Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Smash Up

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  D. Mady
  October 4th, 2010 on 4:06 am

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  Thank you very much for the speedy shipping. It was a gift for my brother for Christmas. He enjoys it very much.
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  J. Cazares
  October 6th, 2010 on 8:04 am

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  my son has wanted this specific game for some time now, and it took some time to locate it at a good price and for the PS2. He loves it. and it shipped for free!
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  NYJ
  October 6th, 2010 on 4:15 pm

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  This is my first entry into a Smash Brothers-type fighting game, and I can say that my introduction was a very pleasant one. If first impressions are to be relied upon, my impression will have me returning for more in the future. The comparisons between Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Smash Up are very relevant as they share the same development team, so if you’ve played Smash Brothers, your learning curve on Smash Up will be very low. However, it should be said that for those who haven’t played these games before, this game provides a perfect opportunity to learn the basic controls, and advanced features very quickly. The game has several game play modes, some of which assist the player in learning basic combat techniques which will be essential for successful combat. First, there is the aptly named “Practice Mode” which allows you to do just that. This mode teaches you several basic moves. For offline game play, there is a “Mission Mode” in which you need to fight a series of characters in different environments in order to complete it. This mode is interspersed with a few minigames which also help you in learning how to move quickly through environments. There are a total of six minigames in all, and when you score high enough in them in Mission mode, they become unlocked for game play at anytime. Successfully completing Mission Mode gives you the option to unlock a number of characters as well. There is an “Arcade Mode” and “Survival Mode” in which you face CPU opponents, and also “Battle Royal” and “Swap Out” modes in which you can play either CPU or friends. It should be noted that thhe Battle Royal, Swap Out, and Survival Modes can be played online though the main online feature is Tournament Mode. When playing online either you can enter a “friend code” to allow you to play a specific person (or persons) directly, or a “match up” option which will randomly pit you against a player online. Overall, the online function worked well, though I did experience lag from time to time. It’s quite possible that this was a problem on my end, however I have heard of people complaining about lag on a lot of online Wii games. Whether UbiSofts servers are overtaxed, WiFi on the WIi is problematic, or it is a case-by-case problem … I cannot tell. Like any good fighting game, how to control your characters is of great importance. Here, the developers give you four options: 1) WiiMote with Nunchuck; 2) WiiMote alone; 3) Classic Controller; and 4) Gamecube controller.

  From a personal standpoint, I enjoyed this game immensely. This game definitely allows you to approach this game at your own speed. In addition to the practice/training modes, this game lets you pick your difficulty ranging from easy to “shell shocked” (five difficult settings in all). Easy is really easy, allowing you to figure out opponents and environments (some of which are highly interactive) before moving up in difficulty. The game constantly keeps you challenged as well, by recording high scores and keeping track of online win/loss records. If you are considering a fighting game, but have not entered the genre yet, this game is a good option. It has a number of unlockable characters, very good graphics, and allows you to advance at your own pace. I would highly recommend this game for anyone, and for all ages, especially those who are TMNT fans.
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  Betty L. Thomas
  October 6th, 2010 on 9:05 pm

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  Bought this for my Grandson and he is thoroughly enjoying it. My one and only problem?? For some unknown reason on standard delivery it took 12 days to get here? Come on!
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  Maria Maura
  October 6th, 2010 on 11:30 pm

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  This game is loads of fun for Turtle fans. I actually had more fun playing this game than I did with Super Smash Bros.
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  Mr Mister
  October 8th, 2010 on 4:23 pm

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  This game was a great idea. It is basically a take on the popular smash bros, but it managed to miss nearly all the elements that made Smash bros good.

  For one, the character movement, actions, response seems to be EXTREMELY slow, and often choppy at times.

  The stage Variety ‘kind-of’ works, but the stages are not put together too well it seems.

  The only thing this game managed to do what take a popular franchise and turn it into about 20 mins of fun. If youre looking for a game thats fun like this, Smash Bros is cheaper, and has more hours of gameplay.

