Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants

TMNT Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants has its moments of fun but needs to have more variety to be truly great. It is worth the price of entry if you just want to mindlessly kill some TMNT-themed enemies, but don’t expect anything revolutionary.

46%Game Brain Score

graphics, optimization

gameplay, replayability

53% User Score Based on 38 reviews

Critic Score 52%Based on 19 reviews

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"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants" is a beat-em-up game where players can control Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, or Raphael from the 2012 cartoon. The game features 6 stages, 13 boss battles, and the opportunity to unleash special super attacks unique to each Turtle. With 3 additional stages and 6 additional bosses, players can re-experience the classic arcade game with new challenges. Local co-op play is also available.

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53%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game captures the nostalgic feel of the classic 90s TMNT arcade games, making it enjoyable for fans of the series.
It features fun multiplayer gameplay, allowing for local co-op with friends, which enhances the overall experience.
The visuals are solid, and the inclusion of original voice actors adds a nice touch to the character interactions.

The game is very short, with many players completing it in under an hour, leading to concerns about its value for the price.
Gameplay is overly simplistic and repetitive, lacking depth with limited controls and no dodge or sprint options.
The voice acting is criticized for being poor, with many lines feeling recycled and lacking the quality expected from the original cast.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally praised for their solid quality and unique style, with some reviewers highlighting incredible detail and good gameplay. However, a few comments suggest that while the visuals are fine, they may lack depth or feel somewhat flat. Overall, the presentation is considered nice, contributing positively to the gaming experience.
- “Incredible visuals, detail, and gameplay.”
- “Visuals are solid, and it has a unique spin on the series.”
- “Nice graphics and good gameplay.”
- “Graphics, presentation, and sound: this part is weird.”
- “The visuals themselves are fine, but... flat?”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been described as basic and repetitive, lacking depth with only a single attack and a limited combo system, which detracts from the overall experience. While some players appreciate the nostalgic inspiration from classic beat 'em ups and find the graphics appealing, many feel that the gameplay does not justify the price point, resulting in a mixed reception.
- “Gameplay: This game, like many TMNT beat 'em ups, takes inspiration from the old Konami beat 'em ups.”
- “Nice graphics, good gameplay.”
- “It was a decent way to pass the time, but offered no story, extremely basic gameplay, and a very subpar experience for $29.99.”
- “The gameplay is terrible, since it only has a single attack with a single 3-hit combo, which makes the game really repetitive.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The game's replayability is limited, with some players noting that achievements and a hard mode option provide minimal incentive to replay. However, overall content is considered sparse, lacking the engaging replay value found in similar titles like Shredder's Revenge.
- “Getting the achievements adds some replayability.”
- “Replayability: after you beat the game, you get the option to replay on hard mode.”
- “Replayability: after you beat the game, you get the option to replay on hard mode, but after that, nothing.”
- “The content is incredibly sparse, and it lacks any of Shredder's Revenge's replay value.”
- “Getting the achievements adds some replayability, though.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is well-optimized for handheld play, running smoothly without any crashes or performance issues. Players have reported a seamless experience, even during remote play, although there were some minor concerns regarding voice performances.
- “At the time of this review, this game runs smoothly and is easy to play on handheld devices.”
- “Aside from that, I had zero issues with performance; the game had no crashes or hitches.”
- “I played through remote play with a friend and we had a good time despite some of the oddities with the voice performances.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by amusing dialogue from the turtles during boss fights, which can lead to moments of laughter, especially when playing with friends. While the gameplay is basic and short, the comedic elements add a layer of enjoyment, making it a decent value for its price, though some players recommend other titles for a more substantial experience.
- “The boss fights are fun, and you might get some funny dialogue from one of the turtles when the boss fight starts or when it ends.”
- “Made my friend and I burst out laughing.”
- “If you play with friends, it can be funny.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some users finding it awful and others noting that while the quality is fine, it is too quiet to be memorable. Overall, the music does not enhance the gameplay experience significantly.
- “Voices are awful, music is awful, gameplay is mediocre.”
- “Despite the music sounding fine, it was way too quiet to properly hear, causing all the tunes to be less memorable than they should.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is criticized for being minimal and lacking depth, essentially revolving around a straightforward quest to battle through New York to confront Shredder. Many users feel that the narrative does not justify the game's price, resulting in a basic and unsatisfying experience.
- “It was a decent way to pass the time, but offered no story, extremely basic gameplay, and a very subpar experience for $29.99.”
- “The story is barebones and follows as thus: go fight through New York to get to Shredder.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players report significant stability issues, including unexpected attacks from opponents and glitches that hinder gameplay, particularly in hard mode. These problems contribute to a frustrating experience, making it difficult to evade attacks effectively.
- “It's also hard to evade attacks; there are times when opponents can hit you without warning, giving you insufficient time to react, or in other unfair ways like glitches, which becomes a big issue if you're playing on hard mode.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress without losing progress.”
- “I experienced multiple instances of the game freezing, forcing me to restart and lose my saved data.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in the game is influenced by its origins, with designs and settings rooted in the 2012 series, which may limit the depth of character evolution compared to newer narratives.
- “Since it was originally released in 2017, it's based on the 2012 series, so the character designs, locations, and other details are based on that version of the Turtles.”