Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

"After so much time?"

Introduction
Hum, so much time after the ending of the series and the movies they are still releasing games concerning this? Oh, from what I heard this game is based on a new series which was released these days!

Gameplay
Once you start playing you will notice that in the main menu you have both a password and a load option... Well, first of all, why will you need a password if you can just load your game? Maybe... to unlock extra stuff! =) Then, when you start playing, you will notice that you can pick your character from one of the 4 turtles, and each of them has different stories and abilities. Also, each of them will have to play a level in which they have to perform a certain target, for example you will have to win a racing game with Rafael, collect diamonds in a skating game with Michaelangelo and so on... However, they also have their special moves, for example Rafael can climb walls, Donatello can make bigger jumps by using his stick and the other two can also also perform special things, which are for you to discover in the game. Finally, each turtle can collect up to 5 crystals in his story, which may grant him special bonus which are for you to discover!

Story
Well, each character has his own story, but mainly you will have to find out what's going on (obviously!) and then try to stop your rival from achieving his evil plans. After doing that, maybe you will even have to fight the evil Schreder in a final battle.

Graphics/Sound
The sound isn't very good, as most of the times you won't be listening to a good music and only for the noises that you make in the levels. As for the graphics, they are quite good, you can clearly see all the turtles and their moves, plus you will be able to recognise all those characters that appeared in the series.

Play Time/Replayability
If you are not playing in the easy mode, you may have some trouble finishing the game, and once you do it you will be given some surprises. However, this game has some more things to unlock, which you will find as you play the game.

Final Recommendation
Although this game has some interesting things, I only think that those people who were really a big fan from the series will enjoy it, by being able to play as their favourite characters.

Reviewer's Score: 6/10, Originally Posted: 04/09/04