Offcial TMNT Movie Game Thread

[Spitfire]

Alright so we don't get tons of topics about this why not keep all our current info posted here yeah?

Release Date:
USA: 03/13/07
Europe: 03/23/07
The game is slated to be released for: 360, Wii, PS2, DS, GBA, GC, PC, and PSP and is being developed by Ubisoft Montreal.

PAL Box Art: http://tothegame.com/res/game/6199/boxshot_uk_large.jpg Thanks To Raph
Screen Shots: http://gameonrevolution.blogspot.com/2007/01/new-tmnt-screens-wow-i-cannot-wait-for.html Thanks To leonardo77
More Info: http://www.game.co.uk/ViewProduct.aspx?cat=11441&mid=330025 Thanks To tookie
PM Rooish if you would like to read the whole Play Magazine article
Pre-order the game get the first comic, http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?cookie%5Ftest=1&product%5Fid=B230061A Thanks To Quiet Guy
More Screens: http://media.ps2.gamespy.com/media/794/794092/imgs_1.html Thanks to bmxbandit
GBA Screens: http://gonintendo.com/?p=12238#comments Thanks to TerranigmaFreak
Leaked Screen: http://fibcast.com/images/ubisoft/tmnt_1.jpg jezza

PC Game Demo http://www.3dgamers.com/games/tmninjaturtles/downloads/ Thanks to Shreddhead

So far we know the following magazines have articles on the game
Play Magazine *Also has an interview*
Game Informer
Tips And Tricks
Rocket Magazine

The screen shots in them are from the PS2 version of the game. There is also a DS game being released but info on that is scarce.

This game uses the "Jade Engine" found in the Prince Of Persia games. The creators said someone good at acrobatics will be able to free style through levels without even having to look around for places to jump, while others can take their time. It is promised that there's a great nix of combat and acrobatics. The game is single player because the creators wanted to stress how important the family aspect of story is. The TMNT are split up and they later gain unity. The game will be similar to that.

The game has all the voice actors from the movie in it, as well as scenes from the movie, and promises to have lots of easter eggs for us fans ranging from comic stuff to the cartoon.

If there's any new info we can post here and I'll add it to this first post so people won't have to read the whole topic to see new info.

[Roseangelo]

Is the Game Informer article a current article or something old?

[Spitfire]

New I just got the issue in the mail today, has Blue Dragon featured on the cover.

[Roseangelo]

Awesome, I'll have to go look for it.

[ThemanthatwouldbeRaphael]

Alright so we don't get tons of topics about this why not keep all our current info posted here yeah?

Release Date:
USA: 03/13/07
Europe: 03/23/07
The game is slated to be released for: 360, Wii, PS2, DS, GBA, GC, PC, and PSP and is being developed by Ubisoft Montreal.

So far we know the following magazines have articles on the game
Play Magazine *Also has an interview*
Game Informer
Tips And Tricks
Rocket Magazine

The screen shots in them are from the PS2 version of the game. There is also a DS game being released but info on that is scarce.

This game uses the "Jade Engine" found in the Prince Of Persia games. The creators said someone good at acrobatics will be able to free style through levels without even having to look around for places to jump, while others can take their time. It is promised that there's a great nix of combat and acrobatics. The game is single player because the creators wanted to stress how important the family aspect of story is. The TMNT are split up and they later gain unity. The game will be similar to that.

The game has all the voice actors from the movie in it, as well as scenes from the movie, and promises to have lots of easter eggs for us fans ranging from comic stuff to the cartoon.

If there's any new info we can post here and I'll add it to this first post so people won't have to read the whole topic to see new info.


I like, I really really like. I'm gonna start saving now.

[hazlov2004]

im gonna get this game i need to save my money

[Raph]

Heres the BoxArt guys!!

http://tothegame.com/res/game/6199/boxshot_uk_large.jpg

[Spike Spiegel]

http://www.preisvergleich.org/pimages/SOUTH-PARK_88__G-587.050_20.jpg

KICK ASS!!

[Roseangelo]

Heres the BoxArt guys!!

http://tothegame.com/res/game/6199/boxshot_uk_large.jpg

I'm in looooooooooooove!!!! :tlove: :tlove: :tlove: :tlove:

Oh, but that box says PAL.. so I wonder if that's the UK cover? Their covers are often different from the US covers. Hmmmm.

[Spitfire]

Alot of the time PAL box art is actually the same as the US version only the artwork is more edited. They add to it more. I tend to see that alot. And often times it looks way better. Either way I dig the box. I like how Don is in front cause on the movie poster he's in the back.

[leonardo77]

I found this link with some screen shots that I haven't seen before http://gameonrevolution.blogspot.com/2007/01/new-tmnt-screens-wow-i-cannot-wait-for.html

[Rooish]

Those are fantastic screenshots! Also, I love the boxart (and it's great that Don gets to shine!) I love how I'm getting used to 3 different poses we've ever seen the TMNT in for any promotional pic from this upcoming movie. It's just like what happened with the 2K3 show.

[ThemanthatwouldbeRaphael]

Please tell me those new screenshots are more of the PS2 version. Because they look ass ugly.

[Spitfire]

They are the next gen versions promise to be amazing looking.

[TerranigmaFreak]

Those new shots are the PS2 version. The one a posted earlier last month came from the 360 version. Notice the textures aren't as clean in the PS2 version.

[Raph]

Those Wii screens do look awesome, I cannot wait for the Wii version!

Looking at those new screens it almost looks like it'll be a 2 player game!

[Raph'N'Roll]

It really does look like it took 12 months to develop, those graphics are atrocious, even for a PS2 Game.
The gameplay had better make up for it, but I have my doubts as most licensed games are crap.
I'm expecting it to be like an inferior version of Prince Of Persia, I find it's best not to get one's hope up for licensed games.

[discordiatookie]

INFO

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES


The new TMNT video game uses the same dark and dangerous environments and adventurous themes featured in the new TMNT CGI film being developed by Imagi Animation Studios and Mirage Licensing. The TMNT movie takes place in a New York City plagued by secretive villains and strange, otherworldly creatures. Faced with these perils, the Turtles will experience their most trying time as heroes and as a family, as Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo lose their focus and struggle to maintain their unity and ninja discipline. In the movie and in the highly immersive video game adventure, it’s up to Leonardo and the faithful father figure Splinter to reunite the band of brothers and save New York City from a monstrous evil that lurks around every corner. Video game players will engage in over-the-top acrobatic navigation, collaborative combat and powerful fighting moves.
Features:

Harness the power of Ninjitsu and become a master of combat. Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo are playable and each have unique acrobatic moves, weapons and combat skills, such as Michelangelo’s fast nunchuck face slap and Raphael’s powerful Sai throw.
The Turtles jump from rooftop to rooftop, scale tall buildings, dive into sewers and race through every corner of the city to confront their enemies.
Together the Turtles can team up to reach locations unattainable alone, or defeat the enemy.
Characters from the movie and the original comic book series – including the Purple Dragon Street Gang and the infamous Foot Clan – and a whole new group of enemies creep out of the shadows to face the Turtles.


found this over at: http://www.game.co.uk/ViewProduct.aspx?cat=11441&mid=330025 whilst browsing!!!

[ThemanthatwouldbeRaphael]

Those Wii screens do look awesome, I cannot wait for the Wii version!

Looking at those new screens it almost looks like it'll be a 2 player game!

It's not 2 player. One of the features is you can call on the other Turtles and preform combo moves.

[JetsAndHeels]

I preordered my copy last night for the ps2. Cannot wait for this one to come out!! I will play more madden or old 8 bit TMNT to hold me over.

[Spitfire]

Wait where are these 360 screen shots? Cause all the ones I've seen look like their from a PS2 version.

And you can't judge graphics on screens hots cause alot of the time games don't look good till their in front of you.

The worst looking game I've seen on 360 is Just Cause and it still looks good so we have no worries.

I got it pre-ordered to.

[Mr. Snackpants]

I'm torn...should I get it for the Wii or the 360?

[Roseangelo]

Wii!!

But I'm a Nintendo dork. I'll be buying the GBA, DS, GCN, and Wii versions.

[Spitfire]

I'm torn...should I get it for the Wii or the 360?

I say 360 since it won't have Wii remote play and the 360 has better graphics.

[JetsAndHeels]

I'm torn...should I get it for the Wii or the 360?

I would go with the 360 version myself.

[ThemanthatwouldbeRaphael]

I'm getting the Wii version, because I'm a whore for Nintendo.

[Quiet_Guy]

I'm getting it for the Wii.

[Ecto Jedi]

'Gonna get it for the PS2, myself.

[JetsAndHeels]

'Gonna get it for the PS2, myself.

Ditto. Can't wait to play it.

[bmxbandit]

i really wanted to see a PS3 version. would love to see the turtles in high def. since they were releasing it for the 360 and wii i thought for sure they'd do a ps3 version as well. :( guess i'll have to settle for the ps2 version.

[mikey2007]

i really wanted to see a PS3 version. would love to see the turtles in high def. since they were releasing it for the 360 and wii i thought for sure they'd do a ps3 version as well. :( guess i'll have to settle for the ps2 version.

the ps3 is new, and why put it on the ps3 if they are gonna put it on the ps2, they are just gonna put it on the 360, not the xbox, so it makes sense, and the 360 has been out longer so there is a bigger chance of people that would buy it for the 360, personally i'm gettin a 360 in a couple of months, partially cuz of the turtle game, and gears of war, and of course the new halo game:)

[Spitfire]

They could always put it on PS3 instead of PS2. Or like they did for Just Cause and put it on PS2 and PS3. I mean Just Cause is on Xbox and 360.

Get the PC version if you don't want to deal with the PS2s horrible graphics. Get a wired 360 controller and you can use it in your PC.

[JetsAndHeels]

Only 54 more days...yay!! :)

[cowabunga14]

I'll probably get it for PS2 cuz I don't have any other current gen systems.

