So I tried playing TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES In 2023...

With Mutant Mayhem out in the wild, I had to return to my favorite era of Ninja Turtles. As a kid, this is one I enjoyed, but it was never my favorite. Entering my young adulthood, it's arguably my favorite Ninja Turtle game ever. Not that there aren't many fantastic ones to pick from, but the amount of secrets and unique content tucked away in this one makes it more than just another TMNT Beat-em-up to me.
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[@AlfredFJones1776]

2003 Turtles is forever goated.

[@thunderzproductions5474]

facts

[@mrexeptionel9530]

Except fast forward, that was kinda whack.

[@VongolaXZax]

Indeed, it'll be my all time favorite, next to the TMNT 2012

[@kristopherwillis8075]

Ah yes A Man of Culture I see ☕️🗿

[@Taven92]

At least until "Back to The Sewers" then you're right. Regardless of how goated the 2003 series, I love this game so much. It was so good to me, I even bought the sequel which despite it's lukewarm reception, I still had a great time. Ah Battle Nexus, good times, good times.

[@adamrielh]

Dude between this and ultimate Spider-man, you’re hitting the G spot of my nostalgia gland.

[@YuniorGamboa]

😂😂😂

[@jraya91]

G spot of nostalgia is crazy😂

[@iancruz6617]

Wtf

[@MRMORTONIII]

#pause that’s wild

[@RandomParkShots]

The best thing about the PS2 era is the amount of obscure games that got made, most the major Cartoon Network and nick shows got random games

[@Dewlone]

A lot of people got their start in those industry from those games. Low barrier to entry too. Doesn’t happen anymore

[@Sneaky_racoon_sly]

i mean even ed edd and eddy

[@SunriseSpringWorld]

Ed Edd n Eddy the Mis-Edventures is pretty good too :)

[@Sneaky_racoon_sly]

@@SunriseSpringWorld also the animaniacs game

[@Sneaky_racoon_sly]

and batman vengance

[@troy1993]

2003 is the best version of them. I feel like the art style actually made it take itself seriously. Now all we get is extremly goofy turtles.

[@Mopsie]

Couldn’t have said it better. The 2003 turtles look so cool and mature

[@gotchagirlinroom3035]

Yeah it definitely was healthy mix of serious and lighthearted moments. I get tmnt has been more geared towards kids so I understand not having killing but they seem to stray as far away as possible from the comics that their based on to now everything is overly goofy & you can’t take nothing serious

[@armandhammer439]

2012 was pretty good too

[@burntvirtue]

​@@gotchagirlinroom3035That's what makes Mutant Mayhem so bizarre. It combines extreme childishness with the most explicit violence ever seen in turtles media.

[@gotchagirlinroom3035]

@@burntvirtue damn really? I haven’t seen it yet and wasn’t sure what to expect but you’ve convinced me there’s hope

[@Deedric_Kee]

I owned and loved this game. They actually had secret combos in the game. If you push square 5 times and hold the button on 5th time you press it "Leonardo would do a spin attack. Or on the third with "Raphael and more. The first and second one was fire. If you stay on any stage once you are not being attacked,just jump up for 5 minutes don't go attack anyone,you will get an automatic S grade.

[@kipcidy7855]

i have been playing this game for years and im just finding out

[@villelater2708]

The TMNT collection needed these games included

[@InjusticeJosh]

Probably couldn’t cuz of licensing s(hell)

[@VongolaXZax]

Man this takes me back, Batte Nexus was my favorite, but it was really hard as a kid by yourself, i enjoyed it when my siblings would tag along.

[@MazokuNimbus]

Combo strings in nexus were really cool, sucks that you had to get all the antiques

[@beinerthchitivamachado9892]

BRUH. That Fugitoid mission still gives me PTSD, LMAOOOO.