  I would suggest copying Power-Stone 2 OR Bleech… would make for an interesting game
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  Derek Vazquez
  October 9th, 2010 on 9:38 am

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  Take the team that worked on the million-selling, world famous Smash Bros. Brawl for wii and have them repeat the process, but only this time, use characters from the TMNT Universe. Do that and you have TMNT: Smash Up! Everything from this game will remind you of SSBB, from the different control configurations to the pre-fight announcer who tell you who tells you who you’ll be facing. Even the bonus games are variations on the ones found in Smash Brothers. Is this a bad thing? Hell no! Well, not if you’re a fan of that game AND a TMNT fan. The character models are great, the backgrounds varies with lots of fight-altering events popping up from time to time, and it even includes online play! I had a chance to test the wifi in a few bouts. Only once did I have a problem with really bad lag. The other times it ran smoothly. My only gripe was with the character selection, which is lacking. This is an issue because with the company celebrating 25 years of TMNT history, there’s no reason the pickings should be so bland. Not to mention Ubisoft felt the need to include 3 unlockable RAVING RABBIDS. Completely unnecessary in my opinion. Although I do hear that Bebop, Rocksteady, and Leatherhead ar in there… somewhere. All in all, if you’ve played SSBB to death, and like TMNT, I suggest you give this one a try. On a side note, for those with a PS2 who’ve never played a SB game (shame!) this is the perfect opportunity to test the waters and see what that game is all about. Just imagine this game, only ten times better hehe.
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  Robert J. Bodnar
  October 9th, 2010 on 4:48 pm

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  This is the really second great beating up game on the Wii. Their are good one. But for the 8 to 13 years ols this one and Super Smash Bros. Braw are great for them. This takes a little from Super Smark. But leaves a little out. The replay value is great and will keep the kids glue to the console for hours. But these two on your holiday list and set a time limit or you never see your kids again for hours.
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  J. Dyess
  October 9th, 2010 on 5:37 pm

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  This game is fun fighting game for the wii. Good online play, tournament mode, and tag mode.
  
  The only real disapointment for any TMNT fan was lack of more characters from the history of comics,tv shows, and movies replaced with three rabbids. The only differnce is the wall attacks, swing pole attacks, and life bars. So if you overlook the limited characters it is a good game.
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  Vincent Vazquez
  October 9th, 2010 on 7:19 pm

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  To be succint, this is exactly what you think it is. A great Super Smash Bros. clone featuring the TMNT license. Don’t be fooled that there are no direct ties to Imagi’s excellent 2007 CG film – it’s clearly based on that universe. And it’s largely a successful game – if you like Smash, you’ll dig TMNT Smash Up. Especially since it’s less hectic and more skill based.

  The problem with this game is content. It runs out of interesting stuff FAR too quickly. The roster is pathetic, and the stages are mostly annoying or out-of-place (a western town? What the…). There are a bunch of mini games, but that’d be like buying Street Fighter IV for the car smashing bonus round. Also, online is both broken and there’s no community there anyway, so don’t count on extending your replay value that way. Like most reviews stated, this definitely should’ve incorporated content from THROUGHOUT the 25-year history of the Turtles. How about characters like Bebop and Rocksteady? Or their “Secret of the Ooze” counterparts, Tokka and Razor? A giant Mouser? Baxter Stockman? None of them are here. It’s really light on stuff. And the soundtrack blows. Considering the Turtles’ have brought us such classics as Ninja Rap, T-U-R-T-L-E Power and Pizza Power, there is a NOTICEABLE lack of early 90′s R&B/Hip Hop flavor to the soundtrack. It’s not offensive or anything, it’s just generic, unmemorable background music.

  Still, it’s on Amazon for, like, 8 bucks. It’s definitely worth it at that price. It’s a good game, just not the TMNT game you might be hoping for. Really wish Ubi Soft would’ve given it another shot with a sequel, but that’ll never happen now. Maybe Nickelodeon’s new Turtles stuff for 2011 and 2012 will re-energize the franchise, and whoever gets it next will produce the fighting game we all want. This was close, but ultimately misses the mark. And probably isn’t worth it if you have Super Smash Bros. Melee or Brawl.