[Quiet_Guy]

I got the gameinformer issue in the mail, it says there is more info on gameinformer.com about the game haven't checked it out yet. The pics are all from the PS2 version. There's a pic of Mikey fighting the Big Foot Monster and apparently you have to earn your brothers' respect to be order to have them aid or something to that effect. The creative director Nick Harper said he was inspired by a Youtube Video of Mario 64 being finished in 20 mins and that he wanted the Turlte game to allow players to take their time and finish missions or create their own shortcuts. I don't know about you guys, but if this game is like Mario 64 with the Prinice of Persia fighting engine this will be a great Turtles game.

[ThemanthatwouldbeRaphael]

Earn respect huh, sounds intresting.

[bmxbandit]

the more i hear about this game the more excited i get. i think ubisoft is actually going to do some justice to the turtle series of games. about time. as it is long over due for a great turtles game.

[Spitfire]

There's hasn't been one since Turtles In Time so yeah it's about time! still wish the 2K3 series had better game treatment. Though I hardly know what else I'd expect.

[Masked Ninja]

If there's a PC version, I plan to at least consider it. This game looks to be at the very least not-a-waste-of-time.

[Spitfire]

Wait for some reviews.

How about this, I'll review it. I'm a damn picky gamer and I won't give the game slack simply because it's TMNT*I sure didn't the last few I got rid of them*. So when I get it I'll beat it and write up if I think anyone should bother with it or not.

[Quiet_Guy]

Which boss fights are you looking forward to? Since this is based on the movie I look forward to fighting the Nightwatcher and Generals. In the play magazine article I think it said there would be additional fighters, maybe Leatherhead and Usagi might make it?

[Spitfire]

Which boss fights are you looking forward to? Since this is based on the movie I look forward to fighting the Nightwatcher and Generals. In the play magazine article I think it said there would be additional fighters, maybe Leatherhead and Usagi might make it?

Nightwatcher is Raph I don't think you'll be fighting him. Though Raph might be a boss since you play as Leo for the most part and then switch turtles as you need to. So since Raph and Leo fight maybe that will be in the game. Other then that the only bosses I can think of them having are the generals, Karai, Shredder maybe, and Max Winters.

I'm positive that Usagi and Leatherhead won't be extra fighters. I love both but their not going to do that. The extra fighters will be one or the following, April, Casey, Splinter, and maybe Karai or Shredder if they toss in villains. I's what they did with the other TMNT games and as lame as that is that's just what they do. Though this is Ubi and not Konami so we will see. I would love to play as Leatherhead but I'm guessing it will be movie guys.

[Phoenix Fire]

If you do pre-order you might want to pre-order from EB Games. I personally don't like EB but this is a good deal. When you pre-order you get a copy of TMNT #1. If its the same price why not? And for the record I'm getting TMNT for Nintendo DS and for the Wii. Lets hope the Wii virtual console gets some classic turtle power soon!
http://gonintendo.com/wp-content/photos/B230061Ab.jpg


Here is a link for anyone interested:

http://www.ebgames.com/product.asp?cookie%5Ftest=1&product%5Fid=B230061A

[Quiet_Guy]

Gamestop is doing it as well

http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=B230061A

[Roseangelo]

Aw crud, EB Games wins me. Don't see the Gamecube version listed, though. Guess I'll just order the DS version here.

I wonder if that's the final cover art.. it's just the movie poster. The PAL cover is better. :P

Gamestop is doing it as well

http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=B230061A

GameStop and EB Games are the same company.

[Quiet_Guy]

I hope my store can still get me that comic when I pre order this week.

[Roseangelo]

If you order from GameStop's website, you can use this coupon code to get free shipping: SAVER

I might stop into my local GameStop to see if they have the comic. Since I'm buying multiple platforms anyways, I'll take multiple comics.

[Quiet_Guy]

If you order from GameStop's website, you can use this coupon code to get free shipping: SAVER

I might stop into my local GameStop to see if they have the comic. Since I'm buying multiple platforms anyways, I'll take multiple comics.

I thought about ordering from the site but I've heard so many horror stories from people that I just stick to going to the store.

[Roseangelo]

What kind of horror stories?

I can only recall ordering from their site once, and the purpose of that was to get the freebie that came with the game (Pokemon Colosseum). That worked out just fine for me.

[Quiet_Guy]

What kind of horror stories?

I can only recall ordering from their site once, and the purpose of that was to get the freebie that came with the game (Pokemon Colosseum). That worked out just fine for me.

People not getting their games on time, games not be delivered etc.. I've seen it on the John Madden message boards almost every single year.

[Peanut]

The latest screen shots of the game look really disappointing. However, I have faith in Ubisoft, as they usually put out some really good stuff. The first video they showed really look great, so I hope the game doesn't go downhill like most franchised stuff does.

[Roseangelo]

Ah, yeah, that's not surprising - especially with a game like Madden where there's an overwhelming number of preorders. I don't mind getting the DS version late. I'll pickup the GameCube version right away and spend time with that. I just need to get the darn comic.

[ThemanthatwouldbeRaphael]

Nightwatcher is Raph I don't think you'll be fighting him. Though Raph might be a boss since you play as Leo for the most part and then switch turtles as you need to. So since Raph and Leo fight maybe that will be in the game. Other then that the only bosses I can think of them having are the generals, Karai, Shredder maybe, and Max Winters.

I'm positive that Usagi and Leatherhead won't be extra fighters. I love both but their not going to do that. The extra fighters will be one or the following, April, Casey, Splinter, and maybe Karai or Shredder if they toss in villains. I's what they did with the other TMNT games and as lame as that is that's just what they do. Though this is Ubi and not Konami so we will see. I would love to play as Leatherhead but I'm guessing it will be movie guys.

Actually, didn't they say there would be characters from both the movie and the comic in the game. We already know the Purple Dragons are in it, so LH might have a 49% percent chance.

If you do pre-order you might want to pre-order from EB Games. I personally don't like EB but this is a good deal. When you pre-order you get a copy of TMNT #1. If its the same price why not? And for the record I'm getting TMNT for Nintendo DS and for the Wii. Lets hope the Wii virtual console gets some classic turtle power soon!

I'd be mroe excited if I didn't already have a copy. But this is good news, now more people will become more familiar with the comic TMNT.

[bmxbandit]

thanks for the heads up on the free comic book. i just put my pre-order in. :) when exactly does it come out?... some places i've seen it saying it is released the 13th and others the 20th. (the gamestop site being one of the places saying the 20th.)

[Spitfire]

Man just like Ebagmes and Gamestop. They offer deals AFTER I pre-order it. I pre-ordered Devil May Cry 3 early and didn't get a wall scroll. Pre-ordered Dead Rising early, didn't get my map. Pre-order Lost Planet early didn't get my bonus map.

Aw well maybe when I go in I can get them to give me one just because I already have it pre-ordered.

[bmxbandit]

while browsing around i found a bunch of new screens i hadn't seen before and i didn't see a link to these so here you go...

http://media.ps2.gamespy.com/media/794/794092/imgs_1.html

[gobo]

Is there any reliable price-comparison search engine for videogames? I'm looking for something like DVDPriceSearch.com, and have already tried the obvious, VideoGamePriceSearch.com, so anyhelp would be appreciated.

[Spitfire]

I always use www.pricegrabber.com

Since the game comes out before the movie you guys going to hold off on playing it until after you see the movie? I'm getting the game the day it comes out but I'm going to wait, even if it kills me.

[Roseangelo]

Since the game comes out before the movie you guys going to hold off on playing it until after you see the movie? I'm getting the game the day it comes out but I'm going to wait, even if it kills me.

That depends on whether or not I break down and read the book first. If I do, there's no reason to wait with the game. But if I don't, I'll wait. I have a friend who had Episode 3 spoiled for her by playing the LEGO SW game.. not something I wish to claim for TMNT. :lol:

[Peanut]

I just read in some interviews and updates that the game is going to be using the Jade engine, which is the engine used in the Prince of Persia games. If this is true...well it's pretty well documented that I love PoP, so this news is terrific.

[Spitfire]

Yeah I mentioned that in the first post. They basically want you to able to free style through the levels. With an engine like that behind it I'm sure this game will turn out decent at worst.

[Shark]

Well, I'm back. Been gone for awhile. Anyway, let me make my long post. Most of these are post I made at GameFAQS, that aren't exactly getting answers.

I want the Wii version, mainly to have better graphics, and to have another Wii game (only have 2 so far, Zelda, and Super Swing Golf). But then again, I want the Gamecube version since it has more buttons and better controls than the Wii. Unless the Wii version uses the Gamecube controller, I think I'll stick with Gamecube, but I'll probably end up buying the Wii version anyway. What do you guys think?

ESRB.com says it's E10 for GBA, and DS, but what about the consoles? And the DS version has 'Mild Language' (which I assume the movie will have too. Which is great, considering Raph's classic line from the first movie, I hope they do that same classic bit in a way, with the same word, with the same over look of the city...classic.). So, anyone know if the console versions will be E10 or T?

I sort of doubt the game will be E10, I've seen Naruto games that had no blood, no language, but were still T rated. And TMNT has guns, most likely mild language, and who knows, we may even see some sliced up enemies. Then again, TMNT 3 got E+10, and it had everything Naruto games have, and more. And Shadow the Hedgehog, a game that had TONS of cursing, alien blood, killing humans, lots of guns, and even assassinating the president, and it was STILL E10 rated. Obviously, ESRB don't know how to do their jobs, so for all we know, TMNT may receive an E.

Okay, now for my own post and opinions that I didn't post on GameFAQS.

At first, no multiplayer pissed me off (which reminds me, I forgot what words we could say on this forum, and what words we couldn't >.< ), but then I thought, if this game is Mario 64 styled, then a second player would just be in the way, having to wait for him to come along. And hopfully, Single Player will be good enough to make up for the lack of co-op.

Leonardo being the only playable character from the start doesn't bother me one bit. Maybe a few years ago, when I didn't like Leo, it would of. But now that Leo is one of my favorites, I love the idea.