[@VongolaXZax]

@@beinerthchitivamachado9892 yeah, that was hard lol

[@MazokuNimbus]

@@beinerthchitivamachado9892 LMAO DAWG I REMEMBER BEING A KID STUCK ON THAT FOREVER

[@beinerthchitivamachado9892]

@@MazokuNimbus FACTS BRO. And back in the day mfs would be stuck for days. There were no Let's Plays or nothing to help. Good Old Times tho, fr.

[@rubenmelchor8]

Man I used to play this alot on the GameCube back in the day! This was a great series for it's time! Would always stayed tuned on 4Kids! every saturday morning just to watch 2 episodes out of order which as a kid didn't matter just couldn't wait for the series to start. Need to play this again remember it being hard at times as a kid since I always played it alone lost my memory card years ago so I'ma have to start all over. Thank you for bringing back memories!

[@AidanDownes_KH]

Still my favourite TMNT show and still one of the most comic accurate.

[@calebray1834]

Right, a lot more edgier.

[@Reptar2099]

Wow I really like the new set! Reminds me of my bedroom in the PS2 days. Great vid!

[@kerrysrarities]

Its almost like Konami used to be a cool and caring game company at one point. People dont believe me these days when I tell them that even in 2003 Konami was still a great company. The 2003 tmnt game is a absolute classic that I played the HELL out of as a kid. Still have my copy to this very day too! Hopefully they re release it one day

[@nweditor875]

The GBA version is my favorite out of the TMNT 2003 video games based wise.

[@AuBos3197]

Yeah it’s crazy how good the portable turtles games are

[@qhorton6743]

Crazy underrated game

[@ninjanicktf9768]

That one was surprisingly fun

[@nweditor875]

@@ninjanicktf9768 I recalled when I was kid i tryed out the PS2 version then the GBA version and something about the GBA one I liked a lot more.

[@nweditor875]

@@AuBos3197 Something about the GBA one when I played I liked it way more then the PS2,xbox, and Cube.

[@GhostlyGrimace]

Yooooo, love the new setup Matty, instant nostalgia just looking at the TV with action figures

[@GundamExiaDarkMatter]

This game and turtles in time are the peak of TMNT games. First played this on the ps2 demo disc kiosk then even got the demo disc somehow and after months of playing it finally bought the game And was blown away how much content the game had and the combat is probably one of the first i got real in depth with, i think this is one of the first games i 100%

[@firestonehaku]

I find it really refreshing to get a review and a nostalgia trip from someone who actually played and enjoyed the 2003 series. Most other popular gaming channels seem to just dump on this game becuase its not thier beloved 1980s TMNT. Most other reviews just pick up and play the game for about 2 min, and just decide that its crap, just becuase its not 2D like the NES/SNES games. I really enjoyed these games as a kid, and Im glad that someone with a voice is expressing how great these games and the 2003 show are.

[@twall91]

I was also a Christmas Day turtle and the the little hat thing is a memory that is seared into my brain even all these years later as a 32 year old adult. God I feel like I took this game and this iteration of the turtles for granted. It was right around this time that I was at the age of having to “grow up” and pay less attention to all of my childhood heroes. Only to kick myself well into my adulthood for not keeping up with them during one of their best iterations

[@goalsinfitness]

As a 29-year-old Turtles fan I couldn't relate to this more.

[@CaptainRockoBD]

I’m 23 and still collect toys. You never *have* to grow up my man.

[@jraya91]

It’s crazy how amazing the graphics were at time that the PS2 was out…it was so good I was blown away what a great time to be into games even box art and manuals

[@bxgeo5180]

What's cool about this game is when you play during the holidays say we're in Halloween in October the turtles will have pumpkin heads or if its Christmas season they'll wear santa hats in real time

[@yochrisnelson]

Let’s fucking gooooo! Love some Turtles Content on RR always. The new set looks awesome too!

