Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has a tumultuous video game history. Some of its early arcade outings back in the 90s were wildly successful, while recent titles have been hit-or-miss with critics. The turtles’ latest game, TMNT: Mutant Madness by Kongregate, is a step in the right direction – although there are still some issues that only diehard fans will be able to overlook.
The game will display both your team's overall Power Rating and the enemy's Power Rating, giving you a heads-up as to how the battle will likely unfold based on your selections. Combat happens automatically, although you can manually trigger special attacks once they've had enough time to charge. Other than that, battles occur completely on their own.
Here, you'll be able to slowly build a massive headquarters that farms resources while you're offline. Deciding how to level up the Lair is a game in-and-of itself, and it’s always fun trying to figure out which upgrade will help out my crew the most. Other notable Lair upgrades include Dimension Clash (PvP), a Clan Hall, and a Battle Pass, giving you plenty of reasons to keep coming back to the world of TMNT.
There are a few ways to level up your crew (such as finding and equipping stronger gear), but I was primarily interested in using Hero Bits to summon powerful new characters. Hero Bits can be generated over time in your Liar but can also be earned through completing different tasks.
Or, you can use real money to buy them as part of a bundle in the TMNT shop. Right away you'll notice fewer heroes available than most other gacha games, but that lack in quantity is offset by their incredible quality. Shredder, Zorax, Splinter, April, and all the turtles are present, along with a laundry list of other iconic characters.
Anyone hoping for a nuanced TMNT experience will be disappointed with the content in Mutant Madness. However, if you're looking for a casual game that doesn't require tons of micromanagement, TMNT: Mutant Madness will be a good fit. The Lair helps you make progress while offline, combat is simplistic but entertaining, and there are plenty of powerful characters to collect. And, if you're a TMNT fan, you’ll find even more to love about the latest entry in this storied franchise.
You can download TMNT: Mutant Madness from Google Store and App Store.