I'm hoping Karai and Nightwatcher will be playable. And maybe Casey Jones, if he has his Hockey Stick, and actually wears his mask for once (what the hell was wrong with Konami?).

I do have a question about the trailer. Does Nightwatcher use a chain as a weapon, or was that just a scene that envolved a chain? If it's his weapon, hopfully it's his weapon in the game, instead of giving him sais and calling his a Raph clone.

I hate the idea of this game coming out before the movie. I want to buy the game on launch day, and keep it stored away without playing it, until I see the movie, but my urge to play it would over-come my urge to wait for the movie.

[ThemanthatwouldbeRaphael]

Well, I'm back. Been gone for awhile. Anyway, let me make my long post. Most of these are post I made at GameFAQS, that aren't exactly getting answers.

I want the Wii version, mainly to have better graphics, and to have another Wii game (only have 2 so far, Zelda, and Super Swing Golf). But then again, I want the Gamecube version since it has more buttons and better controls than the Wii. Unless the Wii version uses the Gamecube controller, I think I'll stick with Gamecube, but I'll probably end up buying the Wii version anyway. What do you guys think?

ESRB.com says it's E10 for GBA, and DS, but what about the consoles? And the DS version has 'Mild Language' (which I assume the movie will have too. Which is great, considering Raph's classic line from the first movie, I hope they do that same classic bit in a way, with the same word, with the same over look of the city...classic.). So, anyone know if the console versions will be E10 or T?

I sort of doubt the game will be E10, I've seen Naruto games that had no blood, no language, but were still T rated. And TMNT has guns, most likely mild language, and who knows, we may even see some sliced up enemies. Then again, TMNT 3 got E+10, and it had everything Naruto games have, and more. And Shadow the Hedgehog, a game that had TONS of cursing, alien blood, killing humans, lots of guns, and even assassinating the president, and it was STILL E10 rated. Obviously, ESRB don't know how to do their jobs, so for all we know, TMNT may receive an E.

Okay, now for my own post and opinions that I didn't post on GameFAQS.

At first, no multiplayer pissed me off (which reminds me, I forgot what words we could say on this forum, and what words we couldn't >.< ), but then I thought, if this game is Mario 64 styled, then a second player would just be in the way, having to wait for him to come along. And hopfully, Single Player will be good enough to make up for the lack of co-op.

Leonardo being the only playable character from the start doesn't bother me one bit. Maybe a few years ago, when I didn't like Leo, it would of. But now that Leo is one of my favorites, I love the idea.

I'm hoping Karai and Nightwatcher will be playable. And maybe Casey Jones, if he has his Hockey Stick, and actually wears his mask for once (what the hell was wrong with Konami?).

I do have a question about the trailer. Does Nightwatcher use a chain as a weapon, or was that just a scene that envolved a chain? If it's his weapon, hopfully it's his weapon in the game, instead of giving him sais and calling his a Raph clone.

I hate the idea of this game coming out before the movie. I want to buy the game on launch day, and keep it stored away without playing it, until I see the movie, but my urge to play it would over-come my urge to wait for the movie.

Actually, I heard that Casey and April won't be in the game, because they wanted to focus it purley on the Turtles.

[Spitfire]

I never got why Battle Nexus was rated Teen and the others E that was always weird to me.

[Shark]

Simple. Battle Nexus was darker than the original, with Slashuur(sp?) being a hired killer. I'm sure they also showed a scene of him killing people in a flashback of some wars. The reason TMNT2 was T rated, and TMNT3 wasn't, was because the E10 rating didn't exist back in when TMNT2 came out. as for TMNT3, I never found the game, therefore I never played it, so I don't know if it was deserving of a T rating, or if the E10 is just what it deserved. But season 3 being the darkest so far, I'd say TMNT 3 probably deserved a T rating. Like I said, the ESRB don't know how to do their jobs.

[Quiet_Guy]

Actually, I heard that Casey and April won't be in the game, because they wanted to focus it purley on the Turtles.

Where did you hear that from?

[Roseangelo]

Where did you hear that from?

I believe it says that in the Play magazine article.

[Raph'N'Roll]

I don't mind playing as Leo either, he's cool, but I will miss the good old character select screen.

[Spitfire]

I don't mind playing as Leo either, he's cool, but I will miss the good old character select screen.

Never know what you'll unlock after you beat the game

[gobo]

The credits mebbe? :P
:sweatdro: Don't hurt me...
I just had to. I'd lose my smart-hiney membership otherwise.

[Gokhan]

ive always been a don an mikey fan so the idea of only being leo from the begining kinda really pisses me off. not as much as it woul dhave back in the day as a kid before i found a new respect for leo sicne im also the oldest but still urks me none the less.

[Peanut]

Simple. Battle Nexus was darker than the original, with Slashuur(sp?) being a hired killer. I'm sure they also showed a scene of him killing people in a flashback of some wars. The reason TMNT2 was T rated, and TMNT3 wasn't, was because the E10 rating didn't exist back in when TMNT2 came out. as for TMNT3, I never found the game, therefore I never played it, so I don't know if it was deserving of a T rating, or if the E10 is just what it deserved. But season 3 being the darkest so far, I'd say TMNT 3 probably deserved a T rating. Like I said, the ESRB don't know how to do their jobs.

They know perfectly well how to do it. They're better off to give something with some questionable themes a T than to go with an E. There could be backlash from that, which is something they don't need.

None of the TMNT games deserved a Teen, but because there was no E10, they had to go with that. This is exactly why they created the E10 rating, for games that were a little too harsh for younger players, but shouldn't be out of bounds for players that were a little older. And I own TMNT3, it's rated E10, exactly what it should be rated, and probably what the movie game will be rated too.

[Leonardo·D·V]

See the new Screen Pix about the Game
http://www.jucaushii.ro/screenshots/gamespace_3044_screenshots_TMNT.html

[jezza]

I doubt those PS2 shots do the game any justice, I would be more happy to see some Wii or Xbox 360 shots. Other than that i'm sure the game will play nicely if Prince of Persia is anything to go by.

[Shark]

They know perfectly well how to do it. They're better off to give something with some questionable themes a T than to go with an E. There could be backlash from that, which is something they don't need.

None of the TMNT games deserved a Teen, but because there was no E10, they had to go with that. This is exactly why they created the E10 rating, for games that were a little too harsh for younger players, but shouldn't be out of bounds for players that were a little older. And I own TMNT3, it's rated E10, exactly what it should be rated, and probably what the movie game will be rated too.

Maybe with the TMNT games, but not all games. Shadow the Hedgehog, my biggest example, deserved a T rating, yet didn't get one. Naruto: Clash of Ninja had no blood, killing, or language, so it deserved an E10, yet got T. And don't tell me it got T because of Violence, because TMNT 3 had just as much violence, yet got an E10 rating.

I was going to post here anyway, before I had something to quote, so here's my post.

I want to pre-order TMNT at Gamestop today (wanted to Pro-order the Wii and Gamecube version, so I can decide later on which I want to get, depending on the controls, but they said this game isn't being made for the Gamecube. I could of sworn it was...). But instead of giving me the comic book, they gave me a choice between a keychain, Gears of War poster, or Phantasy Star Universe poster. Why the hell those three, and no comic book?

[bmxbandit]

i was looking through game mags at wal-mart and PSM has a 1-page article on the new game along with a few new screen i have yet to see. one of which was of mikey doing some pretty neat looking ground attack. :)

also forgot to add that the Gamespot site now has a boxshot for the PS2 version of the game on their site. not sure if it is official but they didn't have one before along with some new screen shots!

http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/tmntthemovie/index.html

[TerranigmaFreak]

The GBA version seens to capture the feel of TMNT 4 better than the previous GBA TMNT games. Check out the new screens below.

http://gonintendo.com/?p=12238#comments

[Roseangelo]

Awesome!

As great as the DS is, I still lovelovelove the GBA.

[ThemanthatwouldbeRaphael]

The GBA version seens to capture the feel of TMNT 4 better than the previous GBA TMNT games. Check out the new screens below.

http://gonintendo.com/?p=12238#comments

Now thats what I'm talkin about.

[Spitfire]

Yeah Raph is whacking people with a baseball bat!

[Quiet_Guy]

Whoa that looks hot! DS can play GBA games right? And will there be a DS version?

[Roseangelo]

Yes to both questions.

[Quiet_Guy]

Yes to both questions.

Thanks! I may have to go get a DS now.

[Ninjinister]

Maybe with the TMNT games, but not all games. Shadow the Hedgehog, my biggest example, deserved a T rating, yet didn't get one. Naruto: Clash of Ninja had no blood, killing, or language, so it deserved an E10, yet got T. And don't tell me it got T because of Violence, because TMNT 3 had just as much violence, yet got an E10 rating.

I was going to post here anyway, before I had something to quote, so here's my post.

I want to pre-order TMNT at Gamestop today (wanted to Pro-order the Wii and Gamecube version, so I can decide later on which I want to get, depending on the controls, but they said this game isn't being made for the Gamecube. I could of sworn it was...). But instead of giving me the comic book, they gave me a choice between a keychain, Gears of War poster, or Phantasy Star Universe poster. Why the hell those three, and no comic book?

http://www.gamespot.com/gamecube/action/tmntthemovie/index.html

Gamecube indeed.

[Shark]

Then why the hell didn't Gamestop let me pre-order it...those guys are such idiots in my town...

[Quiet_Guy]

I pre-ordered for the Wii and didn't even get the comic, they told my wife that they didn't know what she was talking about.

[Shark]

I didn't get the comic either. They gave me a choice between...wait, didn't I already say this? O.o Where's my damn comic!?

[jezza]

I don't know if this is a new pic or not, but according to someone on GameFAQs it's a leak

http://fibcast.com/images/ubisoft/tmnt_1.jpg

[Kendamu]

Maybe the comic is a web exclusive thing or maybe you'll get it with the game itself.