[@trxndesign3331]

Man you unlocked a core memory, pure nostalgia... 2003 TMNT is the best TMNT series of all time, and in my top 5 cartoons of all time. I grew up watching this and recently as a grown adult I rewatched the series again

[@Eric_The_Cleric_]

Remember playing all of 1-3 with my older brother. Only to do it again last year with younger brother when he grew up. Hyped for the movie

[@BIG_MUNKY]

holy CRAP dude this new setup looks AWESOME!

[@zenkudama2849]

By far my favorite iteration of the Turtles! That game is super nostalgic for me!

[@michaelriverside1139]

I remember loving the demo for this in the Mario Kart Double Dash's Bonus Disc, never got the full game, but it was a lot of fun!

[@RetroDeathReviews666]

That DVD set is the reason I've been reobsessing over TMNT all over again. 2003 turtles are g o a t e d. And I just saw the Mutant Mayhem movie today with my coworkers and had a blast. Been debating on picking up this 6th gen trilogy sometime soon, so thanks for the vid!

[@FranchisePlayyer]

I loved this game on ps2, I only had the demo and played it probably hundreds of times lol

[@ronaldochop4191]

Oh man I remember playing this with my cousins, good times.

[@swimmer8585]

This game was so fun. The show was amazing. Still could never beat that game though

[@Sir_Slimbread]

I can't express how much my older brother and I loved this game. We played through it so many times!

[@gameguy933]

The nostalgia is real on this one

[@williamwhite1036]

I have PTSD because of this fucking game. This voice lines are fucking obnoxious

[@derekmaullo2865]

​@williamwhite1036 I know. Leonardo says the same crap over and over but everyone likes it, but in Megaman X7 Flame Hyenard says the same thing and everybody hates it

[@williamwhite1036]

​@@derekmaullo2865I hate this crap in both of those games granted X7 is worse

[@danielclark3948]

I beat this game once and thought it was so basic and boring. I had no idea you were supposed to beat it with all 4 characters and that had so many unlockables. My mind was blown watching this. I started playing it again, and am having a lot of fun. Gets my hands sweating towards the end. I'd love to see more videos about these games. Super enjoyable to watch, thanks!

[@gundambassexe31]

10:04 Oroku saki without his armor ! Hated that boss in the GameCube version lol

[@MaxH0ward]

I really like the new set! But if i can suggest something for the cib experience can you go back to overhead shots? I feel like having stuff in the background is distracting and also you cant see the whole game in that angle the overhead looks better

[@TheLazyMan94]

13:30 I cheese that fight with any other Turtles by having Mikey as Player 2 and play as him while letting the Player 1 Turtle to die.

[@simbeau2012]

I had this game when I was a child only I had the GameCube version . Me and my brother played this game for days

[@calebray1834]

This game was my childhood on PS2 it progressively got harder.

[@Amouroso]

New set with the tv in the back is dope!

[@pushon10]

2003 TMNT is my childhood. It was my Batman TAS, my He-Man, my Real Ghostbusters etc

[@ChronicSynchronizer]

Loved this game and the sequel as a kid

[@williamwhite1036]

Battle Nexus sucks ass

[@Sylvan404]

I remember having this for the ps2. My favorite moment was when I realized I got to play through my favorite episode of tmnt 2003, "Nano", because I IMMEDIATELY knew who the final boss was gonna be. Safe to say I enjoyed fighting my favorite giant robot from my childhood right next to the transformers.

[@nestorvoronych594]

this was the first video game I ever played in my life, I dont think I have as much nastalgia for any game as I do for this one. I'm so glad that it's not just me who knows this masterpiece

[@NosferatuZoddsOnlyFans]

Definitely love this retro rebound set up over the old. BIG improvement.

[@loganwithlightsabers3051]

This was like one of the first video games I ever played as a kid the furthest I ever got was the nanobot junkyard boss fight everything about the 2003 series was goated

[@CrispysCollections]

I remember only playing the first level of this game on a PS2 demo disc, and I replayed the hell out of it. Even being a classic turtles fan there was something satisfying about this one

[@shadowdouglas450]

I still have this Battle Nexus an the third game for my xbox was 4 player the 3rd one.

