History of TMNT: Mutants in Manhattan and Why it Disappeared...

Mutants in Manhattan seemed like the TMNT games fans were dying to have; however, when it finally released it left nearly all fans of the franchise disappointed. What went wrong with this game and why did it disappear??And why is it one of the most valuable PS4 games? Watch to learn the full history of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan.
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[@EveryDayIsSaturdayTV]

As a TMNT fan, just to be able to play as Krang’s suit would be worth getting the game. It was really fascinating to learn about how the supply and demand of this game has made it a collector’s item.

[@Ogles]

The Krang suit was for sure one of the main highlights of the game! And yeah the game has such a weird post release it’s no wonder the value has jumped up as much as it has.

[@tekdrudge]

I preordered this game and still have it for PS4. Over all I like it, I don't think it is as bad as most people say. If you are a TMNT fan and love beat'em up games, you will probably like this. I give it an 8 out of 10.

[@batman_fan6655]

I actually love this game I had the 360 version but now I’m hoping one day to get it again for the ps4

[@indicatexxxx2656]

I wish I could get this game for ps4 I used to have it on 360 but the red ring of death got to it so been on ps4 since

[@_KingDreezy_]

@@batman_fan6655 same bro I love the game i had it for ps3 now I got a ps4 and miss it same wit TMNT OOTS

[@EOGM94]

Does online still work?

[@mufalosakanga5849]

I still have my PS4 copy to this very day and I still enjoy this game

[@batman_fan6655]

Tbh I actually enjoyed this game I loved the combat, boss fights, the fact that each character has their own unique abilities I mostly used super shuriken cuz of how much damage it did on bosses and I love the voice acting for this game

[@hu45stuff24]

Same

[@Story_300]

Fr its so fun i completely it

[@tentacletimeeternal-3812]

Mutants in Manhattan was that kind of hack n' slash that seemed like some of the elements were inspired by the beat'em'ups of the past. Not only were the moves and combos flashy, but special moves would change a character's outline color, sometimes even flashing in rainbows. If you stayed too long in an area before triggering the next generated mission, there would be an event that would trigger for you and keep the pace moving along. All in all, the game felt very arcade-like in its presentation. The simplistic style and replay ability added more to this arcade-ike feel. Not to mention, the last level featured an elevator arena, a staple of every beat'em'up of olde, to fight enemies in. It's a shame that the only means of acquiring this again are either the physical copies, or elsewhere for the digital copies.

[@tentacletimeeternal-3812]

3:42 Also to tell you that while the combat may seem "like a blob", it's more of what you'd expect from the Dynasty Warriors series except for 6 and 9. You use square and triangle/ X and Y to sync up combo attacks and finishers. Much like the dynasty warriors series, instead of the game calculating and detecting how many times you're pressing any of the attack buttons, it's determining at certain key frames of the attack animation if you're pressing one of the attack buttons or not. You have to either be used to it or have a bit of an eye of understanding to identify and notice that. And with that, yeah it's going to feel a bit clunky. Also, steam keys are going for around 1k. Bobby might scoff at that on his new yacht, but that just goes to show what kind of demand and risks some are willing to take to try this out.

[@thetriplesevens]

This did look like a game I would enjoy. Love the hack n slash type... Sad it fell through so badly. Curse you Activision.

[@Ogles]

Yeah, I really thought I'd enjoy the game more too. It's not the worst but Activision really knows how to ruin games for the money.

[@TheToolBox99]

@@Ogles also knows how to make GOOD games that were a success which thank god

[@danglover]

I love the art direction in this game. Reminds me of Vietiful Joe.

[@Ogles]

The art direction was wonderful for the game! They really brought the IDW comics to life. Game def had some potential.

[@monique6490]

I wish there was a sequel to this game...

[@noob1625]

Yup

[@NZ_Man]

I freakin love this game & I even platinumed it! The worst thing is the waiting lobby but if you can friend others & find a schedule that works there’s a lot of fun to be had.

[@noob1625]

Agree this was a childhood memory

[@saligraphy]

I started playing this game on my 360 when I moved into my new place. It's pretty damn fun

[@noob1625]

Yup

[@Xeo7]

I work in a hobby shop and managed to scoop a PS3 copy of this up for a measly $6 with my discount. Couldn't argue with that.

[@Ogles]

NICE! You can't go wrong with a price like that. And like I mention in the review, there is some fun to be had in the game despite it being flawed.

