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COWABUNGA DUDE, A RADICAL GAME!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 19, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This games gotten a few reviews saying it doesn't compare to the other systems, well, screw them, this game rocks!

It's kind of based on the 1990 arcade version, mixed with a little bit of street fighter, star wars and a few other things.

I was hesitant to play this, seeing as how I'm a fan of the old school turtles and not the new one, but this one actually is a great game!

You pick one of the 4 turtles and do 4 missions each for each turtle. You do a stage like the arcade, kind a double dragon style thing, beat up the bad guys, once you complete that you do a bonus stage, Mikey has a cool skate board through the sewers where you have to jump oil drums and collect pink diamonds. Leo has a cool Star Wars kind of bonus where you drive through the sewer in something or other and shoot incoming mousers flying at you out of the water. Raphael has a street fighter kind of match against Casey Jones, they they have a drag race on motor bikes and the next round Casey helps[........]. the fourth stage is a boss to beat, or boss'

I think there may be 5th stages on harder difficulties. And I sure will be trying those out soon, so it does in fact have replay value!

I guess for those playing the 3D games, this one might seem lame, but i love 2D games, I was around when Atari first hit the homes and I've played them ever since... and 3D games these days look cool, but not a lot of them have the fun and replay value as a lot of the older 2D style games. And these TMNT games loosely based a Double Dragon style beat em up is my kind of thing.

A big difference between this and the original arcades is this one has improved moves and attacks, so you aren't mashing buttons all the time, I'd say its a button masher free game! I guess the reason I like it so much is that it's almost a newer version of the old arcades, PLUS it also has some elements from the original nes game if any one remember it. When I was playing as Donatello, there is a few things here and there where you push up at a computer and kind of reprogram it or something... it reminded me a lot of the water level of the nes game where you had to defuse all the bombs in the damn.

Overall, I love it, it features something from every old skool TMNT game that I grew up loving and this one has became an instant favorite the moment I started playing it!

Highly Recommended for those old skool fans of the original arcades and nes ports. And I cant wait to try out the other GBA TMNT games.

They Could've Put A Little More Effort into Making This Game

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: November 25, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Well, I must say, I was quite disappointed. We have the ninja turtles game for PS2 and that one is great, my 5 year old loves it and can play it no problem....it goes on and on and on....one level after another. This one for the Gameboy Advance however, it has 4 levels. that's it. 4 levels. My son is asking for help every 5 minutes. I have a hard time beating the guys and I am definitely a gaming mom. So, after a few attempts, I beat it. In all of about 2 hours. So...I definitely DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES RECOMMEND THIS GAME. IT WAS A BIG WASTE OF MONEY OTHER THAN THE FACT THAT IT IS A NINJA TURTLE GAME. THE ONLY THING YOU ARE PAYING FOR, IS THE NAME.

this is cool!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: October 19, 2004
Author: Amazon User

my brother just got this game,since he can't type i'm doing it so this game is pretty awsome and it's really fun,the educational value,is 2 stars because gameboy games aren't suppose to be educational you don't want a game that teaches you how to read,do you? so overall it's one of the best games i ever played [plus mikey is funny]

Not really Much to say except... Excellent game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: September 09, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This game is far better than I expected.
Graphics are outstanding, unlike most GBA games the images are 3d and the battle settings are wide screen.
The best thing about this game was that every ninja turtle had its own story and levels, so you didn't get bored using always the same character & levels.
When you complete a level the character you use is awarded points all the points you are awarded in levels are added up and they go in the High Score List.(this is kind of useless).
Another Cool thing this game had was that every character had it's own special move.
The bad thing about this game is that it's too short...

I Love It!!!!!!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 6
Date: June 16, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I think that this game is great because it's based on the first episodes of TMNT like "attack of the mousers", "meet casey jones", "notes from the underground", and "return to Newyork." If you are a fan of TMNT, then you should buy this game. In this game, you could choose who you want to be. I really like playing as Donatello, because he has the glider plane. Bye!

TMNT are back... but are they as good as they once were?