[discordiatookie]

according to www.ninjaturtles.com, it says:


tOkKa sent in this info:

They are packin' Ubisoft's 'TMNT' game demos in the Turtle movie figs now.. least that's what i saw on the cards last night at Target.

I've never met a tokka that lied to me yet, so fingers crossed this is true (not like we'll EVER see them in the UK though....)

wonder if its any good then?

[Quiet_Guy]

according to www.ninjaturtles.com, it says:




I've never met a tokka that lied to me yet, so fingers crossed this is true (not like we'll EVER see them in the UK though....)

wonder if its any good then?

Which version is packed with the toys? Now I got a good reason to buy another Leo, hehe.

[Spitfire]

Yeah I saw them as well, I posted about it in the movie toy thread awhile back. Someone who got them posted it isn't the game demo like I thought it's just a PC disk with 3 mini games on it and a wallpaper and some icons.

[Mr. Snackpants]

Ugh, that sucks. I remember way back when the first new TMNT game came out, I got a PC demo of the game from someone on this site. I don't remember who though. But it was awesome.

[Ninjinister]

Then why the hell didn't Gamestop let me pre-order it...those guys are such idiots in my town...

The quality of Gamestops in general has been declining over the last few years.

[ThemanthatwouldbeRaphael]

I don't know if this is a new pic or not, but according to someone on GameFAQs it's a leak

http://fibcast.com/images/ubisoft/tmnt_1.jpg

Looks like we can swap between Turtles, nice.


[graphics, still hideous though]

[Shark]

Looks like we can swap between Turtles, nice.


[graphics, still hideous though]

I assumed we could swap anyway after he unlock Raph, Mike, and Don.

Yeah, I wish people would stop praising such crappy graphics.

[Spitfire]

Who has praised them? I haven't heard one person say they look good. But it's on PS2, which in my opinion is the worst gaming system ever made so it's to no surprise.

I've seen the 360 version in a trailer and it looked great. I wouldn't worry.

[ThemanthatwouldbeRaphael]

Who has praised them? I haven't heard one person say they look good. But it's on PS2, which in my opinion is the worst gaming system ever made so it's to no surprise.

I've seen the 360 version in a trailer and it looked great. I wouldn't worry.

What trailer?

[Spitfire]

The old one from back when the first movie trailer came out. I wish I still had the link.

[Shark]

The youtube trailer? I hated those graphics too. And when I'm talking about people praising them, I mainly mean that 2 page GameInformer artical about TMNT, saying even the PS2 graphics look impressive.

[jeff130]

hey guys I am kinda new, but I was wondering if anyone heard a final answer on wether or not there would be any co-op options on the new TMNT game? I know that in the interview with Nick Harper he said that they went for a 1-player feel but then he also said you could control all the turtles when they reuinite. Does that mean there will be 2 player possibilities? Can anyone really see a TMNT with only 1 player!?!? Thank you in advance!

[Anarchistguy]

Can anyone really see a TMNT with only 1 player!?!?

Well, there's:

-First NES TMNT game
-GameBoy TMNT titles
-GBA TMNT titles
-TMNT: Manhattan Missions (PC)

Even though they were one player games, they were still good.

[jeff130]

Was the 1st tmnt really "good"? the other thing is too that PC and Gameboy games are more 1 player oriented. I may be in the minority but one of the best parts of the TMNT games was having a few friends get together and then havin 4 turtles kickin butt, I don't expect the new game to have 4 players, but at least 2 would be nice.

[jeff130]

Sorry, I read the very first post and it says that this will be a 1 player game. Any chance that it might be like a game like Urban Reign where you can unlock using 2 players in story mode? Hopefully the game will be good either way, but I always though co-op was great for TMNT.

[Anarchistguy]

Was the 1st tmnt really "good"? the other thing is too that PC and Gameboy games are more 1 player oriented.

You can link Game Boy advance games if you want multiplayer. And PC games? 1 player oriented? I don't think so...

[Ecto Jedi]

You can link Game Boy advance games if you want multiplayer. And PC games? 1 player oriented? I don't think so..

Well, unless they're online, most PC games tend to be 1 player-oriented. I mean, there's only so many people you can fit around a keyboard. That is, unless you've got separate PC controllers for each person, and even then -- why wouldn't you have a console instead?

[Anarchistguy]

Well, some games ARE PC-exclusive.

[jeff130]

When refering to the PC games I share the "only so many people around a keyboard" sentiment. I just feel that any TMNT game should at least have some Co-op, that was the only point I was trying to make. I am not trying to razz anyone. Hopefully we'll all be shocked and there will be at least some kind of co-op options even if it is an unlockable game like on "The Warriors" The warriors was 2p in the first place, but then you unlocked another game that was 2P as well.

[Anarchistguy]

Aw don't worry about it :) people are bound to have different opinions around various subjects.

[jezza]

I don't know if some of these pics have been posted before, including Raph doing a neat split kick and Leo in his Jedi gear. Thought I would share anyway.

http://www.worthplaying.com/article.php?sid=39934

[bmxbandit]

jezza i had seen all but a couple of those images but any new pics are cool to see as screenshots seem to be hard to come by. not sure why they are being so secretive and keeping this game on the downlow. usually there are a ton of screens (and videos) by now. what gives. im so excited for the new game and keep searching for any new news/screens/videos of the game but usually come up with nothing.

here is another small contribution to the small amount of screens we have compiled.
http://www.xomba.com/files/images/tmnt.img_assist_custom.jpg

[Spitfire]

With the way the game works multiplayer would be stupid. And the mechanics make it really impractical.

Anyways I'm still waiting for some 360 screens! I'm sick of these PSuck2 shots.

[jeff130]

I understand that the style would make it hard to have 2P, but again don't you think most of the better TMNT games have 2P (or more)? What if its like Urban Reign where you can have 2 players for some levels? I am not trying to stir the pot, and obviously I cannot change the developers ideas, but I would think there would be some way you could incorperate cooperative play:D

[Spitfire]

Side scrollers are easy to do 2 player. And since the only good TMNT games are side scrollers that makes sense. But the new TMNT games suck. And the multiplayer adds nothing to it. Makes it easier to beat the terribly programed enemies but that's about it.

I wouldn't personally mind them adding 2 player. If they did it could be like Crackdown where you play on live or PS2 online and don't worry about losing each other on screen. But the levels probably aren't big enough for that.

They want you to play as ALL the TMNT not just one. I guess they figure 2 player takes from that.

Honestly I think they just wanted to make the game using a good engine and not have to worry about tweaking it to add anything new.

[jezza]

I'm actually kind of glad they have not gone down the multiplayer route. I would say leave that to the DS and GBA versions. This should be one of the first TMNT games in a while to have a solid storyline with a little more depth than just taking on multiple enemies. If Ubisoft follow a similar pattern to that of BG&E and Prince of Persia, then this game is a sure fire winner and may even appeal to the non TMNT fan. Who knows maybe they'll add in a little multiplayer sidescrolling short story like Tekken Force or Dynamite Cop.

[jeff130]

What about if it were like the Warriors. When you are together it is one screen, but then if you get too far apart it turns into a split screen. I thought that was perfect because when there were tuff people you could gang up on them but when you wanted to explore you could split up to cover more ground. I think my deal is since I was about 8 I played TMNT co-ops with either friends or my cuz, nastalga(sp?) I suppose, just like co-op games in general...as if you couldn't tell already, haha.

[Shark]

Ah, the brilliant Toejam and Earl system that Sonic Team could use perfectly with Sonic and Tails, yet never do.

[BigApple3AM]

Wow I just played the demo disc that came with the movie figures, and I don't know what to say other than it SUCKED. I don't even know what system it must have been for, probably gba... It was probably one of the worst games I've played. It felt like I was playing those crappy flash games they had on the foxbox/4kids websites. I was extremely disappointed, because last time the turtles had a demo pack in it was with the 2003 figures and you got to play the gamecube demo and fight nano and the foot and stuff.

[gobo]

That was actually 2K3 DVDs, Volume 5 & 6.

[Roseangelo]

I just played the demo game and I actually liked it. It's a side-scrolling platformer like the old-school Konami games with a few new tricks thrown in. After all of the new Konami games, this is a welcome change.

But playing this reminded me of a key reason why I don't play games on PCs: I am just not very coordinated to play these things on a keyboard. :P

I did manage to beat all three levels, though, which unlocks some cheat codes for the actual games.

[Quiet_Guy]

Rosie, was this a demo of the GBA advance game we saw pics of? Could you pick all the Turtles?

[Roseangelo]

Here, I took this screencap (because Michaelangelo's name is spelled correctly for us stubborn folk :D ):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v36/roseangelo/tmnt-demo.jpg

The graphics don't match the GBA screenshots we've seen. It's possible this is just a demo of how the game will work using sprites instead of 3D characters.

You can switch through all of the turtles with the push of a button. Each turtle has his own life meter, so when one dies you'll still have three left. Get enough hits and your combo meter will blink, allowing you to bring in a brother to help you out for one move. At designated points in the level you will have to bring in a brother to toss you over larger gaps between standing platforms.

[Quiet_Guy]

I wonder in the console version if each Turtle will have his own life meter. Thanks for the info Rosie!

[Mr. Snackpants]

Here, I took this screencap (because Michaelangelo's name is spelled correctly for us stubborn folk :D ):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v36/roseangelo/tmnt-demo.jpg

The graphics don't match the GBA screenshots we've seen. It's possible this is just a demo of how the game will work using sprites instead of 3D characters.

You can switch through all of the turtles with the push of a button. Each turtle has his own life meter, so when one dies you'll still have three left. Get enough hits and your combo meter will blink, allowing you to bring in a brother to help you out for one move. At designated points in the level you will have to bring in a brother to toss you over larger gaps between standing platforms.

Oh my god. That looks horrific. Hopefully the final game looks better and they put moe effort into the DS and Wii/360 versions.

