Nintendo Power Review - 5.0

[bmxbandit]

the new issue of nintendo power gives the game only a 5. and they are usually pretty nice with their reviews. i was thinking it would be about a 7-7.5 realistically.

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[Spitfire]

I'd hate the game too if I had to play it with that ****** Wii remote.

[Quiet_Guy]

I don't care what Nintendo Power says, I'll still enjoy it for my Wii. Didn't they give Wario Ware a good score? I don't like that game. Reviews mean nothing.

[poobone]

what can i say, this game was built for a controller, and like most games on the wii, the controls are just a big negative factor. Glad I've got my 360.

[Quiet_Guy]

It's funny how you guys can write a game off without even playing it first. Oh well, as long as I enjoy it!

[Ecto Jedi]

I've always found Nintendo Power to be a bullsh*t publication, anyway.

[bmxbandit]

It's funny how you guys can write a game off without even playing it first. Oh well, as long as I enjoy it!

i don't think anyone has said they aren't getting the game based off of a nintendo review but it is nice to know what others think before they buy. i'm getting the ps2 version and those with multiple consoles who were debating possibly between the wii and say the gamecube version will now have something to base their choice off of.

[ThirdMarioBro]

At first I thought "WTF", then I realized it was Nintendo Power. It's the Wii version. Of course that's sh*t. It was a side game they developed. I'll look for the reviews of the 360 game. If it can at least be "Prince of Persia Lite" with green dudes, then we're good.

The GBA game is sold regardless. It's a freaking brawler for crying out loud. The dying breed. One more Ninja Turtle brawler (the best of the best) for the road. It won't touch Turtles in Time, but hey, I don't want it to.

I hope the 360 game turns out decent. I'd like to give it a go.

[Peanut]

I think it's fairly clear this game is going to blow. That first trailer showed so much promise, now it just looks...exactly like I thought it would be. Cash-in on a kids CGI movie license.

[Mecha Cow]

A mediocre licensed game? From Ubisoft? Shock and awe.

Seriously people, you are trying way too hard to like this game just because it's TMNT.

[Sonic777]

Maybe not for the wii but other systems may have hope.like the ps2 or the xbox 360.

[LogicDonny]

It is a shame the game got a 5. I wonder what the gba and gamecube version got otherwise. I am hoping ign gives a better score than what nintendo power is. Let all find out and see.

[Raph'N'Roll]

Mecha Cow: Seriously people, you are trying way too hard to like this game just because it's TMNT.

I think you hit the nail on the head there.
Reviews are there to help people decide if something is worth buying, so fans shouldn't just dismiss them, they should be pissed off at Ubisoft for making such an average game.
If all reviews are negative, well surely that says enough, and it's in keeping with licensed games reputation.

I agree with you too peanut, that first trailer showed great promise, and the funny thing is the game looks worse now.
Back then it was dark and atmospheric with great combat sounds and cool moves(leo vs foot ninja) but in the demo when you attack an opponent you get a dull thud.

[donatellomn]

None of the new TMNT games have gotten any good reviews, but it hasn't stopped me from getting any of the games. I have TMNT 1, 2 and 3 for the GameCube and have the TMNT movie game pre-ordered for the Wii.

I know that'll I'll enjoy the game. I've liked every Turtles game I've played. The first TMNT game from the NES will be on the Virtual Console for Wii very soon. It's already been added in Australia.

[Quiet_Guy]

None of the new TMNT games have gotten any good reviews, but it hasn't stopped me from getting any of the games. I have TMNT 1, 2 and 3 for the GameCube and have the TMNT movie game pre-ordered for the Wii.

I know that'll I'll enjoy the game. I've liked every Turtles game I've played. The first TMNT game from the NES will be on the Virtual Console for Wii very soon. It's already been added in Australia.

Hey, maybe we can give each other tips for the Wii version. I'm really looking forward to it. Hopefully Mon. the original NES game will be up here in the States for download.

[JohnnyFoxDarko]

I am a TMNT fan, but that doesn't mean that I expect an average game that I'll buy nonetheless because I am a fan.
I should get the game for it's quality.
I think Ubisoft was really close with this one, but I'm sure they could have made it alot better.
Still, we'll have to wait and play it ourselves, even if some people have played it already and say it's short and just an average game.

[bmxbandit]

Seriously people, you are trying way too hard to like this game just because it's TMNT.

#1 reason why i haven't bought a TMNT game since genesis days. quality > fandom.

[shuriken]

I wouldn't worry too much about it. Reviews are made by dude's who know nothing but gaming and they rate games by their own standards which has nothing to do with whether they like it or not although that does play a small part. I for one have played the recent TMNT games for the PS2 and have found them rather enjoyable even though the reviews have slaughtered the games to no end. This doesn't mean the game itself is bad, it just lacks in certain areas of gameplay and design. Of course the guy could just be an @$$hole and dis this game but that wouldn't make any real sense now would it? It all depends what kind of games you like. If I get a chance to play it I'm sure I'll enjoy it. It could still be crap though :) .

