How is TMNT2?
 

Sorry if a similar thread exists already. I didn't see one on the front page, so I assumed it was safe.

I bought the GameCube version of the first game soon after it came out. I enjoyed it for the most part. There were some weak spots (pretty simplistic gameplay, irritating repetitive voiceovers, lack of inventiveness for villain entrances, etc...). To date I still haven't finished the game; to be honest, I mostly played it during get-togethers with friends who needed to let off a little button-mashing steam.

I haven't played TMNT2 yet. I was just wondering, compared to the first game, how much you'd all recommend it? Are any of the issues with the first game dealt with? Are any worse? I realise that TMNT2 has a four-player mode, which was one of the things I found most lacking with the first game.

Anyway, thanks in advance. I might consider picking it up used sometime soon if the feedback's good.

IMHO TMNT1 > TMNT2
why?
i have no idea, i just enjoyed TMNTI more than TMNTII

I got #2 but havnt played it yet. I'll let you know.

#2 is so much better then 1 that I canned it. I cant stand #1 anymore. #2 they fixed virtually every problem and made it more exciting. I like the graphics too and all the cool new animation! I advise renting it atleast. Its a good party game but it can be really hard if you dont master combos. It's slow at first but after about a hour you get combos and jump moves and it gets good again

The jumps were boring.Beat them ups are strictly fighting tons of enemies then the boss.Hopefully 3 goes back to all beat them up levels.Levels like the arcade games.10 Stages with 8 parts in each.4 players again.

That gets boring too though. They need to keep going down the path they are and keep tweaking the old mechanics until it's perfect. I like the new game and all but it needs improvments

I'll probably give it a rent when the deadlines calm down a little. I really liked how they added some shell detail to the graphics, at least, when I saw the previews. I enjoyed the first game enough, and if the second is an improvement as far as gameplay is concerned, it's surely worth a shot.

(And honestly, how can a 15+ year long TMNT addict not at least give the game a try?)

Thanks, all!

Boring I like button mashing better then jumping.If want to jump in a level that is what I have Mega Man games for.

Only for jump kicks.There has not been a decent console beat them up game in years.

I meant was you don't have to be jumping across platforms all the time in a beat them up game.Like TMNT2 was setup with too much platforming and hardly any fighting.

I don't understand why anyone would say the first game is better than the second. Battle Nexus has better menus, better music, the graphics are better, the game seems generally more polished, the jumping areas add a bit of variety to the otherwise repetitive gameplay, and the fact that you can unlock the TMNT Arcade Game (even if it's a port lacking the music and effects of the original) make this game SOOOO much more better than the first.

I just can't stand the first one anymore. I hate it when a game feels rushed and unfinished...And boy, does TMNT 1 ever seem rushed. Many typos, no cinematics, awful music, glitches that make the game freeze in the middle of the menu...And not enough variety in the enemies.

TMNT II: Battle Nexus is a far superior game in so many ways, it's hard to think that anyone can still think the first game is better. 'Nuff said.

I like both games equally.

I actually prefer TMNT Melee to TMNT 2.

But I prefer TMNT 1 over the both of them.