[Brodie]

I read an article in Game Informer that said "Why are we excited about these screens? Because these are just for the PS2 versions. Xbox 360 and PS3 versions haven't released screencaps."

[Toad64]

Hey, thought I'd share some new pics I scanned from this month's Nintendo Power magazine. The GBA shot you've already seen, though this one looks a bit better than what I've seen elsewhere. Then we've got a shot of the DS game, which is the first I've seen of it. Looks like we'll have a lot of Turtles games to buy in one more month!

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e330/Toad64/TMNTGBA.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e330/Toad64/tmntDS.jpg

[Quiet_Guy]

Thanks for the scans, what does it say about the DS version?

[Toad64]

Erm, let's see here...

"The DS title offers a unique take on athletic maneuvering by using a context-sensitive jumping system. When you direct one of the heroes to a location from which he can jump, markers appear on one or more destinations. You press one of the three jump buttons (left, middle, right) to make the hero hop to the desired location. In situations where the reptilian acrobats hop to the tops of flagpoles and other precarious places, you have a fraction of a second to make your character leap to the next place before he loses his balance. A choice of destinations results in branching paths."

[ThemanthatwouldbeRaphael]

I read an article in Game Informer that said "Why are we excited about these screens? Because these are just for the PS2 versions. Xbox 360 and PS3 versions haven't released screencaps."

They're right. I'll be more stoked when I see the Wii(not PS3) and 360 versions of the game.

Toad: Thanks for the DS screen.

[mikey2007]

Oh my god. That looks horrific. Hopefully the final game looks better and they put moe effort into the DS and Wii/360 versions.

i'm guessing this little demo had very little to do with the actual gba/ds games, and was just a little special feature added for the heck of selling more figures, lol

[Mr. Snackpants]

i'm guessing this little demo had very little to do with the actual gba/ds games, and was just a little special feature added for the heck of selling more figures, lol

haha, yeah I hope so. So the DS version wont be a sidescroler like the GBA version?

[TheGreenMagic]

Hard to tell from that one screenshot. It almost looks like it could be a side scroller.. than again, maybe it's just the angle of the picture and the game will allow the player to walk around a 3-D arena.

Still... the GBA version at least looks good thus far. If it plays like the original arcade games (and that seems to be quite likely) it may end up being my favorite of the movie games.

[Mr. Snackpants]

Yeah, I wasnt sure if there were more out there.

I too hope the GBA version will be solid, nothing like a TMNT game like the old NES versions. I loved the GBA games put out for the 'toon a few years ago.

[jeff130]

If you look on IGN they put up the official info on the game...for those of us that had the debate it says 1 player....that leads me to believe that there will not even be any multi player modes...I may be in the minority, but I think that blows!

[Shark]

If you look on IGN they put up the official info on the game...for those of us that had the debate it says 1 player....that leads me to believe that there will not even be any multi player modes...I may be in the minority, but I think that blows!

Ehh, dude, you were the only one debateing it. Everyone else knew it was one player, and have been telling you that it's one player.

[jeff130]

I won't deny that...I guess I was holding out hope...I'm not sure that I will buy it now, maybe it will be a better rent.

[Shark]

It won't suck because it's not 2 player, damn -.- If it sucks for anything, it will be controls (especially for the Wii), graphics, level designs, gameplay, and/or story. So far, only the Graphics and mostlikely Wii controls are known to suck.

[Wes]

Well, there's:

-First NES TMNT game
-GameBoy TMNT titles
-GBA TMNT titles
-TMNT: Manhattan Missions (PC)

Even though they were one player games, they were still good.

Forgive me for being so late to the party, but Manhattan Missions had a two-player option. Friends and I used to play it shoulder-to-shoulder at the keyboard of the old 286 all the time. :D

And RE what you guys have been saying about the "game" they've been packing with the figures -- it's a simple Flash game. I'd call it terrible, but then I've probably beaten it 20 times already, so there's *something* about it that keeps me playing it. It's like the side-scrolling TMNT version of Solitaire.

But yeah, if the official game isn't much better (and to be honest, at this point it doesn't look like much more than this Flash game with prettier graphics and 3-D environments), I wouldn't be willing to shell out much money for it.

[gobo]

Anyone think the games'll warrant a player's guide? Just trying to plan out my budget for March here... ^_^

[Shark]

No they won't. Only big hyped games get players guides.

[gobo]

Keep in mind that TMNT 2K3 videogames 1 & 2 had guides.

[Spitfire]

No they won't. Only big hyped games get players guides.

BS they do, almost every game gets a guide, you just need to look online for them. Only the big hyped games get guides that are sold in mainstream game stores is more like it.

[AquaParade]

Head over to gamespot around 4:00(might be 4:30, not sure) for a live episode of the Hot Spot where they are going to do some coverage of god of war 2, Spiderman 3! and TMNT! SHould be a very good episode.

[jezza]

Would you mind posting a link when it's available? I keep getting redirected to Gamespot UK and it might not be featured

[gobo]

He didn't mean an in-store closed-circuit TV thing? :-?

[TMNT]

Think this is it. It's on at 4 p.m. (PST) and 7 p.m. (EST).

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/onthespot/index.php?om_act=convert&om_clk=multimodule&tag=multimodule;picks;story;1

EDIT: I'm watching it now. I'll leave a comment when it's done. Apparently it's the 360 TMNT Game!

[jezza]

I've just started watching. There is an RTS game on now. Has it been shown yet?

[Anarchistguy]

Not yet. It just started.

[jezza]

Argh, it just crashed out on me :o

[AquaParade]

ugh, really wish we could fast forward...no pun intended.

[jezza]

Mine is still crashed, rubbish live show :evil: . I'm most likely going to be missing out. Is any capturing this on their PC?

[Anarchistguy]

HO-LY CRAP!! This game looks kick ass!!!...but I gotta say, the guy playing the game is terrible...

[Shark]

Yeah, doesn't look at good as I expected (way too much tricky platforming jumps, not enough enemies). The graphics ARE much better at least, so thats good. One button for attacking? That could be bad...Like another annoying One Button Masher.

[AquaParade]

Ya, the one button thing kinda... idunno...turned me off...maybe the direction of the analog will change the attack up?

[jezza]

This sucks, I didnt get a chance to see it :(

[TMNT]

It froze on me! I didn't see it! What happened? What did they show?

Yeah, it sucked you couldn't fast forward.

[ThemanthatwouldbeRaphael]

Looks great, the graphics are much better than we though. The combat looks really fun. I just hope the guy playing the game is just really bad, and the actual gameplay isn't that frustrating,

[Peanut]

Justin Calvert is awesome, so don't rag on him. There's a weird curse about playing action games on "On The Spot" where everyone seems to die a lot. But yeah, the game looked a lot better than I thought. Mostly because of the PoP-esque platforming, which I know I'll enjoy much better than the crappy button mashing garbage every single TMNT game in the last generation offered. It's about time they did something new.

And don't forget, that was the 360 version, not all versions of the game will look that good.

[Shark]

I just noticed esrb.com FINALLY rated this game. Sadly it's E10 for Violence. But this makes me wonder, why is the DS and PSP versions E10 for Violence and Mild Language, while the movie and the console games have no language?

EDIT: Peanut, they themselves said there's only one button for attacking, so it's still a button masher. If anything, this seems more like a less annoying Ninja Turtles 2: Battle Nexus.

[Peanut]

I didn't say it wasn't. I meant that the previous games had nothing but button mashing fighting. At least they put some solid platforming elements into the game this time around. Read next time.

[Spitfire]

I just noticed esrb.com FINALLY rated this game. Sadly it's E10 for Violence. But this makes me wonder, why is the DS and PSP versions E10 for Violence and Mild Language, while the movie and the console games have no language?

EDIT: Peanut, they themselves said there's only one button for attacking, so it's still a button masher. If anything, this seems more like a less annoying Ninja Turtles 2: Battle Nexus.

You know DMC has one button for melee attacking and it still has a huge and expansive combat system. So I wouldn't rag on one button combat. If you took the guns out it would be just a one button combat game. Don't worry about it. It can't be any worse then the last TMNT games we've gotten.

[Raven]

I'm liking what I see so far, looks like they put a lot of time into there different fighting styles.

Lets just hope the game is long and is quite fun.

[LeoNerdo]

wow that looks awesome. this looks like ubisoft took a lot of elements from the 1st prince of persia and i really loved that game. the the attack with mikey spinning on his shell was really cool too...reminded me his intro on the classic toon.

[Shark]

You know DMC has one button for melee attacking and it still has a huge and expansive combat system. So I wouldn't rag on one button combat. If you took the guns out it would be just a one button combat game. Don't worry about it. It can't be any worse then the last TMNT games we've gotten.

Well, for one, I almost remembering DMC haveing at least 2 attack buttons not counting the gun. X and Triangel I believe...Guns...Jump...yeah, two left. I could be remembering wrong. But even still, that game was a boreing repetitive Button Masher to me as well. I still loved it though.

I never played any of the Prince of Persia games, so I don't know how many buttons they use for attacking.

[Roseangelo]

Ugh, I sat through virtually that whole damn show and finally got to the TMNT part.

I am REALLY looking forward to this game!! I think it's a great change from previous games and I like that there's more to it than just button mashing, even though there's still button mashing.

[jezza]

Just got a chance to view this and have to say that the game looks a little more in depth in combat terms than I expected. I personally am not too worried by the one button attack system as it never stopped the arcade originals being awesome. The coverage though is appalling. They should have got someone who knows what they are doing to play the game, I would love to have seen how much more in depth the combat can be.

[Masked Ninja]

Dangit, I hope this means screens/videos for the next gen stuff will be filtering online. Sounds awesome.

[TMNT]

FINALLY saw it (I had the pleasure of getting right into it rather than waiting)! It looks amazing--definitely puts some things into better perspective. I agree, the guy playing kind of sucked but he showed a lot of cool things. The combat looks great. I like how each turtle has their own way of fighting. Mikey does look like he'll be a lot of fun while Leo is more professional with it. Of what I've seen of Don (other than him falling and dying), he looks decent (didn't see him in action though) and Raph should be all out action. I like the 'matrix' style, the brothers jumping in to help, and the switching out of a turtle looks good. Overall, the game looks promising.