[Kendamu]

Well, the only thing that's making me kind of iffy is the Wii controls. If the controls turn out in multiple publications to really suck and there's no GC controller option, classic controller option, or customizable controls then I'll just save myself $10 and get the PS2 version.

[Raph'N'Roll]

Yeah I know what you mean, being a fan can mean you'll get a lot more enjoyment out of it even if the game aint that great.
After all the negative stuff I've said about it, I still have the urge to buy it, and to be honest I probably will.
I mean the demo was OK, and right now I'd love to play a TMNT game, especially after just seeing the movie.

[donatellomn]

Hey, maybe we can give each other tips for the Wii version. I'm really looking forward to it. Hopefully Mon. the original NES game will be up here in the States for download.

I hope we get TMNT on Monday here in the US for download. I'm off Saturday-Monday, and since I can't get the new TMNT movie game during that time the classic TMNT from NES would be the next best thing.

[Masked Ninja]

I like the game, but that's probably because I'm not much of a gamer and I don't know any better. Of course it's nothing mindblowing, but if I play and enjoy, that's good enough for me. Though, I don't want to pay too much for it - keep an eye out for a sale, perhaps?

[Peanut]

I wouldn't worry too much about it. Reviews are made by dude's who know nothing but gaming and they rate games by their own standards which has nothing to do with whether they like it or not although that does play a small part. I for one have played the recent TMNT games for the PS2 and have found them rather enjoyable even though the reviews have slaughtered the games to no end. This doesn't mean the game itself is bad, it just lacks in certain areas of gameplay and design. Of course the guy could just be an @$$hole and dis this game but that wouldn't make any real sense now would it? It all depends what kind of games you like. If I get a chance to play it I'm sure I'll enjoy it. It could still be crap though :) .

/Ignorance

[ThemanthatwouldbeRaphael]

Meh, I expected it.

I'll still get it, the jumping around just looks so ****ing fun.

[Shark]

Sadly I'm stuck with the Wii version, otherwise I'd get PS2, Gamecube, or Xbox360.

Xbox 360 is too expensive, so I haven't saved enough for it yet.

PS2 just sucks, only because it dies two years after you own it, no matter how good you take care of it. In other words, my PS2 died 5 months ago, so that option is out.

Gamecube, well, Gamestop doesn't sell the Gamecube version apparently, which sucks. Mine doesn't anyway. It was the first I tried to pre-order actually.

[Quiet_Guy]

Sadly I'm stuck with the Wii version, otherwise I'd get PS2, Gamecube, or Xbox360.

Xbox 360 is too expensive, so I haven't saved enough for it yet.

PS2 just sucks, only because it dies two years after you own it, no matter how good you take care of it. In other words, my PS2 died 5 months ago, so that option is out.

Gamecube, well, Gamestop doesn't sell the Gamecube version apparently, which sucks. Mine doesn't anyway. It was the first I tried to pre-order actually.

Who knows, you may end up enjoying the Wii version. I know I will, especially on my flatscreen with component cables:)

[poobone]

just cancel your preorder and go buy the gamecube version from wal mart or something. I expected the wii version to get craptastic reviews (you just shake the wiimote to attack, no combos or anything, just shake it? How pathetic.) I expect the other versions to get about a 7-ish score. maybe a little less for the 360 because the graphics SHOULD be better on a next gen console. But seriously, the platforming is fun. I got the first new konami game and it sucked. This one will be better. This isn't blind fanboyism, it's fanboyism over a game that is decently made.

Who knows, you may end up enjoying the Wii version. I know I will, especially on my flatscreen with component cables:)

dude, i'm sorry but I lol'd. I played twilight princess for the wii with component cables, and there's nothing you can say about the Wii other than the graphics suck. Component cables on a flat screen aren't gonna help that.

[StealthNinjaScyther]

I think one of the problem with most professional reviews like this is they only play it through completion with a lot of games. It seems like Ubisoft was trying to please everyone with a difficulty level that wouldn't be off-putting to skill deficient kids, but at the same time designed the levels so that more initiated gamers could go through them again and get better times and whatnot. To me, that was the best part of the demo, trying to tear through the level like a ninja on speed. I doubt a lot of reviewers will actually take the time to do that, missing out on what is probably the best part of the game.

That being said, Ubisoft did drop the ball with the fighting engine. The simplistic stuff works for the platforming, but not so much for the fighting.

[Quiet_Guy]

dude, i'm sorry but I lol'd. I played twilight princess for the wii with component cables, and there's nothing you can say about the Wii other than the graphics suck. Component cables on a flat screen aren't gonna help that.

Your point?