkham too... so I'm all about it.

    If this was a $60 retail game... it would be a 6. But its $15 and it has TURTLE POWER in the credits! 9    … Expand
  15. vraev
    Sep 2, 2013
    8
    Give this game a chance. For a turtles fan, this is the first game that does justice to them. It is definitely flawed. Game lacks a lot of polish..but the devs need to be commended for what they achieved. The combat is elegant and a lot of fun with an insane level of depth. I hope the devs stick with it and support it. With a couple of patches, this game can truly shine and do well withGive this game a chance. For a turtles fan, this is the first game that does justice to them. It is definitely flawed. Game lacks a lot of polish..but the devs need to be commended for what they achieved. The combat is elegant and a lot of fun with an insane level of depth. I hope the devs stick with it and support it. With a couple of patches, this game can truly shine and do well with combat fans.… Expand
  16. Unsatisfried
    Aug 31, 2013
    5
    I have to give TMNT Out of the Shadows a 5 because I did and do enjoy it. I can't give it more than that because it seems like a game that may have had a lot of potential, but that the developers rarely (if ever) tried to realize.

    The combat system does have some creativity to it, as the developers chose to vary the fighting styles of the Turtles appropriately. That said, the special    I have to give TMNT Out of the Shadows a 5 because I did and do enjoy it. I can't give it more than that because it seems like a game that may have had a lot of potential, but that the developers rarely (if ever) tried to realize.

    The combat system does have some creativity to it, as the developers chose to vary the fighting styles of the Turtles appropriately. That said, the special weapons--as cool as they are--seem out of place. Or at last Donnie's does. But to speak of Donnie brings me to part of the reason TMNT Out of the Shadows can't come up past a 5.

    As someone who's a fan of Donnie, and who chose to play as Donnie, I thought he was slighted. His combat had so much potential with his range and defensive ability, but they gave him a gravity glove as his special weapon. I understand: He's supposed to be the geek who can reverse engineer Kraang tech; he's not as violent as the other Turtles so he wouldn't use something that was overtly offensive in design and use. But he could have modified his Bo in cool and interesting ways. I digress, though. What really bothered me was that Donnie never had a cool finish in a cut scene. Why not? Why the hell not? It's unforgivable.

    That is all I have left to say. Play it, enjoy it, but if you're a fan of Donnie, you may be a little disappointed.    … Expand
  17. Rogers319
    Sep 3, 2013
    10
    Best Turtle game yet. Combat much like Arkham games. Lacks in many areas, but a step in the right direction. Cannot beat the price point either. 6.0 id much too low in my opinion.
  18. ItsJustAGame98
    Sep 1, 2013
    10
    I think its good that they gave each turtle a different look cuz it gives change to the series.Turtles in time was awesome and i think this game is good as Turtles in time was.TMNT fans out there i think this is the game you guys have been waiting for.Also these stupid critics are TOO PICKY just because there is ONE HARMLESS glitch in the game they think its the worst game ever! YouI think its good that they gave each turtle a different look cuz it gives change to the series.Turtles in time was awesome and i think this game is good as Turtles in time was.TMNT fans out there i think this is the game you guys have been waiting for.Also these stupid critics are TOO PICKY just because there is ONE HARMLESS glitch in the game they think its the worst game ever! You critics have to learn how to enjoy the game for what it is!… Expand
  19. NerdNervoso
    Sep 8, 2013
    7
    The game is true to the turtles, if they can fix the glitches and the weird camera would be amazing... now, is just GOOD. Makes me wish it was a open world like arkhan City.
  20. TheDarqueKnight
    Sep 10, 2013
    8
    I'm not going into the technical stuff.
    This is a great game for players old and young. From 6 to 36 TMNT does not disappoint. The Turtles look great, the back and forth banter is top notch and will have you cracking up. Basic controls are easy to pick up and enjoy. Local co-op 2 player campaign gave us freedom to explore, kick shell and experiment with team moves. All without being    I'm not going into the technical stuff.
    This is a great game for players old and young. From 6 to 36 TMNT does not disappoint. The Turtles look great, the back and forth banter is top notch and will have you cracking up. Basic controls are easy to pick up and enjoy. Local co-op 2 player campaign gave us freedom to explore, kick shell and experiment with team moves. All without being held back by each other. Three turtles to take down The Foot one to explore & grab pizza. One of the best things was that I could play this with my sons & daughter. Arcade mode 4 player classic Turtle action with the Unreal engine awesome, awesome, awesome. As a family we continue to join this game. Quoting my son why aren't there more Super Hero games that we can all play together. TMNT answers the call for old and young.    … Expand
  21. Heights
    Apr 2, 2014
    0
    This game has only had technical issue after technical issue. All your fandom, and wishing to play a TMNT game combined, will not make this game worthy of a single dime. Do not waste your time with this horrible frustration of a game. Redfly is a terrible gaming company with a record for being barely mediocre. Their public relations is essentially non existent. Any gamer who hasThis game has only had technical issue after technical issue. All your fandom, and wishing to play a TMNT game combined, will not make this game worthy of a single dime. Do not waste your time with this horrible frustration of a game. Redfly is a terrible gaming company with a record for being barely mediocre. Their public relations is essentially non existent. Any gamer who has attempted this poor version of a TMNT game can tell you that they have not received any relief from all the glitches that have plagued this game. DO NOT BUY.… Expand
  22. C3realkillah
    Aug 28, 2013
    9
    Summer of arcade goes out with a bang with its best for last title tmnt out of the shadows. I'm a huge fan of tmnt so i was excited to hear about this game. I can proudly say it is not a disappointment. Red fly studios developed a true to series tmnt game with a combat system similar to batman Arkham series. It's very satisfying to pull off counters and beat the snot out of ninjas andSummer of arcade goes out with a bang with its best for last title tmnt out of the shadows. I'm a huge fan of tmnt so i was excited to hear about this game. I can proudly say it is not a disappointment. Red fly studios developed a true to series tmnt game with a combat system similar to batman Arkham series. It's very satisfying to pull off counters and beat the snot out of ninjas and other fools that get in your way. Besides the campaign you have arcade mode, dojo to practice your moves and learn the basics, concept art, leveling up your turtles, challenge mode etc. this game is big and it's only $15! The graphics are really nice for an arcade title and the turtles look realistic albeit a little creepy. The only complaint I've had with this otherwise extremely appealing title is the voice acting. Some of it is BAD. None if any of the cast from the nickelodeon television series are present here. Overall though this game is awesome and is a blast to play. I highly recommend it if you grew up with or love the tmnt series as a kid or if you're a fan of the show...buy it now!… Expand
  23. Coldfreeze
    Aug 28, 2013
    9
    This game hasn't quite reached my expectations yet, don't get me wrong it ain't bad.
    The dissapointment i had was that me and my brother can't splitscreen and go online to play with my other friends. This is something we were hoping for. Second is the fact that splitscreen is done incredibally annoying.
    It reduces the screen size abnormally mean that both of the screens are too small to    This game hasn't quite reached my expectations yet, don't get me wrong it ain't bad.
    The dissapointment i had was that me and my brother can't splitscreen and go online to play with my other friends. This is something we were hoping for. Second is the fact that splitscreen is done incredibally annoying.
    It reduces the screen size abnormally mean that both of the screens are too small to actually enjoy the game.
    But besides that, the game is incredibly impressive. It has a deep combat system which is kind of difficult to explain here, but believe me it is deeper than it looks and some of the more spectaculair moves are pretty rewarding since they are difficult to pull off.