[ThemanthatwouldbeRaphael]

FINALLY saw it (I had the pleasure of getting right into it rather than waiting)! It looks amazing--definitely puts some things into better perspective. I agree, the guy playing kind of sucked but he showed a lot of cool things. The combat looks great. I like how each turtle has their own way of fighting. Mikey does look like he'll be a lot of fun while Leo is more professional with it. Of what I've seen of Don (other than him falling and dying), he looks decent (didn't see him in action though) and Raph should be all out action. I like the 'matrix' style, the brothers jumping in to help, and teh switching out of a turtle looks good. Overall, the game looks promising.

I just really hope Raph can do that move he's doing in your sig.

[gobo]

Not having a 360 or PlayStation or any reason to want one, I want to get the game for Wii/DS. I have neither of those systems yet either, but am willing to get them (at retail prices only). Would anyone be able to help? If not, forget I typed anything.

[Peanut]

New preview up on Gamespot, along with some new screens.

[Quiet_Guy]

http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/tmntthemovie/media.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=tabs

[ThemanthatwouldbeRaphael]

By the looks of those movies, the game play looks really repeatitive. Run, jump, fight, run, jump, fight. I really hope the actual expirience is really fun.

[Peanut]

Has no one played the last-gen versions of Prince of Persia? No one? Those running/jumping/swinging puzzles are terrific. A lot better than any kind of combat this game can have. If Ubisoft Montreal put the same kind of work and depth into the environmental platform puzzles in TMNT as they did in PoP, you're all in for a very very big treat.

The coverage though is appalling. They should have got someone who knows what they are doing to play the game

Just saw this little statement. Honestly, dude...they just got review code for the game. He had been playing it very little, so cut the guy some slack. On top of that, ever think maybe the game just controls horribly? You never can really tell until you get your hands on it.

And just so everyone knows, TMNT was just a time-filler for the episode. It's lucky to have gotten any time on the show at all. No one who watches 'On The Spot' on a regular basis really gives two sh*ts about a licensed CGI film based game, because they always suck.

[Cure]

Has no one played the last-gen versions of Prince of Persia? No one? Those running/jumping/swinging puzzles are terrific. A lot better than any kind of combat this game can have. If Ubisoft Montreal put the same kind of work and depth into the environmental platform puzzles in TMNT as they did in PoP, you're all in for a very very big treat.



Just saw this little statement. Honestly, dude...they just got review code for the game. He had been playing it very little, so cut the guy some slack. On top of that, ever think maybe the game just controls horribly? You never can really tell until you get your hands on it.

And just so everyone knows, TMNT was just a time-filler for the episode. It's lucky to have gotten any time on the show at all. No one who watches 'On The Spot' on a regular basis really gives two sh*ts about a licensed CGI film based game, because they always suck.

I've played ALL THREE PoP's. Yeah, they were fantastic. If this game is as heavily based on that engine as people imply, it should be fun.

[bmxbandit]

i still have high hopes for this game but i am a little worried with the thought of such a simplistic combat system. can't wait til' it is released so i can get my hands on this game and try it for myself.

[LeoNerdo]

well in my favorite PoP game which was Sands of Time, the fighting was the most boring and repetetive part of the game. But the action platforming and adventure was so fantastic that nobody cared about the fighting parts. you just tried to get through them quickly to get back to the great platforming elements.

[Spitfire]

Well, for one, I almost remembering DMC haveing at least 2 attack buttons not counting the gun. X and Triangel I believe...Guns...Jump...yeah, two left. I could be remembering wrong. But even still, that game was a boreing repetitive Button Masher to me as well. I still loved it though.

I never played any of the Prince of Persia games, so I don't know how many buttons they use for attacking.

How can a game be a boring button masher yet you still loved it? DMC has the best combo system currently in any 3rd person action game. But I doubt TMNT will reach those heights.

Also the jump button is not an attack button. You don't attack someone with a jump. I'm sure the TMNT have jumps as well*If it isn't obvious from the acrobatics*

Anyways if TMNT has the same fighting as POP then I'll be happy enough. The combat was fine in that game.

[Shark]

How can a game be a boring button masher yet you still loved it?

Story, music, looks of the enemies, and boss battles.

Also the jump button is not an attack button. You don't attack someone with a jump.

Where did anyone say it was an attack button?

I'm sure the TMNT have jumps as well*If it isn't obvious from the acrobatics*

Your point?

[Peanut]

DMC has the best combo system currently in any 3rd person action game.

You forgot to add /opinion. I personally think God of War smokes DMC.

[Raph'N'Roll]

It doesn't look much better than when the first trailer was released, graphics wise it's fairly bland, and that pop up of Splinter doesn't really look like the movie version.
I'm going to be fairly cautious of this, if it gets bad reviews right across the board I'll rent it instead.
The GBA version looks great though, it's like the classic Streets Of Rage series only with Turtles.

[Spitfire]

You forgot to add /opinion. I personally think God of War smokes DMC.
No opinion needed. It has the biggest combo system. You can't even begin to do combos in GOW like you can in DMC. Also the freestyle isn't as expansive.

If GOW is a better game is a matter of opinion but DMC has a deeper combo system and that is fact*By the way I'm speaking of #3*

And Shark I mistook this for saying jump was a attack button I read it wrong
I almost remembering DMC haveing at least 2 attack buttons not counting the gun. X and Triangel I believe...Guns...Jump...yeah, two left.

So yeah your wrong there is not two attack buttons.

My point was playing off the fact that you thought the jump button was an attack button and disliked the fact that TMNT only had 1 attack button. Again I read what you said wrong.

[StealthNinjaScyther]

What is all this about a single attack button? The written preview says:

"Combat controls are similarly uncomplicated, with two attack buttons, a jump button, and a block button affording you easy access to a number of powerful combo attacks and the like."

So... I'm all confused now.

Anyway, the game looks like it could be pretty good. The graphics still look practically last gen, but the animation for the characters does look pretty good, so it isn't that bad. Plus, it looks like Cowabunga Carl is playable. Yay.:P

[ThemanthatwouldbeRaphael]

I bought the new issue of GamePro today, it had a 2-page article about the game.

It basically goes on to explain all the freedom you have in the game and and the different combo moves. It also tells about each Turtles individual skills...Don can pole vault, Mikey can go helicopter with his chucks, Raph can climb walls with his sais, and Leo...Leo can warp through walls. Damn, what the hell did he learn?

You can also unlock things like animation bloopers, movie clips, concept art, and big-head cheats.

[Shark]

What is all this about a single attack button? The written preview says:



So... I'm all confused now.


Seems odd that I can't quote what you quoted...Anyway, yeah, I was just coming here to say that. It's odd. The guy who was playing the game on the Gamespot video, said there was only one attack button, but he also said he didn't know the names of the turtles...god I hope that guy wasn't involved with the making of the game, or we're in trouble...


It also tells about each Turtles individual skills...Don can pole vault, Mikey can go helicopter with his chucks, Raph can climb walls with his sais, and Leo...Leo can warp through walls. Damn, what the hell did he learn?

Now, I've known about Mike's for a long time, learned Don's last night, assumed Raph with do that (been wanting him to for years), and I laughed my ass off on your last comment about Leo. I always assumed that since Leo had no special skill, that maybe his attacks do more damage due to being blades, but turning him into Night Crawler? Would be interesting to see actually.

[Peanut]

Seems odd that I can't quote what you quoted...Anyway, yeah, I was just coming here to say that. It's odd. The guy who was playing the game on the Gamespot video, said there was only one attack button, but he also said he didn't know the names of the turtles...god I hope that guy wasn't involved with the making of the game, or we're in trouble...

He works for Gamespot. He'll probably end up reviewing the game, that is all. Some people really need to do their research.

And honestly, we're talking about a videogame based off of a movie, based off of a kids franchise. We're already in trouble.

[Shark]

He works for Gamespot. He'll probably end up reviewing the game, that is all. Some people really need to do their research.

I didn't even know the guys name, so I had no way of researching -.-

And honestly, we're talking about a videogame based off of a movie, based off of a kids franchise. We're already in trouble.

If it was T rated, we would of stood a chance. If it was M rated, that would of over done it. We're in trouble no matter what >.< Goldeneye was the only game based off a movie that I know of was any good.

[Peanut]

What the hell is up with you and the game ratings? Honestly. A games rating doesn't qualify it for being good or bad. What would a Teen or Mature rating have done for the gameplay? Sh*t all. It would have made enemies get chopped in half or stabbed, and had some cursing. Does that really effect how the game plays? No, it doesn't. Drop the rating stuff.

We're in trouble because kids franchise games get shoved out the door with minimal effort involved. It's a cash-in on the franchise. There are always exceptions, but those are few and far between. That being said, let us hope that such a talented studio as Ubisoft Montreal has pulled out a big one here.

[Shark]

What the hell is up with you and the game ratings? Honestly. A games rating doesn't qualify it for being good or bad. What would a Teen or Mature rating have done for the gameplay? Sh*t all. It would have made enemies get chopped in half or stabbed, and had some cursing. Does that really effect how the game plays? No, it doesn't. Drop the rating stuff.

We're in trouble because kids franchise games get shoved out the door with minimal effort involved. It's a cash-in on the franchise. There are always exceptions, but those are few and far between. That being said, let us hope that such a talented studio as Ubisoft Montreal has pulled out a big one here.

A. Teen and Mature keeps it from being that much of a kids franchise, which is why I said T had more of a chance.

B. Games based off movies suck over all. The designer never puts much effort into games based off movies. Much like what you said about it being a kids franchise (although Viva Pinata is a kids franchise, a crappy horrible one at that, and it seems to get alot of hype. Must be the exception you mentioned). And Konami were going to screw up Ninja Turtles no matter what. All they care about are their bigger games like Metal Gear Solid (yes I'm aware Konami didn't have too much involvment, which shows when they are lazy, they make crappy games, but when they are hardly involved, their games are great.

