2007-03-20
TMNT on the GBA is based off the CGI film of the same name featuring the Heroes in a Half-shell. Its simple combat is surprisingly challenging and is supported by light RPG and exploration elements. You can play as all four turtles and switch off between stages. There are also a handful of side activities in the form of minigames and shopping.
This game is not to be confused with Konami's TMNT on the GBA, which is actually an action platformer rather than a brawler. Unfortunately, classic Ninja Turtle enemies like Bebop, Rocksteady, and even Shredder weren't featured in the movie this game was based off of, which explains the lame enemies.
I was completely blown away by TMNT's gameplay and difficulty. Its combat is deliberate, satisfying, deep, and surprisingly difficult. Although the enemy designs are generic and bland, their gameplay is very well-designed. The character animations and backgrounds are both high-quality, although the music is just average. It also has some RPG elements.