    In the terms of graphics the game looks okay, it has some bland textures in some levels and you shouldn't expect any awe inspiring scenery, but it gets the job done. The four shelled brothers themselves look impressive, the first time i saw them they came straight out of uncanney valley for me, but it actually looks cool. They look realistic, not cartooney or sci-fi, they look like creatures you can find in the sewers yourself.

    For 15 bucks you get a lot of bang. 4 modes, five hour campaign, training mode, an incredibly difficult arcade mode.

    One tip overall, before you start doing campaign missions: DO THE TRAINING MODE AND LEARN THE MOVES.    … Expand
  24. JBo796
    Aug 28, 2013
    9
    So here is how I am starting this review. I am giving it a 5 to start at neutral and then adding or subtracting points from there. Here we go...

    + title screen music and overall soundtrack is awesome - spent almost an hour just trying to successfully get through the training. It was very very frustrating and after finally getting through it..I cant remember how to do half the things    So here is how I am starting this review. I am giving it a 5 to start at neutral and then adding or subtracting points from there. Here we go...

    + title screen music and overall soundtrack is awesome

    - spent almost an hour just trying to successfully get through the training. It was very very frustrating and after finally getting through it..I cant remember how to do half the things I just learned.

    + Art style is actually awesome. Originally after seeing pictures and videos of the game I thought the turtles and art style looked kind of stupid. After seeing it on my own screen in all its HD glory, it really works well. Things like the elephant turtle foot really bring a new approach and for some reason makes kicking a foot soldier feel way more heavy and thudful yep..just made that word up).

    - Wow oh wow. The voice acting is horrible in cut scenes. I would have gladly paid double the price for better actors. With that being said though. Some of the conversations they have in game are hilarious.

    + The game is $15.00 for a TON of content. These devs really listened to feedback the interwebs spewed about the 'Turtles in Time' game that was released a few years ago. There is so much to do here for the small price tag its unbelievable.

    + Gameplay is great. Regardless of what some are saying, this is not a button masher. You will have to learn to pay attention to your surroundings and counter enemy attacks. It plays similar to Batman Arkham City. Just as that initially took a little getting used to timing attacks and counters, this does as well. Once you get the flow down though it's great. There are some times it feels like it could use a little more polish, yet the developer is trying things no other turtles game has (team attacks, counter system, stealth). Another awesome thing is being able to switch turtles at any time which can be useful in keeping combos going and each turtle is their own with a health bar separate from the other 3. One more positive to note are fun little additions such as the mini games.