God I miss the good old days where Konami games were actually good. TMNT, Sparkster aka Rocket Knight Adventures, Tiny Toons...damn Konami...

[Peanut]

Viva Pinata can't really be brought into that category, because it was a game first, for which the entire franchise has been based around. And if you were to lump it into the "licensed IP" pool, yeah it would be one of a couple exceptions.

[Spitfire]

The Spider-man games were good...

[Raph'N'Roll]

I see the annoying catch phrases have returned, just watched a clip of Don collecting items and every few seconds you can hear "incredible" or "cool", it sounds like Mikey which is bizarre, it should be Splinter watching over the guys.
That's really going to irritate though, and also what's with those stupid movement trails that emit from the guys as they jump, they seem a bit too long and over done.

[Spitfire]

I liked the trails. I call it style.

[Raph'N'Roll]

whoops! double posted by mistake there.

[Raph'N'Roll]

In combat it looks good, but when they're jumping it looks like a toilet roll or streamer trailing out of their ass.

[JohnnyFoxDarko]

I preordered this game, and from what I've seen so far...I'm starting to somewhat regret what I did.
Still, I love TMNT, so either way, I guess I'll be happy.
So far the game looks good, at the most.
I just can't wait to play it. :]

P.S. This is my first post here.
P.S.S. I too did not receive my copy of the "free comic" when I preordered at the store...
I asked if it came with one and they too seemed like they didn't know what I was talking about.
I want my comic! :[

[Roseangelo]

P.S.S. I too did not receive my copy of the "free comic" when I preordered at the store...
I asked if it came with one and they too seemed like they didn't know what I was talking about.
I want my comic! :[

And that is why I pre-ordered on the website. 8)

[AquaParade]

I bought the new issue of GamePro today, it had a 2-page article about the game.

It basically goes on to explain all the freedom you have in the game and and the different combo moves. It also tells about each Turtles individual skills...Don can pole vault, Mikey can go helicopter with his chucks, Raph can climb walls with his sais, and Leo...Leo can warp through walls. Damn, what the hell did he learn?

You can also unlock things like animation bloopers, movie clips, concept art, and big-head cheats.


Would be interesting to warp through walls as Leo, although I dont really get it. Can you give us anymore insight as to what the article meant about all the freedom we will have in the game? Freedom to do what? Thanks.

Also, Who else saw the 2 new gameplay videos on gamespots website? They raise my hope for this game a tad actually, because they show off some price of persia type gameplay. I'm hoping the acrobatics are fun and that there are plenty of them, so it keeps the fighting from getting too repetetive. Anyone find out if the game has one or two attack buttons yet?

[Quiet_Guy]

I also have that Gamepro issue and they say the controls are as simple as Mario Bros. game.

[ThemanthatwouldbeRaphael]

Would be interesting to warp through walls as Leo, although I dont really get it. Can you give us anymore insight as to what the article meant about all the freedom we will have in the game? Freedom to do what? Thanks.

Also, Who else saw the 2 new gameplay videos on gamespots website? They raise my hope for this game a tad actually, because they show off some price of persia type gameplay. I'm hoping the acrobatics are fun and that there are plenty of them, so it keeps the fighting from getting too repetetive. Anyone find out if the game has one or two attack buttons yet?

They mean the "freedom of stylized movement". Basically they talking about how all the jumping and flipping around and all the acrobatic movements don't make you feel restricted.

[JohnnyFoxDarko]

Also, Who else saw the 2 new gameplay videos on gamespots website? They raise my hope for this game a tad actually, because they show off some price of persia type gameplay. I'm hoping the acrobatics are fun and that there are plenty of them, so it keeps the fighting from getting too repetetive. Anyone find out if the game has one or two attack buttons yet?

I saw these too, and my hopes were too raised. :)
Still wish I woulda preordered online though. :(

[Roseangelo]

Still wish I woulda preordered online though. :(

Just return your pre-order to the store. Giving them $5 in advance doesn't force you to buy from them.

[Spitfire]

Just return your pre-order to the store. Giving them $5 in advance doesn't force you to buy from them.

I pre-ordered Syphon Filter Omega Strain, they gave me a demo for it. I went home and played it in excitement*Being a huge fan of the series*It was sooooo bad I didn't even return to the store to get my 5 bucks back.

Just saw the new gameplay vids. What are you guys complaining about? The game looks pretty damn cool so far. The combo system looks style based so maybe you swith through different fighting stances to do different combos. If that is how it is I could imagine some really killer chain combos.

Either way you guys whine to much. You whine about the movie, the awesome new toys, and now the game. What do you people want?

[Shark]

Lets see. I whine about...hmm...guess you don't mean me then O.o I'm looking forward to the movie and game, and the only figures I had a problem with were the Generals (which I don't care much for anyway), and Karai (whom I warmed up to).

[ThemanthatwouldbeRaphael]

I pre-ordered Syphon Filter Omega Strain, they gave me a demo for it. I went home and played it in excitement*Being a huge fan of the series*It was sooooo bad I didn't even return to the store to get my 5 bucks back.

Just saw the new gameplay vids. What are you guys complaining about? The game looks pretty damn cool so far. The combo system looks style based so maybe you swith through different fighting stances to do different combos. If that is how it is I could imagine some really killer chain combos.

Either way you guys whine to much. You whine about the movie, the awesome new toys, and now the game. What do you people want?

Nobody ever knows what they want.

[Quiet_Guy]

Have you guys had good experiences ordering online from Gamestop/EB? I may do the same for the free book.

[JohnnyFoxDarko]

Just return your pre-order to the store. Giving them $5 in advance doesn't force you to buy from them.

Actually, I payed the whole 49.99 which came out to like 54 bucks.
Still, on the website it says the comic will be shipped with the game...Maybe that's when I'll get the comic?

[Roseangelo]

Actually, I payed the whole 49.99 which came out to like 54 bucks.
Still, on the website it says the comic will be shipped with the game...Maybe that's when I'll get the comic?

If you mean from the store, I wouldn't count on it. You could check with them regularly to see if they've gotten it, though.

Have you guys had good experiences ordering online from Gamestop/EB? I may do the same for the free book.

The only other time I ordered from them to get the freebie I had success. I pre-ordered Pokemon Colloseum online about two days before the game was released and got the bonus disc that came with it.

Right now I've got the DS TMNT game pre-ordered from gamestop.com and the GCN version pre-ordered from ebgames.com. I'm sure at least one of those, if not both, will come through for me.

[Raph'N'Roll]

Spitfire666xXxXxEither way you guys whine to much. You whine about the movie, the awesome new toys, and now the game. What do you people want?

Well every fan has their own expectations and hopes for their favorite characters, and have every right to talk about them, besides you've done your own fair share of whining too.

I'm curious about the fans who've already ordered the game, would you not wait to try a demo first?
An awful lot of shoddy licensed games consistently end up at the top of the charts, keeping classics like Beyond Good and Evil and Okami from ever getting a sequel, and it discourages developers from taking chances because any old shite will sell.

I know because its TMNT it's hard to resist, but if it aint good surely your money would be better spent on another title you had your eye on.

It'll cost me 70 Euro for the game, that's almost 100 dollars, so you can see that it'll have to be good for me to justify spending that much.
Which is why I'm going to wait until it's reviewed and can get my hands on a demo.
I wasted my money on the first two games, and lets face it if battle nexus didn't have the Turtles in it, no one would buy it.

[Spitfire]

Well every fan has their own expectations and hopes for their favorite characters, and have every right to talk about them, besides you've done your own fair share of whining too.

I'm curious about the fans who've already ordered the game, would you not wait to try a demo first?
An awful lot of shoddy licensed games consistently end up at the top of the charts, keeping classics like Beyond Good and Evil and Okami from ever getting a sequel, and it discourages developers from taking chances because any old shite will sell.

I know because its TMNT it's hard to resist, but if it aint good surely your money would be better spent on another title you had your eye on.

It'll cost me 70 Euro for the game, that's almost 100 dollars, so you can see that it'll have to be good for me to justify spending that much.
Which is why I'm going to wait until it's reviewed and can get my hands on a demo.
I wasted my money on the first two games, and lets face it if battle nexus didn't have the Turtles in it, no one would buy it.

My fair share? The only thing i recall whining about is the length of the film.

You guys tear the thing apart, if you got some examples your free to show me but honestly I don't recall. Unlike you guys I wait till somethings out before I get all anal about it.

"The lines behind them look like toilet paper, this game will suck!!!11!!"

You paid alot for it that's your issue, it's called renting. It's cheap and easy.

Plus the first game sucked you could have learned from that and not bought the 2nd one till you heard about it. If your so sketchy about it you wouldn't be risking it. That or just, dare I say it, stupid.

I avoided TMNT 3 because 2 sucked. Just like the 3rd TMNT movie. I bought 1 and 2 on DVD but I avoided 3 because it sucks. I don't care how big of a fan I am I won't buy a bad movie like that even to complete my DVD collection.

[bmxbandit]

more so back on topic...

here are some pics i hadn't seen before. (from the PC version though)

http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/tmntthemovie/screenindex.html

[AquaParade]

Really cant decide how i feel about this game...Hmm I'm starting to think its gonna be more of a simple approach to fun acrobatics and platforming with some simple fighting mechanics and some fun boss battles thrown in...doesnt sound too bad.

[Masked Ninja]

PC is gonna be how I get this game, if I decide to (depends mostly on price, and a few reviews to make sure it doesn't suck), but those screens look like fun. :) Those last few pics seem to be a cinematic... cool how it goes all comic book style for those.

[TerranigmaFreak]

Here's a new video of the game. Looks pretty ugly sadly.

http://gamevideos.com/video/id/9442

[Kendamu]

I prefer the word "fun" over "ugly" on how the game looks.

