How is TMNT2?

[Bry]

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.