[@FrenchPotato661]

I’ll always love this game for the memories I have of playing it with my uncle.

[@ChaosBuckaroo]

This was included on the demo disc that came with Mario Kart: Double Dash. I played that one level so many times.

[@user-uk1kw4vn6v]

Absolutely love that game and battle nexus

[@R1PP3RR0M3R0]

Loved the show and this game specifically as a young lad.

[@Leedleleedle101]

Hey I’d like to offer a tip for turtlebot, it’s difficult to do but what you’re supposed to do is wait for him to strike first then dash away fast then dash back and strike back (this also goes for a good number of bosses in the game)

[@JCREDFANG]

I’d love for them to come out with a new 3D beat em up, this game was awesome as a kid and would love to experience a modern take on it

[@cedricmoss1668]

I love this game & one of my favorite beat ‘em up games next to street of rage franchise

[@R1PP3RR0M3R0]

I LOVE BEING A I LOVE BEING A I LOVE BEING A TURTLE!

[@TrueJEMtheArtist]

This takes me back when I was 6 and my parents got me the original Xbox and this game 😭 I freaking love TMNT

[@ByakuyaKB]

Dang, I wish I would have seen this game in the stores back when I was a kid, but I didn't get a ps2 till 2005 or 2006. I really love this show too, it's what I know when it comes to tmnt

[@MARKRebels]

A lot of the sound effects odd this game are engrained in my brain. I would know them anywhere.

[@williamwhite1036]

It's the fucking turtles voice lines for me

[@bartk1290]

2012 was my favorite TMNT. My favorite stuff from my 2nd fav in 2003 was season 5.

[@kristopherwillis8075]

I got this game on my GBA and it still works.

[@brandonlewis1321]

Just FYI...that 2003 collection isn't broken...they all come out like that...awesome throw back video tho...really hope Konami does a Cowabunga collection vol 2

[@TheMiddleMan890]

Love the new set with the CRT!!

[@Mappe1993]

hope for a relese for these like the cowabunga collection that wouldd be sweet thank u Madi for the good ol throwback to this game man i missed this game good video for sure 💙💜❤🧡

[@Gr00t]

The CRT for the set is a nice touch.

[@ryanjonsson2468]

Although I wouldn't recommend going through the story mode and going against the bosses unless you are playing with a friend or three friends to play the other turtles

[@IXArcanine]

I think this is the game me and my brother used to play on the GameCube.

[@SuperWes32]

In my experience, Donatello was the best character for single player. Seemed like the reach of his bow staff made it easier compared to the other turtles' weapons.

[@mattbecker815]

Dude this is my favorite turtles of all time. God coming home after school and flipping through the channels for Wforkids or jetx and seeing these turtles, Batman, Superman, spider man the animated series… take me back😂

[@beinerthchitivamachado9892]

I'm SO HAPPY that Mutant Mayhem is literally bringing the Turtles out of the shadows again. I've seen SOOO many reviews of the OG Games. TMNT 2: Battle Nexus will always be one of my favorite games of all time, fr. This vid sold me on the first one, the combat looks pretty similar.

[@jamesbright1721]

Love TMNT ❤ do more Matty 😊

[@louiienation8497]

This game was so ahead of its time. I wish they would make this game downloadable on Nintendo Switch or Play station store.

[@LlIiAaMm]

Great video!! Though wondering will we get a room/game room tour? Just love the newer setup!!

[@KennyGBeBopTV]

Yes u are absolutely correct I loved the 2003 version because it was right after the 1980s cartoon they were a little older and I was 13 when it came out I got it for Christmas too man good ol days

[@JoseInWonderland]

One of my all time favorite shows and games. The third game on PS2 Mutant Nightmare is bu far my absolute favorite one and still one of my favorite PS2 and TMNT games to date actually.

