What's your favorite modern-generation Turtles game?
 

We can probably all agree that the Turtles were at their video game best during the NES/SNES time period. Classic, 2D side-scrolling beat-em-ups that remain as enjoyable as ever - Turtles in Time, especially remains a timeless gem.

Unfortunately, there was a huge time gap between the games based on the '87 cartoon, and the games based upon the 2k3 series and eventually the CG movie. Games changed, and the TMNT games changed too, most would probably argue for the worst.

That being said, I still think there are some semi-modern TMNT games out there worth playing. The 2k3 GBA game was a side-scroller that played much like older TMNT games and I loved it as a kid, and still do. I've heard the movie-based GBA game was similar but even better. I actually just bought a copy online so I can give it a try and see how it compares.

But how about you? What's your favorite modern-gen TMNT game, and why?

Right now-now, it's the little flash game on Nick's website. For what little effort that probably went into it, it's surprisingly playable.

On the whole, though, you're right. The GBA games had a lot more fun factor than a lot of their contemporaries. To me, it's much more important for a good Turtles game to have solid co-op play, and you just don't see that, any more.

TMNT 2 Battle Nexus for the Gamecube, only problem I have is the with those dang Fuedal Foot Ninjas, when they start kickin' they never stop :C.

I gave that a brief shot earlier. It was actually kinda cool! Felt so weird playing a browser-based game though, brought back memories of playing some of the 2k3 Turtles browser-based games. Man, those were bad. This new one, though? Yeah, it's actually pretty good!

I've avoided that once since scouring the web and coming across plenty of non-favorable reviews, but I'll nab it one of these days. I'm sure it's worth checking out at the very least.

ima say i love all old tmnt games on NES and SNES, but my favorite is TMNT 2 and 3 for the PS2.

Mutant-Melee. Some of my friends still enjoy playing that. Ones that arent tmnt fans.

The only modern game I've played is Smash Up for about ten minutes. It was ok. Haven't played long enough to know if I really like it or not.

Probably the three games for Gameboy Advance, as it retains the platformer elments from the old days while still supporting a nice storyline about the first three 4kids seasons. I especially enjoy the first game the most.

I think my favorite is Mutant Nightmare from gamecube

None of the GBA games had anything to do with the third season of the show. The third game was based off the 2007 film.

TMNT Smash-Up was pretty good, but the character roster was way too small for a TMNT game

TMNT for GBA came in the mail today, and I ended up playing it for a bit today. I can totally see why people like this particular one so much. It's easily the best semi-modern TMNT game I've played. A simple, retro-esque beat 'em up with great sprites and backgrounds. The differences between this version and Konami's GBA title are very noticeable - this one just feels smoother, and the graphics look vastly superior.

Surprisingly, it bears a resemblance to the recent Scott Pilgrim game, which was also developed by Ubisoft and is also excellent.

It's great though. Definitely recommend tracking down a copy if you haven't played it yet. I can't imagine it's very expensive, I played about $10 for mine.

I liked the last gen games or PS2 and Xbox. But I prefer the old school games

i like smash up for wii, tho i wish it got more characters to choose. would be nice if they got bishop and more.

Battle Nexus for gamecube is my favorite. Fond memories of playing that game as a kid. AMAZING music too.

Definitely between the first two GBA games. But I quite liked the TMNT game that hit the Wii also.

This!

That game Dark Horizons is not only a really good TMNT game experience, but I really dig the whole "sunset" art-style for the Turtles.


As for turtles games that aren't free or web-based...

Game Boy Advance had two of my favorite modern games. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (based on the first seasons of the 4kids cartoon), and TMNT based on the movie.

These two should've been console releases instead of portable. :( They are REALLY good. (And I know TMNT is probably one of the most ported games in history, but the GBA version is the GOOD version of the whole bunch, as its oldschool, sprite-animated goodness, with lots of attacks that connect flawlessly with one another, and great tag-team attacks that level up!)

Smash-Up or the action platformer based on the movie?

TMNT on GBA and Re-Shelled