Summary
- Release Year: 2009
- Genres: Fighting
- Platforms: PlayStation 2, Wii
- Developers: Game Arts
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Smash-Up: A Shell-Shockingly Good Time
Released in 2009 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Smash-Up is a 4-player 2.5D fighting game that takes cues from the popular Super Smash Bros. series. Developed by Game Arts in cooperation with Mirage Studios and released by Ubisoft, the game is a colorful and chaotic brawler that’s perfect for fans of the Turtles and fighting games in general.
Gameplay
Smash-Up is played on a variety of stages, each with its own unique hazards and interactive elements. The goal of the game is to knock your opponents off the stage or into traps, depleting their life bar until they are KO’d. Players can also collect items that grant them special abilities, such as fire breathing or electrical shields.
The game’s combat system is simple to learn but difficult to master, with a variety of attacks and combos that can be chained together. Each character also has their own unique special moves, which can be used to devastating effect.
Characters
Smash-Up features a roster of 16 playable characters, including all four Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, as well as their allies and enemies. Each character has their own unique strengths and weaknesses, so players can experiment to find the one that best suits their playstyle.
Modes
Smash-Up offers a variety of game modes, including:
- Arcade Mode: Battle your way through a series of increasingly difficult opponents in a single-player campaign.
- Battle Royal: A free-for-all mode where up to four players can battle each other.
- Survival Mode: Fight against an endless horde of enemies to see how long you can survive.
- Tournament Mode: Compete in a tournament against other players or AI opponents.
- Swap-Out Mode: A unique mode where players can swap out their characters mid-battle.
- Practice Mode: Practice your combos and techniques against a CPU opponent.
- Mission Mode: Complete a series of challenges to unlock new characters and items.
Online Multiplayer
Smash-Up also features an online multiplayer mode for up to four players. Players can compete in ranked or unranked matches, and there is also a lobby system where players can chat and challenge each other to battles.
Graphics and Sound
Smash-Up’s graphics are colorful and vibrant, with a cel-shaded art style that brings the characters and environments to life. The game’s soundtrack is also excellent, with a mix of original tracks and classic TMNT themes.
Overall
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Smash-Up is a great fighting game that’s perfect for fans of the Turtles and Super Smash Bros. With its fast-paced action, customizable options, and interactive environments, it’s a blast to play with friends both online and offline.
Score: 7.5/10
Pros:
- Fun and chaotic gameplay
- Variety of characters and modes
- Great graphics and sound
- Excellent online multiplayer
Cons:
- Can be repetitive after a while
- Some characters are more powerful than others
- Lack of single-player content
Review Score
7.5/10
Art
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