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 27, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Someone once told me that fashion and trends tend to repeat themselves every 20 years or so. He-Man is back, Pretty Pretty Princes is back, Rainbow Bright has returned, as has Care Bears (which has my wife very happy), and Strawberry Shortcake... and so too have the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles returned with an updated look and style designated for a modern audience.
I remember watching the old cartoons as a kid, and playing the old Konami Ninja Turtle games in the arcade, and on my NES or Super NES and loving them. Then the fad fizzled out. I lost interest when I discovered X-Men, a story I've been following since I abandoned the Ninja turtles.
Having beaten all my GBA titles thus far my wife and I went searching for an inexpensive new addition to keep me occupied during slow time at work. That was Saturday... today I am rearranging my budget to look for a new game to keep me busy at work during down time.
Its not that this game is bad, far from it, its just ridiculously short. This game takes about three hours to clear completely, with next to nothing to extend the game play or encourage replay. Worse yet there's no two-player modes at all, and as far as I can tell no unlockable secrets. Also the stories seem to be based on episodes from the new series, which could explain why there seems to be such a minimally connected narrative between the games "chapters". Played even remotely out of order and it will make the story completely incoherent. (I recommend playing Leo, Raph, Mike, and then Don for the most coherent story). This game is a lot of fun, but there simply isn't enough of it. It was fun to relive a piece of my childhood, but overall I wish I had gotten Metroid Zero Mission instead, even if it did cost a bit more.

good

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: February 20, 2004
Author: Amazon User

The game is very smooth and clean. But for this platform they should have made the game 3d compatible, meaning that you are able to scroll up and down the screen like you used to in the old games. Is a little short but is worth it for the ninja turtle fans of old and new.

Hey! This is actually fun.

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: January 17, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Unlike most liscenced games, which would appeal more to fans than non-fans, this game is better suited for players that don't know or care who the Ninja Turtles are. Like "Fall of the Footclan," this title is a pretty straightforward kick-their-butts action video game. A = Jump, B = Attack, R is for a special move that depends on the situation, and I don't know what L does.
If you demand spice in your dish, I'm afraid all you'll get is the mild, in the form of a sewer vehicle, a motorcycle, a hang glider, and a skateboard.
What's the downside? Well, in my opinion, it would have been nice if April, Casey Jones, Splinter, and even Shredder were playable. Come to think of it, I don't think you even face Shredder. I also think the presence of Krang, Rocksteady, and Bebop would have been nice, but they're not in the newer cartoon series, so the only point would be to satisfy the nostalgia of older fans such as myself.
Well, I can't blame you if you're wondering whether this is really a game review or just self pity, so I'll get to the point: if you like lots of fighting and a little platform action, you'll probably like this game.

THE BEST GAME EVER

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: January 02, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This game is one of the best and tightest fighting games ever made for gameboy advance. You can choose from 1 to four players, their are codes, and five levels for each turle.

the Ninja Turtles are back - GBA review - JKrahn

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: December 31, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Ok, I'll tell you right of the bat. I'm a little biased here, since I'm a fan of the Ninja Turtles. But I'll try no to be. Personally, I enjoy games with different characters to choose from, and different strengths and weaknesses with each character. Of course the turtles each have their signature weapons. Donatello has the longest range with his staff. Michelangelo has his lightning-fast nunchaku. Leonardo has his powerful katana swords, and Raphael, his fury attacks with his sai blades. The moves look great, the graphics in this game are pretty good. The story line follows almost exactly that of the new Ninja Turtles tv series. But the game is way too short. The only levels that keep you from beating the game, are the final levels where you fight the Shredder. One thing they did that was unique to this game is that they split it up so that each of the turtles had 4 levels to beat. If you want to go according to the show, this was a good move for the makers of the game. But I kinda wish I could've done some of the levels with a different turtle. But some of the levels were designed in such a way that it would be impossible. For instance, in one of Mikey's level there is an area only Mikey would be able to get up, since he has a wall-jump move no one else has. Well... now that I think of it, Raph could do it too, since he can climb walls with his blades, but my point still stands. Anyways, despite the flaws in this game, it is very enjoyable. Each turtle has one level where they are on some kinda vehicle or something. Leo uses the Sewer Slider to destroy robots, Don dodges missles on his Hang Glider, Mikey collects crystals on his Skateboard, and Raph races Casey Jones on the Shell Cycle. The game also has 3 difficulty levels to choose from. So if its to easy for you, bring it up to hard. Its as simple as that. I give this game 4 stars. Any Ninja Turtles fan out there should check this game out.

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