[@jarjarbinks5907]

I didnt realise how rare this was and I'm so happy to have gotten it because I realy enjoy the game

[@noob1625]

Lucky

[@kipcidy7855]

such an underrated golden game, it totally did not deserve the hate

[@MasterofThesex-du8oi]

I love this game and still have it I would never give it away

[@d20revolt57]

This game had some potential. If the combo system and enemies were reworked a bit (along with a couch-co-op system), it'd be a classic. The trouble is, the trailers betrayed more of a story-based experience, but what we got was more of a hybrid between arcade and some cheap open world. I wish a modding team would get ahold of this thing.

[@San1tyFr]

I'm still playing this game

[@espio30]

Does online multiplayer still work?

[@3nnjay]

Im a big fan of TMNT and I’ve always wanted a good game to go on the Xbox One. And when I discovered mutants in Manhattan. I instantly fell INLOVE with the style and it all together, despite bad reviews I still would have bought the game, but I had been too late since they had ripped the game from digital stores

[@noob1625]

Agree

[@SPIDERMANBINWEEVILSCJJ]

I know it did bad but I can’t be the only one that hopes it ends up on steam

[@daisukegori2112]

But platinum also created Transformers Devastation and that game is absolutely perfect.

[@gjergjaurelius9798]

That game needed coop and a decepticon story. I got that game brand new on my 360 back in the day.

[@RickSuaz]

I thought this game was an upcoming title. I now realise this is old as but I'd still buy it.

[@kkskingkennysykes6353]

i got this game with my first xbox as a kid and recently wanted to replay it, didn’t realise it was a collectors item 😅 i’d never sell tho gave me great memories

[@Ogles]

Got a real treasure then, value and nostalgia!

[@Popyman51]

This game is so misunderstood. The mindset you gotta be in to enjoy it is much more like a Monster Hunter game. I was lucky enough to play with a full team online and when you do that and stop playing it as a mindless hack and slash it is an incredible game. I hope someday it gets ported to a system that can handle split screen so maybe more people could understand what it was trying to do.

[@noob1625]

It is misunderstood

[@DAcrisure]

Another rhing I love about this game is the soundtrack. It slaps.

[@lonreed9743]

I have this for Xbox but recently bought it for PS4. The retail price has not went down. I paid $50 for a used copy. It’s a great game!

[@mikeyoxenrider8792]

This game was my childhood and I remember the day I got this game from a Redbox machine and then 4 days later I had already finished it twice

[@NZ_Man]

For some reason I can’t stop playing this dam game! I love the visuals

[@dakliq420]

I felt this game was really good. I think too many times we hold the older games to such a high standard that we don't let the other Turtle games even touch it even if the games are actually pretty good.

[@NoSweatMan-_-]

Used to always want to play this, my friend had it and a broken ps4. He let me "borrow" it and ive had it for 3 years 😭

[@bradleyplays8231]

I bought a copy of this back on the day and my first time playing I loved it I still play it to this day

[@noob1625]

I wished i have the dvd

[@Zenthe_]

I work at Gamestop and I had a customer bring this in for trade today. I had never seen it before, which is somewhat rare for me to not recognize a game cover, so I purchased it from him for $5 more than Gamestop was offering him. Wasn't aware it was such a rare game but I'm looking forward to playing through it.

[@Ogles]

Congrats on the rare find man! Always awesome to get something like that in the wild!

[@jaelinriley9454]

I still got the game to this day I just started playing it again yesterday and I forgot how much fun I have on the game I know lots of people don’t like it but I really enjoy it brings back childhood and I have lots of fun playing it

[@noob1625]

Agree

[@bklounge20]

I actually liked TMNT MiM and Korra lol Very interesting though. I didn't know about Platinum just making these games for the money.

[@Ogles]

I personally haven’t played Korra, went of reviews when talking about that one, but MiM did have some redeeming factors like the artstyle. And yeah Platinum was just trying to get some extra funding it seems.