[JohnnyFoxDarko]

You can actually download a PC demo here:
http://www.gamespot.com/news/6166201.html?action=convert&om_clk=latestnews&tag=latestnews;title;2

Haven't tried it out yet, but I will in awhile. Let me know how it is. ;]

[gobo]

Unless you're a paying subscriber, you can only use their rate-limited download method here (http://www.gamespot.com/cgi/chkpt.php?s=6166141&c=demo_ftp_934474&site=1&u=http://download2.gamespot.com/sd/HrlWoVGsSVAelL0fAtNzjLVnu6YPE7OcnBAVXvJtvzKK7nGEGJ QcMUG0etVZWwKW-NZOx9VdfZ7By2Evj4IiD4_WPm45MJSP/d3/gsc/action/tmntthemovie/TMNT_PC_demo.exe). However, they may still require that you sign into a free account first.

[Raph'N'Roll]

Yeah I let my fandom get the better of me, I shouldn't have bought the second game, so I guess I didn't practice what I preached, which is a bit hypocritical.

[AquaParade]

The game still looks prettty fun to me...but those graphics really need to be improved. I know graphics dont make the game, but on the 360, things should really look a little prettier. Most of you may or may not agree with me, but maybe it wouldnt be a bad idea to release this game around the time of the dvd release so they could have some more time to polish it and maybe add a few things.:| I dunno.

[Raph'N'Roll]

I'd agree with them delaying the game to give it a bit more polish, it only took twelve months to develop which is unheard of these days.
Hopefully it'll be fun though, the only thing is the repeated catch phrases, please let there be an option to turn them off.

[Kendamu]

If I wasn't happy with the graphics, I'd agree with you. Plus, it'd be easier on my wallet if the console version came out later as I want the handheld versions, too. However, I'm happy with how everything looks and I don't care if it comes out now or later.

[gobo]

Here's a new video of the game. Looks pretty ugly sadly.

http://gamevideos.com/video/id/9442
I prefer the word "fun" over "ugly" on how the game looks.
Whoa, guys. Truce. Let's have a compromise here. How about "fugly"? ;) :P

Seriously, my opinion on this game is that it looks awfully boring. I don't mind that the art isn't great or whatever. It would be nice if all that was in order too. But, the three game-play videos I've seen were rather dreary. Seems like more platforming than fighting. Maybe my mind will be put at ease after I get this demo up and running.

[dripgutz24]

I have a xbox 360 and a nintendo wii so I wonder if both games are going to be the same, but I know graphic wise the 360 version better look much better. I also have a psp to.

[Kendamu]

Whoa, guys. Truce. Let's have a compromise here. How about "fugly"? ;) :P

Seriously, my opinion on this game is that it looks awfully boring. I don't mind that the art isn't great or whatever. It would be nice if all that was in order too. But, the three game-play videos I've seen were rather dreary. Seems like more platforming than fighting. Maybe my mind will be put at ease after I get this demo up and running.
Ever played Prince of Persia? It'll be kinda like that.

[Quiet_Guy]

If you mean from the store, I wouldn't count on it. You could check with them regularly to see if they've gotten it, though.



The only other time I ordered from them to get the freebie I had success. I pre-ordered Pokemon Colloseum online about two days before the game was released and got the bonus disc that came with it.

Right now I've got the DS TMNT game pre-ordered from gamestop.com and the GCN version pre-ordered from ebgames.com. I'm sure at least one of those, if not both, will come through for me.

Hi Rosie, did you get the game you ordered from Gamestop the day before it was schelued to be released or on that same day? I went ahead and preorder online cause I really want that free comic and did 1 day shipping.

[bmxbandit]

i liked the trailer type video for the game. i hadn't seen that one yet. i honestly don't think the graphics are as bad as everyone is claiming. maybe it is because i'm mostly accustomed to ps2 graphics still but i think it looks fine. i can see where those with 360s might be disappointed but i don't think the graphics are soo bad that it isn't worth playing. i'm still very much looking forward to this game!

[Roseangelo]

Hi Rosie, did you get the game you ordered from Gamestop the day before it was schelued to be released or on that same day? I went ahead and preorder online cause I really want that free comic and did 1 day shipping.

I think I got a deal for free overnight shipping, so yeah, I did get it right on time. For the TMNT game I could only find free value shipping, so it might take a week for me to get it (which is fine, since I'm not going to play it before seeing the movie anyways).

[Spitfire]

The demo rules, I see no problem with the game now. I mean I know I'll like it.

[Anarchistguy]

The demo rules, I see no problem with the game now. I mean I know I'll like it.

Kick ass demo indeed. I knew it'd beat the crap out of the recent Konami games.

[biblanca]

Just noticed this on IGN.com - makes me want the new game more than anything else I've seen!

http://media.xbox360.ign.com/media/794/794097/vids_1.html

[bmxbandit]

Just noticed this on IGN.com - makes me want the new game more than anything else I've seen!

http://media.xbox360.ign.com/media/794/794097/vids_1.html

cool video! that video shows Leo transporting through a wall which is kinda weird as i didn't realize turtles were magic like that but everything else looks awesome!

[JohnnyFoxDarko]

Just noticed this on IGN.com - makes me want the new game more than anything else I've seen!

http://media.xbox360.ign.com/media/794/794097/vids_1.html

Woah, I hadn't seen that video before.
It's awesome! Made me have a little more hope in the game. :]
Some graphics still look a little blocky though...

[ThemanthatwouldbeRaphael]

cool video! that video shows Leo transporting through a wall which is kinda weird as i didn't realize turtles were magic like that but everything else looks awesome!

Who the hell taught him that?

Oh well, DAMN this game looks hot.

[sdp]

TMNT (GBA) - 7.0
TMNT (DS) - 5.5

Nintendo Power scores.

[Kendamu]

TMNT (GBA) - 7.0
TMNT (DS) - 5.5

Nintendo Power scores.
Any details as to how they came up with those scores?

[Raph'N'Roll]

I'd expect all the reviews to be similar, the GBA version looks like being the most fun and high scoring.

I played the PC demo and was unimpressed, I suppose it's hard to be impressed when I've been playing TES 4 Oblivion and Gears Of War, plus it's a movie license, something which developers never put much effort into.
But still though it doesn't capture the dark atmosphere of the New York portrayed in the movie.
What's up with the lighting? every corner is lit up as if there were 20 moons shining down from the sky, where are the shadows and the glow from the streets below?
The footage from the very first trailer looked much better, the roof tops were dark and had a more realistic look about them, and the Turtles looked closer to the movie version too.
Gameplay is more important, but graphics are still important too, especially for a movie license, I didn't purchase my 360 or Geforce 7900GT for these kind of visuals.

[bmxbandit]

here is a new developer video diary...

http://www.gametrailers.com/gamepage.php?id=3047

[gobo]

Huh... At the end of this vid (http://www.gametrailers.com/umwatcher.php?id=45296), they said Leo uses the medallion Splinter gave him to warp through specific things. Doubt that made it in the movie...

[bmxbandit]

Huh... At the end of this vid (http://www.gametrailers.com/umwatcher.php?id=45296), they said Leo uses the medallion Splinter gave him to warp through specific things. Doubt that made it in the movie...

i hope not. i'd rather it not be in the game but that type of thing can fly in a videogame but not in the movie.

[Kendamu]

here is a new developer video diary...

http://www.gametrailers.com/gamepage.php?id=3047
Thanks for that.

I wonder what the Wii controls will be like.

[Quiet_Guy]

Nice vids, Nick Harper said they created some new characters called the Black Gators? I wonder if they are a street gang.

[Blade Raider]

Huh... At the end of this vid (http://www.gametrailers.com/umwatcher.php?id=45296), they said Leo uses the medallion Splinter gave him to warp through specific things. Doubt that made it in the movie...
Medallion you say...I wonder if it's this medallion.

[raphaelprime]

Huh... At the end of this vid (http://www.gametrailers.com/umwatcher.php?id=45296), they said Leo uses the medallion Splinter gave him to warp through specific things. Doubt that made it in the movie...



I also heard him mention that the 360(i believe) has more bad guys in some parts, like that fight with the Foot in Winter's Lobby.

[gobo]

Dunno if anyone can reliably answer just yet, but I have a question about the portable Nintendo versions. Since I just recently got a DS for retail, I'll be getting the DS version. But, does anyone know of any practical reason to get the GBA version after that? I mean, since the DS got such lower ratings than the GBA, I find it hard to believe they'd take two whole points away just because it doesn't take advantage of the system's added capabilities. Am I wrong? :-?

[StealthNinjaScyther]

Have you seen the screens for the DS version? They look pretty bad.

http://www.tothegame.com/screenshot.asp?id=6207

It sort of looks like they were trying to convert the console version to the DS, and honestly, that's just not possible...

[jeff130]

Has anyone heard if there will be any unlockables? I saw on the one video that is shows the turtles liar and it looks like there are 3 video games lined up in a row. I dunno just a thought...anyway I would think there would be some kind of unlockables??

[Blade Raider]

Has anyone heard if there will be any unlockables? I saw on the one video that is shows the turtles liar and it looks like there are 3 video games lined up in a row. I dunno just a thought...anyway I would think there would be some kind of unlockables??

Secret levels, costumes, video, audio, and some other stuff will be unlockable. The coins will be used to get them.

[jeff130]

Thanks, and I meant to say lair not liar..lol. I am still holding out hope for some knd of unlockable that has anything to do with more than 1 player. I must admit I am finally starting to give up though, haha.

[Masked Ninja]

Oh good... there IS a point to the coins. :P Heh.

[LogicDonny]

I sure can't wait for this game. i played the pc demo and was impressed. game played like a prince of persia game lol and more. I like the Co-op moves and stuff but this just a demo.

My question is how will the psp version look. I hope it will be as good looking as the ps2 version.

I saw those screenshots of the ds version. Not good graphics at all.