Platform: Microsoft Xbox 360
Release Date: 2013
Players: 1 – 4 | Co-Op: 2-4
System Link – N/A
Online: N/A
Publisher: Activision
TV System: PAL
Age Rating: 12+

What the box says..

STOP THE EVIL UPRISING

Play as your favourite turtle anytime! booyakasha!

Battle through 15 action-packed levels!

4-Player Co-Op multiplayer for total turtle power!

Activision 2013 Nickelodeon Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3D beat-em up.

Xenia Canary Compatibility: Unknown

What about the game?

At first glance, this is not a game I’d play, and loading in the game it was as expected, plain and lacklustre. That’s not the end though, since playing through this game and hosting a retro venue event I have realised this game does have it place… Despite my harsh initial view of the game it lives within retro events, nights in with the lads or family easy play titles.

Grab a few beers, get some friends round – even if they are not gamers, this game is easy to play and appeal to a broad spectrum of people, I reckon this would be a good laugh and fun game played on a couch with 3 other friends. The subject matter most people would know TMNT has a long founded place in pop culture, maybe this game deserves a place on your shelf if you like the social aspect of gaming in person and not online.

So for now, why not watch me play the game on YouTube, give it a like if you like, if not no worries, see you next time.

Gameplay Video

Here’s the some gameplay of Nickelodeon Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from my collection:

Watch the full video on YouTube

Manual Reference (Key Pages)

This game did not ship with a physical manual, only an electronic version

Screenshots

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2013 Xbox 360 gameplay screenshot - Leonardo warning the team with speech bubble "Quiet down ninjas! I've got a weird feeling something's gonna happen..."
Leonardo warning the team – Classic TMNT in action
Nickelodeon Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2013 Xbox 360 gameplay screenshot - Leonardo performing special attack on Foot Clan ninja with other turtles in background
Splat on the Screen! Leonardo special attack on Foot Clan ninja – Classic TMNT beat ’em up action
Nickelodeon Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2013 Xbox 360 gameplay screenshot - Leonardo performing powerful kick attack on Foot Clan ninja with other turtles fighting in background
Leonardo special kick attack on Foot Clan ninja
Nickelodeon Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2013 Xbox 360 gameplay screenshot - turtles firing purple energy beam special attack at Kraang robots
Team special energy beam attack against Kraang enemies

Summary of the Game

Nickelodeon Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a 2013 beat ’em up game developed by Magic Pockets and published by Activision for Xbox 360 (also on Wii and 3DS). It is based on the popular 2012 Nickelodeon CGI animated series.

Setting and Story The game follows Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo and Raphael as they battle their way through New York City and beyond to stop the evil plans of the Kraang and other classic TMNT villains. The story is set in the same universe as the 2012 cartoon, featuring plenty of pizza, sewer action, and brotherly banter.

Gameplay

  • Classic Beat ’em Up Action: Side-scrolling brawler gameplay where you switch between the four turtles, each with their own unique weapons and fighting style.
  • Combo System: Chain together attacks, special moves and team-up combinations.
  • Upgrades & Collectibles: Find items to upgrade your turtles’ stats and unlock new abilities.
  • Boss Battles: Face off against larger-than-life enemies including the Kraang, Shredder and more.
  • Local Co-op: Supports up to 4 players locally (great for couch play).

Graphics & Sound The Xbox 360 version features bright, colourful cartoon-style visuals faithful to the TV show, with solid animations and voice acting from the series cast. The soundtrack captures the fun, energetic feel of the show.

Reception & Legacy It’s a straightforward, nostalgic beat ’em up that fans of the 2012 series enjoyed, especially in local multiplayer. While not the deepest game, it delivers fun, accessible turtle power for younger players and retro fans looking for a light-hearted co-op experience.

Resources

High-resolution scans from my personal copy. Perfect for replacing damaged inserts or disc-only cases.

Tip: Click on Image to view full version, then right click ‘save image as..’ to download the full size image

Nickelodeon Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Xbox 360 PAL Cover scan high resolution scan jpg format
Nickelodeon Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Xbox 360 PAL PAL Cover | JPEG Format
Nickelodeon Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Disc scan high resolution scan jpg format
Nickelodeon Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Xbox 360 PAL Disc | JPEG Format | Reference Image

Disclaimer: Scanned from my own physical PAL copy for personal, non-commercial use only. Provided to help collectors restore their games. No copyright infringement intended.