[@dylanpringle679]

I still love this game I play it almost every day

[@sanwillrise]

i love this game i still play it today we need to bring it back

[@JogVodka]

this game fucking ruled. multiplayer was really fun. the gameplay and bosses were great

[@Dub2411]

Wow man been playing on ps5 got the PS4 version of the game for myself and my brother to try out couldn’t agree w u more and also liked how u kept it neutral and gave mostly the facts I like playing it the combos are great the open world ness of the game is also really fun the art style is alright to me never got much into IDW but so far not too bad just wish there were more people to play with is wasn’t so screen cluttering and that Activision wouldn’t bleed out franchises for money and platinum should have desperately passed on this after playing and seeing how close to unfulfilling it is I really don’t wanna play their other games I’m sure some are good maybe even great but if this is your first time playing one of their games doesn’t really give me much faith In the rest 🙁 nonetheless loved ur video got a new subscriber in me man !

[@Ogles]

Thanks for watching! And yeah this game isn't as bad as some people make it out to be and has some redeeming factors. I do wish the online was as dead as it is either, but sadly considering what happened when they discontinued it digitally, I'd say it's pretty much over :/ But I'm glad you enjoyed the video and thanks again!

[@SeanJr018]

Found this at a music shop ps4 version they were selling it for $5.99 had no clue it was worth over $60 nowadays lol crazy to think how old ps4 and Xbox one are already crazy.

[@Ogles]

You got a real treasure at a great price then!

[@mayonnaise3959]

Right before you listed the names of the games that devs previously worked on I was just thinking “they should’ve gotten the devs of metal gear rising to make it” then when you mentioned it my jaw was on the floor

[@mayonnaise3959]

Also I have a physical copy so this was a neat surprise learning that it was rare and worth a lot. I’m not gonna sell it because I remember enjoying it but that was like years ago.

[@BingoHighway]

That’s crazy, I used to own this game

[@Ogles]

Just weird the twists and turns that can happen to a game that turns it valuable. Thanks for watching!

[@bravecast64]

Dam, I have been blessed to get the 360 version and then later the ps4 version at relatively cheap prices. I really loved the game too, every time I found out new combos I would try to recreat it. Even though I have some gripes I still enjoy the game and will continue to play. It just saddens me that this game was made only to cash in........

[@kaykj207]

i just finished the game and i couldn’t even tell you how many times i played the game. i need a sequel now, i thought it was a good game😞

[@bencredible9554]

Same here! The game is highley underated with great character designs and fun gameplay! I would love to see this world being more explored!

[@cjgamer6356]

It really does need a sequel since it ended on a cliffhanger and it needs to allow the players to fully explore New York without any black screens blocking us and fight some enemies along the way as not only the TMNT but also Casey, Splinter and April. Also there needs to be a fast travel with the Turtle Blimp and Subway train, playable vehicles like the Turtle Van/Party Wagon, customs, skins and no teleporting from one part of New York to the next through a load screen.

[@kaykj207]

@@cjgamer6356 what i’m saying, i wish they would try again😞that would literally be goty for me anyway

[@theowashere6837]

I personally adore this game the hack and slash type games are fun

[@noob1625]

Agree

[@homedeeple5517]

Honestly I love this game, playing it right now actually

[@antwonmorton6525]

Hey does online feature still work?

[@k4tzz_cc]

@@antwonmorton6525 yeah, rare to find anyone on though

[@hueyfreeman.6862]

@@k4tzz_cc Get on rn

[@k4tzz_cc]

@@hueyfreeman.6862 my tv broken bro

[@k4tzz_cc]

try tmr

[@kaelisprime9087]

IIRC, they did enjoy making Devastation as much of the team were TF fans, and I think it shows in how the game is directly set in Generation 1 during a time when they were pushing the Aligned Continuity

[@thestarkknightreturns]

I don't think it's as good as "Out of the Shadows" that DLC game from 2013. But it's pretty decent.

[@NotLink182]

Mad World! 🙌🏼❤

[@erickdelgado3014]

Imo, this game was freaking great!! The maps were quiet big too!! The combat was great!! Gotta love platinum gamesz i wish someda we got a sequel

[@Ogles]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@mikemciver1338]

The only reason the game didn't do so good is because people didn't even know it was out. when I found out I bought two copies one for PlayStation 4 and the other for PlayStation 3 they should just give it to Nintendo switch and I would buy it again

[@TheLowBrassDude]

I love your accent dude, you have a fantastic speaking voice!

[@Ogles]

lol, thank you man!