[@jesster-ic1ih]

This game doesn't mess around either. CO op is rough because you have to share lives. Those elemental ninjas in the museum level will DESTROY you.

[@Kaspar_EXE]

knowing that the sewers song off of this OST is the main menu of cowabunga collection just got me so hard, i want to go out and buy it now just for that LMAO

[@dgambo1985]

I remember with the toy line for these turtles you could get cheat codes for the game with the figures. That's why I bought the game. I didn't buy the game when it first came out. Was still recovering from the nes days. Bit disappointed the 03 turtles games didn't Make it to the cowabunga collection.

[@UrLocalSplatoonFanGuy]

In Canada, the 2003 version aired on Teletoon. Which is now known as Cartoon Network Canada.

[@jurg4697]

The new set up is super dope, Matty🔥

[@DannyGPro]

I never got into this era of turtles as I was already older and was more of the original 90’s series/snes kid. Now that they have released the show on dvd maybe I’ll check it out the series and game. Great video.

[@perryjackson2715]

I use to play the demo of this for hours, never played the original game. But this game holds a special place in my heart.

[@YuniorGamboa]

Love the new background. It fits better

[@lil_djprod.v2766]

Man I loved this game on the Xbox. Played it for hours, and still haven’t beaten it sadly because my little brother stepped on the disc on purpose

[@bernieswim]

Slice and Dice is forever burned into my memories because of this game.

[@samkelley9102]

this new backdrop is awesome! love the videos keep up the great work!

[@reallyhimongod]

My cousin and I played this game all night when we were kids! I was Mickey and he was Raph!

[@swenedog007]

Love the new setup Matty!

[@jesuscandelario8360]

I remember waking up at 6 in the morning only to watch the show. good memories

[@almightyfonics]

I was hoping for this review when I saw the recent spiderman review. I used to grind this game so much with my cousin when we were kids. Quality content

[@goalsinfitness]

Got this OST stuck in my head to THIS DAY. Thanks for breaking out this decades-old gem.

[@MazokuNimbus]

Man im currently playing this with my cousin’ i played through battle nexus 2 and Mutant nightmare already. I can honestly say the first one feels the most like an arcade style turtles game. I havent beat this one yet but when i do, i have a feeling this will be my favorite out the trilogy

[@iseeyou5710]

Kids these days will never know how the intro to this game got you so hyped.

[@eljordo5569]

Glad I'm not the only one who remembers this game🫶

[@KiiNGMoney212]

Tmnt 1, battle nexus, and mutant nightmare my mom got me a multi tap just so I can play with my friends

[@retrogamerfan123]

I still play tmnt smash up on my Wii U still fun to play

[@aboy_Mikey]

I got my copy on Christmas as well and was stoked to have the Santa hat!

[@michaelhodges611]

This was the first video game my mom got me back in the day. 25 now thx mom!!!

[@fxckdarrow]

This game is goated, Battle Nexus was my favorite one it does every thing right like the first game but perfects it. We’ve been long overdue for a good TMNT game like those and also a good X-men game is well overdue

[@Spider_Mike023]

Started accumulating a ps2 collection again this year to play awesome games I missed and show kids what I played growing up. Dug Spider-Man 2, nightmare before Xmas Ophir revenge, and this turtle game outta the closet since they were the three that remained packed away and being sold or given away in moves years back. This games is awesome. I remember liking battle nexus more as a kid and loved how that game had the original arcade game unlocksble in it. It this one was solid asf!

[@morgangreene19]

I had this for Xbox!!! Man, I loved that game.

[@spartansw0rd]

Great video! 2003 Turtles are what I grew up with and I especially loved the Gameboy Advance version of the game. Really hoping for a Cowabunga collection part 2! 💚🐢

[@TMNT_1987_]

Man I loved this hope u do the others!