    + Lore: The lore in this game is awesome. A uniquely TMNT soundtrack, pizza, mentions referring to certain fun things such as 'what if there was a 5th turtle'.

    Overall this game is already shaping up to be MORE than the small $15.00 price tag. I can't imagine what these guys could do with a bigger budget in the future. With all these things in mind I am giving this game a 9. Could be higher with a longer campaign and more general polish. Seriously, buy this fricking game it's worth it.    … Expand
  25. Rapture1959
    Aug 28, 2013
    9
    The best game of ninja turtles which I could play.
    For its price it worth to be bought.
    Fighting is the good, dynamic, and are well in hand.
    Only the radar map is lacking.
  26. Blonic
    Aug 30, 2013
    3
    So many competent developers out there, yet the Turtles always get stuck with anyone who's clearly not up to the job. It's really a pity to see them go like this.
  27. Nobilis1984
    Sep 2, 2013
    0
    With horror I had already seen a few months ago as the new Turtles look disfigured. Who designed the ugly models? I had the Turtles differently in memory. Because they were human and they immediately gained access to the figures.
    As for the rest so you miss nothing. Trivial Brawl against stupid opponents.
    The game is so far the biggest arcade scrap of the year. A real kick in the balls    With horror I had already seen a few months ago as the new Turtles look disfigured. Who designed the ugly models? I had the Turtles differently in memory. Because they were human and they immediately gained access to the figures.
    As for the rest so you miss nothing. Trivial Brawl against stupid opponents.
    The game is so far the biggest arcade scrap of the year. A real kick in the balls for the people who grew up with the four turtles.    … Expand
  28. Tracoeur
    Aug 31, 2013
    8
    While "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: From the shadows" is not the game of the year, we do not take visual slap either, but considering the price (14.99 on steam), I find this latest version of our 4 favorite turtles is fairly decent overall, although it has quite a few flaws A camera which is annoying at times, dialogue difficult to follow because they pass too quickly the screen duringWhile "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: From the shadows" is not the game of the year, we do not take visual slap either, but considering the price (14.99 on steam), I find this latest version of our 4 favorite turtles is fairly decent overall, although it has quite a few flaws A camera which is annoying at times, dialogue difficult to follow because they pass too quickly the screen during the phases of combat exploration (do not worry, the dialogue brings nothing vital to your progress), and a full screen is disabled when returning to the main menu, as well as start and a few minor bugs here and there ..

    Side of animations, character and level design, I found it really quite good, but it is true that it will not please everyone (the "character" design is inspired by the latest series of "TMNT "produced by Nickelodeon). The only downside in my opinion is the lack of a minimap in order to move. But this is not really a problem because it allows you to explore and pick up some bonuses and extras stashed along the way ..

    Gameplay is very easy to pick up if you have a pad (I have a 360 pad and have therefore not tested the keyboard), the combos are easy to make and quickly takes pleasure in kick ass, especially if it is accompanied by one, two or three other friends cooperatively.

    So the game features a campaign mode (single multi coop and LAN), a dojo (training hall) to tweak its combos, an arcade where we find our turtles to the traditional Beat'em all, and a workshop where you can improve weapons, plus the ability to view your stats and enhance the capacity of its turtles.

    For the lifetime, I can not say because I intend to play sparingly and did therefore not yet finished but I would say 5-6 hours (like many games), without much advance me though.

    Now, as I said at the beginning, the game is not perfect, but it is far to be rotten and promises some good slices of fun (and vilains) if you have the opportunity to play in co-op (and I am against the kind of tester that dares 2/10 to this game at a low price, it really is not justified)

    In conclusion, if you love beat'em all, if you are nostalgic for turtles, ninjas and pizzas, do not hesitate and start your adventure COWABUNGAAAA ^^    … Expand
  29. jardo
    Aug 29, 2013
    3
    Poor graphics, animations and voice casting, frustrating camera view, no atmosphere, no humour. The only thing could be fine is fighting (except camera view) with combos, special moves and counter moves. But it doesnt save the game from being really bad.
  30. keet81
    Sep 1, 2013
    0
    Arcade or not, this game is completely unacceptable in this day and age. There was clearlt no game testing done on it before release. Anyone rating this more than a 3/10 is talking absolute non-sense. One of the worst gaming experiences of my life. Terrible rubbish altogether.
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Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 28
  3. Negative: 17 out of 28
  1. NZGamer
    Oct 21, 2013
    50
    Patchy. It suffers from bugs that see you teleporting from one place to another, graphical glitches, unfortunate design decisions, and poor level design. On the upside the arcade game is so good it should have been its own game.
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  2. CD-Action
    Oct 16, 2013
    50
    There’s just not enough cowabunga in this undercooked game. [11/2013, p.84]
  3. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Oct 9, 2013
    20
    Avoid like you would a corpse flower. [Nov 2013, p.95]
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