TMNT Smash Up

In 1984, an odd comic book was released that told the tale of four adolescent turtles that could talk like men, fight like ninjas and consume pizza like a housebound WoW player. A quarter of a century later and the amphibians with attitude have found their way onto toy shelves, consoles, handhelds and the big screen.

For their latest adventure, Ubisoft’s TMNT Smash Up, the Turtles are tasked with doing what they do best: beating their enemies to within an inch of their life. Smash Up focuses on the intense and action-packed battles the franchise is known for, allowing fans to duke it out with a variety of familiar characters.

Smash Up is the first Turtles game that is not directly tied to a comic, movie or TV series. Instead, the developers have teamed up with the franchise’s co-creator Peter Laird to write an original storyline for the main single-player campaign. The plot has been styled to match the comic books, and sees the Turtles battling to save New York from their various enemies.

Notably, the game has been developed by Game Arts, a studio comprised of people who have previously worked on Nintendo’s own fighting title, Super Smash Bros Brawl. As a result, Wii owners can expect a free-for-all combat system that is just as accessible and yet satisfying as that first-party brawler.

This also means Smash Up places a noticeable emphasis on multiplayer. The game supports up to four players and allows them to test their skills against each other in a range of modes, including Tournament and Battle Royale. The multiplayer works both offline and online, and even features a range of mini-games to enjoy.

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Players choose from a selection of classic TMNT heroes and villains, including Splinter, Shredder, April and the Turtles themselves. Each one has their own set of weapons and abilities, guaranteeing plenty of variety in every battle.