[@jasonmiller7628]

I have this game on the 360

[@darandomdog]

I own this and like it. Do idk why it's hated tbh as a casual TMNT fan it is a fine game and story

[@ArtsyAlbert]

I remember I used to have a demo when the game was still new. Then a few years later I ordered a used copy off Amazon for my birthday. One of my all time favorite games. Edit: although I’m not much of a gamer

[@noob1625]

Agree

[@atavious2491]

I have a physical copy of the game but unfortunately it's broken. But I do remember having a great time playing the video game. Probably because I haven't played much video games in my time so this was one of my first ever experience playing a 3d platform free roam game. I got the game when I was 16. Also, I didn't really mind the story. Shredder and certain classic villains wanting to destroy New York is a very classic premise for TMNT. I'm pretty sure that's what Shredder's Revenge is going to be about. They succeeded in making a literal 3D adaptation of the old arcade games and I don't see a problem with that. I'm not a huge comic book reader so I don't really care much about IDW TMNT. 9/10 for me. I especially love the mega Krang level where you hop aboard the robots and Michelangelo and Raphael begin to shout out anime references. Very definitive stuff coming from the ninja turtles in my opinion. I always played as Raphael.

[@dandrr5948]

This game is awesome idc what anyone says this game is too good

[@paulmestrejr5904]

Thankfully got a physical copy for only $18. No manual tho just case and game

[@erindeeds293]

I still have a disc of this game

[@wills2894]

I remember me and my brother playing and beating it on my ps3, Im not sure if I still have my copy though

[@hezekiahramirez6965]

I'm actually kind of intrigued by this game. It honestly does not look that bad at all. I mean I get that bad controls and things like that are very difficult to convey to someone who hasn't played the game for themselves but I still think I might enjoy it. I don't know if I'll ever get a chance to play it but I would definitely give it a shot. I would totally play for an hour and keep an open mind. I feel like if a game hasn't caught my interest after an hour it's completely fair to abandon it so I would give it that hour and maybe more. You never know. Maybe I'll have fun Also, I legit appreciate KZbinrs who wish me a good day or something like that. That honestly does feel good. It sends the message that you value your audience. It's a nice gesture

[@Ogles]

It's not a terrible game and does have some fun aspects to it so it's worth a try to see if it's your style, just sad it's so hard to get ahold of now. And thanks for the kind words, and glad I'm able to uplift the audience and show appreciation too! Thanks for watching!

[@BigCort]

People said the same thing about tmnt oots, if it plays similar to out of the shadows I’m down to give it a try that game was fun

[@RaikenXion]

It's only £25 physical copy tfrom CEX in my country (im from UK)

[@kopyxcat3400]

This game was awesome. Especially the mission with the orang suits

[@noob1625]

I loved the one

[@j4yd3n3n]

Nooo I was just looking for the game on my Xbox and I couldn’t find it, I loved it🙁

[@JoeFay_Tech]

i bought this game as steam key for 60$ which is terrible price but i have learned something cool if you have a valid digital key you can still redeem the game even if it was removed from the store.

[@luwii3285]

I just found this game at GameStop on a Black Friday just sitting there got it for 50$ decided to pick it up haven’t played it yet (still finishing god of war ragnarok and sonic frontiers) but I can’t wait to try it out I heard is only good if you’re a TMNT fan

[@boobentobi1737]

I actually didn’t know about the history of this game until I came across this video. I learned of the game from a top 25 multiplayer games for the PS4 list and ordered it. No wonder it was $50 bucks used. LOL.

[@Cieje3]

They could have simply threw the turtles into the Bayonetta engine and called it a day like they did with Transformers... But they didn't. They tried something other than that, and also didn't just go for the easy route of "Just another arcade beat-em'-up" either. I liked this game a lot, and applaud them for the direction they took, despite it being a "swing and a miss".

[@tyshaunfontaine3089]

Now that the ps5 and serried s is out I hope they’ll try again with a tmnt game

[@Ogles]

Hope so too! I know we have the Shredder’s Revenge dropping and it should be awesome but still isn’t quite the same as a full open 3D game.

[@thegd08yt]

I loved that game

[@retrochomp]

nowadays digital steam versions on key reseller sites go between 400 and 600 dollars....

[@guysmith5505]

Does this mean you can’t play the game to this day?

[@Ogles]

Just means you have to buy a physical copy to play it since digital has been taken down.

[@guysmith5505]

@@Ogles oh ok thanks :)

[@phillipbrown6417]

This guy is video game Bob Ross and I'm here for it.

