Summary
- TMNT fans can look forward to a new video game inspired by the recent cinematic hit, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, set to be released in 2024 on consoles and PC.
- The game will feature the beloved turtles in a stylized version of New York City, facing a new mutant threat, and looks to include team battles and the franchise's trademark humor.
- With the success of previous TMNT games and the positive reception of the movie, fans are eagerly anticipating an enjoyable and high-quality gaming experience related to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.
Once again, the world's most famous talking turtles are making their way back into the world of video games, this time thanks to Outright Games, promising a title inspired by the recent cinematic hit, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem from Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon Movies, and Point Grey. The legacy of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise will make a return to the gaming world, thanks to a publisher with extensive experience in delivering high-quality and engaging games.
Earlier this year, the famous turtles made a triumphant return to the big screen in a movie called Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, featuring comedic heavyweights like Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, and John Cena, and also the actress who recently gained popularity through the FX/Hulu series The Bear, Ayo Edebiri. The TMNT film was warmly received, which undoubtedly played a pivotal role in the creation of this new video game. Since their inception in 1984 by Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman, the beloved turtles have seen numerous adaptations across various media.
According to an official announcement from Outright Games, a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game is in the works, based on the aforementioned recent cinematic success. It's slated to be available on consoles and PC in 2024. The game's storyline will pick up several months after the events of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem movie, and its graphics will draw inspiration from the captivating and visually artistic style of the film. Of course, it will feature many of the iconic characters from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles universe.
The game will be set in a stylized version of New York City, which, as expected, is facing a new mutant threat. Players will take control of their beloved heroes and can anticipate gameplay with memorable team battles and a narrative infused with the TMNT franchise's trademark humor. Doug Rosen, Senior Vice President of Games and Emerging Media at Paramount, noted that "the vibrancy of this new film’s animation lends itself perfectly to video games, and we can’t wait for everyone to play it."
Many iconic and renowned games related to TMNT have been released over the past decades, such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Hyperstone Heist for the Sega Genesis console in 1992. Therefore, this franchise has demonstrated its potential to deliver enjoyable action games. A revival of this famous beat 'em up game in 2022 called Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge once again exceeded fan expectations and thrust the turtles back into the gaming spotlight. It's no wonder that fans of the franchise are looking at this news as a sign of another potentially great TMNT game, especially considering the success of the movie that serves as its inspiration.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem is expected to be available in 2024 on consoles and PC.