Ninja Turtles: Legends

Turn based turtle battles with deep team building fun

Ninja Turtles: Legends turns the iconic heroes in a half shell into the stars of a surprisingly deep, turn-based squad battler. You step into Leonardo’s role as he scrambles to rescue his brothers from the Kraang, assembling a team of allies and even classic villains in the process.

Matches are fought in 5-on-5 encounters, where timing your specials and building smart character synergies matters more than mindless tapping. Each hero and villain has unique abilities, status effects, and combo potential, so putting together a balanced squad of attackers, tanks, and support characters quickly becomes the heart of the experience. With over 70 stages across multiple chapters, plus extra challenge modes, there’s plenty to chew through.

Visually, Ninja Turtles: Legends leans into the modern TV and movie aesthetic, with colorful 3D models, flashy animations, and expressive character poses. Signature moves like Raph’s furious strikes or Donnie’s tech attacks feel satisfyingly over-the-top, and boss fights against Shredder or the Kraang give battles a suitably epic tone.

Progression follows the familiar hero-collection formula: you gather character cards, level them up, equip items, and evolve them to higher star tiers. Fans will love filling out a roster that includes the Turtles, April, Casey Jones, Bebop, Rocksteady, and many more. However, the energy system and premium currency can make things feel grindy, especially later on when upgrades get expensive and rare characters are locked behind randomness or events.

For TMNT fans and turn-based RPG enthusiasts, Ninja Turtles: Legends offers a fun, polished tribute to the franchise with engaging combat and lots of characters to experiment with. Just be prepared for a steady dose of repetition and free-to-play pressure as you chase the strongest possible team.