[@TheC-Moon]

Idk that tmnt game was fun to play for me and it did worth it. Minigames, bosses with references to old games like hyperstone heist or turtles in time and etc, idk.

[@TheBechtloff]

I don't know about the PS4 version but I recently picked up the 360 version for like 8 bucks.

[@salamiswagger]

I'm suprised... platinum is normally a top developer... but I was in a comma during its release....

[@pixeldinodude4899]

Wow no wonder I can’t find the game anymore in stores because it become a little rare.

[@Antdova10]

I played the game once and I have it but I can’t find it and it’s one of the best games if ever played

[@critters1386]

I’d really hope that Xbox Series releases a brand new TMNT game with 4K graphics.

[@LuisLopez-mx3er]

Here’s what I don’t get. If Transformers Devastation was one of there non-passion projects then how come it got Positive reviews Otherwise?

[@panpai9241]

Till this day I’m not sure if this game was canon to the idw comics

[@TMNTTHECONTINUITY]

it wasn't canon unfortunately

[@panpai9241]

@@TMNTTHECONTINUITY damn still a great game either way I wish they would find a way to bring it back ngl

[@phenixgoku11]

I bought this game when it came out but I lost the disk so I was gonna buy it on ps4 but then I lost it I might find it when I move

[@LOMAZKO7]

If This Game Were to Recieve a Sequel it would be DOPE. Only if things went well 😭😭😭 why Mt Boyz getting done dirty in everything?!

[@Dargili]

I recently just bought a Xbox 360 copy, I regret not getting an Xbox one copy. Really enjoying it, but I can't record gameplay for it.

[@EOGM94]

Does online still work?

[@mondo_z]

I just bought this on eBay, I probably paid a bit more than it's worth but I've wanted to play this for almost 6 years and it's finally time lol.

[@elonmartin3294]

Yeah I still want to give a go haven't played it . honestly it came out at a bad time struggle years

[@BrownHuman84]

I just got a copy for ps3 for 30 dollars at GameStop

[@Ogles]

Great deal man!

[@jachariah4694]

I definitely regret selling my copy at least when I did, I probably got 10 bucks for it. But then again, I’d already had my fun with the game and while I wouldn’t rank it as high as Platinum’s Transformers Devastation, it was fun

[@NZ_Man]

I sold my copy too! & I regret it! 😢

[@jammy898]

Wait so, you can’t get it anymore?

[@ThisIsAki]

i still own a physical copy of the game for my Xbox360 (PAL)

[@daisukegori2112]

If this game looked more like the 80s cartoon combined the idw comic it would have sold better.

[@mltoteslabarbera4935]

Hm I sold this game a few years back. Never knew it was sought after

[@magnusaspegren6369]

I got this game for Xbox One, and play it on My Xbox One s 👍🏻🙂

[@antwonmorton6525]

I wonder if you can still play online with friends?

[@TMNTTHECONTINUITY]

yes you can

[@rari2xx]

I love this game

[@curlyguy9730]

I guess I have the unpopular opinion of not liking the CGI inspired art style. To me It looks unnatural to see 2d characters in Comics and Manga in a 3d environment. It immediately takes away from the nostalgic original style.

[@Ogles]

I can understand that idea, it does change the atmosphere a decent bit from what’s on the comic pages. I personally enjoy seeing it in 3D characters and being able to play as them but totally get the other side as well.

[@mjriley3211]

This game wasn’t terrible I had it and loved it

[@noob1625]

Me too

[@artispatterson5427]

I have this game digitally so as soon as it’s worth more than a ps5 I’ll sell my Xbox account lmao

[@random8z]

I'm actually playing the game right now while watching this video and to be honest I really enjoy this game. Might be because I'm a little kid with no standards but to be honest I think it's pretty entertaining but feel free to think otherwise

[@Kidcoolz909]

Same I agree

[@antwonmorton6525]

Can you still play online with friends

[@random8z]

@@antwonmorton6525 I don’t think so. I tried doing that, but sense the lack of players in the game, it’s almost impossible to find other players.

[@antwonmorton6525]

@@random8z I got a buddy who wants to play it but we were unsure to buy it and can’t get online together

[@juice_mangaming7217]

You can redownload this game if you owned it before using Xbox app

[@willietick527]

i have this game

[@andrejgasparek8343]

I am the only one who is still playing the game🧐

[@Story_300]

I have mutant in Manhattan and it didn't disappear i completely it to