TMNT NINTENDO DS

TMNT for PSP and Nintendo DS is an action game based on the animated film of the same name released in 2007. The game's story loosely follows the plot of the film, in which the four ninja turtles got separated and now come together to fight a new threat in New York. Images and clips (PSP only) from the movie are used to illustrate the story between levels.

The game consists of 15 stages. In each, the player controls a specific turtle. The game is primarily a platform game, in which turtles run and jump across rooftops and other environments to get to the end of the level. Jumping works by moving to a bright hotspot and then pressing one of three buttons that initiate a jump forward, left, or right (relative to the screen), corresponding to the aiming point. Jumps succeed automatically if the right button is used. Some situations where there are slides down, ropes to swing on, or walls to climb require pressing a fourth button to charge the jump. From time to time, another turtle will appear in a level and must be caught within a limited time. If successful, he launches his brother further into the level, earning him a family bond. This can be used in the game's battle sequences, which include fights against a number of goons as well as boss fights. In these, the turtles can use basic attacks, blocks, and various more powerful moves like a swing attack and a powerful charge move. Family Bonds are used to summon another turtle for additional attacks.

At the end of a level, the player receives medals for having achieved his objectives. These include completing the level in a short time, collecting all four TMNT letters, obtaining family ties, and performing jump chains. Chains are created if hotspot jumps are made in rapid succession. Obtaining all gold medals in a level unlocks bonuses. Levels can be replayed to improve performance.

The game also includes a multiplayer component, in which players compete through a level to see who can get to the end the fastest.