Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed
- October 18, 2024
- AHEARTFULOFGAMES
- 8h median play time
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Reviews
- The game features engaging combat with a variety of moves and distinct playstyles for each Turtle, encouraging players to experiment and master their favorites.
- The art style and graphics are vibrant and capture the essence of the recent TMNT movie, providing a fun visual experience.
- The inclusion of social mechanics and character interactions adds depth to the gameplay, allowing players to explore the personalities and relationships of the Turtles in a unique way.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, including enemies getting stuck and issues with achievement tracking, which detracts from the overall experience.
- Cutscenes and loading screens are excessive, interrupting the flow of gameplay and making the experience feel unnecessarily padded.
- The camera system is poorly designed, leading to frustrating moments during combat and platforming, which can hinder player enjoyment.
- story18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally considered solid, effectively building on the movie's plot and exploring the mutants' lives in New York, though some players find it basic and lacking depth. While the narrative offers some engaging moments, it can feel repetitive and is often overshadowed by gameplay mechanics, leading to mixed feelings about its overall impact. Players who prioritize gameplay over story may still enjoy the experience, but those seeking a rich narrative might find it lacking.
“I am a gameplay first, and story second style of player, and I genuinely enjoyed my time with the game, and as mentioned above, am planning multiple more runs.”
“Story and characters are solid and build off the movie plot really well with how the mutants try to live in New York, which is not addressed in Tales of TMNT if you have seen the show.”
“Game gets better after a few hours as you get into the story and options open up.”
“There wasn't really much for story; they kind of just spoon-feed you a basic plot.”
“Constant loading screens, mindless combat, nothing plot line - there is really not much here that I can say besides 'at least they tried'.”
“The storyline is meh.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a standout feature, combining engaging hack-and-slash mechanics with a rich social system reminiscent of Persona games, allowing players to build relationships and unlock new abilities. Each character offers unique combat styles and mini-mechanics, enhancing replayability and encouraging varied play. The game is well-polished, with a deep skill tree and a dynamic difficulty system that evolves as players progress, ensuring a rewarding experience for both casual and dedicated gamers.
“I am a gameplay-first, story-second style of player, and I genuinely enjoyed my time with the game. As mentioned above, I am planning multiple more runs.”
“This game offers impeccable hack and slash gameplay that will delight fans of the genre.”
“The longer you play this game, the more new features, side activities, mechanics, etc. get introduced, in addition to the skill trees and move lists getting quite deep and opening up your options tenfold.”
“The game's enemies actually attack at a pretty frantic pace, so for me it's a little odd for your attacks to typically feel more like a commitment. I was so fixated on this early on, and it took a while for me to get comfortable, but please stick with it. The longer you play this game, the more new features, side activities, mechanics, etc. get introduced in addition to the skill trees and move lists getting quite deep and opening up your options tenfold. There are a number of people jumping to review this barely 1 or 2 hours in, and I'm saying it myself I wasn't won over early on, but the game really does start taking off as you play.”
“The combat is probably the most important part of this game for most, and I'm seeing comparisons to Yakuza and the TMNT 03 games. Honestly, this is a character action game; it's got its own flair and feel overall, but it blatantly is inspired by Devil May Cry, right down to enemies getting their own introduction scenes, to the slow-mo zoom on the finishing blow dealt in an encounter. The ranking will stagnate if you continue to use the same attacks over and over again; you're encouraged to mix it up.”
“While there is a fun beat 'em up at its core, there is also a whole social mechanic built in similar to the Persona games where you can choose how to spend your free time and build relationships with various characters to level specific skills.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a vibrant and bold visual style that effectively captures the art of the latest TMNT movie, appealing particularly to fans of the franchise. While many appreciate the fun and unique art style, opinions are mixed regarding the quality of animations, especially in cut scenes. Overall, the graphics are seen as a strong point for those who enjoy the new aesthetic.
“The art style is so fun to see in 3D, and the music is super well done and 100% party material.”
“As for the graphics, the game dares with a vibrant and bold visual style, which fits the aesthetics of the latest movie of the turtles wonderfully, and I personally love it.”
“I love the art style.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its relatable side stories and the wholesome family dynamics among the characters, particularly the humorous interactions that enhance the overall charm. While the game draws inspiration from Persona, offering simple yet heartwarming narratives, some players feel that the execution lacks depth compared to modern standards, leading to a sense of disappointment in the overall experience.
“The persona-inspired elements of the game are greater than expected and a big part of the game's charm. The stories told within them are simple, heartwarming, and have great dialogue bits. There's one with Michelangelo that pays homage to the classic NES Turtles game in a really fun way. You can tell the people behind this were not just fans of Mutant Mayhem but the Turtles in general.”
“Persona style really works because the side characters do get mentioned in the main plot, and the small side stories they have can be relatable and flesh out the turtles. It shows the family bond in a very wholesome way, and the chemistry and jokes can be funny, like Splinter's search history being 'cockroach breeding season,' which I personally found hilarious.”
- stability3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is mixed; while some players report significant bugs and glitches, such as freezing and long loading times, others have experienced smooth performance with no issues after extended play. Overall, the game runs well on platforms like the Steam Deck, maintaining a locked 60fps, indicating a degree of polish despite the reported problems.
“Performance-wise, it runs great on both Steam Deck and PC, with locked 60fps on the Deck at max settings.”
“There are some bugs and glitches, like when I would go to an area and the game would freeze for about 5 seconds from time to time. The loading times are also frustrating, taking between 1 to 2 minutes, which got very annoying while playing on PC. Another glitch I encountered is when enemies would phase out of the combat area sometimes, preventing me from progressing. I would die, and the game would continue as if I needed to progress without restarting, forcing me to manually restart the section.”
“The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent crashes and long loading times that disrupt the flow of gameplay.”
“I experienced multiple instances where the game would freeze or crash unexpectedly, making it difficult to enjoy the experience.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and energetic vibe, making it perfect for a party atmosphere. Reviewers appreciate how well it complements the fun 3D art style, enhancing the overall experience.
“The art style is so fun to see in 3D, and the music is super well done and 100% party material.”
“Personally, I love the music and art style.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is highly optimized, running smoothly on both Steam Deck and PC, achieving a locked 60fps at maximum settings on the Steam Deck. Overall, performance is consistently praised as a strong aspect of the game.
“Performance-wise, it runs great on both Steam Deck and PC, with locked 60fps on the Deck at max settings.”
“Performance is another strong point to highlight.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability due to its diverse character mechanics, encouraging players to experiment with different combat styles to maximize their ranking. With a playtime of 12-15 hours and the potential for additional content, including an upcoming mode and unlockable costumes, players are incentivized to revisit the game and explore its various features. Overall, the unique gameplay elements and dynamic difficulty enhance the experience, making it worthwhile for players to engage multiple times.
“The combat is probably the most important part of this game for most, and I'm seeing comparisons to Yakuza and the TMNT 03 games. This is a character action game with its own flair, inspired by Devil May Cry. The ranking will stagnate if you continue to use the same attacks over and over again; you're encouraged to mix it up. Each of the turtles not only fights differently but also has their own mini-mechanics, ensuring they are approached differently. This design choice greatly enhances replayability.”
“I think this game more than justifies its asking price. It is roughly 12-15 hours in length without completion, with 4 characters to master if you're the type to dig deep into these games. There's a cool dynamic difficulty mechanic that introduces itself a few hours in, and fun bonuses like unlocking alternate costumes for each character. You can also decorate the lair with graffiti you find in stages. There's a shocking amount to see and do, and an extra mode is set to be released soon, which will undoubtedly bolster its replay value even further.”
“The combat is probably the most important part of this game for most, and I'm seeing comparisons to Yakuza and the TMNT 03 games. Honestly, this is a character action game with its own flair, but it is blatantly inspired by Devil May Cry. The ranking will stagnate if you continue to use the same attacks over and over again; you're encouraged to mix it up. Each of the turtles not only fights differently but also has their own mini-mechanics, ensuring that they are approached differently. My biggest qualm with previous TMNT games was how identical each character felt to control, but this game doesn't have that design choice, which will do wonders for replayability.”
“I think this game more than justifies its asking price. It is roughly 12-15 hours in length without completion, with 4 characters to master if you're the type to dig deep into these games. There's a cool dynamic difficulty mechanic that introduces itself a few hours in, and fun bonuses like unlocking alternate costumes for each character. You can also decorate the lair with graffiti you find in stages. There's a shocking amount to see and do, and an extra mode is set to be released soon, which will no doubt bolster its replay value even further.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by relatable side stories and character interactions that enhance the overall narrative, showcasing a wholesome family bond among the turtles. Jokes, such as Splinter's amusingly gross search history, contribute to the comedic tone, making the experience both entertaining and engaging.
“The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever jokes and relatable side stories that really flesh out the characters. For instance, Splinter's search history being 'cockroach breeding season' is both gross and hilarious!”
“The chemistry between the characters shines through the humor, making the interactions feel genuine and entertaining. It's a delightful mix of wholesome moments and laugh-out-loud jokes.”
“I love how the side characters are woven into the main plot with their own funny anecdotes. It adds depth to the story while keeping the tone light and enjoyable.”
